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Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Dining
Bathtub, jetted tub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rockingham, NS
  • Kearney Lake Beach
    3 min drive
  • Mount Saint Vincent University
    3 min drive
  • Bayers Lake Business Park
    5 min drive
  • Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)
    21 min drive

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About the area

Halifax

Birch Cove stay.Your stay at this Birch Cove vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kearney Lake Beach and Mount Saint Vincent University. Aplaydia Indoor Playground and Bayers Lake Business Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Mount Saint Vincent University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Dalhousie University - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Casino Nova Scotia - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 20 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 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.

Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown

The most amazing home located between Bedford & Halifax, this wonderful home provides a great base to explore all of Nova Scotia!
Well known China Town on the waterfront for an evening meal.
Close to all major highways. Approx. 10 minutes to downtown Halifax. Movie theaters, Costco, many box stores, grocery stores approximately 5 minutes away.
Approximately 30 minutes to famous Peggys Cove, Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg (40 minutes).
Fabulous park and many hiking trails close by.
The local deer will greet you on the property daily and you will often see them walking along this old fashioned street .
- Two decks (private deck from one of the bedrooms) and a side yard with a patio area provides a fantastic balance of indoor/outdoor living space with breathtaking views of the Bedford Basin.
- Centrally located between Bedford and Halifax, travelling in town, or province wide is easy!
- Beautiful lot with abundant wildlife.
- Custom floors with inlays
- Live edge bar top
- Carrera antique marble fireplace (non operational)
- Spiral staircase
- Bedroom 1 on the main floor has Queen sized canopy bed
- Bedroom 2 upstairs has a Queen sized bed which over looks the harbour and has a large sky light
- Bedroom 3 upstairs has Queen sized canopy bed overlooking the private wooded area on the side of the house
- Bedroom 4 has a Queen sized bed where you can watch the deer through the double glass doors overlooking the private deck
- 3 great sitting areas on the main floor. Sip your morning coffee while snuggled in the comfy couches at the front of the house and enjoy the view of Halifax Harbour, or play chess on our games table. Just behind that is a cute little nook next to the non-operational fireplace. There is also a comfortable sitting area to watch TV.
- The main floor bathroom has a walk-in shower.
- The upstairs bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub for you to relax in.
- There is a washer and dryer in the basement.
- NO PARTIES!

Property manager

Holly

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only. Please pick up buts.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1 sq ft (0 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets . Not allowed on furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03290933430249772-50

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Magical and Unique Water views 10 min to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Vincent S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could be better if maintenance was done correctly
The rental price is high and we expected better. Several small lacks of maintenance on the house. We still enjoyed our stay in Halifax but we will not return to this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Your review
Too long of a step up and down at entrance - not safe. Broken kitchen bar chair also not safe. Placed it in the basement. Shower floor needs scrubbing. Nice night view off of deck with lights reflecting off of water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home just outside halifax!
We had a great at this VRBO! The location was wonderful, with it being a short drive into downtown Halifax and having the local market and the Birch and Anchor pub so nearby. The accommodation itself was very spacious, with large bedrooms and really great common area in the kitchen and living room, which was great for spending time with our group. Additionally, having the property/balcony overlook the harbour was quite nice, especially at sunset. No complaints at all, would happily come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regan S., North Palm Beach, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic, peaceful, and easy to get to downtown
Our week in this house was enjoyable. The elevated deck looking out across the water was spectacular. The house is vintage but in good repair; everything was clean, tidy and worked perfectly. We usually cook a lot in our rentals but didn’t here because of the many nice restaurants in the region. Parking was adequate, if a little tight for our larger pickup truck. We absolutely would like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emily L.

Not the place we were expecting
There were a few issues that caught us by surprise. However, when we raised them with the host, she was responsive and ultimately, made it right.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Halifax
The property worked out well for us. The location was good and the house was very clean. My owner recommendation is the number of showers. One shower for four guests is not enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place for family to meet.
Lovely house. Comfortable beds. Best for older kids and adults given the spiral staircase.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick celebration
Found this place that was close to all the places we wanted to experience while taking a quick trip to a friends hometown. Place was great and brought such peace when driving up to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful character house
From the furniture to the property manager, everything was really great! Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H., St. Jacobs, Ont Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
Loved the location and appreciated the extras in each bathroom. Lovely comfortable beds including a dog bed! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Family Weekend in Halifax
Had a really good weekend in Halifax with Family. The property was in a great location with hiking trails nearby for the dogs and the market across the street. Kitchen was well equipped and it was a nice touch to have some of the basics included like coffee, shampoo etc. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Cozy stay
We loved this property. The host communicated well and included small items that made our stay pleasant. The place was cozy, inviting and the view was great as well. Instructions were simple and easy to follow. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surviving Hurricane Fiona
Due to Hurricane Fiona lost power on first night of trip as well as water. Couldn’t cook, flush toilets or have showers for 3 nights
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lana D., slave lake

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Holly was absolutely fantastic to deal with. She was literally just a email away. Response was within the 1/2 hour or sooner. The house was clean and well stocked. We were a party of 7 and enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Details of this rental were clear & thorough, location is central for Halifax area and easy to get around. We had unusually warm weather for (Sept) so thankfully there was AC and lots of fans for the 4 bedrooms. Kitchen functioned well, and bathroom amenities were welcomed While the property is older & thus less modern it had classic east coast charm. Great place to stay for 4-6 people!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay near Halifax
The property is beautiful and gives a gorgeous view of the ocean from the living room and deck area. Area is lovely, very close to the Bedford Farmer's market. Only small thing would be that the air conditioning mentioned is actually a portable air conditioner, not central air. It was very hot during our stay, so the property was quite warm. The hosts were very accommodating though, and even brought over an extra window air conditioner for us, which helped a lot. Host was very responsive and helpful when we had questions during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reg N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place to stay
The house was in a great location. The views were outstanding. The beds were comfy. It was clean and well set up to house our family. The owners were extremely attentive, yet gave us the space we needed. Will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, Central and Eccentric
We were gathering family for my father's passing, and this property had all we wanted. Close by everything, lots of parking, lots of nooks and crannies for people to sit and reflect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home!
We really enjoyed our stay in Halifax. The house is very interesting and extremely well appointed and we loved the view out onto Bedford Basin. All in all we had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Constance R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Overall a lovely property. The outside needs a little maintenance - window screens, patio... the location was ideal and waking up to views of Bedford basis never gets old. Trees and bushes need trimming, lots of spiders as a result. But a magical place nonetheless.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Great location to market and downtown Halifax. Views are incredible and home is comforting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and property
We loved the view. The host was amazing and any questions were answered fast and efficient. Will booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bedford Basin stay
Enjoyed our stay, lovely accommodations,only suggestion would be to have a barbaque and a few more utensils and towels
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

Night away with the girls!
Great location, lots of space and supplies for own food preparation, nice view, quiet neighborhood. The bed rooms and bathrooms were comfortable and clean. We had a hard time getting the house warm, and there were lots of spider webs and spiders (killed about 10 in 2 hours). All in all we had a great girls night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with a stunning view
We rented this house for a 2 month stay and it was great! This character house is quite large and the view of the Bedford basin is stunning. We enjoyed having coffee on that beautiful deck, the sunrises were out of this world. Everything we needed was already there, ie, the kitchen is well equipped, extra bed linens, etc. The bedrooms are all beautiful and so unique. The kids were amazed at the deer roaming around the area. Overall a fantastic stay.
Stayed 69 nights in Aug 2020