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Shackup Cabin— Wood Fired Hot Tub & Near the beach

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Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with a central island, stove, and sink.
Escape to a traditional cabin surrounded by trees and a serene stream.
Walkway leads to a charming entrance surrounded by a natural wooded area.
Kitchen with a large window, modern stove, and sink, plus a wooden staircase leading to an upper level.
Relax in a serene hot tub surrounded by a forest, with a wooden deck and stone wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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West Dublin, NS
  • Risser's Beach Provincial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bluenose II
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

West Dublin

In West Dublin .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Risser's Beach Provincial Park and 6 miles (10 km) of LaHave Islands Marine Museum with a stay here. Bell Island and Fort Point Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Risser's Beach Provincial Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hirtle's Beach - 36 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Bluenose II - 40 min drive - 26.1 km
  • St John's Anglican Church - 40 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 41 min drive - 26.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪LaHave Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Osprey's Nest Public House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Petite Riviere Vineyards - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪MacLeod's Canteen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fishery Products International Ltd - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shackup Cabin— Wood Fired Hot Tub & Near the beach

The perfect location to explore the very popular South Shore of Nova Scotia. Close to beaches, cafes, restaurants, charming fishing villages and many other amenities. Come for a magical getaway. Tucked away in the woods along side a babbling brook. Enjoy morning coffee on the deck, BBQ your dinner overlooking the river, groove to our vintage record collection, keep toasty by the wood stove and float in the hot tub under the stars. This is a wonderful cabin experience you won't forget!

Listing Details:
* brand new water filtration system added March 2024*

Welcome to the cabin! We've spent 3 years building every piece of this cabin by hand to create a unique and magical vacation spot for you. It truly is a wonderful forest hideaway.

From the moment you walk in you feel at home, it is cozy and relaxing while offering all the modern amenities you need.

The 100 foot long board walk welcomes you into the forest.

The cabin is surrounded, 360 degrees, with decks and covered porch. A magical babbling brook called "Penny Brook" runs down the full length of the property and can be seen from cozy couch inside.

The cabin is a timber framed open concept cabin with a full height loft. Upstairs the bedroom is tucked under a roof of skylights and from the queen sized bed you can see the stars at night.

The kitchen is well equipped and we offer coffee and tea plus all the basic kitchen amenities you could ask for.

We have high speed wifi, a turntable and record collection, a wood stove, high-end linens and a detached bathhouse with running water and a beautiful shower.

For summer we offer a charcoal BBQ for use on the deck.

There are deck chairs outside and lots of places to hang out for evening meals or morning coffee.

The bathroom is built as a separate building a few steps across the deck from the main cabin. It has a nice glass shower with a big window looking out into the forest and two shower heads.

We have a hand built wood fired hot tub tucked in the woods by the river just steps from the cabin. The tub will be filled with water and we will have lit a fire for you to continue once you arrive. It's a bit of a labour of love, you will want to stoke the fire and stir the water every half hour for about 3-4 hours (depending on temperature) but once it gets warm it is a magical experience to float next to the river under the spruce branches!

The cabin is perfect for weekend retreats, romantic nights, anniversaries, winter getaways, celebrations, beach going summer holidays, escaping the city and spending time tucked in the forest. It is a great year-round escape.

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Guests have full access to the entire property. We are not on the property and guests are given full privacy, self check in and self check out.

Guests can check in at 3pm and checkout at 12pm.

Guests have full privacy here. It is meant to be your oasis in the woods. We are available by phone and text if needed.

A neighbour is available in person only if requested/needed.

Laundry and supplies are dropped to a drop box located in cabin's driveway on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Shackup staff member will be in the driveway for approximately 10 minutes during this time. They will not enter the boardwalk or come near the cabin.

Garbage is collected from driveway garbage box Thursday mornings around 8am. No one will bother you or come near the cabin, they will just access the garbage box and compost bin in driveway.

West Dublin is a hidden gem on the south shore. It is a great mix of rural with all the amenities you need to make vacationing easy!

The cabin is close to great beaches, shops, and 35 minutes to Lunenburg. The cabin is just 5 minutes from the famous La Have Bakery, two minutes to Cresent or Rissers Beach and located at the base of La Have Islands - which are a sight to be seen!

We have coffeeshops near by, a local pub, a local corner store and liquor store, pizza place, bookstore, bakery, farmers market, beaches, fishing wharfs, surfing and even a skateboard shop.

The area has some of Nova Scotia's nicest beaches and the cabin is 35 minutes to Lunenburg and 25 minutes from Bridgewater.

Getting around is done by car usually, however Biking is also popular.

The cabin is located approximately 500 meters down a private gravel road.
Just confirming that guests recognize the bathroom is separate from the house and can be accessed by walking a short distance across the deck. Slip on shoes are provided for each stay and the deck and bathroom have nice lighting which can be turned on from the house.

Laundry and supplies are dropped to a drop box located in cabin's driveway on Mondays and Thursdays. A Shackup staff member will be in the driveway for approximately 10 minutes during this time. They will not enter the boardwalk or come near the cabin.

Hot tub is used at own risk.

The cabin is approximately 500 metres down a private gravel road.

Property manager

Paula Washington

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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-2023-24-03011139125584369-122

Property is also known as

383023

Shackup Cabin— Wood Fired Hot Tub & Near the beach 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

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A., Spruce Grove, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING PROPERTY

This property exceeded our expectations, offering a completely private setting, spotless cleanliness, and a warm welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen was exceptionally well-equipped, and the bed was very comfortable. Upon arrival, we found everything ready, including the fireplace and hot pool stacked with wood and ready to light, and i'll add, the wood-fired hot pool was a novel experience and a definite highlight.The property's natural setting, with Pennys Brook flowing beside the deck, surrounded by lovely ferns and wildflowers, was stunning. During our stay, a deer even appeared grazing on the opposite side of the brook, seemingly oblivious to our presence. The property's location was perfect for short sea side excursions, and a bonus of just 5 minutes from Rissers and Crescent Beach. We highly recommend this property and will certainly return when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great from beginning to end . This place wonderful. The wood heated hot tub with fresh water from the river was amazing and easy to use . Highly recommend for a special occasion. We spent our first year wedding anniversary here and we will be back!!
Wood heating hot tub .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little hideaway. Very comfortable and private
Stayed 1 night in May 2025