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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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West Quaco, NB
  • Saint Martins Beach
    2 min walk
  • Quaco Museum
    4 min drive
  • Betty Thibodeau Library
    4 min drive
  • Saint John, NB (YSJ)
    29 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Your Own Private Beachfront Vacation Home

Watch the powerful Bay of Fundy tides rise and fall at the lawn's edge from this luxury beachfront vacation home. Three beautifully appointed bedrooms, kitchen, dining and living rooms with full ocean views. Two full baths, one with jet tub, wood burning fireplaces in living room and master bedroom, dishwasher, washer, dryer, fully equipped kitchen, covered deck and gas BBQ. Full communication services with high-speed internet, phone and satellite TV.

The toughest decision will be whether to explore the world-class Fundy Trail Parkway or stay at home and launch kayaks from the lawn's edge, beach comb and walk on the ocean floor. You will be lured outside with the peaceful grace of these surroundings, not just because of the recreational possibilities but because you will crave the smell and sight and sounds of it.

Steeped in history, this property looked very different in the 19th century. The 1800's saw slipways and wooden vessels built on this property as this was the location of the Capt. John Marr and T.H. Bradshaw age-of-sail shipyards. There's still lots for the amateur archaeologist to discover, from the blunted stumps of the slipway pilings where sailing vessels were launched to spikes and rusty tools buried in the soil.

Send us a query and we'll answer whatever questions you may have. Wishing you a pleasant and refreshing vacation!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Saint Martins Beach. 1 hot tub is available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Saint Martins Beach and a 3-minute drive from Bay of Fundy
Your Own Private Beachfront Vacation Home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Valerie Mawhinney

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Your Own Private Beachfront Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ginna s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun at Fundy
Beautiful property! Lovely views, neighborhood. House very clean and well stocked. Owners very helpful and nice to deal with
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
This is a beautiful cozy cottage! We learned to love St Martins and enjoyed the pictures and history books about St Martins very much. The kayaks were perfect for this water loving family and we kayaked and rode the waves near shore at high tide and splashed at low tide. Lovely place to do rock collecting. We collected driftwood at low tide for our campfire on the beach. Kitchen is elaborately stocked with almost any item you would need. We soaked in the quiet mornings, with the sound of the waves rolling in at low tide and the nearby lighthouse foghorn. The nearby general store stocks about anything you would need!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aug 3 to Aug 10
We had a great week stay. The cottage was very clean and a beautiful place to stay. Everyone had fun exploring the area and checking out the many natural attractions. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
What a great place to stay on the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick! There's really nothing more I can think of that we would have wanted. Well appointed kitchen, two full bathrooms, a closet filled with family games, excellent wifi (we needed to do some work while away), streaming, and a fun collection of DVDs. Very clean, and plenty of space for our family of four to both be together and have our own space. Loved the expansive views of the bay! AC was on when we arrived but we were able to open the windows and turn it off for most of the visit. The porch facing the bay extends the length of the house. Plenty of seating and a really nice propane grill. Expansive lawn extends down to the tidal estuary (? - I think that's what it would be called) with access to the bay. Safe and easy paddling as the tide comes up and down. And oh those tides! We took some amazing hikes at low tide - stunning rock formations not too far from the house, accessible at low tide. St. Martins sea caves are really wonderful. Great views also from the nearby lighthouse trail. Cell phone coverage (roaming for us) was strong. The town of St. Martins was super charming with some great seafood, ice cream and a great little sundries store for limited supplies. Valerie was very communicative as needed, but also allowed us to just be; she was available through the VRBO app (and by phone/text) if we needed her. So glad we stayed here and would recommend to anyone heading to the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gord R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and great cottage
Cottage was everything described, very clean, all the amenities and if needed the host were easy to get a hold of. My son and us went out to the beach almost every day at low tide, only 45 min to St John, St. Martin a couple minutes away, couldn't of asked for a better spot. First time through VRBO, will definitely do it again, very pleasant experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S., cloyne, Ontario CANADA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!
Everything was absolutely incredible. The cleanliness was perfect. Location was handy for all of the major attractions in the area. Highly recommend a spot for anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
This was our first trip to New Brunswick, Canada and we are so very glad we stayed here. The location was perfect and the view of the Bay of Fundy was spectacular. The Fundy Trail is nearby and the Sea Caves and quaint little town too. We also visited the nearby lighthouse in the evenings and walked at low tide from the house to get a view of the Flowerpot that can be seen to the right of the house. We went to the Hutges General Store a few times for groceries and they were so helpful, we enjoyed Sandpiper Gift shop and Shipyard Cafe. Valerie is helpful with any questions that come up. What a wonderful and cozy home to stay in while being close by to the sights. We really loved it and would stay here again if coming to this area. I would recommend this place highly to anyone wanting a peaceful, relaxing vacation while staying in a lovely home. My husband and I drove to Hampton for golf and we did a day trip to St John city and the Reversing Falls but our favorite part of the trip was at the house and surrounding area. It was definitely worth the trip and makes us want to come back to see more of the New Brunswick coastal areas. My parents especially were amazed by the tides and we found ourselves looking at that quite often to see the difference over time and enjoyed walking the beach looking for rocks. It’s an entrancing place and we are glad we happened to find this listing. Thank you Valerie and Matt for a simply special little getaway in your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darby H., Chestertown, MD US

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in Fundy Bay
Perfect jumping off spot for exploring all that the Fundy Bay has to offer. Fabulous waterfront with a flowerpot formation just a short walk from Shipyard Cottage . Beach is perfect for a picnic. The house is private and full of personal touches by the host. Very special in so many ways. St. Martins has all kinds of interesting places to explore.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A., Stratford

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage with huge view
What a great spot. The view was incredible. The cottage was as expected. Clean and cozy. It had everything we needed. Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and a great porch to sit and admire the view. Beyond the view you see from the cottage is a great beach. It is only a few careful steps to get there. Water shoes are needed. The property is huge with lots of room to run around. Overall we had a great time. Unfortunately we had to leave early due to hurricane Fiona on its way. I hope the cottage and property withstood the brunt of the storm. We would definitely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennet V., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
7 Wonderful Days
What a gorgeous spot. You could sit on the porch and look at the water for hours, Clean house and so well stocked you would be shocked! I would highly recommend anyone stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation home
The whole process was a delight, from the original booking process to checking out. The hosts were very pleasant to deal with and answered any questions I had promptly. The property and cottage were beautiful, even better than the photos show. Situated about 1/2 hr drive from Saint John and 2 hrs from Hopewell rocks, with the Fundy trail (about 15 mins to the trail entrace) and Fundy National Park (about 1 hr to entrance) in between. Saint Martin's was a cute little place and fun to visit and experience the local small town life. Everything and anything you can think of was supplied. Really all you would need to bring is yourselves. Pillows, spare toiletries, sunscreen, bug spray, board games for the rainy day(s), books, DVD, baseball gloves, bat and balls, wifi and the list goes on. We had an amazing time and would book again in a heart beat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
We had an amazing time at this beautiful, spotless, fully equipped cottage. Valerie was wonderful and the house is identical to the photos, the view is spectacular. Would stay again happily!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We had a wonderful time at Shipyard Cottage. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was stocked for basic cooking. We enjoyed the kayaks and the amazing scenery. Thank you for an amazing vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shani A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family stay!
My family had a great vacation at this cottage and surrounding area. The location was perfect - peaceful, private, but still close to so many attractions and restaurants. Being so close to the Bay of Fundy, and experiencing the tides every day was very special. We even saw a seal one day while kayaking right from the cottage! The cottage itself had everything we needed and Valerie was a great host, always responding promptly. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Shipyard Cottage
We truly enjoyed our stay at The Shipyard Cottage! Everything was just perfect. The cottage is extremely well equipped. Our favourite place was the covered front porch watching the tides come and go and all the birds. Such a relaxing and peaceful spot, exactly what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

laura h., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
A magical property
This was a wonderful place to spend a relaxing vacation with my family. The only thing I wish I had known would be to being water shoes to explore the one of a kind ocean floor during low tide. I have never experienced anything like this place and likely won't again. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to experience this place
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ness W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Week at Shipyard Cottage
This was the ideal spot for our family. Mom,Dad,and Lily(4) and myself(80). The cottage was perfectly appointed and the grounds leading to the water were peaceful and beautiful. There was so much to see and do within thirty minutes drive, and the village itself,charming. I stayed back a couple of afternoons to read on the porch and watch the tides. Even found the old cemetery at the top of the hill.(I'm a photographer).Thank you for a wonderful stay. Sorry we did not meet you,Matthew and Valerie….next time! Sincerely, the Welhams
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Stunning!
What a beautiful home filled with everything from handmade quilts, local pottery and artwork, even a mini library! The views of the Bay of Fundy are spectacular, with strolls along the beach at low tide. Easily accessible to the village of St.Martins to enjoy Huttges general store and Spinney’s seafood market for all of your needs. A short drive to the Fundy Trail, local gift shops, the caves, lighthouse, and two covered bridges! Our children enjoyed the selection of board games, using the baseball mitts, and it was ideal weather for flying kites and exploring the Shipyard beach. We even heard the lighthouse foghorn ( if we listened closely). The sunrise and sound of the tide coming in was so relaxing. The children were so fortunate to see a boat pass right in front of the cottage as well. The home is filled with everything you need, very clean, comfortable and cozy! The hosts are very quick to respond and the cottage property is wonderful. I absolutely recommend this cottage and we would love to return in the future! Thank you Valerie & Matthew
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie C., Quebec

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We truly enjoyed this cottage it was exactly what we were expecting and more. Beautiful setting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel & Elisabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Had a wonderful week in this beautiful house with our two teenage daughters and the grandparents. Spacious yard and direct access to a quiet waterfront…. Enjoyed the kayaks, time on the beach, watching the incredible Fundy tides, just a short drive to Fundy Trail Parkway…. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was ALL perfect
It is sooo beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rod T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and property
What a beautiful retreat! The cottage is immaculately clean, comfy beds, and a spectacular view. We were greeted by Valerie, devoured the homemade cookies, and admired her beautiful handmade quilts . We explored the sea caves in St. Martin, paddled around the tidal marshes in the kayaks provided, explored the shore at low tide and enjoyed a campfire on the beach. The cottage provided a home base for day trips to Fundy Trail, St. Andrews by the sea and Ministers Island. We would stay again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for an awesome experience on our first visit to NB!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beatiful
Beatiful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean L., New England, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular views from a unique and comfortable home
The location was beautiful with the Bay of Fundy as our backyard. We enjoyed kayaking the water channel around high tide and walking out farther at low tide. The home was very well maintained and quite comfortable. Valerie met us and left behind fresh cookies on our arrival. We enjoyed watching sunrises at breakfast and playing cards in the evening in the dining area during sunset. Valerie has several gorgeous handmade quilts for the beds and has some nice artwork around the home. The kitchen is well stocked including some handmade pottery cups and bowls. There are restaurants and a general grocery with freshly made sausage nearby and many sites to see and trails to walk. Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch
The Shipyard Cottage was a well-equipped, comfortable house in a beautiful, peaceful location. We enjoyed it so much that we actually stayed in and ate in more than we had planned and expected. We enjoyed the use of the owner's kayaks, going out 5 of 7 days and exploring the wetlands and stream nearby. (Note: Kayaking is only possible within 1-2 hours on either side of high tide; otherwise, it's a long portage back to the house!) The house has a fully-equipped kitchen (appliances, cookware, essential spices/oils, coffee filters, laundry/dish detergent), two full baths with good water pressure and hot water supply, and comfortable bedrooms with the owner's hand-made quilts covering the beds. We also enjoyed the short walk (30 minutes) to West Quaco lighthouse, and to the amenities of the charming town of St. Martins (including a terrific butcher counter at Huttges general store). We also enjoyed exploring the rocky beaches exposed at low tide. In summary, the cottage was clearly a cherished second home, which made it a cozy and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019