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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pictou, NS
  • Hector Heritage Quay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pictou Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Perfect Base To Explore Nova Scotia And PEI Or Just to Loiter.

The ground floor of the building on the waterfront has 1300 sq ft, two bedroom, free wi-fi, sleeps 4 (bedroom one is a queen, bedroom two is twin beds), full kitchen (range, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, dishes, cutlery and small appliances) air conditioned, 5 piece bath, high def. TV, radio/CD/stereo, dining room and large living room. Deck/veranda with table chairs and BBQ. Off street parking.

Property manager

Ron Arnold

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Plenty of room for children to run around inside.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Sorry, no cats.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
Cancellation with full refund until 14 days before rental starts.
$150 per day, $950 per week

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 STR2526A3237

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pictou

Located in Pictou, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Northumberland Fisheries Museum and McCulloch Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Caspers Gifts and Crafts and Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
Map
Pictou, NS

What's nearby

  • Northumberland Fisheries Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hector Heritage Quay - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Caspers Gifts and Crafts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pictou Marina - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Base To Explore Nova Scotia And PEI Or Just to Loiter. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Base To Explore Nova Scotia And PEI Or Just to Loiter.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Base To Explore Nova Scotia And PEI Or Just to Loiter.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Base To Explore Nova Scotia And PEI Or Just to Loiter. located?

Located in the heart of Pictou, this apartment building is steps away from Northumberland Fisheries Museum, Hector Heritage Quay and Caspers Gifts and Crafts. DeCoste Entertainment Centre and McCulloch Heritage Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

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

Very nice place

It was a very nice place. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina W.

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

Nice Place

Very clean, comfortable bed, great to sit on the porch and look out at the water
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARRELL S.

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

Great stay

Impressed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron R.

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

Down Town Pictou

Great location for a stay in Pictou
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Great place, great host!

Wonderful historic property set in a quant little Nova Scotia town. The rental was clean, well appointed, and comfortable. Owner met us at the door as we arrived and gave us a good overview of the amenities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful property! Lovely host! Would love to stay again. 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

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

Cunard

We were very impressed with our accommodations, the location was perfect. There was road construction but that didn’t affect our experience. We both absolutely loved it there and we hope we are welcome back again!! Thank you for everything, you made our holiday even more enjoyable!!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

egg n.

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

Fantastic location

Property was equipped with all the amenities , Ronald was very informative and pleasant , could walk to restaurants and pubs and the view off the deck was great. We had a fun 10 days with many Day trips 👍
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TERRY H.

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

Great place

Beautiful home, and view over water amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann N.

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

Absolutely Perfect

Such a beautiful, historical home that was restored by the hosts. Beautifully decorated, comfortable furniture, every appliance, it was like being at home. Ron and Jenny were delightful hosts, always available for any questions or recommendations. Sitting on the front porch across from the water was so relaxing. It was also a great home base for touring. I highly recommend Cunard House. I would love to go back. Thank you, Ron and Jenny!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lalitha J.

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

Lovely stay in Pictou

Beautiful clean property right next to the water and walking distance to many restaurants and the Hector of course. Couldn't have asked for more the place was equipped and comfortable. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Beverly A.

Nice location

We enjoyed our stay here .The property was clean and well maintained. We were guide comfortable here.We enjoyed walking around the area visiting the shops and learning about the history here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

TERRY H.

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

3 rd time love it

Beautiful place, on water
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

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

Great location

Beautifully restored residence, wonderful detail work and unique furnishings. Friendly helpful hosts ! This is a great place to uee as a bsse for exploring Pictou area and it's storied history. Awsome seafood of course!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy v.

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

Beauty of a house!

Everything was great from check in to check out! I loved sitting on the front steps with a coffee in the morning! Absolutely quieter area than you expect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN M.

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

Beautiful view of Pictou harbour

Second time here and once again it was awesome to stay here. Walking distance to the shore and several restaurants. Grocery stores are a very short drive and you can get a freshly cooked lobster at their sobeys grocery store Host was there at check in and gave us the run down which was helpful. Recommend you stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

terrance v.

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

Wonderful location!

The house is across the street from the bay. It's really lovely. The home was fully equipped, and Ron was available for any questions that came up. We had a wonderful stay for the full week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAURA W., Hope, BC

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

Blue House Pictou

Really enjoyed our week stay in Pictou, thanks for sharing your lovely heritage home with us…. Perfect location for walking and restaurants and the view from the front porch! We would stay again if ever back! Laura &Glenn
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN M.

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

Amazing property

Ron was a welcoming host and provided excellent advice on local restaurants and locations to visit. The property is amazing and has all the amenities of home, close too all that Pictou offers at a price that is unbeatable comparatively. Stay here , you will not regret it .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Picture perfect

Comfortable space in a great location. Beautiful views across the water from the lovely verandah. Can walk anywhere in town but lots of lovely places to drive close by. The Hector 250 celebrations were on and a great bonus. Glad the paper mill is closed!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Our home awayfrom home

Cunard house is beautifully and mindfully furnished. We found many extras and plentiful supplies compared to previous experiences. In addition, the decor is tasteful and, in some instances, unique. The hosts are lovely folk, full of helpful suggestions for our exploration of Nova Scotia and environs. Their knowledge of local history is a huge plus. And the location and physical setting of this home are a joy to wake up and come home to; the gardens surrounding Cunard House are an added bonus. We recommend this property without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight H., Watrous, Sk.

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

Even better than expected!!

The house rental had everything we needed for a 12 day stay, and the view from the front porch out onto the water was simply incredible. Air conditioning worked great as it was extremely hot outside during our entire stay, and Ron the host treated us extremely well and offered advice on local activities and things to do. Would definitely stay again if we were ever in the area!! Thanks Ron for a wonderful time and rental!!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Front and Center in Pictou

We stayed in the Cunard House for two weeks in July and enjoyed every minute. You’re right on the waterfront here with restaurants, shopping, museums and walking trails all within walking distance of your front porch—where we enjoyed mornings sipping our coffee and watching the world go by. Ron and Ginny are great hosts and, after spending many years refurbishing—no shortage of electrical plugs here—the house is spacious, clean, comfortable and the wifi rocks! We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat K., Smithville Ontario Canada

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

Highly Recommended

A character property. Historic to the neighbourhood. View was beautiful. Just what we needed to unwind. Clean & quiet. Property owner was very personable & helpful! I’d go back in an instant!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

What a great place to stay and explore!

Cunard House was so much more than we expected. Our home was so well supplied and roomy! We were comfortable, with all interior amenities and within walking distance to the whole town. Across the street from the waterfront... just blocks from out door cocerts, walk to restaurants. If all our VBRO experiences were like this, we would need no other vehicle for booking! Thank you to our lovely host and hostess!!!😘🐕🐕
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ron Arnold

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A retired school principal and his teacher wife-and-former-sweetheart spent the last 8 years renovating this 1832 office building built by Samuel Cunard, the founder of Cunard Steamship Lines. Before that we worked in schools in three provinces, one territory and two countries.

Why they chose this property

One side of my family descended from Ship Hector settlers. We were looking for a retirement project in the Maritimes and this building needed some work, was located on the harbour and was empty. Kind of a no brainer!

What makes this property unique

Cunardhouse is a piece of classic Maritime architecture and turned out to be a piece of history as well. Looking onto the harbour on the second floor are three crooked windows that make it stand out in all the old photos of the waterfront. They present a unique 'face' and we think we know their story.

Languages:

English
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