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Sandy beaches, big trees, lovely 3BR lodge - private lakefront. Mahone Bay area

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Water view
    Water view

Explore the area

Map
Mahone Bay, NS
  • Big Mushamush Lake
    1 min walk
  • Flat Island
    8 min walk
  • Cornwall Lake
    6 min drive

Room options

About the area

Middle New Cornwall

This cottage places you steps from Big Mushamush Lake and within a 10-minute stroll of Flat Island. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a fireplace, a patio and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a hairdryer are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Big Mushamush Lake - 1 min walk
  • Loon Island - 9 min drive
  • Bridgewater Mall - 31 min drive
  • Oak Island - 34 min drive
  • Bridgewater & Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's Burger and Pizza - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sandy beaches, big trees, lovely 3BR lodge - private lakefront. Mahone Bay area

Privacy and comfort, a nice deck and screened in porch both with a grand view of Big Lake Mushamush nestled under huge trees, with swimmable, crystal clear water. Sharing our family cottage with you after 45 years in our family!
Only 10-15 minutes from Mahone Bay/Lunenburg heritage towns. Lots to see and do. You wont find a more secluded spot on this highly prized lake.

Property manager

Allen Fownes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2022-00-03301035037193906-251, RYA202203301035037193906251

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandy beaches, big trees, lovely 3BR lodge - private lakefront. Mahone Bay area have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandy beaches, big trees, lovely 3BR lodge - private lakefront. Mahone Bay area?

No, Sandy beaches, big trees, lovely 3BR lodge - private lakefront. Mahone Bay area does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandy beaches, big trees, lovely 3BR lodge - private lakefront. Mahone Bay area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Sandy beaches, big trees, lovely 3BR lodge - private lakefront. Mahone Bay area Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 8 reviews" "
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5.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely secluded cottage
Me and my family had a great and relaxing time at this charming and secluded cottage. We made good use of the kayak, paddle boat, and the beaches and loved spending time on the deck overlooking the water. Even with some rainy weather, we found plenty to do in nearby towns and made use of the board games and puzzles. The cottage is off the grid and powered by generator/solar but it is easy to manage. The host was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

ELIZABETH C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected...
My husband and I booked this cabin for a stay from August 4 to August 20. Unfortunately, there were a few things that we did not expect, based on the pictures and the description. First, this is an off-grid cabin … not an on-grid cottage. For power, there was an unreliable generator that was difficult to start, difficult to keep running and (sometimes) difficult to turn off. It was so unreliable that it had to be serviced while we were there and even then it was still unreliable. The cabin also had a solar power system but that had been powered off when we arrived - unknown to us. In addition, the solar system would not run the water pump. So anytime water was required we had to switch the power system back and forth between the generator and the solar system. That was a manual multistep process of toggling fuses at the power panel. If you’re into that kind of thing, OK. Not enough gas was provided for the generator for our stay and we had to lug a large can of gas from a nearby property - per the host’s instructions. Our son-in-law was the only person who had enough strength to get the top off the generator’s gas tank. To keep things running, we had propane available for the stove, fridge, and hot water, which was a welcome comfort. However, the water supply was tied to the generator, and it was rather limited. There seemed to be an issue with the water tank, as every time we needed water (flush toilet, wash hands, shower, dishes) we had to pump up the water tank.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation spot!
I highly recommend this property for family vacations. Cozy cottage with all necessary amenities. Amazing lake location with swimming and boating on site. Pet friendly. Host was proactively communicative and genuinely cared that we had a good time. We hope to be back... thanks Allen!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful private retreat
We loved our stay at Allen’s cottage! It was extremely peaceful, relaxing and VERY private. We arrived the night of the historic rains and floods for Nova Scotia (July 2023) but we were safe and secure in the cottage. Being off grid using a generator and solar was a new experience for us and it worked out perfectly. It was disappointing that the beaches on the property were flooded for most of it but we made the most of it by sitting up higher on a small hill. We used the kayak and paddleboard provided and brought our kayaks and canoe so we could all enjoy the lake together. It was a special and memorable trip that my family and I will remember for years to come. I hope we can come back again next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We definitely would have prepared differently if we were made aware of the lack of options that were available to us. When we booked this cottage, we thought we were getting a beautiful lakefront vacation for 4 days. The cottage itself was nice; the pictures were accurate, although the rooms were a bit small. BUT…..there was definitely false advertisement and lack of information provided upon booking and prior to arrival. On the day of arrival, we received an email explaining check-in instructions. It was at that time that we learned we would be living on solar power for electricity and generator for water. Although a bit annoyed to just learn about this, we thought we’d make the best of it regardless. The system didn’t seem like a super big deal, at least we would have running water, sewer, and electricity. Entering the property was simple; the address was easy to find. When we arrived on the property, we noticed that while the outside had so much beautiful potential, it was not well kept up. The firepit was overflowing and quite disgusting. The outside of the house had cobwebs, and there were some large junk items lying around, what appeared to be an old generator, panel, windows, etc. As we entered the house with our belongings, we noticed that the inside was not very clean. The ad said that high top surfaces would be cleaned. We certainly didn’t understand that to mean that the floor would only be cleaned in the middle and the doormat wouldn’t even have been swept. When

10/10 Excellent

Birgit H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
We had 8 fantastic days. Allen is a perfect host. All our questions or problems were answered immediately. The beaches were great especially our dog loved it. The boats and the SUP were great, we would be happy to come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jens K.

Remote Stay at the Lake
Beautiful quiet place in beautiful nature
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024