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The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.

Port Medway vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Port Medway, NS
  • Place, Port Medway Lighthouse Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Meeting House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Medway

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Fosters Islands and Port Medway Lighthouse Park. Also, Old Meeting House is within half a mile (1 km) and Medway Head Lighthouse is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Port Medway Lighthouse Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Meeting House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Summerville Beach Provincial Park - 31 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Carter's Beach - 39 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Oak Island - 54 min drive - 81.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Port Grocer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Best Coast Coffee Gallery - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Rosefinch Mercantile & Tea Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Riverbank Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront parking lot, Liverpool, Queens County - ‬4 min walk

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.

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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

  • No pets 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
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. Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-11201052415275330-29

Frequently asked questions

Does The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.8 mi (15-min drive) from Beach Meadows Municipal Beach.

Does The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. to downtown Port Medway?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Port Medway.

The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doni B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular Home

One of the best vacation rental homes EVER! Idyl hour is idyllic!Perfectly outfitted and ready for a spectacular Nova Scotia vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Exceptionally special property and home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025