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Ocean front cottage, relax and enjoy the sunset over St. Margaret's Bay!

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A room with a large window overlooking a sunset, a wooden bench, and a view of the sea and trees.
A single-story house with a front porch, a white door, and two windows on the side.
A spacious room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a woven pendant light, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with greenery.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, a rocking chair, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A spacious kitchen with a large dining table, wooden chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hacketts Cove, NS
  • Place, West Dover Provincial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Indian Harbour Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Peggy's Point Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Ocean front cottage, relax and enjoy the sunset over St. Margaret's Bay!

Welcome to Sunset Bank Cottage! A brand-new ocean escape on the shores of breathtaking St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia. Just steps from the ocean, Sunset Bank enjoys unparalleled views of the bay, where you can watch the sun set each night. Relax on the front deck and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. We will let you know what time the sun sets each night so you wont miss it! Brand new and fully equipped our 2-bedroom, open concept cottage offers all the comforts of home, ready and waiting for you to unwind.

Just 7 minutes away from world-renowned Peggy's Cove, located in the tranquil community of Hackett's Cove in St. Margaret’s Bay. Here you will find numerous restaurants, where seafood is always on the menu. Cafés and bakeries abound, for those looking for coffee and a quick bite. Nature lovers may enjoy a sea kayaking tour, or one of the many hiking and biking trails near by. Take a boat tour and see the famous Peggy’s Cove lighthouse from a different perspective, or head to Pearl Island and see the puffins!

Our cottage is the ideal home base for numerous day trips. Head down the South Shore to picturesque Mahone Bay, the town of three churches. Continue on to colourful Old Town Lunenburg a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, a beautiful 90 minute drive along the ocean. Or spend the day in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, home to most of the province’s wineries. A great place to see the highest tides in the world at the Bay of Fundy, only a 90 minute drive. Halifax is just 40 minutes away, spend the day in the bustling city, and come back to relax at Sunset Bank Cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Let us know when booking if you have pets
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2627D5514
Property # 9990418
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hacketts Cove

Hacketts Cove is home to this cottage. Lewis Lake Provincial Park and Round Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Shore Club Dance Hall and Goodwood Family Golf Centre. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and cycling.
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Hacketts Cove, NS

What's nearby

  • West Dover Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Indian Harbour Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • DeGarthe Gallery - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
  • William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Peggy's Point Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaw's Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Whale's Back - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Espresso On Deck Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maritime Pasty Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Margaret’s Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean front cottage, relax and enjoy the sunset over St. Margaret's Bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean front cottage, relax and enjoy the sunset over St. Margaret's Bay!?

As of 15 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean front cottage, relax and enjoy the sunset over St. Margaret's Bay! on 16 Sept 2026 start from AU$747, 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 Ocean front cottage, relax and enjoy the sunset over St. Margaret's Bay!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean front cottage, relax and enjoy the sunset over St. Margaret's Bay!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean front cottage, relax and enjoy the sunset over St. Margaret's Bay!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean front cottage, relax and enjoy the sunset over St. Margaret's Bay! located?

Situated in Hacketts Cove, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Indian Harbour Lighthouse and within 6 miles (10 km) of Swissair Flight 111 Memorial and William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument. DeGarthe Gallery and Peggy's Point Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

graham w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a wonderful host who made our stay beyond happyl
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect cottage for our small family get together! A absolutely lovely place and the host has thought of everything. Very clean and comfortable and exceptionally well equipped. Beautiful sunsets, quiet and so peaceful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
We are happy our cottage turned out to be the perfect place for your family to relax and enjoy time together. Thank you for taking the time to do a review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Savanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was so perfect at this cottage! Beth made our stay personalized & even left us a map of places to visit while we stayed there. Very clean, beautiful views & unbelievable sunsets! Will definitely be revisiting in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
We love your pictures, thank you for choosing Sunset Bank Cottage :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was the most relaxing way for us to end our trip out East. Beautiful views, very clean ammenities, lots of personalized touches and well equipped kitchen and bathroom. The host has thought of everything to make your stay effortless. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Sunset Bank Cottage for you vacation out east.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage (house) is beautiful and the surroundings gorgeous. Spacious and very clean. Host was very responsive and very very pleasant. If you want to relax and enjoy the view you can and/or use as a home base to explore spots like Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Halifax. It was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you for the kind words about our cottage. We are happy your stay was perfect!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect!! I’ve never stayed in a placed so well thought out and equipped. This place exceeded our expectations and we plan on returning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
We are glad you found everything you needed. You were our first guests of the season. Thank you for choosing Sunset Bank Cottage for you NS vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was one of the most thoughtfully appointed properties I have had the privilege of staying. Beth thought of many comforts to ensure our stay was seamless. She left multiple personal touches that showed her attention to our stay which made us feel special. The beds are very comfortable and the linens are excellent. All of this is outshone by the fantastic location both in proximity but also the ocean views. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to do a review. We enjoy making our guests feel like they are at home and would love it if your returned!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shanice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cute oasis was stunning and had all the amenities you could need. Host is very thoughtful with all the little details and adding in a few extras. Made us and our pup feel right at home. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
What an amazing picture, nothing like a sunset on the bay. Thank you for choosing Sunset Bank Cottage for your family celebration!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a clean and fully equipped cottage. The view was outstanding and the amenities were all there. The personal touches by the host were so appreciated and went beyond anything we could have expected (there were toothbrushes, in case you forgot!). All communication was clear and timely. Would absolutely stay here again! Thank you so much for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice spot. property nicely decorated and conveniet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutly beautiful location with friendly, caring host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and has everything that anyone would need. Beautiful location right on the bay!Very hospitable host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review our cottage. We hope you will return in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariam v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept, lovely cottage. Amazing view. Path to secluded rocky beach. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Thank you for choosing Sunset Bank Cottage for your vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuxin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is amazing and feels like home. It’s extremely clean. Beth is super nice and made us feel so welcomed. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely stunning! I can’t say enough good things about this beautiful property, so peaceful, well equipped, comfortable - we didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, the view is amazing. The host made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2025
Thank you Valerie for the review, we love the view too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ceil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Thank you :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dixie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We stayed 6 days in the cottage in late May. There is a beautiful view of Margaret’s Bay with gorgeous sunsets. It is fully equipped with anything one may need with attention to detail. The cottage is centrally located to explore the beautiful south shore beaches of Nova Scotia and is still in close proximity to Halifax and the airport. Our only complaint was the very small bedroom with no place to store or hang one’s belongings or clothing. The VRBO website shows a small “second bedroom” with a dresser for clothes. The room was apparently remodeled after the posted photo to add a closet with a washer, dryer, heat pump, and a water filtration system which emits an alarmingly loud noise at 2AM on a biweekly basis. Still the cottage is a little jewel and would be great for guests looking for one very nice bedroom.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you for taking the time to do a review. We appreciate your impute and are working on making the water system less intrusive. With people booking for longer stays we need to tweak things a bit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fatima M.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful home, stunning view, excellent location. Serenity at its best.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2025
Just what we wish for our guest. Thank you Fatima
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is superb and the Host excellent. Her attention to details is very much appreciated. It is an A for couples or families with an older child.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Thank you for visiting our cottage, and for taking the time to do a review. We really appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Far exceeded our expectations!!! The cottage was beautifully decorated and well equipped for our stay. A perfect home-base location for taking day trips throughout N.S. Rooms are spacious and beds are luxurious! Beth was lovely to deal with and all the little touches throughout the cottage were well appreciated :) We highly recommend and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
We are happy to read you and your family enjoyed the cottage, love that you found the beds luxurious. Thank you for taking the time to do a review and post your pictures. We hope you return in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage and property are absolutely stunning. You could not as for a better host.The attention to detail was second to none.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you! You happened to stay on the night we had the most amazing sunset. Thank you for posting your pictures.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

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

Perfect Stay at the Sunset Cottage

Everything was amazing. Beautiful cottage, very clean and everything to make you feel at home. The sunsets were spectacular!! Beth was great in communication and ensuring we were well cared for. I look forward to our next visit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review. We look forward to you returning in the future. Have a wonderful summer. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was stunnning inside and out. It was stocked with all amenities needed. Host wrote personal notes, provided fresh eggs from her own chickens and other treats. Picture perfect sunsets. Fell in love with the place and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Happy to hear you had the picture perfect sunset during your stay. We would love for you to come visit us again. Thank you for taking the time to do a review,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and LovelyWe will be back to enjoy this private but prime location in the heart of St Margaret’s Bay. Beth has thought of everything to make you feel pampered and at home. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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