Title: Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=71664432&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia ![Terrace/patio - Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia (Five Islands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71664500/71664432/4630d074.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia (Five Islands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71664500/71664432/2af93171.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia (Five Islands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71664500/71664432/c94bb648.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia (Five Islands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71664500/71664432/19e2f2f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia (Five Islands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71664500/71664432/81e39152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lena's Place, a historic home built in 1882, boasts spacious comfort with a sunroom and large living room. Enjoy the serene view of Five Islands and Minas Basin from one of three private decks or relax in the well-appointed kitchen. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71390 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia Welcome to Lena's Place over looking the Five Islands and Minas Basin. This home has been recently renovated. A historical home build in 1882, a former tea room and store in 1930's then later lived in and resided by the Marsh family as we always called it Lena's Place! We hope you enjoy your stay at Lena's Place with a spacious sunroom, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, large living room and kitchen along with 3 private decks with a view of the water at each relaxing deck. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,390 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36440000/36434800/36434704/5c9ed7b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Malagash Oceanside Vacation Home Malagash Point - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=36434704&PinnedHotelID=36434704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68350000/68345400/68345382/w1071h723x0y2-5868d0c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Cottage in Beautiful Charlo’s Cove Charlo's Cove - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=68345382&PinnedHotelID=68345382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87020000/87013000/87012908/e5700827.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Harbour House - Scenic-relaxing-waterfront Municipality of the District of Guysborough - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews £215 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=87012908&PinnedHotelID=87012908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12240000/12237800/12237724/4c7d1f53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Evangeline's Tower Bed & Breakfast Parrsboro - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping 9.4 Exceptional 230 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=12237724&PinnedHotelID=12237724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89143600/89143536/624929f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 10M From the Ocean! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03300922375871952-571 ## About the area Located in Lower Five Islands, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Five Islands Lighthouse and Parrsboro Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cobequid Interpretation Centre and Fundy Geological Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Lower Five Islands travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lower-Five-Islands.dx6354090) [View more Holiday homes in Lower Five Islands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lower-Five-Islands-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6354090-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.40749%2C-64.08066&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=S79G9yyLLXAnJnIt6Aj_AjQTrNA=) Five Islands, NS ### What's nearby - ![5/5 ⭐️ View](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351396/0fd32d67-32b2-4316-95a1-0a1c21808880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Five Islands Provincial Park 8 min drive \- 4.0 miles - Ship's Company Theatre 20 min drive \- 15.7 miles - Fundy Geological Museum 21 min drive \- 16.1 miles ### Restaurants - Diane's Restaurant 3 min drive - Mo's 7 min drive - Granny's Seafood Restaurant And Ice Cream Parlour 4 min drive - Diane's Take Out 3 min drive - Briney Bay Cafe 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia? ### What time is check-in at Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia? ### What time is check-out at Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia? ### Where is Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lena's Place is situated in the center of beautiful Five Islands, Nova Scotia Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Courtnay C. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great visit to Fave Islands We had a great time, the place was the perfect size for our large family and so close to the Bay of Fundy. ##### Courtnay C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon Q. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and quiet with beautiful scenery! Property was quiet and welcoming, beautifully situated in a quaint area wth amazing views. The home was clean and fully stocked with the basic amenities. The games were great and the local references were excellent! Would definitely stay there again in the future! ##### Shannon Q. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pedro R. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lena's place stay Great quiet location, super clean TONS of space and parking space (we had multiple cars) and an all around great location to explore the area. All we needed was provided, and the only thing we did not have was more time to relax to enjoy the area a little more. Would definitely do it again! ##### Pedro R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ashlee 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication House was spacious and very clean. Great location. Excellent communication from the owners, with helpful driving directions…which was great since we arrived after dark. The double bed in the black and white room would be best suited for kids or one smaller adult - not very comfortable for two avg. sized adults to sleep, but other than that it was a great property and checked all our boxes. ##### Ashlee Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan L. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful location. House was excellent. Host very responsive. ##### Susan L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith F. 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Well stocked kitchen supplies, linens. Check in was easy. ##### Judith F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karla B. 29 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The property was clean with excellent views of river. Great location with nice local beaches to watch the tide roll in. The house was well maintained. A great place to stay if you are visiting the area! ##### Karla B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah W., RR1 Upper Rawdon 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation - 2022 We were extremely happy with Lena's Place. The house was very clean, completely furnished, and a very well stock kitchen with everything you need to cook and clean. We had great communication with the host as well. The Five Islands area is beautiful with lots to see and do! ##### Sarah W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hong 12 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We like that the property is well located, with a fantastic view from home. The light house and the five islands park is minutes drive away. We also appreciated everything provided by the owner with care. We felt relaxed and welcomed at Lena's place and would love to come back with our families in the future. ##### Hong Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy B., CHIPMAN 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful & Beautiful Lena’s Place exceeded our expectations! Clean, well stocked with supplies and spacious. Prior to our stay, the hostess were prompt with responses and appreciated her professionalism. My Family will promote the site and the location. Beautiful ##### Nancy B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Perry A., Parrsboro, Nova Scotia 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location with tidal view! This home was an excellent choice for our family vacation. Lots of outdoor space and a welcome ocean breeze. House was clean and spacious and had everything we needed for our week long stay. Hosts were accommodating and responsive. This is a great central location for the area and although you are not on the water, the views are amazing and the beaches are a short hop away. Many thanks to our hosts; wish we could have stayed longer! Already planning our next visit. ##### Perry A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RLK D. 20 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay Alice and Carole are very organized and they have added very nice touches to welcome us to Lena’s place. The house is very well appointed, immaculate and the neighborhood is extremely peaceful. Just a few minutes away from the provincial park where we could visit the bay of Fundy. Also visited the animal farm and cheese factory nearby. Diana’s restaurant offers great fish and chips and lobster roll. Would recommend to anyone wanting to visit the Five Island région seeking peace and quiet. ##### RLK D. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Phyllis E. 4 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Lovely area, Property was spacious for 6 people. Stairs were very steep for older people and those with disabilities. Food left in fridge from other people, laundry still in dryer, garbage was all over back deck. Enjoyed watching the eagles and surrounding area. ##### Phyllis E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen D. 23 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great find! Great property, everything you would need for your stay is there. Easy to reach and responsive owners. Lots to do in area. A repeat, for sure. ##### Colleen D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary L. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get2gather ##### Gary L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ---