Title: Cottage by the lake - cozy escape 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 # Cottage by the lake - cozy escape Holiday home in Mount Uniacke with patio ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879000/117878991/7c92cd95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879000/117878991/a831fb90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879000/117878991/896b5fcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879000/117878991/63dcc6fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879000/117878991/1b740cca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room at Cottage by the lake - cozy escape. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage by the lake - cozy escape The Nest by the Lake is a cozy 3-bedroom cottage on beautiful Pentz Lake — perfect for families, couples, or friends. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and fishing from your private lakefront. Just 25 minutes to Bayers Lake and 30 minutes to downtown Halifax, it’s the ideal blend of peaceful nature and vibrant city life. Relax, recharge, and explore Nova Scotia’s best from this lakeside gem. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Kayak ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102579800/102579711/w1024h490x0y96-113b79e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Lakeside Cottage Mount Uniacke - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=102579711&PinnedHotelID=102579711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118060000/118059100/118059028/c6d9f8df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Tranquil lake-house at Fletchers Lake Fall River - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=118059028&PinnedHotelID=118059028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106870000/106863500/106863407/abffdbcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing lakefront house with hottub in golf course Hammonds Plains - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=106863407&PinnedHotelID=106863407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112800000/112800000/112799961/da4c4056.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy the ultimate retreat Mount Uniacke - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=112799961&PinnedHotelID=112799961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118060000/118059100/118059033/0bdd155f_edited_906c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake Hammonds Plains - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £718 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=118059033&PinnedHotelID=118059033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107110000/107109100/107109088/54a38e37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene modern Lakehouse on Golf Course Hammonds Plains - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews £577 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=107109088&PinnedHotelID=107109088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115810000/115800900/115800827/12fd8130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant 3-Bedroom Haven, Private Bath + Deck & BBQ. 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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.886425,-63.813595&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gw%7EpG%7CqndK%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40UBU%40U%40SBWBSBU%40UBSDUBUDSBUDSDSDUDSDSFSDSFQDSFSFQFSHQFQFQHSHOFQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHOJMJOJMJOHMLMJKJMLKJMLKLKJKLILKLIJILINGLILILGNGLGLGNELENGLENCLENCNELANCNCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBNBL%40NDNBLDNDNBLFLDNDLFNFLFLFLHNHLFLHLHJHLJLHLLJHLJJLLJJLJJLNHJJNLLHNJLHNJNHNJNHNHPHNHPHPFNHRFPFPHPFRFPFRDRFPFRDRDTDPDTDRDRDTBRBTDTBRBT%40TBRBV%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FTATAT%3FTATATATCTARCTCTATCRCTETCTCRERETERERERETERGPGRERGRGPGRIPGPGPIRGNIPIPINIPINKNINKNINKLINMLKLILMNKJKLMJKJMLKHMJMJMHKHMJMHMFOHMFMHMFOFMDOFMDMDODODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOGMEMGOGMIMGMIOGMIKIMKMIMKKIMKMMKKMKKMKKMMIOKMKMKOKMIOKOIOKOIOIQIOIQGQIOISGQGQIQGSGQGSESGSEQGSESEUESESEUCSESCUEUCSAUCUCUCUASAUCUAUAU%3FUAU%3FUAU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lN5LfnzFjNwSG3pPWI9ax39HR1I=) Mount Uniacke, NS #### What's nearby - Uniacke Pines Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Dartmouth Crossing - 31 min drive - 26.5 miles - Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 37 min drive - 25.9 miles - Halifax Citadel - 37 min drive - 25.9 miles - Dalhousie University - 38 min drive - 27.3 miles #### Getting around - Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mount Uniacke Pub & Eatery - ‬5 min drive - ‪Circle K Atlantic - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mount Uniacke House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Uniacke Pizza - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage by the lake - cozy escape pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Cottage by the lake - cozy escape? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage by the lake - cozy escape? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage by the lake - cozy escape located? > Situated in Mount Uniacke, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Uniacke Pines Golf Course and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Uniacke Estate Museum Park. Weir Park and Little Springfield Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage by the lake - cozy escape Reviews 9.6 ### 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### penny p. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful clean place with all the comforts of home! The host is an excellent communicator and had everything you could want for family fun! It was so serene and peaceful, and we highly recommend it!! Thank you Joelle for a wonderful stay at your beautiful treasure on the lake! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ae3f429c-5565-4f4f-867c-3b48480d2846-1756821334290.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### penny p. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael T. 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Good location liked the paddle boats! Bbq and outdoors nice! Fire pit was nice but didn’t get to use it due to restrictions! Swimming not the best as very rocky area! No AC so it is warm but we brought or own fans which helped some! Overall nice place and no issues! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8f25eb3b-ec5c-4f52-8dae-27a952b43913-1753975454909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Michael T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane D. 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Bel endroit sur le bord du lac, tranquille, propre et très confortable, bien équipé (extérieur et intérieur). L'endroit est bien situé pour visiter Halifax et les environs. L'endroit permet également un bon dégagement du ciel pour faire de l'observation. Nous avons bien apprécié notre séjour et notre animal de compagnie aussi. À refaire éventuellement. ##### Diane D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean-Luc E. 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Bel emplacement. Très propre. Très bonne communication. ##### Jean-Luc E. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025