This peaceful cottage on a warm water beach, in a scenic, quiet area of vacation homes, was our best vacation rental experience ever! The cottage is super clean and spacious with relaxing beachy decor, and a great view of sea and sunset. It has been beautifully refurbished, and modernized into a luxury retreat. Cross breezes through wrap around windows, and the northwestern exposure keep the cottage cool even in the hottest part of the summer.
We loved hanging out on the comfortably furnished oceanfront back deck, swimming in the warm water ocean with no currents, and walking the best beach combing beach around for sea glass and ocean jasper, some polished by the sea into smooth jewelry suitable shapes.
We usually barbecued our dinner and ate on the back deck listening to the waves at high tide. But one evening we had a great waterfront dining experience at the Marina Bar and Grill in Pictou. They have the best fish and mango tacos we've ever had -- but get there by 6:00 p.m. to get an ocean front table on their wrap around deck.
For a change of scenery, we explored the non crowded Waterside Provincial Park, 9 minutes away, which also has warm water. The sand is smoother at low tide, but it isn't great for beach combing.
If you need a break from relaxing, the owner has supplied outdoor and indoor games. There is a large flat screened TV, although no dedicated movie channel. The wifi, which we used daily, was very reliable.
The owners went out of their way to cater to my allergies to scents, and supply hypo-allergenic bedding if needed. No pets or smoking or mustiness also make this place suitable for people with allergies.
We found the owners to be very responsive in general, and dealing with them was a pleasure. We highly recommend this recharge-the-batteries, beautiful retreat -- and we'll be back!