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The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.

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Property grounds
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Port Medway, NS
  • Fosters Islands
    2 min walk
  • Port Medway Lighthouse Park
    6 min walk
  • Old Meeting House
    12 min walk

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About the area

Port Medway

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Fosters Islands and Port Medway Lighthouse Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .With a stay at this Port Medway holiday home, you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Old Meeting House and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Medway Head Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Port Medway Lighthouse Park - 6 min walk
  • Old Meeting House - 12 min walk
  • Medway Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive
  • Beach Meadows Municipal Beach - 15 min drive
  • Risser's Beach Provincial Park - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Port Grocer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rbn Fisheries - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bella Roma Pizza - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Best Coast Coffee Gallery - ‬10 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.

The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.

Experience elegant country living at its finest on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The Idle Hour is a newly restored ship captain’s home, located in the quintessential fishing village of Port Medway, Nova Scotia.

The Idle Hour features a gourmet kitchen, indoor fireplace, 3 + 1 bedrooms, and a library devoted to the western classics. The property is set on 2 acres with 450 feet of oceanfront, adjacent to a stoney beach. Access is by land or sea, with private anchorage.

Available for events. Pricing TBD.
The space
2,500 sq ft.
Main house: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Day bed (expands to a Queen)

Private mooring is available on request

Whimsical screened-in porch suitable for outdoor dining, overlooking ocean and magical sunsets

2 paddle boards, 2 sea kayaks, 4 bicycles (2 adult and 2 children), and outdoor fire pit

Located within the UNESCO SouthWest Nova Biosephere Reserve.

Attractions/Events:
- Port Medway Readers’ Festival
-Art/History Shows
- 2 historic lighthouses
- Breathtaking Beaches nearby
- Kejimkujik National Park
- Historic Lunenburg nearby, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Guest access
Full access to the main house, two acres of grounds, private oceanfront and screened in porch

Other things to note
Office space available in bedroom with the day bed.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-11201052415275330-29

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.?

The closest beach to The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. is Beach Meadows Municipal Beach (9.6 km).

Does The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.?

No, The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.?

No, pets are not allowed.

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