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Cedar Cottage ~ private cottage close to Halifax with an ocean view

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A wooden deck with a round table and two striped chairs, an umbrella, and a scenic view of a forest and houses.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a view of the outdoors, and a bookshelf with books.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a dining table.
A house with a stone facade, a front porch, and a garden with stepping stones and flowers.
A house surrounded by dense greenery and white flowering plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
  • Place, Duncans Cove Nature Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalhousie University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cedar Cottage ~ private cottage close to Halifax with an ocean view

Cedar Cottage is nestled in the charming seaside community of Ketch Harbour, approximately 20 km south of downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia and 9 km from Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park.

This cozy retreat sits on a private lot and offers:
• Oceanview: enjoy the wonderful view of Ketch Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean from the south face deck. Enjoy a quick stroll down to the newly constructed community wharf.
• Landscape: The yard is surrounded by natural beauty, including mature trees, shrubs, wildflowers and old rock walls.
• Other features: paved driveway, garage and large grassy areas.

Cottage Features:
• Amenities: High-speed internet, a large screen TV with Roku, a small washing machine, umbrella clothesline, deck furniture and a barbecue.
• Bedrooms: The cottage has two bedrooms—one with a queen bed and the other with a double bed.
• Living Room: A spacious living room provides a dining area and a comfortable space to relax, watch TV or take in the view.
• Kitchen: The well-equipped kitchen ensures convenience during your stay.
• Decks: The south-facing deck is perfect for pre-dinner drinks and the north-facing deck offers sunset vistas.

Thank you,
Tracy O'Brien

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2627B2754
Property # 561995vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Ketch Harbour

Located in Ketch Harbour, this cottage is in the city centre. Shakespeare by the Sea and Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Emera Oval and Lighthouse Arts Centre. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and HMCS Sackville are also worth visiting. 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 cycling nearby.
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Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia

What's nearby

  • Duncans Cove Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dalhousie University - 27 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 29 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 29 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 29 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 41 min drive
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pavia Gallery Espresso Bar & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Now We're Convenient - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ocean View Fisheries Ltd - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Cottage ~ private cottage close to Halifax with an ocean view pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cedar Cottage ~ private cottage close to Halifax with an ocean view ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Cottage ~ private cottage close to Halifax with an ocean view ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Cottage ~ private cottage close to Halifax with an ocean view ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cedar Cottage ~ private cottage close to Halifax with an ocean view located?

Located in the heart of Ketch Harbour, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Duncans Cove Nature Reserve and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Chebucto Head Lighthouse. Sambro Harbour Lighthouse and Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mona L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host went above and beyond our expectations! Beautiful person!I would definitely recommend her to others!
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Mona, I'm so happy you and the "gang" were so comfortable and happy staying at the cottage. As you know, you're most welcome to come back anytime. The four of you were the best guests. Miss you. Tracy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This truly is a beautiful charming cottage ! Big windows to sit and soak in the harbour view ! Gives you a homey feeling ! Everything you need for a comfortable stay ! Lovely old furniture ! Comfortable beds ! Lovely deck to sit on and enjoy the beautiful property and great for entertainment! The cottage is filled with local paintings ! A relaxing vacation with everything we need ! Cute as a button
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was everything we expected, a cozey cottage. Perfect for our little stay and close to family we were visiting. Tracey had the cottage ready for our arrival and we enjoyed our stay. Next time we will leave the teenagers at home and stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location; private, peaceful. The cottage is equipped with everything you'd need. Highly recommend. Special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Delightful Cottage

We had a wonderful long weekend at Cedar Cottage, which was comfortable with lots of ammenities of home. Host was excellent and gracious. Location was quiet with access to lots of hikes and beaches. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Beautiful cottage in a lovely community

We felt at home from before we arrived. Host was wonderful to communicate with, and the cottage was very inviting. They even had toys and things for the kids. We loved being steps from the wharf and a close walk to the park. Neighbours were friendly and we felt very welcomed and safe during our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patsy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little gem has everything a traveler needs. Spent one week in this magical little cottage.It is so bright, clean and cozy.Whimsical and charming, my husband and I were enchanted with the view and light.Tracy could not be more accommodating. She met us when we arrived and even stayed for a visit.Truly made our holiday special. Thank you for making Jon's 75th birthday even more with your little touches when we arrived. Highly recommend.Rare when where you stay is part of the adventure of your travels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodger and Lorraine J.

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

Just outside Halifax

Well kept cottage with sea view. Well equipped, very comfortable beds. This was mid trip for 3 nights, so we skipped Halifax and stayed here as we had been to Halifax before. Tracy contacted us before our arrival and filled us in on the area and what we needed to know. Wonderful three day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lewis H.

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

Enchanting Cottage

Located on beautiful land overlooking Ketch Harbour. Cottage is small but enchanting. Clean and well appointed, it is very peaceful. It has 2 decks and an excellent gas grill. It’s tastefully decorated and charming. Tracey O’Brien is a wonderful host, engaging and readily available. A wonderful place to have a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C.

Amazing view!

We enjoyed our stay, the views from the front porch are amazing. We spent a good deal of our time watching the tides rise and fall over the course of the day. The house had all that we needed - the kitchen is especially set up with all the cooking equipment a family needs to prepare meals. Tony and Cheryl have made this place feel extremely welcoming. Although the house is on the main road of the village, there is very little traffic so was never an issue. There is great swimming off the community wharf which is directly across the road. Also, if you have young kids, there is an amazing community playground a 5 min walk away. If you are beach people, would recommend the 10 min drive to Crystal Crescent Beach - beautiful views anytime of the year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about our stay. Tracy anticipates for every possible need is friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

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

Unforgettable trip to Ketch Harbour!

Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Right from booking up until the day we checked-out, Tracy was extremely accommodating, helpful, and very kind! Arriving and checking into the cottage was simple, and we were blown away by all the welcoming little details when we arrived (flowers, decor, radio on, water and other goodies in the fridge). The cottage was stunning and we felt right at home instantly. The area around the cottage was also beautiful and was in a lovely community. Tracy was only a text away and was very easy to communicate with. If we needed anything, she was there to help - she truly cared to make sure we had the best experience possible. Can absolutely say this is the best rental experience I’ve had! It’s obvious the cottage is well loved and looked after by its owners and you will love it too. I can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Wonderful stay!

So many good thing to say! Cottage was exactly as described, owner is lovely and easy to communicate with. The layout was perfect for our needs, it was exceptionally clean and the owner really has thought of everything you could need. We loved breakfasts on the deck with ocean view and the private driveway and yard. Convenient location for all our day trips into the city, or to the beach for swimming and surfing. Highly recommended!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie H.

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

Charming cottage in small hamlet

We loved the cottage, so comfortable and well-equipped with beautiful surrounding property and views. The bedrooms were well separated, which provides privacy in a small space. It looks just like the photos! The owner is wonderful and there were thoughtful touches like a pot of fresh basil.I
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenn T.

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

A little harbour gem!

Cedar Cottage is straight out of a summertime novel. Everything was perfect, right from the warm welcome of the patio lanterns to the spectacular private hilltop view of charming Ketch Harbour and the ocean beyond. This quaint little cottage is within minutes of gorgeous Crystal Crescent Beach and endless trails for hiking or biking. There’s even a pretty little playground just down the road. It’s an easy picturesque drive into Halifax and all that the magnificent South Shore has to offer. We stayed here for May and June with our dog and two cats while quarantining and shopping for a property. Tracy is an exceptional host who goes out of her way to make sure that you feel at home…she is also an amazingly talented baker, who loves to share...bonus points! We enjoyed everything about our stay in Ketch Harbour. Highly recommend! 5 STARS!
Stayed 60 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Beautiful spot on the harbor!

The property was prefect for our needs! It has a lovely view, is adorably decorated, clearly with care, is very well appointed and is EXTREMELY clean. The property owner is local and was very easy to talk to and made us feel welcome. Would highly recommend. The new landscaping is just lovely!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Great location, cozy cottage and fantastic owners

A wonderful cottage with an ocean view a short distance from Halifax. A great location from which we enjoyed many day trips - Peggy's Cove, Lunenberg, Wolfville and of course to Halifax. A very comfortable and well equipped cottage. The owners were there to great us when we arrived and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything and provided some great local travel advice.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great summer vacation!

This was our fifth time staying at the cottage and we keep coming back for a reason. The proximity to Crystal Crecent beach make it perfect for our young children and the cottage itself is always kept impeccably clean and welcoming. We recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet, affordable get away on the coast.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jerelyn J.

Heaven!

We love this cottage and Ketch Harbour and have been coming for years. Tracy has updated this cottage and you couldn't ask for more. She has thought of everything that you might possibly need, just bring your clothes! We immediately booked for next year as well! Comfortable, quiet, close to Halifax, beaches and trails. I almost didn't write a review because I selfishly want to keep it available for myself :) Book it, you won't regret it (and I'm pretty demanding of my vacation spots!).
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

South Shore gem!!

Our stay in Ketch Harbor here was terrific. What a quaint comfortable and well equipped cottage. Pretty well anything you could think of(and) that you might require is there. Great views, two decks and a short distance to Crystal Crescent Beach, or Halifax in the other direction.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

A Great Getaway

It's one of the best vacation decisions I have ever made. Renting Tracy's cottage was Fantastic in every aspect. The cottage is comfortable, very clean and cozy. You breathed a big sigh of relief coming back to it each afternoon after a busy day of sightseeing or hiking, or just lying on the beach. The owner has thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Thoughtful and welcoming...what more could you want? I would highly recommend renting this cottage to anyone looking for a non-stop picturesque view of the Harbour with great hospitality and no hustle and bustle of city/hotel type of accommodation. Beach nearby, walking trails nearby, city of Halifax nearby...great hostess! Tracy made this vacation very special for my entire family.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quinlan O.

A perfect family vacation rental

This last summer was our fourth time staying at Ketch Habor and that alone should say everything. A vacation is about taking a break and not having to worry about the small things and Tracy (the owner of the cedar cottage) makes sure that this is possible, there is nothing too big or too small that she wont take the time to get right. The cottage is small an unpretentious and is just right for our family of four, it is immaculately clean and well taken care of as well as being under 10 mins (by car) from one of the best beaches in Canada. I highly recommend taking the time to get to know this wonderful part of Canada and the cedar cottage is the perfect place to do so.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Just like coming home.

It was so nice looking out at the harbour and occasionally seeing, off in the distance, ships going by. Renting the cabin was great because once we were settled in we had a place to make our own meals and sit out on the deck sipping on drinks. The quality of the dishes and cooking utensils was awesome. It was very comfy and when returning from a day of touring it was like coming home. Nice windows to open after warm day to let the ocean breeze cool the house. Lots of natural lighting and a private setting. Plenty of room for two couples.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

GREAT VACATION

This cottage is very quaint and welcoming. The cottage property is beautiful and the community of Ketch Harbor is picturesque and people are very friendly. The owner of this property is very nice and extremely accommodating. My wife and two young children had a fabulous and relaxing stay. The beach is very close to the cottage and it is a quick drive to the city. We will be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Ketch Harbor Cottage

This cottage was perfect for the three of us to enjoy our daily adventures around the Halifax area. We were so pleased to find it just as the pictures had depicted! The deck was lovely in the morning while enjoying our coffee. The cottage has many convenient updates, but still has the charm of a cottage in the cove. We found the sleeping arrangements very comfortable, with high quality linens as well as plenty of fluffy towels for the bathroom. The kitchen was very well equipped with plenty of matching glassware, dishes and cookware so that we had everything we needed. The location of the cottage was convenient to a shopping center, beer store and the main highway that took us to many of our daily jaunts through the area. It was a great introduction to our first visit to Nova Scotia.

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