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Family Lakehouse Retreat

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A lakeside deck with chairs, a bench, and a flagpole.
A wooden playhouse with a slide and swings, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A residential area with a frozen lake, stone retaining wall, and houses with visible driveways and yards.
A house with a large lawn and a dock extending into a lake.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
With a bicycle, this cottage accommodates 6 guests in 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes 1 bicycle and offers access to water sports and nearby golf activities. Enjoy lake views from the patio while exploring attractions like Shortts Lake and Brookfield Wetland and Nature Trail.

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Shortts Lake, NS
  • Place, Shortts Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rath Eastlink Community Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

King room

1 King Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family Lakehouse Retreat

Hello Vrbo Guests,
Looking for a retreat away from a busy, hectic lifestyle? This may be just what you need!
Welcome to our family lakehouse retreat, a home away from home, nestled in a private cove, located on a three quarter acre private property in Shortts Lake, Brookfield, NS. It is our pleasure to share our beautiful vacation rental which includes the following:
Lake Front Property (50 ft from the front door!)
Private Boating Dock
45 mins outside Halifax HFX Airport
Dock and Boat Fishing (Small Mouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Gasboro & Yellow Perch)
Hiking, Biking & Four wheeling Trails
Kayaking & Paddle Boarding (on-site) life vests too!
2 bikes for exploring.
Open movable smokless firepit
Stone walkway and patio on lakefront
500 square foot Deck with BBQ and Pergola (Covered)
Open concept Kitchen & Living Room
Toiletries Included
Full functional Kitchen with Appliances (Full Fridge, Coffeemaker, Oven, Toaster, Microwave, Pots & Pans, Utensils, Plates, Glassware & Cleaning supplies)
Kitchen Seating For Eight (6x around table & 2x island stools)
Comfy beds with pull down blinds and room darkening curtains
Large closet in master bedroom
Smart TV & Bluetooth Speaker
Air Conditioned with heat pump (Fan in bedrooms)
Washer & Dryer
Bedding, Beach & Bath towels
We pride ourselves on cleanliness ***Sorry, No Smoking Permitted)***

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off heat pump
Return all used water equipment to proper place.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2425A2827
Property # 9865143
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Shortts Lake

Located in Shortts Lake, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. Mastodon Ridge and Little White Schoolhouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre and Rath Eastlink Community Centre. Fundy Discovery Site and Marigold Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Shortts Lake, NS

What's nearby

  • Shortts Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 15 min drive - 19.8 km
  • NSCC - Truro Campus - 17 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Victoria Park - 19 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Truro Mall - 20 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Chula Vista - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Tonight - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Gia's Diner & Treats - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Lakehouse Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Lakehouse Retreat ?

As of 28 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Lakehouse Retreat on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,382, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family Lakehouse Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Lakehouse Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Lakehouse Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Lakehouse Retreat located?

Situated in Shortts Lake, this golf cottage is steps from Shortts Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Brookfield Wetland and Nature Trail and Brookfield Golf & Country Club. Trenholms Lake and Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Lyndell

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When this property came up for sale we jumped at it because we knew it was the perfect spot to share with family but the bills needed to be paid on it and short term rentals was the ticket.
We are a retired couple and maintaining the property has been such a joy. We can't get enough of the beautiful surroundings and wildlife. Boating and fishing is one of our favorite pass time activities. Kayaking, biking and hiking are all things we enjoy. Good music and comedy too!

Why they chose this property

Neighborhood is super friendly! Always looking to lend a hand especially for snow clearing and lawn maintenance!

What makes this property unique

Our property is nestled in a little cove at the end of a lane making it super private and quiet. We face southwest so sunsets are glorious. We have met all sorts of wildlife, eagles chirp in the trees beside us and hunt for fish early in the morning. Lots of ducks, geese loons, bunnies, frogs, toads, and turtles are in abundant supply around here. We hear foxes and coyotes at night. It's such a nature haven!
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