Waverley Cottage - completely private and surrounded by water! - Waverley

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10217 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Waverley, NS

Dartmouth Crossing14 min drive
Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)15 min drive
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk21 min drive
Scotiabank Centre22 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (guest house)

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Waverley Cottage - completely private and surrounded by water!

This lakeside cottage on a peninsula is surrounded by 800 feet of water frontage on Lake William. This property can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests or up to 10 guests with separate Guesthouse*. Spend your days enjoying the warm water and evenings connecting with others by the outside fire. The basement offers bar and table seating, as well as a shuffleboard. Airport and downtown are only 20 minutes away. Groceries/Costco is a 12-minute drive.
*Guesthouse offers a private 4th bedroom and is only included with bookings of 9-10 guests for an additional fee of $125/person/per night.
*Guesthouse may already be booked for some dates. If so, then the main cottage will only allow bookings of 8 guests.
*New 3% Municipal Marketing Levy (tax) added onto room and cleaning charges as of Oct 1st, 2023.

Property manager

Chris Macaulay

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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

Long-term renters welcome

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

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

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03171311583721345-1827

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Waverley

Located in Waverley, this cottage is on the waterfront. Halifax Citadel and Scott Manor House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Laurie Provincial Park and Bennery Lake Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Scotiabank Centre or Dartmouth Sportsplex. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Waverley, NS

What's nearby

Dartmouth Crossing - 14 min drive
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 21 min drive
Scotiabank Centre - 22 min drive
Casino Nova Scotia - 22 min drive
Dalhousie University - 23 min drive

Getting around

Halifax Station - 28 min drive
Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

King Town Chinese Restaurant - 10 min drive
Tim Hortons - 10 min drive
The Bread Lounge - 13 min drive
Starbucks - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waverley Cottage - completely private and surrounded by water! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waverley Cottage - completely private and surrounded by water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waverley Cottage - completely private and surrounded by water!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waverley Cottage - completely private and surrounded by water! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Burncoat Head Park, Shubie Park and Bedford Place Mall. Fish Hatchery Park and Scott Manor House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

7 Sept 2023

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

Celebrating a 90th birthday

My family gathered from three different US states to celebrate our mother's 90th birthday in Waverley Cottage. The owner was very responsive to our every need, even installing a grab bar in the bathroom for his oldest guest so far! The cottage was plenty spacious for the eight of us, and so lovely, allowing spectacular views of the lake on three sides. We especially appreciated the outdoor spaces, taking morning coffee on the dock, relaxing on one of the decks, and sharing family time around the fire pit in the evenings. We heartily recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire H., Calgary

30 Aug 2023

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

Exceeded Expectations!

We loved everything about this property and experience! From amazing communication with the hosts to a very well appointed home and stunning lake.. this rental experience was one of our favourite yet!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E., Ormond Beach, Fl

17 Aug 2023

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

Family time

What a wonderful time our family had In Waverly. Chris was a helpful and attentive host and what a yummy surprise to find candy and cinnamon rolls waiting for us when we arrived. There were 9 in our group and the house was plenty large. There were paddle boards, a canoe and kayak available for use. Chris sent directions to the nearest grocery store and offered suggestions for other attractions. Very much appreciated. We built a fire , made s’mores and just enjoyed the lake. I think the highlight was seeing the Bay of Fundy and walking on the ocean’s floor. Just an hour drive and totally worth it to walk on the ocean’s floor. Would recommend this house and hope to return to the Halifax area. Thanks again Chris!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G., Rocanville

8 Aug 2023

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

Fabulous Family Vacation Spot

Waverley Cottage was perfect for our family group of 10 people! We travelled from SK/MB to spend time with my daughter, who lives in Halifax. We were able to enjoy a nice balance of excursions to see the sights and lazy lake days. The lake is beautiful and we made good use of the paddleboards and kayaks made available to us. We spent hours on the dock. It's the perfect spot for visiting, having morning coffee or evening happy hour! The cottage itself was very nice and cozy and full of so much character! It is furnished and decorated very nicely and was well stocked with everything we needed. (The teenagers enjoyed the tv room and shuffleboard on the rainy days!) Chris was an amazing host. Leading up to our trip he always promptly answered our questions and offered great suggestions regarding local attractions. He met us at the cottage when we arrived to give us a warm welcome as well as a little tour of the property. He assured us that he was just a phone call away should we need anything. Without hesitation I would return to and recommend Waverley Cottage. We are already looking into dates for next year!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., Houston

28 July 2023

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

Beautiful, unique property

A beautifully maintained and appointed home and cottage on a unique piece of land that really makes you feel like you're on your own little island. Fantastic views of the lake and lovely grounds. Home has all the amenities you could want, including kayaks and plenty of life vests for all sizes. The owner, Chris, personally gave us a tour of the house on our arrival and quickly attended to any requests we had during our stay. Highly recommended - I've been renting on vrbo nee homeaway for over 20 years and this is one of the best properties I've stayed at.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris Macaulay

I have lived in this area since 1993. My wife and I raised our 3 children on Lake William and to this day they still say that the summers spent with family on Lake William was the best time of their lives. Mine too. Hearing from our guest on how they too made amazing family memories at our property is incredibly satisfying. We have made great friendships in the process and hope to make many more.

Why they chose this property

The Waverley Cottage (also known as Pine Point), is a well known peninsula/point of land jutting into Lake William. I've always admired the property, with it's majestic pine trees and amazing water views. When it was listed on the market, my wife and I knew we not only had to buy it, but share this incredible lake property for other families to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

The property offers mesmerizing views from all sides. It's like an island joined to the mainland with a short causeway. Total privacy for families to make life lasting memories.