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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 616000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Prospect, NS
  • Place, Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalhousie University
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Prospect

You'll be centrally located in Prospect with a stay at this vacation home, and 12 minutes by foot from Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve. .This vacation home is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Bayers Lake Business Park and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Terence Bay Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dalhousie University - 28 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 29 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Halifax Convention Centre - 29 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Scotiabank Centre - 29 min drive - 20.7 miles

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 33 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tidal Bay - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Peggy's Cove Food Factory - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Shaw's Landing - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Margaret’s Cafe - ‬28 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.

Experience the ocean in all it’s glory, watch the waves and hear them roar.

Our home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac and centrally located for day trips. Sit and enjoy your morning coffee as you watch the boats come in and out of the Harbour and listen to the sound of the sea birds. Watch the deers and rabbits just outside your window as you have breakfast in our well appointed kitchen and breakfast nook.

We are just 20 minutes away from the famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and the Swiss Air Memorial. Travel a little more south and experience the coastal views of the quaint villages of Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunemburg. Experience their historic charm, the exceptional bakeries and checkout the local artisans and cafe’s.

The City of Halifax is only 20 minutes away as well and offers several historic sites, including the Halifax Citadel, Pier 21, and Historic Properties. Hop aboard the Harbour Hopper, an amphibious vehicle that will take you on a tour of the city and then hop in the Halifax Harbour to show you the city view from the water.

Enjoy the cuisine from one of the many restaurants and pubs with flavors from around the world. Don’t forget to stop by the Seaport Market on Saturday’s for some local produce, unique handmade items and local art. Stroll along the waterfront boardwalk or through the Public Gardens or take the kids to the Discovery Centre for a day of science fun! There is something for everyone of every age.

East coast Outfitters is only 10 minutes away and offers kayake rentals as well as groups tours. Hike High Head Trail in Prospect for a unique trail experience and only 5 minutes into the Village of Prospect. If you are a golf enthusiast, Granite Springs offers an 18 hole par-72 Oceanside course and is a short jaunt down the road and in the other direction there is Indian Lake Golf Course and a driving range located across the street.

Our home away from home is comfortable and spacious, and boasts warm, friendly, and functional decor. We are just 40 minutes from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
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. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 16,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: A beautiful place to visit.

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 STR2526D4659

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Experience Ocean all its Glory Watch Waves Hear Them Roar House
Experience Ocean all its Glory Watch Waves Hear Them Roar
Experience Ocean all its Glory Watch Waves Hear Them Roar House
Experience Ocean all its Glory Watch Waves Hear Them Roar House
Experience Ocean all its Glory Watch Waves Hear Them Roar

Experience the ocean in all it’s glory, watch the waves and hear them roar. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in a beautiful area. Host was very responsive. Day tripping was easy from the location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

cheynne k., Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Everything was great. The only reason this wasn’t fives across the board is that the hot tub was not available.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Canadian Adventures

The house was nice and clean. The location was great. Peggys Cove a must see. The sunsets were spectacular.

8/10 Good

Gretha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Some short comings

We feel strongly that we were not advised that the hot tub was not working, the plug in the main bathroom was not working. Sofa recliner was not working. One of the extra chairs was not usable.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P., Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness

South Shore, Nova Scotia

Charming Place, but the driveway could do with a little work. Overall, we had a great time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Ellen B., Kings Park, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Ants & no hot tub!

This property is fairly new and the owner was responsive. The ho tub was empty and we were told that the guests before us broke it. Although the house looked clean, there were ants all over. Even on the bedroom walls and on top of dresser. We traveled by car and were looking forward to the hot tub. Spoke to owner and was told she would take care of it but no one ever showed up to fix it. It looked more like the pipes froze during the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

If you are looking for something remote, beautiful and close to land sights this is it. House was very clean and fully stocked. There is not a grill and the hot tub was not working but other than that incredible. Bedrooms comfortable, bathrooms nice, very clean and updated. We took an amazing hike that the locals told us about along the coast. If you walk to end of cul de sac there is a trail that goes to a bench on the water. Views were great! Took incredible pics! Not far from Peggy's Cove and Halifax. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house at a great location

The house was well equipped and comfortable...nice furnishings and great supplies. Excellent location for touring the area. Marcia is a great host!

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home in quiet location

The property had a lovely view in a quiet location. We had some initial problems with the code to enter the house. A few phone calls and the problem was solved. We were disappointed that the hot tub was out of order. The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. After we solved our initial problems we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honeymoon

Our honeymoon experience at Marcia’s place was marvellous. Everything was spotless and in pristine condition. The home is spacious and situated well as it’s within easy reach of Halifax and Peggy’s cove. Marcia was extremely gracious and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home away from home!

This was the perfect place for my family of 4 (including 2 adult children) to use as a home base while exploring Nova Scotia. Upstairs, the master bedroom has its own bathroom. Two additional bedrooms share the bath across the hall. Beds and furnishings were comfortable. Downstairs, the living/dining room and kitchen were just the right size: spacious without being overly huge for us. Small powder room and laundry room were handy. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cooking supplies, including a few basics like seasonings, cooking oil, etc. Back door opens onto a deck, which overlooks a small yard, backed by woods. Adirondack chairs are handy for enjoying an early morning cup of coffee or tea. The hot tub beckoned, but it was not working during our stay. From the front of the house, you have a nice view of the bay in the distance. Be sure to take the short walk to the end of the cul de sac, and follow the trail through the woods down to the dock, overlooking the water and a pebble beach. Another longer trail takes you to another part of the shoreline. Explore! During our stay, we visited Halifax twice (museums, tours, shopping, restaurants), Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, Blue Beach (fossils!), and Luckett Winery (lunch at their cafe). We also spent a night at an inn in Digby so we could do an early morning whale watch in a Zodiac. Saw humpback whales, dolphins, seals, a puffin, and other sea birds. (Whale watches are also available closer to the property, but we wanted the Zodiac experience.) The property manager was very helpful, easy to contact, and responsive to questions. I do recommend this property for your next Nova Scotia visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Annick D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with a gorgeous view

House was pretty nice and the view was great once the fog cleared after 3 days. Well equipped and very quiet neighbourhood. We even woke up to a deer in the front yard one morning.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

We had a wonderful time in Prospect Bay! Our kids loved walking down the path to the waterfront view a short distance from the house. Ms. Wilson is easy to work with and has a beautiful home.

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with great views

The house is beautiful and well kept. It is at a convenient location to Halifax and Peggy Cove, and in a peaceful neighborhood with gorgeous surroundings. Furthermore, Marcia is responsive and helpful with suggestions on restaurants and activities. We enjoyed our stay at this property.

8/10 Good

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip to Prospect Bay

We enjoyed our stay at Maria's place although it got off to a rocky start. The code we had been given for the front door was wrong and we had no way of contacting the owner other than email. Fortunately I had a number from an earlier conversation a year ago when planning the trip and it turned out to be the previous property manager. She put me in contact with the new property manager ( who was in the Yukon at a wedding ) who managed to get us an access code that worked. The house was lovely with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and beautifully decorated. We couldn't watch tv because there was no digital box hooked up the tv ( although there was an HDMI cable hanging down ) and I contacted the owner who said she would look into it. The location was great - only 30 minutes from Halifax or Peggy's Cove and just over an hour from the picturesque little seaside village of Lunenberg. Our recommendation would be that there was a contact number for someone nearby to deal with in the event of any problems. Trying to track the owner down in Toronto was difficult. Other than those few difficulties we enjoyed our stay in Nova Scotia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Regina N., The Villages, Florida, USA

Beautiful spot, nice home

The house was well appointed and equipped. Plenty of paper supplies,dishes, etc. The manager, Sandra, was friendly, available and attentive. The little trail at the end of the road is a wonderful walk with benches along the way and at the end as shown in the pictures. The area is perfectly situated between Halifax and Peggy’s Cove. Nice golf courses near by and Shaw’s Landing is a great seafood spot 15 minutes away. There are beautiful bay views around every curve in the road.
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra/Amber B.

Amazing view!

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon. It was our first time in Nova Scotia. We absolutely loved the views, hot tub on the back deck, watching deer just a few feet from the front deck. The space has more then enough kitchenware and linens. Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Incredible location and Lovely Home Away from Home

This was our first trip to the Halifax area. The home itself was very clean and neat with a very nice and mellow decor. The house is actually quite new and the linens, towels...are of the highest quality. When we arrived the entire area was shrouded in fog. We were not quite sure what to expect but on day two, the fog lifted and we witnessed an unsurpassed natural beauty. We travelled to Peggy's Cove, Mahone Bay and Lunenberg and spent a lot of time on the Halifax waterfront enjoying the many amazing activities scheduled for tourists. Amazingly, we discovered that the nicest spots were really close to the house. We spent several mornings in Lower prospect where our daughter was able to swing as long as she wanted in the most amazing setting. It was, however; on our last day that we finally discovered the hiking path at the end of the road (a two minute walk from the house) that meandered down through a very fragrant Balsam forest to a small bridge and deck with benches on the edge of the ocean. Wow! We have travelled extensively, but the sunset over the various islands was among the most beautiful sunsets that we have experienced. I highly recommend this Home Away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

bart b.

Great experience

Super clean, well taken care off Everything was there that we needed Very quiet and relatively close to Hilifax or Peggy's cove Big thumbs up , great communication with the owner Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

tony m.

Awesome!

We are so glad to have chosen this property in Prospect on our first visit to Nova Scotia. Close to all we wanted to do on the south shore...Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, Halifax. The house is beautifully laid out and very well furnished. Very clean and tidy. The bonus was sitting to coffee in the kitchen looking out at the deer 3 m away! Thanks for getting out east coast experience off to an amazing start.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeeva S.

Excellent view

Amazing experience. situate in quite a nice area. great hospitality. recommend for everyone See you again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018