Iconic Luxurious Downtown Building History Galore

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

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Halifax, NS

Halifax Convention Centre
‪6 min walk‬
Scotiabank Centre
‪10 min walk‬
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
‪14 min walk‬
Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)
‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Located next door to The Governor Generals home is this Iconic 200 year old building loaded with History. Considered to be 1 of the 5 most Iconic properties in downtown Halifax. Lucy Maude Montgomery - The Writer of Anne of Green Gables lived here while going to University.
The top 2 floors loaded with fabulous trim and woodwork, built in glass cabinets, wonderful exposure with tons of natural light throughout.
Hardwood floors throughout with fireplaces in several of the rooms.
Fabulous kitchen granite countertop, stainless appliances an island for gathering around.
Approximately 2300 square feet on 2 levels.
2 minute walk to the Halifax waterfront, and ferry to cross the water and explore downtown Dartmouth.
Luxuriously decorated with 4 poster canopy beds.

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902-497-2265

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The property has 2 flights of unprotected stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

We accept multiple pets: fee for each furry friend

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no parties.

For stays longer than 28 days, a mandatory mid-term cleaning will be required.

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STR2425C7467

About the area

Halifax

Downtown Halifax, a neighbourhood in Halifax, is home to this holiday home. Halifax Port and Halifax Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Dartmouth Crossing and Historic Farmers' Market. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Discovery Centre are also worth visiting.

Halifax, NS

What's nearby

Halifax Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Scotiabank Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Halifax Citadel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Dalhousie University - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Halifax Station - 6 min walk
Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Bicycle Thief - ‬3 min walk
‪Sea Smoke Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
‪Alexander Keith's Brewery - ‬3 min walk
‪Ristorante a Mano - ‬3 min walk
‪The Wired Monk Coffee Bistro - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Iconic Luxurious Downtown Building History Galore pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Iconic Luxurious Downtown Building History Galore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iconic Luxurious Downtown Building History Galore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Iconic Luxurious Downtown Building History Galore located?

Located in Downtown Halifax, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St Mathew's United Church and Scotiabank Centre. Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Halifax Convention Centre are also within 15 minutes. Halifax Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Blair R.

12 May 2025

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

Luxurious Downtown Building

Being right downtown was an amazing experience and walking everywhere made the trip very fun.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mana L.

12 May 2025

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

Charming Historical Home in the Heart of Halifax

This beautifully appointed home was exactly what is depicted in the photos and located just 3 blocks from Halifax Harbour. Even though it was located closely to many historical sites, it is located in a quite area neighbour filled with many locally own shops and wonderful restaurants. The home felt welcoming from the moment you walked through the doors. The bedrooms were beautifully decorated and beds were very comfortable. The extra amenities that were available for our used were equal to some very high end boutique hotels that we have stayed in. After our daily tours of this beautiful city, we looked forward to relaxing in the large living room and felt like we were returning to our home away from home. Thank you Holly for allowing us to stay in this incredible home.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

12 Jan 2025

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

Historical

Beautiful place. Lots of space. Very clean with lots of toiletries handy if needed. Centrally located, which made things a lot easier.St. parking was great and free.Lots of contact with the owner, who let us know if we needed anything at all just to let them know.Would recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami N.

15 Aug 2024

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

Family Vacation

The property was beautiful, clean and in the perfrct location for being able to walk anywhere in downtown. Close to a park for kids and lots of choice of restaurants too. So much history in the building was an extra bonus!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F.

21 Aug 2021

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

Great location and historical building

Wonderful location

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken A., Canada

23 Oct 2023

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

Great location, good access

Group of 8 stayed here, and other than stairs (there are a few) it was a terrific spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

26 Sept 2023

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

Lucy Maud’s Home

Great place to stay for the weekend . Ideal location to both the Harbourfront and Restaurants

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.

22 Feb 2024

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

Great location

Matches the listing. Well located for a stay in halifax.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim k.

8 Oct 2023

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

Lovely family trip

Lovely stay - great spacious accomodation- immediate response by management . Location is very good and central - would recommend it

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

21 Sept 2023

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

Home For a Visit

Location , location , location .... everything you could possibly need is walkable / no vehicle required ! Good family accommodation in the city .

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

5 Apr 2023

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

Very unique, charming, well appointed home

This home is centrally located, easy walk 5 mintue walk to waterfront and to Spring Garden Road and close to the Public Gardens. Easy check-in, Holly the manager was readily available, responded quickly. Would definitely stay here in future visits to Halifax.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

10 Apr 2023

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

Family getaway

Lovely accommodation - close to Dalhousie, Spring Garden for shopping, Bishop’s Landing for waterfront stroll. The apartment was quiet and very comfortable. The games and tv options were perfect for relaxing with teens. I would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

27 Mar 2023

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

An old friends getaway

This was one of the most ideal locations & atmosphere for 6 old friends looking for a calm,relaxed & down-town Halifax experience!! It offered an elegant home-base that allowed us to walk to sites and points of interests as well as giving us the tools to create our own meals and the space where all could sit down together!! It was wonderful! Thank you Holly for being a fantastic host!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

RUDYARD S.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Potential but bitter aftertaste and should have booked Muir even for double the price.

Old property but as such they need to pay special attention to cleanliness. I ended up with bites on my head and we saw a mouse twice in the kitchen. Stayed at 3 Fairmonts prior to the stay at this charming and historic property which i thought would be a nice finisher and more intimate. Lovely property and ideal location but needs some attention and monies into it. Host was rude when these issues were brought up. We never asked for monies back and dont intend to. Live and learn. Thats the experience and maybe they will rectify for future guests. Give the property some love please and be more courteous at minimum in communications with your guests please.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa L.

11 Nov 2022

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

We had an excellent time and Holly was a great host!

Very good and we hope to rent again soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

2 Aug 2022

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

Wedding away from home

We stayed at the home over the August long weekend to celebrate my nephews wedding. The house was as advertised and the little extras made our stay convenient. Staying downtown was especially nice for ourselves and our grown children and their spouses. .

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 July 2022

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

Great location and place.

This was perfect for our three generations. Plenty of room to spread out and come together. Walking distance to anything in Halifax proper. Just two blocks or so from the boardwalk and another few up the hill to the Citadel and shopping. Halifax is a great town and we would definitely stay in this house again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret and Robin C.

18 June 2022

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

Fantastic!

We stayed here with 4 adults and two girls 3.5 and 6. It was lovely. Very close to the convention centre where 2 were attending a conference, and close to shopping and many activities for all. A quick walk to the waterfront and many historic sites—right next door to Government House. It was a bonus that LM Montgomery had stayed here too. The rooms are beautifully decorated and well appointed. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishes, pots, etc., and it has a full stove, and full sized MW, DW, and fridge. There is also a new laundry set in one of the top floor bedrooms. There was lots of space for all of us with even a bedroom leftover. The large living/dining room was very functional, and we had plenty of room for hosting meals with friends we’d known when we lived in Halifax previously. We had a fabulous time, and Holly was a super host! The only caveat would be this is not an accessible property being 200 years old. We could all negotiate stairs well, but there is a flight of stairs to the front door, and two more long flights to the top floor bedrooms. There is one bedroom on the main floor and a powder room, but the only tub/shower is on the top floor. We did fine here with 6 people, but restricted mobility would be an issue with this property. Otherwise, it’s a gem!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Geoffrey G.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Be careful

Got there, everything was ok. Moved table over (cause the backside was against the wall) 2 friends arrived to pick us up before dinner. Owners office was below, she barged in without knocking, screamed at us saying we had to many people staying there. I explained that the two people were just there picking us up. She screamed at us demanding we leave for having a party. Absolutely no party. She claimed we had a party because there 2 empty pizza boxes, an empty wing box, empty garlic box. There was 4 of us adults who got pizza the night before. (4 of us were registered guests). There was also a bag of empty water, pop, and beer cans IN THE RECYCLING BIN… we never made a mess at all, no damage obviously. Very strange experience. The host left us stranded in Halifax at 5pm at night. I would avoid at all costs.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James T., Ottawa Canada

4 Feb 2022

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

Nothing Short of Amazing

I have never before enjoyed such a luxurious property on a short term rental. The reality is that I don’t own a home with four bedrooms with four-post beds in an historic place in one of my favourite cities. Remarkable furnishings. Fantastic host. My wife can’t stop talking about it. Very thankful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

barbara m., Satellite Beach usa

1 Jan 2022

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

Beautiful, comfortable home in great location

The balance of period furniture and modern appliances was perfect. Beds very comfortable. Thermostats in each room allowed individual comfort. There were six of us, age 18-78. Great location for easy walk to restaurants and places of interest. Host was very responsive and a delight to work with. We hope to stay here on future visits.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

14 Nov 2021

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

Friends Reunion

This property hosted 7 women with high standards, the property exceeded all expectations! Clean, comfortable beds, lots of room and walking distance to all amenities, everything you might need. Holly the hostess was very accommodating and available. We shall return.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

7 Nov 2021

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

Wonderful stay at the Stoddard House

The 4 bedroom 2 bath appartment was spotlessly clean, full kitchen setup, beautiful furnishings including canopy 4 poster beds. The location was great with easy walking distance to downtown Halifax, the boardwalk, restaurants. Holly was very communicative and helpful. I would highly recommend this place and would love to stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

5 Oct 2021

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

Amazing property in a fantastic location!

This house is beautiful, and very spacious. We were 6 adults and always felt relaxed in the space; we never felt crowded. The house was extremely clean - with a great mix of modern and historic elements. We loved the artwork! We loved the additional provisions (snacks and coffee) to get us started, as well as the board games as we wound down at the end of some very long days. The location was perfect - it's a quick and easy walk to the Waterfront, to Spring Garden Road, to Argyle Street, to the Citadel, and to the Public Gardens - and over the weekend, all street parking was Free! Our host was fantastic - she checked in on the first day to make sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and again at the end of our stay to ensure an easy checkout. I'd definitely look this one up again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Fort McMurray

16 Sept 2021

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

Great location

This historic home is a the perfect spot from which to explore Halifax. The house is very nice; an old world charm, with some modern touches. It is large, with plenty of room for a big family or group of friends. The location doesn't really get any better; you're steps away from the best of Halifax. The waterfront, restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, historic sights. Minor gripe would be that not all rooms had A/C so they could get a little warm. We would most definitely stay here again given the chance.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

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Living Room 1

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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