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Getaway Prospect Bay Cottage close to Prospect Village/Peggy's Cove/Halifax

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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Prospect Bay, NS
  • Place, Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Granite Springs Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Lake Provincial Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Getaway Prospect Bay Cottage close to Prospect Village/Peggy's Cove/Halifax

This gem of a cottage while right on the water is sheltered by trees allowing for both gorgeous views and privacy. Your own exclusive wharf provides for great swimming and a small pebbly beach when the tide is out. The cottage is 20 minutes to Peggy's Cove 30 minutes to downtown Halifax. Picturesque, historic Prospect Village is only a 5-minute drive where one of the best hiking trails can be found in Nova Scotia.
Getaway cottage is right on Prospect Bay ~the parking pad is at the top of the road and there are 12 steps with railings that take you to the cottage ~ and then a gentle incline to the cottage's wharf. The cottage comes fully furnished with linens AND WIFI internet service. The cottage is ideal for a young family, one couple and at maximum three adults. The cottage sleeps 5 guests comfortably in 3 small bedrooms. One has a set of bunks the second bedroom has a single bed and the third bedroom has a double bed. A minimum stay is 4 nights. We are pet friendly but only one dog is welcome per booking with the caveat that everything is left clean

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Guest must clean up after dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please follow Nova Scotia provincial health restrictions. If you cannot enter N.S. due to restrictions your booking may be cancelled.
One dog per booking. Mandatory to clean up after your pet. If the dog happens to get on the furniture please use sticky rolls to remove any pet hair.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2425B7093
Property # 3579572
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Prospect Bay

Located in Prospect Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. Chocolate Lake Beach and Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Goodwood Family Golf Centre and Canada Games Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Prospect Bay, NS

What's nearby

  • Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Granite Springs Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Long Lake Provincial Park - 14 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Halifax Exhibition Cetre - 16 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Bayers Lake Business Park - 18 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 28 min drive
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shaw's Landing - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Tidal Bay - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Peggy's Cove Food Factory - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Multi Scoop Etc - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Getaway Prospect Bay Cottage close to Prospect Village/Peggy's Cove/Halifax pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Getaway Prospect Bay Cottage close to Prospect Village/Peggy's Cove/Halifax?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Getaway Prospect Bay Cottage close to Prospect Village/Peggy's Cove/Halifax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Getaway Prospect Bay Cottage close to Prospect Village/Peggy's Cove/Halifax?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Getaway Prospect Bay Cottage close to Prospect Village/Peggy's Cove/Halifax located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve and within 9 miles (15 km) of Terence Bay Lighthouse and Goodwood Family Golf Centre. Long Lake Provincial Park and Indian Lake Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise N.

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

Lovely waterfront cottage

This rustic cottage was perfect for our stay in NS. Close to Halifax and about an hour away from Lunenburg, it was a great place for a quiet getaway Our host, Janice, was extremely attentive to our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you for your kind words Louise. It was a pleasure having you and your friends. It’s lovely when guests leave the cottage as they found it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Johnny T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only 30 minutes out of Halifax and you’re facing the water off a dock… you couldn’t ask for anything else!! Janice’s place was the perfect setting for my family and me relax while still being close enough to Halifax and Peggy’s Cove. Will definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Holiday

Great location, great outdoors as well love the fireplace
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Perfect spot between the city and nature.

What a great little cottage on the water. Right in nature but close enough to everything. There's a costco / walmart at 18 min drive. Place has everything needed for a good stay. You can enjoy the city or walk the shores for hours. We really enjoyed this place. Janice was super nice and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Eric and family were wonderful guests and fully embraced what our community had to offer. A real pleasure to host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Awesome

Just simply lovely. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Susan and her guests, were excellent folks to have at our place. With many thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Quiet, Private, Comfort.

This cottage is well located for day trips along the coast to Lunenburg, or nearby attractions like Peggy's Cove, the Flight 111 Memorial, and others, and less than 1/2 hour into Halifax. Very scenic area. The cottage was really well equipped and truly comfortable as a cottage should be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2022
Most excellent clients. Easy to communicate with and left our cottage immaculate. Thank you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Perfect anniversary retreat

My husband and I had the opportunity to celebrate our first wedding anniversary at the Getaway Cottage in Prospect Village - and we hope to return again next year! The cottage was very clean, cosy and quiet, and had everything we needed onsite. We took advantage of the wood-stove in the evenings and spent much of our time on the dock enjoying the beautiful fall scenery.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
The cottage is a great little place for a couple to enjoy their honeymoon or anniversary. We are so very pleased to be a part of life's happy times, here on Prospect Bay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

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

Cosy spot

Cozy and rustic spot with a nice dock on beautiful Prospect Bay. Close to many great locations for hiking near coastline but also close to Halifax for day trips on rainy days. Janice was always responsive and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Truly a pleasure to host Samantha. She treated our place as her own and left it very clean. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

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

Stunning view

Wonderful cottage. It was perfect! The view from the dock is incredible. We were able to see the tide go up and down. It’s so relaxing listening to the waves. I would definitely recommend. Janice is quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Dear Joanne, I am delighted to hear you enjoyed our cottage! Only our best. Janice
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darcy M.

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

Great location and water front

The place is perfectly situated and the water front is a million dollar view. The place is very cottage/cabiny so just be prepared for buggy things, spiders etc that you'd expect from any cottage in the woods. The bathroom and bathroom window are in need of updating, but it gets the job done. A lovely place with a bit of ruggedness, but all in all a great place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralph F.

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

Pleasant

Nice scenic area, enjoyed sitting on the dock and enjoying the ocean and a drink. Enjoyed a barbecue on the deck with friends. The walk down the path and stairs can be a challenge for more elderly people though. But all in all a nice place to relax and enjoy a vacation. Owner was very helpful and kind and quick to address any concers.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Keri T.

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

Not worth the stay

Because of the lack of swimming (jellyfish in the water) or water activities available, the layout of the dock & yard, and the small size of the cottage, we would not come back with our family or even with adults only to this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Prospect has had quite a bit of rain in the past week. This group of people treated our beloved cottage with utter contempt and disregard. It will take us hours to get it back to its original state.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Great Father/Daughter get-a-way property.

This charming cottage was just right. We had trouble flying into Halifax Int'l (2 days) and the owner couldn't be more understanding. It was located near several hiking trails (we did) & close to Peggy's Cove Lighthouse. We got many pics here. I really enjoy watching the sunrise over my vacations & Prospect Bay did not disappoint. I took many pics of the sunrise too. The owner had several recommendations for the hiking trails & very good local (not to touristy) restaurants. We averaged 5mi/8km per day hiking. I would recommend "Gateway Prospect Cottage" for a return trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Dear John, thank you so much for your kind words and how great you left our cottage. I am so glad to hear that Prospect did not disappoint. All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Prospect cottage NS

Very nice cottage by the sea shore with a wharf and small beach.. Friendly helpful owners who reside nearby and respond to needs and questions quickly and fix what might need fixing. Price was very fair. We stayed for 3 weeks, which was longer then owners were accustomed to so we could have used a washing machine, which it did not have. But we had a work-around and that was manageable. All in all, well worth it and owners helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry Y.

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

Our first visit out East.

Property was beautiful. It was an extremely cool week , going as low as 8C at night for June 20th-27th. Only means of heating place was a small stove in dining/living room. Had to buy wood as we burned through their supply within one night. Love the fact that the weather was cool enough that outdoor activities were enjoyable. Janice and Dan are super friendly and easy to deal with. Thanks J for always answering texts within a fast time frame.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
Dear Sherry, It was lovely to have you at our cottage, you were amazing guests. Wish I had known you were chilly, loads more wood under the deck. We will for sure add that intel on our “ guest notes”. Thank you for your feedback. Yours truly, Janice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Great getaway close to Halifax

A very conveniently located property. The property is right on the water and a small yard for a fire, nestled in the woods. Because it is so beautifully nestled in the woods there are quite a few steps and a hill that leads down to the cottage so this is not for someone who has any mobility issues. It feels like you are deep in the woods. The water was warmer than I expected and the crabs and starfish were daily entertainment for the children. There is a local convenience that is a short walk or 1 minute drive away and this was very helpful for getting a few things while being able to not disrupt the vacation experience. The cottage is cozy and rustic. It was perfect for a cottage feel vs. a home feel. It was relaxing as a family. The neighbours even stopped by via kayak to say hi to us while we are sitting on the dock. We went in the water every day for a swim. If you want a relaxing getaway close to Halifax this is great to unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2020
Dear Emily, Thank you very much for writing such a lovely review. I hope you and your family come back again. Yours truly, Janice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, private cottage with stunning views from the dock. The cottage is rustic, but comfortable with all that is needed. The host communicates well in advance & even checked in during our stay. Cottage is about 30 minutes from downtown Halifax, but feels far removed from the city. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
Thank you Chrissy. It was a pleasure having you at our place. Have a great summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super endroit tranquille et relaxant. Parfait pour une famille de 5. Nos 3 ados ont bien aimé leur séjour.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

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

Vacances été 2023

Description fidèle, charmant chalet, intimité ++++. Baignade agréable, village de Prospect magnifique. Parfait pour notre chien. Propriétaires sympathiques et disponibles.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Caroline and her family, were, sweet as honey. A real pleasure to host.
Verified

8/10 Good

Henry V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful view

We really enjoyed this cottage holiday. Our only difficulty was with the poor visibility of driveway at road and the pathway to the cottage. It was a combination of stairs and gravel and was treacherous for our aged father. Once in the cottage however, everything was lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romnick V.

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

Beautiful paradise

A stunning cottage by the water, close to trails and the city of Halifax, this gem of a cottage has everything you need to relax and explore the sceneries around Prospect Bay. Janice was responsive and provided great recommendations for restaurants and places to visit. We will be coming back for sure l
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Relaxing beautiful spot with awesome views

Swam in ocean Hiked and thoroughly enjoyed the cabin !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn A.

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

Beautiful!

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage very much! We even stayed an extra night. The surrounding area made each day very special. Would definitely recommend !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Prospect Bay Vacay

A great place to relax. Cute cottage with all the required features. A beautiful dock. Access to Halifax and Peggy's Cove in a short drive. The owner reached out to see if everything was ok and to check we had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

My L.

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

Lakefront Vacation

Really enjoyed our stay. Great to have our tea/coffee on the dock each morning…so quiet and relaxing. Nice to come back to the cozy cottage after a day of sightseeing. Location was perfect…close to a number of attractions (Peggy’s Cove, Polly Cove, Halifax). Kitchen was well-stocked with pots/pans and dishes. Janice was very helpful and always timely in her responses. Some things to note: challenging to locate parking pad, parking pad is small…it was a bit of a tight squeeze with our Ford SUV. Steps down to cottage quite slippery when wet. Thanks Janice for making our stay wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Janice

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My family and I purchased this cottage when our children were little and certainly enjoyed the best days of our lives on Prospect Bay.

Why they chose this property

Prospect Bay although is stunningly beautiful somehow remains the best secret in Nova Scotia. Its very tranquil yet close to Halifax .

What makes this property unique

This cottage is unique in its setting. Once you arrive you are guaranteed privacy but located perfectly to carry on exploring Nova Scotia's South Shore or to pop into Halifax.

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