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Cozy Getaway! - Oceanview Nova Scotian Sailor's Cottage with Modern Amenities

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A wooden deck with a fire pit, outdoor furniture, and a covered seating area.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, wooden staircase, and a TV in the background.
A cozy room with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and a window with a view.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a green cabinet.
A kitchen with green cabinets, a wooden table, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 6 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes a patio for outdoor enjoyment and is pet-friendly. Explore Yarmouth Links and Bunker Island Lighthouse during your stay.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Yarmouth, NS
  • Place, Mariners Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Yarmouth County Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Yarmouth Mall
    ‪13 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Getaway! - Oceanview Nova Scotian Sailor's Cottage with Modern Amenities

Leave your worries behind & escape to this unique space. Located on the Southernmost stretch of Nova Scotia's Old Highway One; you are only minutes from town, but far far away from any bustle. This cozy home combines the charm of an old sailor's cottage with modern fixtures, a spa like bathroom & comfortable furnishings. It features an expansive patio & large windows for guests to take in the beautiful front door view of a cattle pasture valley that extends to the Atlantic where a small island rests.

There are three bedrooms; one queen, and two doubles. One full bathroom, that boasts a extra large rainfall shower, that is handicap friendly, and a large sink. The kitchen is setup with a modern stainless steel fridge, range and a large basin sink. There is an island and a 4 to 6 person dining table,and a wood stove for a cozy dining experience. There is also an office area fitted with a desk and some light exercise equipment.

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    House Rules

    Check in after 3:00 PM
    Minimum age to rent: 18
    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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Check-out instructions

    The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
    Strip any used beds and gather used towels
    Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
    Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
    Garbage: as long as it's sorted into the recycling garbage and compost containers we will take it out. Please wash any dishes in the sink and put out on the drying rack.
    Please put the main key back in the lockbox, close it and reset the dial.
    We change the sheets so if you slept in the bed don't reset it. We can pull the sheets off. Thank you, and enjoy the rest of your trip!
    Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

    Important information

    You need to know

    Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04011909356547666-1312
    Property # 4532197vb
    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

    About the area

    Rockville

    Rockville is home to this holiday home. Bunker Island Lighthouse and Cape Forchu Lightstation are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yarmouth Ferry Terminal and Yarmouth Links. Mariners Centre and The Yarmouth Arts Regional Council's Playhouse and Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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    Yarmouth, NS

    What's nearby

    • Yarmouth Links - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
    • Mariners Centre - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
    • The Yarmouth Arts Regional Council's Playhouse and Arts Centre - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
    • Yarmouth County Museum - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
    • Yarmouth Mall - 13 min drive - 12.1 km

    Restaurants

    • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
    • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
    • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
    • ‪Mary Brown's Chicken - ‬11 min drive
    • ‪Marco's Grill & Pasta House - ‬12 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Cozy Getaway! - Oceanview Nova Scotian Sailor's Cottage with Modern Amenities pet-friendly?

    Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

    How much is parking at Cozy Getaway! - Oceanview Nova Scotian Sailor's Cottage with Modern Amenities?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Cozy Getaway! - Oceanview Nova Scotian Sailor's Cottage with Modern Amenities?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Cozy Getaway! - Oceanview Nova Scotian Sailor's Cottage with Modern Amenities?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Cozy Getaway! - Oceanview Nova Scotian Sailor's Cottage with Modern Amenities located?

    Situated in Rockville, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bunker Island Lighthouse, Yarmouth Links and Yarmouth Ferry Terminal. Killam Brothers Shipping Office and Frost Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

    Reviews

    9.4

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

    9.4/10

    Cleanliness

    9.4/10

    Check-in

    9.4/10

    Communication

    9.6/10

    Location

    9.4/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    We loved staying here! It's a charming home that seems very much like your grandparent's house you stayed at as a kid. Lots of room for my wife and I and our kids.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    The cottage was cute and cozy and a good location for exploring the Yarmouth area.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
    Thank you so much for choosing us
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Clean and well kept property and was the perfect location for our needs
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Perfect accomodations and close to the Cat Ferry in Yarmouth. Perfect for my dog, plenty of yard to walk him around in.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
    Thank you Maggie. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Nice cabin with a lot of character and a beautiful view
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Weekend sway was perfect

    Cute and cosy cottage was perfect for a family weekend away. It was exactly what we needed and was a great price. We enjoyed our time here.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
    Thank you for staying with us. We love this peaceful escape and are so happy you do too!
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Very enjoyable, lots of great beaches in the area, beautiful views, easy access to the ferry. We loved the neighbors farm animals, and the cows across the street were a big hit with the kids. The house is small, but well maintained, and well equipped.
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
    Verified review

    6/10 Okay

    Disliked: Check-in, communication
    Well we had some issues. Key- please communicate when you change its location. The kitchen and bathroom weren’t very clean - Old coffee & grounds in coffee maker and soap on the bathroom tile wall. Uneven thresholds ( very dangerous for we seniors!)- may be some signage? Pillow smelled. No doors! -no privacy & fire hazard. Worst of all - there was no hot water. I had a tepid shower and only hair and face, the o the three ladies didn’t use it at all. We had to boil a large pot of water to clean the dishes. Your rate covers a cleaning fee. Turntable & albums were so much fun!!
    Stayed 1 night in May 2026
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

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

    Cozy little cottage

    We had a great time staying here. It was pure luck because our ferry got canceled, and we were happy Joshua had an open night. The cottage is adorably decorated and has a million things to look at, including old family photos, knick knacks, and even a record player. It was super windy the day we were there (the reason the ferry was canceled was big swells), so we didn’t get to use the outdoor space much, but it was nice and included an umbrella for shade. My kids felt super comfortable here with the big beanbag chair and all the fun decor.There are stairs leading to 2/3 of the bedrooms, and none of the bedrooms have doors, which is something to keep in mind when booking. The downstairs bedroom does have curtains as a door. As the cottage is over 100 years old, some of the floor transitions are noticeable. There are not a lot of overhead lights in the older part of the house, so they left little flashlights to use if necessary at night, but they also have ceiling lights with a dimmer in the living room and a light up lighthouse light near the bathroom, so we didn’t use the flashlights. My family loved the character, and none of these things were an issue for us. The kitchen and bathroom have been remodeled and include the modern amenities. The host was great with communication, and everything was clean. This house is 12 minutes from the ferry terminal, but feels a world away and peaceful. We even spotted a baby duck next door. Thanks for a great stay!
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    It’s a fun and homey cottage. First impression is it’s on a main road but traffic is just one car every ten minutes. Nice shower, hot water is quick, we loved the coffee, added to the ice inventory, the neighbor are friendly, and blankets a plenty.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
    Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2026
    Thank you for the response. We are so happy that you loved our getaway like we do. We hope the rest of your travels were just as nice!
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
    Verified review

    8/10 Good

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

    About the host

    Hosted by Joshua R.

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