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Hill House is a seaside cottage, 25 min from downtown Halifax. Fully Winterized

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ketch Harbour, NS
  • Place, Duncans Cove Nature Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalhousie University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ketch Harbour

Located in Ketch Harbour, this cottage is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Duncans Cove Nature Reserve and 5 minutes from Chebucto Head Lighthouse. .This cottage is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Dalhousie University.
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What's nearby

  • Duncans Cove Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dalhousie University - 27 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Halifax Citadel - 29 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 29 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Scotiabank Centre - 29 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 44 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pavia Gallery Espresso Bar & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Now We're Convenient - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Singapore Suite - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ocean View Fisheries Ltd - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kimmie's Canteen - ‬11 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.

Hill House is a seaside cottage, 25 min from downtown Halifax. Fully Winterized

Hill House is a seaside cottage with a large private yard, new patio and vast gardens. This historic cottage provides privacy with an ocean view and 3 min walk to the ocean where you can watch the sun set on the wharf or dip your feet into the Atlantic Ocean. Beautiful Crystal Crescent beach is 10 minutes away and downtown Halifax is a 25 min drive - Uber now services this location. This cottage is the perfect home base for your East Coast vacation.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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-2023-24-05190818455475070-20

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Hill House is a seaside cottage, 25 min from downtown Halifax. Fully Winterized Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ginette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely seaside villa. It has everything you need and more! Very clean and tastefully decorated. It was nice to take the 3 min walk to the wharf. Very well situated to visit the area but away from the business of Halifax. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geneviève T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at the cottage in August 2025 (two adults, two teenagers).The cottage is tucked away in a serene corner 25 minutes beyond Halifax. The drive winds through picturesque scenery.Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with effortless access and the thoughtful touch of a meticulously prepared guidebook by the owner. Inside, every detail of the décor speaks of refined taste—an atmosphere where style meets comfort with grace. The chalet is not only generous in size but also impeccably maintained and fully equipped. The patio includes carefully curated outdoor piecesIt is, in every sense, a jewel of coastal living—sophisticated yet inviting, private yet welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really cozy cottage overlooking the harbor with wonderful sea breezes and gardens
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This was a great place to stay, so many great places to see close by. The house had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F., Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved it

Charming cottage and grounds, quiet, great corner deck, everything we needed (except a hairdryer), plus a bonus rabbit nibbling on the grass
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage

This place was a lot bigger than we expected, great location, close to Halifax.Only thing that would have been nice, is a queen size bed in one of the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A dream come true.

Absolutely loved our time there! Very clean and home-feeling. And the near by scenery breathtaking. On behalf of Oneday Dreams, thank you for creating memories for our dreamer in granting her wish.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot

Had a great stay. Wonderful, comfortable and well equipped house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful relaxing stay

We had such a lovely 5 nights here. A tranquil oasis to come back to after exploring the region. We loved the outdoor space, the beds were very comfortable, the dining room bright and airy. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

I wish there were more restaurant selections in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage

A beautiful cottage in gorgeous Ketch Harbour. Out family of four was comfortable and the location is central for exploring this part of the province/
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SuzeAnn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place

Lovely place and scenery.. Accommodations were clean and beautifully decorated. The Host gave us a welcome packet that suggested places to see..Appreciated all the communication. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

Beautiful cottage with so many cozy touches. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely charming cottage to stay at. Easy access to downtown Halifax. Host responded to queries immediately. Clean and comfortable. A very pretty and quaint area. I would highly recommend and am likely to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

We enjoyed our time here. We hit the weather perfectly and enjoyed the beach/ hikes and views in the area. We would stay here again. It was great for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

bonnie l., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Ketch Harbour Cottage

The property is spacious and comfortable. It is rustic and interesting. The owner was thoughtful about provisions and necessities which was great considering it is rather remote. We were there during the horrific NS floods and the little house held her own during days of thunder storms! The power was out for eight hours but we found candles and a flashlight.We would book this unit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Calme séjour à la campagne

Maison très coquette, bien équipée, intéressant guide fourni par l'hôte, situation parfaite à 20 minutes d'Halifax et 15 minutes de la belle plage Crescent beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mathieu P.

Family vacation

Great location and property
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023