Lake Front Paradise on Ponhook in the Heart of Nova Scotia

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8242 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Greenfield, NS

Ponhook Lake Nature Reserve3 min walk
Molega Lake28 min drive
Kejimkujik National Park49 min drive
Digby, NS (YDG)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

4 Bedroom 4 Bath lakefront retreat right in the center of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes available for weekly or longer term rental.

Our cottage is twelve minutes from a general store in Greenfield and within three quarters of an hour to Kejimkujik National Park, Bridgewater, Liverpool, or Mahone Bay. Annapolis Royal, Digby, Peggy's Cove and Halifax are likewise day trips just a bit further afield.

That said why leave the house?

Our cottage has everything you could possibly need from a wood stove and air conditioning, to plush linens and whirlpool bath, from an air fryer and full spice cabinet; to three kayaks, two canoes, and a pair of stand up paddle boards to boot. Stroll among the many rock gardens on the property or just relax in the sunshine on either of the two decks. There is fiber internet with mesh WiFi, a smart TV and surround sound receiver for your media device, and game consoles for kids, but better to forgo all that and rather spend the day fishing on the lake and then pluck one of the many good reads available on the shelves.

There is no smoking in the cottage and there can be no loud noise after 10 pm outside on the deck. The next door neighbor is our caretaker and friend. Please be respectful of him and everyone else on Salmon Bay.

By renting the cottage, tenants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owner for any liability or damages that occur with respect to the property, the watercraft thereon, or the transmission of any communicable disease including Covid-19.

15% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST/GST) will be assessed during booking.

Please message host with any questions in advance.

Property manager

Scott Rubenberg

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house. No loud noise outside after 10:00 pm.

Tenants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owner for any liability or damages that occur through use of property itself or watercraft available.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011004031200203-842

About the area

Greenfield

Located in Greenfield, this holiday home is on a river. Bridgewater Mall and Market on the Mersey are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ponhook Lake Nature Reserve and Eighteen Mile Brook Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre or Bridgewater Memorial Arena. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Greenfield, NS

What's nearby

Ponhook Lake Nature Reserve - 3 min walk
Molega Lake - 28 min drive
Bridgewater Mall - 48 min drive
Kejimkujik National Park - 49 min drive
Carter's Beach - 59 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front Paradise on Ponhook in the Heart of Nova Scotia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Front Paradise on Ponhook in the Heart of Nova Scotia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Paradise on Ponhook in the Heart of Nova Scotia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front Paradise on Ponhook in the Heart of Nova Scotia located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Ponhook Lake Nature Reserve and within 12 miles (20 km) of Eighteen Mile Brook Nature Reserve and Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park. Molega Lake is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place!

Our family of 6 stayed here for a week. We used the house as both a place to relax and as a jumping off point to do other activities in Nova Scotia. We loved it here. We enjoyed numerous outings on Ponhook Lake in the canoes, kayaks and stand up paddleboard provided by the owner. The house is beautiful, clean and very well kept up. The location is stunning, with the beautiful Ponhook lake in a wilderness setting with endless opportunities for exploration. A perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy the wild beauty of the Nova Scotia country as well make day trips to other places such as Halifax, Lunenburg, or Kejimkujik. Scott, the owner, sent us a very thorough document with all the information we needed to get into the house and enjoy ourselves. He also included information about the area, which was very helpful to planning our trip. Lovely house, wonderful hosts-we can’t recommend this house enough!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

13 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Adventures in Paradise

Our family of 9 (including an infant who arrived after the reservation was made!) had a most wonderful week at Ponhook Lake. Scott is a wonderful host who patiently answered all our questions and provided lots of valuable information about the area along with great suggestions for places to explore. But then we chose to spend a lot of our time at the house...our 6 year old granddaughter learned to paddle board and our 9 year old grandson learned to kayak and spent many hours hunting for tadpoles and frogs. Our youngest appreciated the hammock and running on the spacious deck. The adults thoroughly enjoyed leisure time listening to loons and trying every means of floating on the water...canoes, kayaks and paddle board. This beautiful, well equipped home supported all our needs and more! Thank you for sharing your little bit of paradise with us, Scott!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

7 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ponhook Lake escape

The cottage is incredibly comfortable and welcoming. The rooms are large and well appointed - we were just 2 people but could have easily slept 6+ more comfortably. The kitchen is well equipped with the basics and many spices. We spent most of our time on the massive deck enjoying the view of the lake. Swimming is doable but a bit of work. Water shoes and a floatie highly recommended- there are some unexpected rocks just below the surface until you get ~12’ off shore. The cottage is remote - the local store (Stews) is wonderful and has many things (including great pizza on weekends) but anything else is a 40 minute drive. What a great place to come home to after a day of adventuring around the South shore though!

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sava K.

18 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage experience on Ponhook lake

Our 2 families enjoyed a relaxing vacation in this spacious, well-equipped cottage. We were impressed with how comfortable and well stocked this home was. This home had everything we needed and more. The large deck was perfect for a morning coffee or for large family dinners. Swimming, as well as kayaking and canoeing on the lake were thoroughly enjoyed by all. It was so peaceful that it seemed the only noise we heard was from the nearby family of ducks and loons. Although the cottage is isolated, Kejimkujik National Park and Rissers Beach were both about 45-60 minutes away and well worth the drive. The hosts were quick to respond to any questions we had. Overall, we would recommend this cottage for a fantastic family retreat.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Steven C., Milton Keynes, UK

26 Sept 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our experience of Hurricane Dorian

In the run up to hurricane Dorian Scott was very proactive and suggested we might like to go to the cottage a day early to avoid travelling during the storm. We were very pleased to accept his offer. We also filled the bath with water prior to the storm as he suggested, which was to work well for us. On the morning of the storm power to the cottage was lost and remained out for the rest of our stay. Unfortunately this also meant no running water and access to the bedrooms in the basement was pretty much out of the question as they were very dark. We were able to repair a generator we found in the garage and managed to keep the refrigerator going for the 6 days of our stay. We were disappointed that the generator could not be plugged into the main electricity consumer unit for the property as this would have solved most of our problems and we would strongly recommend this be provisioned going forward. Whilst we enjoyed the location, bathing in the lake and heating water on the wood burning stove ceased to be a novelty after 6 days and we retreated to a hotel in Halifax where we could enjoy more modern conveniences.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019