Nova Scotia’s North Shore

Marshville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Enjoy the quiet beaches and swim in the warmest waters north of the Carolinas. Watch the seals sunbathe at low tide while the herons and sandpipers search for hermit crabs. Enjoy a panoramic water view and amazing sunsets.

INDOORS

  • The cottage sleeps six. There are two bedrooms.

    • One in the loft with a queen bed and reading nook

    • One on the main floor with a queen bed and a set of bunk beds (2-singles)

  • Enjoy the accessible shower or large two person soaker tub with fireplace. An abundance of hot crystal clear well water (tested annually) in a sauna-like setting.

  • Crib, crokinole, many board games for children and adults; a second TV with built-in DVD player and lots of DVDs; WiFi and SmartTV on site

  • Comforting air conditioning for warm days plus a cozy wood stove (wood supplied) for the winter stays

  • Everything you could need to enjoy your stay is here (including spices/condiments) and we encourage you to use our things!

    OUTDOORS

  • Barbecues (propane and charcoal); fire pit (wood supplied); shaded hammock; beach chairs and toys; badminton, croquet, washer toss and bean bags!

  • A ‘right of way’ to the beach just steps away that includes a sitting area with chairs (see pic) on the landing and stairs to the beach (May-Oct)

  • A large second story patio with umbrella, dining table, Adirondack chairs and propane fire table.

First Telephone House / French Connection

Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Unwind in the picturesque, traditional, fishing town of Grand Bank, Newfoundland. Experience the beauty of the town and its people. Take in the magnificent architecture of the homes or take a hike up the Cape or Farmer’s Hill.

INDOORS

  • This 100+ year old four bedroom salt box housed the first telephone in Grand Bank. Owner, Mr. George French, was an employee of the United Towns Electric Company and the Avalon Telephone Company and it was from his home that telephone communication began in Grand Bank, with his daughter, Mabel, as operator until the advent of dial phones in the 1950s.

  • With antique pieces, original to the home, in every room you will step back to a simpler time while still enjoying all the cozy comforts of today.

  • The house sleeps six. There are four bedrooms.

    • Two with double beds

    • Two with single beds

  • Two full bathrooms : main floor with double shower stall; upstairs with claw foot soaker tub

  • Cribbage, cards and chess board

  • WiFi and SmartTV on site

  • Everything you could need to enjoy your stay is here (including spices/condiments) and we encourage you to use our things!

    OUTDOORS

  • Enjoy a private back deck with comfy furniture and barbeque in the heart of town

  • Have a fire in the retro style firepit

  • Walk to the ocean in under a minute

  • Stores and restaurants also a short stroll away

  • Enjoy walking trails around town and around the Boot (Burin Peninsula)