Relaxing, fun family lakefront retreat - 30 mins to Halifax!!

Porters lake, Nova Scotia
$203 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to our beautiful piece of paradise where you’ll enjoy a beautiful lakeside getaway with all amenities included. Come enjoy the “East Coast lifestyle”. Located on picturesque Porters Lake - the most popular recreational/swimming lake in Nova Scotia and only 8 minutes from world class surfing at Lawrencetown beach! Book your surfing lesson at East Coast Surf School. We’re also close to many other white sand beaches, scenic walking/hiking trails, cozy cafes and museums.

This spacious, self contained 2 bedroom apartment is tastefully decorated with quality furnishings and 3 stunning original South African paintings. Only steps away from our sandy beach, cedar playground, trampoline, fire pit, dock, hammock and 175ft of lake waterfront. Come relax with a glass of wine by the fire pit or go on a scenic adventure on one of the kayaks or paddle boards. There’s a gradual walkout into the lake making it ideal for children. The water is “brakish” (mix of salt and fresh water) and great for swimming (no leaches). Just make sure to pack water shoes to protect your feet as there are some sharp rocks and shells. We also have a large foam floating water mat. There are yard games like ladder toss and rope toss. With so many amenities and fun activities many of our guests spend most of their vacation on site enjoying all that our property has to offer.
We are conveniently located 15 minutes from Dartmouth Crossing, 30 minutes from Halifax waterfront, 40 minutes to Peggy’s Cove and 35 minutes from Halifax International Airport!

The modern and bright kitchen is fully equipped with full size Fridgedaire Gallery stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), coffee maker, convection toaster oven, electric kettle and all the cookware necessary to make a gourmet meal. There’s a walk in pantry to store your groceries where you’ll find the recycling bins. Condiments, oil, some spices, sugar, tea, and coffee are provided.
We have a propane cooking pot for cooking lobster/seafood outside that’s available upon request.

The open concept living room/kitchen/dining room has a beautiful view of the lake. The living area has a 50” Smart TV with Netflix and cable. The dining table will comfortably seat 6 people. There’s a stackable washer and dryer (shared with the adjacent apartment) conveniently located in the utility room just off the dining area stocked with laundry detergent. Please note that we have a maximum of 5 guests in this unit (2 queens and one twin foldable cot style bed - available upon request).

The bathroom has a full size bathtub/shower, linen closet, double sinks with lots of storage. It’s fully stocked with fresh towels, facecloths, hand towels, body wash, hair dryer, and shampoo/conditioner.

The 2 bedrooms have beautiful lake views and they’re located down the hallway away from the living space. Both bedrooms have queen sized beds with quality linens and blackout curtains. Each room has a large closet with shelves for storage and hangers for your clothing and personal items.

The apartment is located on the bottom level of our 3 unit home. My family lives on the upper level and we have a second vacation rental on the bottom level. Please inquire if you have friends or family who would like to rent the other unit so you can vacation together. Both rentals have their own private entrance contactless smart locks for easy check-in and 2 free designated parking spots for each unit. Please keep in mind that the covered patio area is a shared space but each side has it’s own separate sitting area. There’s also a shared BBQ with propane provided.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered patio or on one of the many seating areas overlooking the lake.

Book your lake side getaway today and come enjoy the “East Coast lifestyle”!!

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Composting Recycling Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Paddleboard On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Lise E.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    Extremely well supplied with necessities. Very clean , well kept and well organized. Co.fy beds and bedding. Gillian and Scott go above and beyond if you need anything. Friendly and welcoming . Overall stay was AMAZING. Highly recommend. . Felt at home the moment we walked in. Would give 10 stars if that was a rating ! Lovely in every aspect.

  • דנה ג.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 21, 2024

    beautiful, clean, you have everything you need and more! welcome to paradise! incredible view from every room! Colors of the sun rise, sun set on the lake are memorable! Our kids loved going out on the lake even though it was october! Thank you Gillian for all your help!

  • Allison E.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Great spot for all ages. Very well set up and family friendly. Had everything we needed! Host were very welcoming took great care of the property.

  • Melissa D.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    This property exceeded our expectations. Everything was immaculate and we felt at home the moment we stepped onto the property. Gillian was easy to talk with and reponded quickly; she cares about making her guests feel welcome. There are so many great activities to do on this property and found many great things to do within the area: Hope for Wildlife, Halifax, surfing, trails, and parks.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$203+
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