The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.
Port Medway, Nova Scotia
4
Bed
2
Bath
Private Vacation Home
Property Type
8
Max Sleeps
2 nights
Min Stay
Experience elegant country living at its finest on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The Idle Hour is a newly restored ship captain’s home, located in the quintessential fishing village of Port Medway, Nova Scotia.
The Idle Hour features a gourmet kitchen, indoor fireplace, 3 + 1 bedrooms, and a library devoted to the western classics. The property is set on 2 acres with 450 feet of oceanfront, adjacent to a stony beach. Access is by land or sea, with private anchorage.
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Features
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PETS
No Pets Allowed -
BEACH
Beach Towels -
DINING
Dining Table -
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided -
GENERAL
Unit Size: 2500 Sq Ft (232 Sq M) -
KITCHEN
Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Onsite Parking -
INTERNET
Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices) -
OUTDOORS
Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio -
BATHROOMS
2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided -
LANGS SPOKEN
English French -
THINGS TO DO
Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby -
ENTERTAINMENT
Books Games Smart TV -
LIVING SPACES
Dining Room Fireplace Living Room -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Village Near A Hospital Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The River On The Waterfront -
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES
Iron/ironing Board -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Area Rugs In Public Areas Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas 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 Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel
Check-in : 03:00 PM
Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 8
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Doni B.
Submitted Jul 26, 2025
Stayed Jul 19, 2025One of the best vacation rental homes EVER! Idyl hour is idyllic!Perfectly outfitted and ready for a spectacular Nova Scotia vacation.
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Shari G.
Submitted Jul 9, 2025
Stayed Jun 28, 2025Exceptionally special property and home!
