Title: Sophistication by the Falls: A Boutique Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sophistication by the Falls: A Boutique Retreat Holiday home with kitchen, near Dalhousie University ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106075500/106075481/b58c9c2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106075500/106075481/b8f3e855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106075500/106075481/d888188d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106075500/106075481/a3ffc7f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106075500/106075481/d3ddf3f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near the Armdale Roundabout, this historic haven offers a tranquil escape from city life. Immerse yourself in Halifax's energy by day and return to your peaceful retreat where nearby waterfalls create a serene ambiance. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sophistication by the Falls: A Boutique Retreat Nestled in a vibrant pocket of the city, just off the Armdale Roundabout, this historic gem offers a tranquil escape without sacrificing convenience. This charming haven awaits your family. Immerse yourself in the city's energy by day, then return to your peaceful haven where the gentle sounds of nearby waterfalls create a serene ambiance. With its prime location, you'll have effortless access to everything Halifax has to offer, making it the perfect base for exploring and creating lasting family memories. Bedroom 1, the most spacious room in the house, boasts a luxurious four-poster king bed and a private bathroom equipped with a separate shower and toilet. Bedroom 2 is situated in the passageway between Bedroom 1 and the hallway. Featuring private doors to ensure privacy for both bedrooms. And a privacy door from the hallway as well. Bedroom 3 features a queen-sized dedicated to the iconic Marilyn Monroe. Bedroom 4, a private room once used as a formal dining room, is situated adjacent to the kitchen. The room’s closed doors, covered with solid drapes, offer privacy from the living room. A delightful electric fireplace adds warmth and ambiance to this space. Spacious full bath featuring a relaxing bathtub. The main bath is an original Art Deco style bath. There is a cedar linen closet behind the door. Fully equipped kitchen and well stocked with utensils, cooking supplies, spices, coffee, pots and pans . All set for your home away from home. Big living room area with a non working fireplace and lots of seating for everyone. Coin laundry on site in the basement. Walk to the grocery store or Halifax Shopping Center where there are many shops, and an amazing food court in the lower level. Costco, movie theaters, box stores and many restaurants are a 10 minute drive away. A 5 minute drive to the heart of downtown Halifax. Many fun things to see and do in our city. Fantastic boardwalk all along the Halifax waterfront with many restaurants, bars, pubs, sailing adventures, jet ski rentals, whale watching tours, fishing tours, shops. we have an amazing public gardens in central downtown area, where there are many restaurants and shops to enjoy. In the winter we have the Halifax Oval on The Halifax Commons where you can rent skates morning, noon and night. Our valley is famous for the many vineyards, fresh farm markets, fantastic pubs and restaurants only a 30 - 40 minute drive away. Another must see is our South shore. Hubbards, Peggys Cove, Chester, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg which are all along the waters edge. These are all within an 1 hour drive away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45740000/45736400/45736394/9f8de447.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1930's Gingerbread Style - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as VL2DRUYDHH ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.6375,-63.614662&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mcnoGrvgcK%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBS%40UBUBUBSBUBSBUDSDUBSDSDUDSFSDSDSFSFQDSHQFSFQFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOHQHOHOJOJMHOJMJOJMJMJMLMJKJKLMJKLIJMLILILKLILGLILILGNILGLELGNGNELENELENENCLCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNBNDLDNDNDLDLFNFLDLHLFNFLHLHLFLHLJLHLJJJLHJJLLJJJJLLJLJLJLJNJLHNJLHNJNHNHPHNHPHNHPHPFPHPFPFPFRFPFRFRFPDRDRFRDRDTDRBRDTDRBTBRBTBRBTBT%40T%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATATATATCTATARCTCTCTCRCTCRETERCRETERERGRERERGRGPGRGRGPGPGPIRGNIPIPIPININIPINKNINKLINKNKLKLKLKLMLKJKJMLKJMJKHMJMJMHMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFOFMDMDODOFMBODOBMBOBOBMBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMCOGMEOEOEMGMGMGOGMIMGMIMIMIMIMKMIKKMKKKMKKMKKMMKMKMKMKMKOIOKMKOIOIOIOIQIOIQIQIQGOISGQGQGQISESGQGSESESGSESESESCUESEUCSCUCSCUCUCUASCUAUAUAUAUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dnE9Z3s_kQaX-UsGOKIkJ05SKl8=) Halifax, NS #### What's nearby - Chocolate Lake Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Halifax Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Dalhousie University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles - Halifax Citadel - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles #### Getting around - Halifax Station - 12 min drive - Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sophistication by the Falls: A Boutique Retreat pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Sophistication by the Falls: A Boutique Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sophistication by the Falls: A Boutique Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sophistication by the Falls: A Boutique Retreat located? > Located in Melville Cove, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Chocolate Lake Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Bayers Lake Business Park. Halifax Shopping Centre and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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