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Beach House Little Dipper Harbour Oceanfront Retreat

Beach House Little Dipper Harbour Oceanfront Retreat

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Property grounds
Beach
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The beach belongs to you and nature.

Overview of Beach House Little Dipper Harbour Oceanfront Retreat

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Chance Harbour, NB
  • Popular LocationNew River Beach Provincial Park25 min drive
  • Popular LocationBay Ferries29 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaint John Regional Hospital33 min drive
  • AirportSaint John, NB (YSJ)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beach House Little Dipper Harbour Oceanfront Retreat

Delight in 1000 feet of your own private and pristine beach on the everchanging Bay of Fundy, neighbored by quaint fishing villages and home to many species of migratory birds. Watch great herons wade in the tidal pools awaiting their catch of the day see eagles soar overhead. Share the view with our local band of hummingbirds On most afternoons playful seals come into the bay at high tide and cavort right before your eyes. The water remains navigable by kayak or canoe for several hours. The beach is sandy and stretches the entire length of the cove. At high tide the ocean is just steps from your front door, easily accessible by foot, young and old alike. Walk the ocean floor at low tide and marvel at what the tide has brought in You can relax on the balcony and watch your children amuse themselves for hours on this extremely safe, protected beach. On a clear night during the summer months the Little Dipper constellation hangs directly above as do a myriad of stars, their visibility heightened by lack of ambient light from surrounding homes or commerce. It is magical beyond belief!!
The property is Less than half an hour from the bustling city of St. John, New Brunswick. Charming 2-storey beachfront cottage (built in 2006) on four spectacular acres, bordered by
fresh water creek and warm tidal pools. This unspoiled coastline will leave you in awe of nature's greatness! Perfect retreat for lovers, naturalists, poets, artists, and others.

Property manager

Karen Steinhaus

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chance Harbour

Located in Chance Harbour, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Stonehammer Geopark and Hilton Belyea Arena are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Lancaster Mall and Market Square. Lord Beaverbrook Rink and Charles Gorman Arena are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Chance Harbour, NB

What's nearby

  • New River Beach Provincial Park - 25 min drive
  • New River Beach - 26 min drive
  • Bay Ferries - 29 min drive
  • Marco Polo Cruise Terminal - 29 min drive
  • Saint John Regional Hospital - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint John, NB (YSJ) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House Little Dipper Harbour Oceanfront Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach House Little Dipper Harbour Oceanfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House Little Dipper Harbour Oceanfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach House Little Dipper Harbour Oceanfront Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chance Harbour holiday home is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Lepreau Falls and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lepreau Falls Provincial Park. New River Beach Provincial Park and New River Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Émilie S., Sherbrooke

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, highly disappointing experience
My children and I were just there a couple days ago. Upon our arrival, I’ve noticed how dirty the home was. There was a full garbage bag in the driveway. We found a load of wet towels in the wash. The floors looked like they had not been vacuumed or washed in weeks with so much dog hair everywhere. The toilets were unwashed and toilet paper was a challenge to find and of course, sand everywhere in the house. I did have somewhat high expectations, considering the nice reviews I had read about this place and the extremely high rate we pay to rent this proprietary. It was such a disappointment to walk into a dirty house since the home is quite lovely. When I messaged the host about this, she was kind and respectful and offered some explanation and apologies. But never ones she offered to fix any issues by sending someone to clean or at the very least offered to refund part of the fees for services we did not received but paid for. Unfortunately, it does not matter how beautiful the home or location is, if it’s left filthy, it looses all of it’s charms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean, beach, forest
Really enjoyed our stay here, lots of beautiful hiking nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
Very charming, comfortable, well appointed home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N.

This is our happy place!
With the ever changing scenery as the tides roll in and out, the location of Maggie’s Run is perfect. In fact, when the tide is in, the house is so close to the ocean that from the upper floor, it looks as if it’s floating in it. The house itself is beautifully decorated with all of the amenities needed for a relaxing seaside holiday. It comfortably accomodates four adults or a family with one or two young children. And most importantly for us, dogs are very welcome. It has WiFi which is very slow and now has satellite TV (not necessarily a good thing!). There is virtually no cell phone reception, making calls impossible and texts unreliable. It does have a landline for incoming calls and emergencies. Finally, the owner of Maggie’s Run is lovely. We’ve rented the beach house from her several times and she’s always been friendly and reliable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Beautiful house by the bay
We were lucky enough to spend nine nights in this gorgeous, extremely well-equipped house right on the water. The layout is compact and unique with the light-filled kitchen and living room upstairs and bedrooms downstairs. The landlord quickly responded to a small issue and clearly cares very much that her guests have the best experience possible.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Karen Steinhaus

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Born and raised in Connecticut, widowed with three wonderful adult children scattered about the globe, a life long love of animals with five Skye terriers and a cat at the moment. I would have more if I stayed in one place long enough. I own and run a bed and breakfast in Calais, Maine and winter in Florida's horse country. Ultimately I must thank my husband and father, both now gone, for their love and support, and my mother who would rather be on my balcony in Little Dipper than any place else in the world.

Why they chose this property

After more than two years searching for waterfront property in the U.S., I came to New Brunswick feeling the pull of my ancestral home in Canada. My mother was born in Kingston, Ontario. In the blink of an eye as if the universe had heard me and was prepared to answer, this property became available to me. The window of opportunity was open for just one short day midwinter 2007 and I seized that day and became the official stewardess of Little Dipper Harbour!!! This was a decision and a moment I will never regret.

What makes this property unique

The sea, the tides, the salt air, the view,.a nature preserve at your doorstep, the wildlife, seals in the harbour, not to mention 1000 feet of one's own private beach...all of this yet a short drive to Saint John with all the amenities of a large city and an hour from the U.S. border in Calais, Maine. Seven years and counting and I still pinch myself at my good fortune to have been in the right place at the right time!!
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