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Reviews of House Eagle Cove - Cottage right on the shore of Ponhook Lake

House Eagle Cove - Cottage right on the shore of Ponhook Lake
LaBelle, NS

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage on the lake
We had such a nice stay at House Eagle Cove. The cottage was clean, had all the modern amenities, and the lake was only maybe 20 steps from the back door. We're already planning our next trip back ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
Oh the lake!!! Totally mesmerising, changes from hour to hour to look ever more lovely. The cabin is clean, comfortable and well equipped. Everything you need is there for a totally relaxing break. Heartily recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you very much for your lines!

10/10 Excellent

L. Allen B., Methuen

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Quiet Clean Place
A perfect place normally for me, as it has everything I normally seek. Because there is no tv service, and I would paddle in the early morning hours before it got hot and the wind caused waves, I was typically back at the cabin by 9am or so. Had 12+ hours to kill, as I hadn't planned on leaving the cabin except for 1 day, but that could increase if I got called in to Mahone Bay... So, I saved plenty of work to do on my laptop and internet, and planned to look for hotel rooms for my 3+day drive back, look up restaurant reviews, things to see and do on the way back, and perhaps day trips from the cabin if I found things of interest. Unfortunately, due to storms, the internet towers were down and there was no internet - and therefore, I couldnt do work, research, find things to do, etc. and was dead in the water as they say. I had to drive into Bridewater every other day, to Dairy Queen to get wifi/internet to get work done and a few other things internet related. Due to the lack of wifi, the days were very long, I couldnt communicate with those who were supposed to send text, call, use messenger, whatsapp, etc. to keep in touch with me or to have me go into town for possible important meetings, etc. Had I known there was no internet available, I might have cancelled as I had lots of things of importance to get done as I had just planned on doing this during the late morning, afternoon and evening every day to occupy my time. Could only read for so long.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly highly recommend
Was the most perfect honeymoon. It definitely is a piece of heaven on earth. Beautiful cabin. Love the decorative pieces of birch throughout the house. Absolutely love the pebble paths in the back leading to the firepit area and lake. Nice large deck to relax and enjoy the scenery. Listening to the sounds of nature every day is Serene...the daily loon, the evening frog, the chirping of the birds and even the frequent visits from the chipmunks made it even more magical. And watching nearby boaters and seadooers is always entertaining. The fact there were essentially no pesky bugs was fantastic. I thought for sure we'd be bombarded with mosquitoes and horeseflys, but not a one. Only the presence of dragon flys and of course the typical little camp flies, but no big deal at all. Pretty much everything you need is there from laundry soap to umbrellas, to an iron and board. card and board games to outdoor fun such as Babington. And of course the canoes to explore the beautiful lake. Thank you Holger. It was perfect. We hope to get back in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you for the kind words, we wish you all the best for your future together and we would be very happy to welcome you again as our guests sometime in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to unwind
Would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Thank you very much, we would be happy to welcome you again!

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage on the water
Beautiful quiet secluded peaceful relaxing and fishing canoe and looks of wildlife great stay Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G., Stratford Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
This property is absolutely a gem for those looking for peace and quite. You need to be able to follow directions in order to find it. Would recommend going here to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
We had booked our vacation months in advance and little did I know that I would become sick one month before we were to go. Two surgeries later, I was cleared to go and when we arrived at the property, the view was absolutely gorgeous and calming. Unfortunately, something personal had come up and we had to leave with a couple of hours of getting there and did not spend the night. Knowing that the host and left that morning and probably traveling back home, I emailed him to let him know what happened and that he fulfilled his obligation on the rental and that we fulfilled ours so there was nothing neither of us could do or have planned. I appreciated his genuine care for us and if we are out in that area again, we look forward to coming out there and staying in the cabin and enjoy its beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lakeside Setting
A wonderful location to get away from it all. Fantastic views right next to the lake. Very quiet setting but with lots of nature. Close to several areas for day trips or good to just sit back and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew U.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing getaway
As advertised a very well stocked and well built cabin. The swimming and canoeing was excellent. So quiet at night. The stars were brilliant. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage!
Beautiful spot, lovely cottage overlooking the lake - relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelson mauricio R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to relax
It is a perfect cottage to enjoy the nature. The community is nice and the access is fine if you have a suv. You can access with a sedan but you must be careful in some parts of the lanes. The cabin is great and has everything you need. Very nice views and very relaxing areas. In general I had a good time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing retreat!
This private and secluded spot has a fabulous view of the lake which we also explored with the canoes. Star gazing was bonus. Property was well-equipped inside and out. A very nice spot, indeed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aldona W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Getaway
Another private getaway at House Eagle Cove. The property is beautiful with access to 2 canoes and lovely paddle routes. The cottage is comfortable, beautiful and very well equipped. The owner + manager are very responsive. It was our 3rd time and we're already booked for 2023. :)
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2022
Thank you, see you next year!

10/10 Excellent

Tessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Privacy Perfect
Wonderful property and all three of us had absolutely no concerns. Scenery, seclusion, swimming and wildlife were simply ammazing! Hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet seclusion
We stayed for 4 nights at this lovely cottage on Ponhook lake. Enjoyed the views, canoeing and laying in the hammock or sitting on the deck reading. It felt like a much longer rest because it was so peaceful and quiet. The layout of the cottage is excellent with laundry and a full kitchen!! Would love to have more time to investigate this lake….. it is huge with many nooks and crannies to discover.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Sanctuary
If you’re looking for serenity, simplicity and the beauty of nature all packaged with home comforts, this is a place for you. If your idea of nightlife is utter stillness and silence and dark skies, this is a place for you. If the sounds of fish jumping, birds going about their lives and mysterious sounds in the undergrowth make you smile, then this is a place for you. If finding your way home through a labyrinth of gravel roads feels like an adventure, then this is a place for you. And if it’s not a place for you, don’t worry at all, it is one for me! Thank you so much Holger for sharing HEC with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful
The directions getting in to the cottage were vague and difficult to obtain. I should have asked the owner as it was a challenge. Really enjoyed the cottage though. There is a great deck for relaxing and a nice (small though) BBQ. Everything worked well and we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Want to get away from it all? This is the cottage to do it. The three of us (me, my husband and our university-aged daughter) stayed for four early Sept. nights. Love the open concept kitchen/living room. View of Ponhook Lake and the setting itself is beautiful, even on a rainy day. We loved having a rainy day, to be honest—we all a chance to slow down, read, play Monopoly, and sit by the fire. The next day, we enjoyed an afternoon hiking at Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct and dinner in Liverpool at Lane’s; but otherwise, we made full use of the very well-stocked kitchen. We also took one of the canoes out a couple of times and explored. And one clear, crisp and starry night, we had a fire in the fire pit and gazed at the Milky Way. Spectacular. Also very cool watching a float plane come in for a landing nearby (took me back to my childhood days living in the far north). We will be back, only will stay for at least a week. Four days just wasn’t enough. My only suggestion for the owner is to perhaps have a memory foam layer topper for the mattresses. We both like a fairly firm mattress, but we found we had to add some blankets underneath us, to cushion things a bit. Both beds had the most firm mattresses I think any of us have ever slept on. That said, I know it’s difficult to find mattresses that please everyone. If you like a firm mattress, you’ll be extra-thrilled. I will add that the place was immaculate. Kudos to the housekeeping folks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, balm to the soul.
This is a lovely cottage, well built, really clean and well appointed. It was quiet - the very occasional motor boat or sea plane! It was a perfect place to sit back and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing lakeside retreat
This is a classic cottage with a lovely lake view. Access to canoes, a swing, and a fire pit make this a great spot for a fun family get away. At night you can listen to the loon calls as you watch shooting stars over the lake.

6/10 Okay

Shannah H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Would go back if it was cleaned properly
After our visit and before posting this review I emailed the owner twice with no response. Quite disappointing. Hi Holger, Thank you for allowing us to spend a few days at your cottage. The lake is so beautiful and the canoes allowed us to spend the day exploring the little islands😀 Just a couple of items to note. When I called the housekeeper to tell her of our expected arrival time she seemed surprised to hear from us. I am assuming she wasnt aware from her tone of voice and also as the cottage was alittle dirty so perhaps she hadn't had a chance to clean before our visit. I thought I should let you know that the windows were filthy and the range hood over the stove had grease on it and many bugs stuck on it. The kitchen drawers need a cleaning and some dishes were in the cupboard dirty. The right hand patio door is sinking and I believe the wood is rotten underneath. The dryer is not venting properly and may need to have the vent cleaned out. The oven is acting up and the bottom burner seemed to have difficulty regulating temperature. Also one of the benches by the fire is rotten as well. I hope you are having a nice summer in Germany. I can imagine when Covid has settled down that a trip over to NS would be on your agenda 😀 We also went to Paul's restaurant in Liverpool and it was fabulous! Take care Shannah Hynes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & Private
An amazing view and a beautiful cottage. Pictures don’t do the interior justice. Very private and away from other cottages in a great cove. Close enough to Bridgewater and the entire South Shore for day trips! Lots of toys, a couple canoes and other fun things to occupy your time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to go to make memories with the family!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A secluded paradise
We were very pleased with the beauty of our surroundings in this secluded paradise. Everyrhing was available for my favourite ways to relax: canoeing on a beautiful fairly quiet lake.- there are many islands so something to see around every turn We laid on the lounge chairs at night star gazing (where are the mosquitoes?) Spent a quiet time every morning sitting out on the Adirondack chairs looking at the sparkling lake with coffee in hand. And of course the hammock in the shade of two large pine trees (afternoon nap). If you enjoy relaxing like I do, you will enjoy this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aldona W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation at House Eagle Cove
We had a very special 2 weeks at House Eagle Cove. The cottage is on a large property, with direct water access. We spent time enjoying the views, canoeing with the kids ( 2 canoes on site) snorkeling around the mysterious rocks and boulders in our bay, taking woodland walks, and chilling out reading books while the kids made good use of the good wi-fi! :) All cottage amenities (kitchen/dining, washroom, laundry, common area) were very well equipped and it was easy to go about our lazy days. Beds on the firm side, but we didn't mind.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2020
Thank you Aldona, we`re looking forward for your next stay 2021...

10/10 Excellent

Rene R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing place
We had a great stay at House Eagle Cove. The cottage is great and comfortable. They thought of everything. The kitchen is very well equipped. Canoe with life jacket, outdoor games, indoor games, book, music library etc... The location is FABULOUS. The view is AMAZING.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Richard D.

Great place but poor communication from owner and property manager.
Everything was wonderful. Cottage accommodation and location were great. A map of the cottage country and directions would have been appreciated as it took an age to locate. The local property manager did not return calls when we experienced an unexpected power cut.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Elise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lakeside Setting
Beautiful house with a gorgeous view of the lake about 40 mins drive from Bridgewater. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen and bathroom, lovely deck. It is a bit complicated to get there but the directions are very clear with pictures and maps. Unfortunately, we had to spend most of our time in the town of Bridgewater so we didn't cook much or get to enjoy all the outdoor amenities. It would be perfect for a week away from everything where you just want to relax by the water or canoe. Wifi works great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage vacation!
We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage, we didn’t need for anything. The view of the lake was perfect. To bad we couldn’t have had better weather as it rained for 2 of our days. So easy to book and check in. Would recommend this cottage for sure would definitely like to go back again!

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Friederike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at the lake
Great, quiet, peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanja H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow, what a great house and location
Perfect from the beginning to the end ☺️☺️ will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thank you 🙏 Tanja, we look forward to your next visit… 😉

10/10 Excellent

Stefan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kanada Pur
Das Haus bietet Kanadafeeling wie im Bilderbuch. Ein tolles und sehr gemütliches Holzhaus, ein wunderschönes grosses naturbelassenen Grundstück auf dem es viel zu entdecken gibt und eine umwerfende Lage. Trotzdem muss man auf keine Annehmlichkeiten verzichten. WiFi, eine super ausgestattete Küche, heisse Dusche,bequeme Sofas und Betten und einen Kamin. Die 2 Kanus sind toll und das Paddelgebiet durch die Größe des Sees und den vielen Inseln sehr abwechslungsreich. Leider hatten wir nach einer Woche einen Hurrikan. Während des Hurrikans haben wir uns im Haus sehr sicher gefühlt und der nette Nachbar hat sogar kurzfristig eine Ersatzgasflasche für den Grill vorbei gebracht falls der Strom ausfällt. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mischa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach mal raus - Endlich wieder Kanada
Da man endlich wieder nach Kanada reisen darf (ohne lange in Quarantäne zu gehen) sollte man es ausnutzen. Und wer die Ruhe liebt und echtes Kanada-Gefühl haben möchte, sollte hier wohnen - Platz ohne Ende, Ruhe ohne Ende, Ausblick ohne Ende. Ein schöner Platz zum Verweilen im und am Haus. Es gab im Haus alles was wir brauchten - und noch mehr. Und auch wenn das Wetter im April nicht immer das Beste war, konnte man doch im Haus entspannen. Einfach Kamin an und Aussicht beim Kaffee genießen. Auch in der Umgebung gibt es viele schöne Spots, die man sich nicht entgehen lassen sollte (Kejimkujik, Lunenburg, Digby…). Danke, das wir das Haus nutzen durften. Am liebsten würden wir dableiben….
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022