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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Halls Hrbour, NS
  • Place, Halls Harbour Sea Cave
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Charles MacDonald Concrete House Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Acadia University
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hall's Harbour

Located in Hall's Harbour, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Halls Harbour Sea Cave and Charles MacDonald Concrete House Museum. .This beach vacation home is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Eagle Crest Golf Course and 11.2 mi (18 km) from CentreStage Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Halls Harbour Sea Cave - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Charles MacDonald Concrete House Museum - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • CentreStage Theatre - 22 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Lockhart and Ryan Memorial Park - 28 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Acadia University - 33 min drive - 21.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hall's Harbour Lobster Pound - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to Dolphin's Rest! Your Historic Oceanfront Getaway Awaits!

Welcome to Dolphin’s Rest! We’re the proud owners of this historic Halls Harbour home and we’re eager to share it with you! Just steps away from the shore, this ocean-front property offers magnificent views of the harbour and Fundy’s famous, ever-changing tides. We have lovingly renovated and refurbished this charming home, trying to stay true to its special character while creating a relaxing retreat for our guests. Make us your home away from home while you enjoy your Nova Scotia holiday.

Halls Harbour is a popular vacation destination. In addition to the draw of the ocean views and the extraordinary tides, there are many other attractions to enjoy in the area. The Harbour is home to a number of businesses including artists, antiques and dining. The Annapolis Valley boasts fine wineries, orchards and gardens. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the beautiful Cape Split Trail and Blomidon Provincial Park. A visit to Huntington Point to explore the Fairy Cottages and picnic at the beach is a perfect day trip for families. Treat yourself to fresh seafood at the Lobster Pound at the pier, a two minute walk from Dolphin's Rest or check out the local restaurants in the Annapolis Valley. Of course, you always have the option of cooking for yourself in the fully supplied kitchen and spending your time relaxing at Dolphin’s Rest. Bring some of that famous Annapolis Valley wine home with you and sip it while you enjoy the ocean breezes and incomparable views.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03271942103971753-4170

Welcome to Dolphin's Rest! Your Historic Oceanfront Getaway Awaits! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Curtis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to watch the tides. Spacious house for large group. Handy to great lobster place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old character home in a beautiful scenic setting with lots of space for a family or group of friends. The home is right on the ocean and next to a wharf, seafood restaurant, gift shops and a lobster pound. We chose this home as we were attending a family wedding being held in a nearby community. Dolphin’s Rest was the perfect place for our family of seven.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine group getaway

Lovely property with a spectacular view. Your home was even nicer in person. All 5 of us found our beds very comfortable. With windows open you could hear the waves when falling asleep. Great to have 5 bedrooms, one each of us in our group. We will return next summer to stay longer. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald P., Fremont, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Very clean.Great view.Accommodations were outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, restful, great location.

This is a lovely old house, nicely restored and very comfortable. There is a great sitting room with a view of the sea. The location is amazing, sitting right at the edge of the sea with direct access to a rocky beach. We ate most of our breakfasts on the patio overlooking the beach. It's a small, peaceful town. Overall, it was a very relaxing vacation and we loved the feel of the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin’s Rest is perfectly situated on the Bay of Fundy in Halls Harbour. We only spent one night but it was a much needed oasis for a family of five after 3 nights in hotel rooms in Halifax. Three of the bedrooms had water views. We wandered the low tide beach, spread out and relaxed. Perfect view. Perfect house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

neda s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in a beautiful setting. We truly enjoyed our time there. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Harbour front large house.

Was so great to have enough bedrooms for our large family. Loved being on the harbour and experiencing those amazing tides and being able to just walk over to the Lobster Pound restaurant. Great memories.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies trip

Beautifull spot, cozy home, great restaurant. Spent a lot of time touring the area, was nice to come back and end the day on the deck watching sun sets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best spot to relax

We loved our stay at Dolphins Rest!! Such a cute house, right on the water. There was plenty of room for the 7 of us in the house. Hubby had the best naps on the lawn listening to the waves! Watching the tides come in & out was amazing and we loved exploring the beach at low tides. Fires at night on the beach were relaxing. The hosts are very nice & offered lots of suggestions for places to visit & shop. We would highly recommend this house and hope to come back up in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024