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Cottage by the lake - cozy escape

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Smart TV, fireplace
Microwave, oven, dishwasher
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Mount Uniacke, NS
  • Bayers Lake Business Park
  • Uniacke Pines Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dartmouth Crossing
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Mount Uniacke

In Mount Uniacke .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Mount Uniacke vacation home, you'll find Uniacke Pines Golf Course and Uniacke Estate Museum Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Weir Park and Little Springfield Lake.

What's nearby

  • Uniacke Pines Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dartmouth Crossing - 31 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 37 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Casino Nova Scotia - 37 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Dalhousie University - 38 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K Atlantic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Uniacke Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mount Uniacke House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Darby's Firepit - ‬3 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.

Cottage by the lake - cozy escape

The Nest by the Lake is a cozy 3-bedroom cottage on beautiful Pentz Lake — perfect for families, couples, or friends. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and fishing from your private lakefront. Just 25 minutes to Bayers Lake and 30 minutes to downtown Halifax, it’s the ideal blend of peaceful nature and vibrant city life. Relax, recharge, and explore Nova Scotia’s best from this lakeside gem.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Cottage by the lake - cozy escape Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Good location liked the paddle boats! Bbq and outdoors nice! Fire pit was nice but didn’t get to use it due to restrictions! Swimming not the best as very rocky area! No AC so it is warm but we brought or own fans which helped some! Overall nice place and no issues!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025