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The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.

Port Medway vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
A large, multi-story house with a green roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees, near a body of water.
Dining

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, Carter's Beach
    ‪39 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
  • Carter's Beach - 39 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Bluenose II - 52 min drive - 73.3 km
  • Oak Island - 54 min drive - 81.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Port Grocer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Best Coast Coffee Gallery - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront parking lot, Liverpool, Queens County - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Riverbank Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosefinch Mercantile & Tea Room - ‬3 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. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have no words. This home was absolutely perfect and just so full of history. Jane was absolutely amazing and so accommodating. She is an absolute sweetheart. The neighbors were so friendly and I loved talking to them. I fell in love with the house and grounds. The house was restored beautifully. My kids absolutely loved running around the yard every evening for hours on end as we sat and watched the sunset, also location was perfect for stargazing at night. The house is also SPOTLESS, we don’t wear shoes in the house but understand that not everyone does that. But this home was absolutely spotless and squeaky clean which we appreciated so much. There were plenty of towels and the beds were like sleeping in a cocoon. Everything about this house and location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026