Cooperage Cottage - Peaceful & Family Friendly, Oceanfront

Chester Basin, Nova Scotia
$312 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Our quiet oceanfront Cooperage Cottage sits sheltered by tall oak, pine and spruce trees on five private acres of forest and salt marsh. The surrounding area is mostly summer cottages with some year-round residents. It is conveniently located 45 minutes from Halifax and it is close to Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg.

An oceanfront two story, south facing, fully equipped chalet-style house perfect for couples or families. Each level has a living area, bedroom and bathroom.

The upper level bedroom has a queen bed. The lower level bedroom has two extra long twin beds which can be placed together to make a king bed.

The galley kitchen is fully equipped including an induction stovetop, quartz countertop, wall oven, microwave oven and dishwasher.

There is a deck off the upper level living area. The lower level living area includes satellite TV, games, propane fireplace, and a heat pump (heating and cooling system).

There are two full bathrooms, one on each level. The washer & dryer are located in the lower level bathroom. Bathroom towels, beach towels, and linens are provided.

WIFI and BBQ are on site.

At the shoreline of the property you can see the ruins of an old working cooperage. A century ago, wooden barrels were built here for the fishing industry and Chester Basin was well known for its many cooperages. Here, chairs welcome you to enjoy the lovely island views and in the summer you will discover why this area is a popular boating destination. The water is accessible so maybe you prefer to go for a swim or rent a kayak.

One of the islands you can see from here is the legendary Oak Island which is famous for many theories of possible buried treasure. Treasure hunters have been searching for the past 150 years.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels On The Beach
  • 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
  • GENERAL

    Composting Recycling Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M) Waste Recycling Policy
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Ocean
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways 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 : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Charlene W.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Great stay beautiful view!

  • Tricia R.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    We spent a week at the Cooperage Cottage and enjoyed it immensely! This delightful cabin is located on the waterfront and has beautiful views of Borgels Cove and Mahone Bay. We found the location to be perfect for visiting the area attractions. During our trip, we visited Lunenburg (30 minutes from the cabin), Peggy’s Cove (1 hour), Mahone Bay (20 minutes), Truro at the top of the Bay of Fundy (2 hours), Bachman’s Beach (40 minutes), Lightfoot and Wolfville Vineyards (1 hour), and Hall’s Harbour (30 minutes from Lightfoot and Wolfville Vineyards). At the shoreline of the property, there are two Adirondack chairs that sit in a small stand of trees. We found this spot to be especially peaceful and relaxing. We sat there a few times in the late afternoon reading books and searching for sea glass. It is a surprisingly good spot for collecting sea glass! The bed in the upstairs bedroom was quite small and felt more like a full-sized bed rather than a queen. We got used to it, though, and were able to make it work for us. This is not really drawback to the cabin—just a “you-may-want-to-consider”. Also, the kitchen is a little small as other reviews have pointed out, but it is very well equipped. We cooked several meals during our stay and had no issues with the tight space. We really enjoyed having the barbeque grill located on the back deck. We would definitely book this place again, and we highly recommend it for your stay. We had an amazing week!

  • Submitted Sep 21, 2023

    Stayed Aug 20, 2023

    We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! Everything you could want and more. The cottage and the view were absolutely fabulous!!

  • Sukey L.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2023

    Stayed Aug 12, 2023

    We had a lovely time at this cottage. The managers are welcoming and friendly without pressure in any way. The cottage was super clean and had everything we needed. And my husband and I loved the board walk and poking around on the rocky beach!

  • John G.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2022

    Stayed Sep 18, 2022

    Cooperage Cottage is an excellent property in a great location and we had another lovely stay. Explore the shore or just stay and relax... I highly recommend it. But I can't recommend ever booking any property with VRBO again. Hurricane Fiona caused an unexpected multi-day power outage at the cottage during our stay, and we had to move to a hotel. While the hosts graciously refunded their rental cost for those days, VRBO refused to refund the fees and taxes they collected, and as a result I lost several hundreds dollars.

  • Jan N.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2022

    Stayed Aug 27, 2022

    Almost everything about our stay exceeded our expectations. The location of the cottage is utopia for those who long to connect, or re-connect, with Mother Nature. The cottage interior was left spotless for us by the Spechts and/or their cleaning staff; the furnishings are comfortable and nothing feels cheap, including the towels and bed linens. Yes, the kitchen space (not the appliances) is a challenge--if you wish to prepare elaborate meals, this may not be the place for you. My only disappointment was one the hosts have no control over: the noise of the traffic on the highway, though it is not close by, is ever-present. It was so out of keeping with the sense of privacy and sanctuary--but then, that's the world we live in. And you'll still hear the owls and the loons at night!

  • Pauline D.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2022

    Stayed Aug 20, 2022

    The property was everything that was described. It is beautiful location and very well maintained. Thank you for the stay!!

  • John M.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2022

    Stayed Jul 30, 2022

    Lovely, well appointed cottage. The two floors (each with own bathroom!) allows the kids their own space. Note, that the kitchen is very well equipped, but in quite a small space - good for one chef at a time!

  • Kathy Z.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2022

    Stayed Jul 21, 2022

    I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful property. The house is beautiful and equipped with all your needs. Modern kitchen, large dining and lounge areas with comfortable furniture, nice bedrooms with comfy beds, and sizeable closets. Balconies have Adirondack chairs with comfortable cushions and a great view of the water. BBQ grill worked great. It is conveniently located for trips to surrounding attractions, including Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, as well as Chester. Wonderful host .who keeps the place spotless and comfortable. Would gladly stay here again.

  • Mark B.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2022

    Stayed Jul 3, 2022

    Great cottage with all amenities. Beautiful setting and view. Strongly recommend this property!

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$312+
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