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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Waverley Cottage - completely private and surrounded by water!

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Waverley, NS
  • Popular LocationDartmouth Crossing14 min drive
  • AirportHalifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationHalifax Waterfront Boardwalk21 min drive
  • Popular LocationScotiabank Centre22 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 10
217 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    2 queen beds
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower

Room options

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About the area

Waverley

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Waverley cottage, you'll find Burncoat Head Park and Shubie Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Dartmouth Crossing and Bedford Place Mall.

What's nearby

  • Dartmouth Crossing - 14 min drive
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 21 min drive
  • Scotiabank Centre - 22 min drive
  • Casino Nova Scotia - 22 min drive
  • Dalhousie University - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 28 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • King Town Chinese Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 10 min drive
  • The Bread Lounge - 13 min drive
  • Starbucks - 14 min drive
  • McDonald's - 14 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.

Waverley Cottage - completely private and surrounded by water!

This lakeside cottage on a peninsula is surrounded by 800 feet of water frontage on Lake William. This property can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests or up to 10 guests with separate Guesthouse*. Spend your days enjoying the warm water and evenings connecting with others by the outside fire. The basement offers bar and table seating, as well as a shuffleboard. Airport and downtown are only 20 minutes away. Groceries/Costco is a 12-minute drive.
*Guesthouse offers a private 4th bedroom and is only included with bookings of 9-10 guests for an additional fee of $125/person/per night.
*Guesthouse may already be booked for some dates. If so, then the main cottage will only allow bookings of 8 guests.
*New 3% Municipal Marketing Levy (tax) added onto room and cleaning charges as of Oct 1st, 2023.

Property manager

Chris Macaulay

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • 5 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 2336 sq ft (217 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03171311583721345-1827

Waverley Cottage - completely private and surrounded by water! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating a 90th birthday
My family gathered from three different US states to celebrate our mother's 90th birthday in Waverley Cottage. The owner was very responsive to our every need, even installing a grab bar in the bathroom for his oldest guest so far! The cottage was plenty spacious for the eight of us, and so lovely, allowing spectacular views of the lake on three sides. We especially appreciated the outdoor spaces, taking morning coffee on the dock, relaxing on one of the decks, and sharing family time around the fire pit in the evenings. We heartily recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire H., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations!
We loved everything about this property and experience! From amazing communication with the hosts to a very well appointed home and stunning lake.. this rental experience was one of our favourite yet!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E., Ormond Beach, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
What a wonderful time our family had In Waverly. Chris was a helpful and attentive host and what a yummy surprise to find candy and cinnamon rolls waiting for us when we arrived. There were 9 in our group and the house was plenty large. There were paddle boards, a canoe and kayak available for use. Chris sent directions to the nearest grocery store and offered suggestions for other attractions. Very much appreciated. We built a fire , made s’mores and just enjoyed the lake. I think the highlight was seeing the Bay of Fundy and walking on the ocean’s floor. Just an hour drive and totally worth it to walk on the ocean’s floor. Would recommend this house and hope to return to the Halifax area. Thanks again Chris!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G., Rocanville

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Family Vacation Spot
Waverley Cottage was perfect for our family group of 10 people! We travelled from SK/MB to spend time with my daughter, who lives in Halifax. We were able to enjoy a nice balance of excursions to see the sights and lazy lake days. The lake is beautiful and we made good use of the paddleboards and kayaks made available to us. We spent hours on the dock. It's the perfect spot for visiting, having morning coffee or evening happy hour! The cottage itself was very nice and cozy and full of so much character! It is furnished and decorated very nicely and was well stocked with everything we needed. (The teenagers enjoyed the tv room and shuffleboard on the rainy days!) Chris was an amazing host. Leading up to our trip he always promptly answered our questions and offered great suggestions regarding local attractions. He met us at the cottage when we arrived to give us a warm welcome as well as a little tour of the property. He assured us that he was just a phone call away should we need anything. Without hesitation I would return to and recommend Waverley Cottage. We are already looking into dates for next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, unique property
A beautifully maintained and appointed home and cottage on a unique piece of land that really makes you feel like you're on your own little island. Fantastic views of the lake and lovely grounds. Home has all the amenities you could want, including kayaks and plenty of life vests for all sizes. The owner, Chris, personally gave us a tour of the house on our arrival and quickly attended to any requests we had during our stay. Highly recommended - I've been renting on vrbo nee homeaway for over 20 years and this is one of the best properties I've stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A memorable vacation
We went there to celebrate our golden anniversary with the family and it was truly a memorable occasion. The Host was amazing and was a great trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The property was as advertised and Chris was an excellent host. The location is beautiful, cottage is great and you have the benefit of a quiet cottage experience with the convenience of everything you could possibly need just 16 minutes away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Day
Fantastic spot. We had a great visit to Halifax for our daughters graduation. The location was perfect and the house was amazing, easily accommodating 8 of us, and providing a special spot for family gatherings. Thanks so much. Keith
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We could not have asked for a better host and property. The cottage is beautiful with stunning views of the lake. Unfortunately hurricane fiona hit. Our hosts were right there for us with flashlights , hot coffee and anything we needed. They took excellent care of us . Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022