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The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Parking available
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Port Medway, NS
- Port Medway Lighthouse ParkPlace, Port Medway Lighthouse Park5 min walk
- Old Meeting HousePlace, Old Meeting House13 min walk
- Oak IslandPlace, Oak Island65 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Port Medway
With a stay at this vacation home in Port Medway, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 2-minute walk from Fosters Islands and 6 minutes by foot from Port Medway Lighthouse Park. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Old Meeting House and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Medway Head Lighthouse.
What's nearby
- Port Medway Lighthouse Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Old Meeting House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Carter's Beach - 44 min drive - 34.5 miles
- Bluenose II - 61 min drive - 42.9 miles
- Oak Island - 65 min drive - 47.7 miles
Restaurants
- The Port Grocer - 2 min walk
- Best Coast Coffee Gallery - 28 min drive
- Waterfront parking lot, Liverpool, Queens County - 4 min walk
- Riverbank Cafe - 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 stony 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 fourth bedroom, with the day bed.
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 stony 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 fourth bedroom, with the day bed.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
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.
- 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
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a village
- Near a hospital
- Near the ocean
- On a river
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Bicycles
- Kayak
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Bicycles
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-11201052415275330-29
We should mention
This property does not have elevators