Title: 2025 Vacation Rental of the Year cottage completely surrounded by water! 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 # 2025 Vacation Rental of the Year cottage completely surrounded by water! ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83730000/83723700/83723634/c5d409f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83730000/83723700/83723634/3d845385.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83730000/83723700/83723634/a5b09e3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83730000/83723700/83723634/6b9e7123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83730000/83723700/83723634/9b476da2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on a private peninsula, Lake William Cottage offers an idyllic lakeside retreat. Unwind with loved ones by the outside fire, or challenge friends to a game of shuffleboard in the cozy basement bar. The nearby airport and downtown are within easy reach. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102336 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Parking available ## 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. ### 2025 Vacation Rental of the Year cottage completely surrounded by water! This private lakeside cottage on a peninsula is surrounded by 800 feet of water frontage on Lake William and has been chosen as one of Vrbo's 2025 Vacation Rental of the Year! This property can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests with 4 queen beds located in the 3 upstairs bedrooms...or up to 10 guests with our separate Guesthouse\*. Spend your days enjoying the warm water and evenings connecting with others by the outside fire. The basement offers bar and table seating, as well as a shuffleboard. Airport and downtown are only 20 minutes away. Groceries/Costco is a 12-minute drive. \*Guesthouse offers a private 4th bedroom and is only included with bookings of 9-10 guests. \*Guesthouse may already be booked for some dates. If so, then the main cottage will only allow bookings of 8 guests. \*If at the time of booking, the guesthouse is not booked, then the guesthouse will automatically be blocked off by the host to prevent additional outside guest bookings. \*Guests with mobility issues may want to also book the guesthouse (only 2 steps), as the 3 bedrooms in the main cottage are on the second floor. Please contact the host if booking the guesthouse, as additional fees would apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Unit size: 2,336 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 28 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Gather used towels Lock the doors Please gather all used towels and place them in the main floor tub. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 STR2526A2879 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Waverley, this cottage is on the waterfront. Halifax Citadel and Angus L. Macdonald Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rawdon River Nature Reserve and Laurie Provincial Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Scotiabank Centre or Dartmouth Sportsplex. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Waverley travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waverley.dx58349) [View more Cottages in Waverley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waverley-Cottages.d58349-aaCottages.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%7C44.76665%2C-63.57825&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6T92OBRBQRe127X1F5q7ZGurrzs=) Waverley, NS ### What's nearby - Dartmouth Crossing - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles - Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles - Casino Nova Scotia - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles - Halifax Citadel - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles - Scotiabank Centre - 18 min drive - 11.3 miles ### Getting around - Halifax Station - 28 min drive - Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 15 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Ray's Lebanese Food - ‬14 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive - ‪Denny's - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2025 Vacation Rental of the Year cottage completely surrounded by water! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 2025 Vacation Rental of the Year cottage completely surrounded by water!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2025 Vacation Rental of the Year cottage completely surrounded by water!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 2025 Vacation Rental of the Year cottage completely surrounded by water! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Burncoat Head Park, Dartmouth Crossing and Shubie Park. Bedford Place Mall and Fish Hatchery Park 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 ## 2025 Vacation Rental of the Year cottage completely surrounded by water! Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin S. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic home with outstanding amenities! This home is meticulously appointed with everything you need inside and out including water toys and spacious outdoor seating to enjoy the incredible views. This was the perfect spot for 6 adults to enjoy a day of sun and water or take in the sights and then return home to a peaceful place for relaxation. Close to everything yet you feel like your on your own private island! This is everything you are looking for in a vacation home so don't hesitate to book your stay. Thank you Chris for your wonderful hospitality. Loved it all!! ##### Erin S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey M. 27 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### End of season family vacation Chris was the consummate host and the property is simply stunning. All the amenities were provided, and there couldn’t be a more special location. Thank you so much for making our family vacation possible. ##### Casey M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth A. 15 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! The property was as advertised and Chris was an excellent host. The location is beautiful, cottage is great and you have the benefit of a quiet cottage experience with the convenience of everything you could possibly need just 16 minutes away. ##### Beth A. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryl B. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Apartment The apartment was amazing and in a great location in town. There were many, many steps though so travel as light as possible. Perfect in every other way. \` ##### Sheryl B. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David D. 21 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waverly Great no problems at all. Hosts were very attentive and helped anyway possible. From greeting us and showing property to advising on things like restaurants and golf. ##### David D. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff B. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for your family Please refer to the 5star ratings above and multiply by 20! ##### Jeff B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith C. 6 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation Day Fantastic spot. We had a great visit to Halifax for our daughters graduation. The location was perfect and the house was amazing, easily accommodating 8 of us, and providing a special spot for family gatherings. Thanks so much. Keith ##### Keith C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula D. 27 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent We could not have asked for a better host and property. The cottage is beautiful with stunning views of the lake. Unfortunately hurricane fiona hit. Our hosts were right there for us with flashlights , hot coffee and anything we needed. They took excellent care of us . Highly recommend! ##### Paula D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill C. 7 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrating a 90th birthday My family gathered from three different US states to celebrate our mother's 90th birthday in Waverley Cottage. The owner was very responsive to our every need, even installing a grab bar in the bathroom for his oldest guest so far! The cottage was plenty spacious for the eight of us, and so lovely, allowing spectacular views of the lake on three sides. We especially appreciated the outdoor spaces, taking morning coffee on the dock, relaxing on one of the decks, and sharing family time around the fire pit in the evenings. We heartily recommend! ##### Bill C. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah E., Ormond Beach, Fl 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time What a wonderful time our family had In Waverly. Chris was a helpful and attentive host and what a yummy surprise to find candy and cinnamon rolls waiting for us when we arrived. There were 9 in our group and the house was plenty large. There were paddle boards, a canoe and kayak available for use. Chris sent directions to the nearest grocery store and offered suggestions for other attractions. Very much appreciated. We built a fire , made s’mores and just enjoyed the lake. I think the highlight was seeing the Bay of Fundy and walking on the ocean’s floor. Just an hour drive and totally worth it to walk on the ocean’s floor. Would recommend this house and hope to return to the Halifax area. Thanks again Chris! ##### Deborah E. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison K. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely weekend getaway My friends and I had such a lovely weekend getaway at the Waverley Cottage! Even though the weather didn’t cooperate, we enjoyed kayaking in the rain, playing games inside and BBQ dinners. Chris was an amazing host and offered so many extra touches throughout the cottage that made the stay stand out. There were mini toiletries available in case you forgot anything, a thoughtful snack bundle and fresh towels & chocolates on each bed. This truly was a 5-star getaway! ##### Alison K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire H., Calgary 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceeded Expectations! We loved everything about this property and experience! From amazing communication with the hosts to a very well appointed home and stunning lake.. this rental experience was one of our favourite yet! ##### Claire H. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim G., Rocanville 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Family Vacation Spot Waverley Cottage was perfect for our family group of 10 people! We travelled from SK/MB to spend time with my daughter, who lives in Halifax. We were able to enjoy a nice balance of excursions to see the sights and lazy lake days. The lake is beautiful and we made good use of the paddleboards and kayaks made available to us. We spent hours on the dock. It's the perfect spot for visiting, having morning coffee or evening happy hour! The cottage itself was very nice and cozy and full of so much character! It is furnished and decorated very nicely and was well stocked with everything we needed. (The teenagers enjoyed the tv room and shuffleboard on the rainy days!) Chris was an amazing host. Leading up to our trip he always promptly answered our questions and offered great suggestions regarding local attractions. He met us at the cottage when we arrived to give us a warm welcome as well as a little tour of the property. He assured us that he was just a phone call away should we need anything. Without hesitation I would return to and recommend Waverley Cottage. We are already looking into dates for next year! ##### Kim G. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian W., Houston 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, unique property A beautifully maintained and appointed home and cottage on a unique piece of land that really makes you feel like you're on your own little island. Fantastic views of the lake and lovely grounds. Home has all the amenities you could want, including kayaks and plenty of life vests for all sizes. The owner, Chris, personally gave us a tour of the house on our arrival and quickly attended to any requests we had during our stay. Highly recommended - I've been renting on vrbo nee homeaway for over 20 years and this is one of the best properties I've stayed at. ##### Brian W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret G. 22 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A memorable vacation We went there to celebrate our golden anniversary with the family and it was truly a memorable occasion. The Host was amazing and was a great trip ##### Margaret G. 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