10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
23 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot
Scott M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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Pomquet Beach Cottages - Canoes & Kayaks are available for you to enjoy!
Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Pomquet Beach Provincial Park
- Place, Saint Francis Xavier University
- Place, Antigonish Arena
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Futon
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Pomquet Beach Cottages - Canoes & Kayaks are available for you to enjoy!
The Deer Den Cottage is a cozy two bedroom cottage! Comes complete with a full kitchen, dining area, comfortable living room, and spacious deck. Dine outside with the included BBQ or stretch out and enjoy the stars at night while cozied around the fire pit. All you need to bring with you to have a great time is your clothes and food. We provide all the tools and toys to make your stay as relaxing as possible while Mother Nature provides the backdrop.Surrounded by mature hardwood trees on the shores of Sheep Island, Pomquet Beach Cottages will offer visitors a tranquil retreat in tasteful and well appointed Canada Select Four Star rated cottages. Our Cottages reflect the quality of the lodging, the little extras including friendly proprietor-led bilingual service, the ample choices of activities nearby and board games and books for those seldom rainy days.
Located near the gates of the Pomquet Beach Provincial Park, and just 20 minutes from Antigonish visitors will be treated to a three-mile sandy beach, perfect for that sunny afternoon. Relax on the life-guarded beach, take a walk or jog in the fresh salt air or enjoy the interpretive board-walk describing this, the best example of dune succession in Nova Scotia.
Cots are available upon request. We are a pet friendly location and are always happy to see our four legged guests! We can also accommodate group bookings, check out the other cottages bellow for details.
During your stay you’ll have access to our canoes and kayaks (please use responsibly and at your own risk), free wi-fi, and satellite TV including the movie package. BBQ's, playground, laundry facilities, fire pits, air conditioning are some of the amenities available.
There’s also a number of activities in the area, including:
St. Francis Xavier University
Riverside Speedway
Riverside International Speedway
Music Festivals
Stanfest
More information
Our cottages are within driving distance to two of Canada’s premier music Festivals. Use Pomquet Beach Cottages as your home base for music in Nova Scotia.
Chez DesLauriers
Antigonish Highland Games
Antigonish Golf & Country Club
Visit Antigonish
Located near the gates of the Pomquet Beach Provincial Park, and just 20 minutes from Antigonish visitors will be treated to a three-mile sandy beach, perfect for that sunny afternoon. Relax on the life-guarded beach, take a walk or jog in the fresh salt air or enjoy the interpretive board-walk describing this, the best example of dune succession in Nova Scotia.
Cots are available upon request. We are a pet friendly location and are always happy to see our four legged guests! We can also accommodate group bookings, check out the other cottages bellow for details.
During your stay you’ll have access to our canoes and kayaks (please use responsibly and at your own risk), free wi-fi, and satellite TV including the movie package. BBQ's, playground, laundry facilities, fire pits, air conditioning are some of the amenities available.
There’s also a number of activities in the area, including:
St. Francis Xavier University
Riverside Speedway
Riverside International Speedway
Music Festivals
Stanfest
More information
Our cottages are within driving distance to two of Canada’s premier music Festivals. Use Pomquet Beach Cottages as your home base for music in Nova Scotia.
Chez DesLauriers
Antigonish Highland Games
Antigonish Golf & Country Club
Visit Antigonish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 STR2526D2024
About the area
Monks Head
Located in Monks Head, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pomquet Beach Provincial Park and Pomquet Area Beaches Conservation Lands, while Old Barn Gallery and Antigonish Heritage Museum are cultural highlights.
Antigonish, NS
What's nearby
- Pomquet Beach Provincial Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Old Barn Gallery - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
- Saint Francis Xavier University - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
- Antigonish Arena - 23 min drive - 24.4 km
- St Ninian's Cathedral - 23 min drive - 23.3 km
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 19 min drive
- Mother Webb's - 15 min drive
- Mary Brown's Chicken - 19 min drive
- Chabaa Thai - 15 min drive
- Dragonfly Cafe - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
9 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deanna L.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pomquet stay
Deanna L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
DARRIN S.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DARRIN S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Kirk D.
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip to Stfx
Kirk D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
AJ H.
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pomquet Cottages
AJ H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ted M.
12 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage on The Water
Ted M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
cindy o.
23 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and peaceful place to stay
cindy o.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Tara L.
2 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet relaxing spot!
Tara L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Janice H.
13 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So quiet, peaceful and clean!
Janice H.
10/10 Excellent
Paula N.
6 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice amenities/cabin and good responsiveness from owner
Paula N.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sam N.
29 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience.
Sam N.
10/10 Excellent
Carol P.
8 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious and sparkling clean!
Carol P.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Scott S.
29 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Scott S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent
21 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent
9 June 2019
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent
21 May 2019
Fantastic
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10/10 Excellent
14 Mar 2019
Wonderful cottages on the ocean in Pomquet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
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