Unique Ocean View Hilltop Retreat

Stunning property. Owner was extremely organized and shared all relevant information. Very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

I loved the location and breathtaking view, which could be seen from every window, as well as the beautifully manicured outside landscaping. The inside decor was cozy, with many special touches. The bed were very comfortable, with soft linens. My only complaints were the water pressure, rough towels, and having to squeegee the shower floor dry after each shower. For seniors, in their sixties, with back and knee issues, it’s a big and very uncomfortable chore.

This place checked all the boxes for our group of 4 adults and 3 toddlers. Very neat structure with everything you need well labelled. The owners went out of their way to make sure appropriate beds were available for the kids. The place was so great, the only thing I could put as a negative was that the soap dispensers are in a bottle marked lotion haha.

Everything you will possibly need for a comfortable stay and hosting event. Fully appointed kitchen and rooms plus lots of extra charm. Clean. Comfy. Beautiful, thoughtful, and stylish. Absolutely recommend.

Very nice property, amazing views on top of the hill!

Everything was exactly like the listing. We had everything we needed to have a perfect 4 days at the cottage. The location was perfect for our outing adventures. However, just sitting on the long bench behind the couch with with a glass of wine enjoying the wonderful view was PERFECT.

Lovely home providing a great base from which to explore the southern region of Nova Scotia. The rental had everything we needed: very comfortable beds, extremely well equipped kitchen and beautiful hilltop setting with view.

Clean home, family friendly, nice added touches like coffee pods and bottled water. A couple of other homes in closer proximity than we thought. Overall a lovely facility, would stay again.

Great peaceful location, our host was amazing! We loved the house and our stay. Perfect.

Unbelievable location with beautiful home and view. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and walking around the huge yard.The host was so helpful and quick to respond whenever we had questions. The home is only a few short minutes drive to Lunenburg historic town where there is a Tim Hortons, grocery store and lots of restaurants. 10/10! We loved our time here!!

Wow! What a beautiful peaceful home and ocean view setting. Extremely clean! Would recommend staying here close to all towns and beaches. 5 stars / plus. Host was extremely attentive with details. Everything you need and cozy atmosphere. They also responded quickly to questions. Highly recommend this beautiful ocean hill top retreat!!!!

Hilltop Retreat was an amazing quirky vacation home. It was lovely and clean and as viewed on VRBO. There was little instruction notes all over the house which helped to find things. We all enjoyed our stayI would highly recommend this property.

This property is amazing, everything you would need is on site. Very close to Lunenburg with all its attractions and great restaurants. Close to so many other places and beaches. Property owners were very accommodating and helpful. Great stay with family from across Canada.

A week at the Hilltop Retreat was great…a month would have been better. This quaint little cottage provided a cozy but plentiful space for our family of four. We enjoyed the large, open yard, with plenty of room for outdoor activities, and the beautiful ocean view while sitting and drinking coffee every morning. We made great use of the golf clubs, kayaks and bicycles. The cottage provided a great base for us while we explored the south shore. We hope to visit again very soon!

We are from Alberta and other family members were from Ontario. The property allowed us to be together and have a relaxing atmosphere to visit. We found these accommodations to be well stocked and very clean.

Great hosts and amazing location

We had a lovely stay in this beautiful home for 5 days. It is meticulously clean, extremely well-organized and equipped, and had a wonderful view. The hosts, Chrissy and Marcel, could not have been more kind, thoughtful, and responsive. We had several misadventures unrelated to the house due to travel complications and they were right there for us every step of the way. All around, a wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay in Lunenburg at this outstanding property. It is spotless and the most well-equipped rental home I have ever seen. There is nothing missing. The views are enchanting and it is the definition of tranquility. Lunenburg is only about two miles away. We used this house as our base for exploring the South Shore and it served perfectly for that purpose. There are too many superlatives to list about this home. Simply put, it far exceeds a five-star rating.

This was a wonderful home. So much space.

Great house with tonnes of character, the hosts answered all questions we had and had good communication!

This is our third stay and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves as always. The property is fantastic for a group stay and has everything you need for a weekend away.

We loved our stay at the Hilltop retreat. The architecture and design caught our attention, and the views out from the hilltop kept us enraptured. Proximity to Lunenburg amenities is great, and we enjoyed the farmer’s market nearby. Really a relaxing and lovely stay.

The hilltop retreat was perfect for us. We were looking for a place big enough and fully equipped to host a family gathering pre-Christmas. This was just right. The kitchen is fully equipped. The hosts have thought of everything. The house is cozy and beautiful. Great distance from town and beautiful views. We may make it an annual tradition.

Property was exactly as described. Lots to do inside and out these host have truly thought of everything a family could want to do. The house is well decorated and extremely comfortable, all the beds were very good, everyone had a great nights sleep. 5 star rating in our books hope to visit again soon.

What a charming farmhouse overlooking the sea! It’s so cozy and welcoming. Feels like a small farmhouse museum with so much to see in the decorating. It was immaculate! As far as hosts Chrissy and Marcel are our all time favorite. They went above and beyond. Lunenburg is quaint with the friendliest of residents. It was a trip we want to repeat.

We were really wowed when we walked through the door of this very special home. In addition, it was very clean, organized, and well provisioned. Our stay was very quiet and restful. Chrissy was very responsive with any communication.

Unique timber frame home was very clean and private, located atop a hill with views of the water below. Located a few minutes from downtown Lunenberg and close to other area attrctions. We enjoyed our short stay in the area.

This house is not only beautiful but it is also incredibly comfortable. The spacious layout and design is visually attractive. Attention to detail-unsurpassed. Well appointed with everything one would need, and then some! We were fortunate to meet both Chrissy and Marcel. We had a wonderful conversation regarding the history of the house. Fascinating to see pictures of the original framework that was then disassembled and moved to another location. The remodeling and vision created the most perfect retreat - complete with an amazing view. Peaceful and relaxing. We certainly would love to return. Thank you Chrissy and Marcel for your vision. Great memories.

Beautiful home with high consideration for comfort. Peaceful and relaxing.

This is a quiet, unique property up a quarter mile dirt road, best accessed in daylight. The furniture is comfortable and the kitchen is fully functional. We enjoyed our stay, but found the second floor hot, as the air conditioning unit onky seemed to serve the first floor.

Very enjoyable exceeding any and all expectations.

The Hilltop Retreat is certainly unique. The building has a lot of character and a lot of hidden treasures to find inside. Bedrooms are very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. The games room was a hidden surprise but very much appreciated. Will definately recommend to anyone who is anning to exore Lunenburg and or surrounding areas.

Our stay at the Hilltop Retreat was exactly as we had hoped. It is a beautiful property and home. The hosts have thought of everything - from a well stocked kitchen to plenty of towels, including small painted pebbles to take as souvenirs of the stay! There is also clear signage to assist with finding things in the home. We wanted a quiet place to stay that was close to the charming South Shore towns and this property was exactly that. We even saw deer every day! I would not hesitate to stay again - my only caveat would relate to the amount and layout of furniture if your child is at a crawling to just walking age. Ours had just started to crawl as the stay was ending so it wasn't a concern for us. Thank you Marcel and Chrissy!

We absolutely loved the house and our stay in Lunenberg. The house was exactly as described yet better. Every possible accouterment was considered and provided. The house was incredibly clean, comfortable, and beautiful. The beds and linens were amazing and it is beautifully decorated. We wanted for nothing the entire week. The views are amazing and the property (including the surprise chipping area) was fabulous and offered a very relaxing environment. We will definitely be back should we find ourselves in the area again. Highly recommend this property! In addition, we really enjoyed exploring Lunenberg and the nearby areas. Lunenberg is under 10 minutes from the house and so easily accessible. We especially enjoyed our dinner at Lincoln Street Food - delicious, creative food in a sophisticated atmosphere. Highly recommend. The house is also close to great golf at Chester Golf Club and a short drive to Halifax! Really perfect location.Definitely consider this place for your vacation!

Everything was really quaint and comfortable.

Anyone who has used online services to book rentals knows the difference between what is described in the listing and what the rental actually is can be both stark and disappointing. So when I said I would like to vacation in one place for two weeks, a beautiful quiet spot where I could read, work on a writing project, and do day trips, my spouse blanched when I said I wanted to reserve the Hilltop House site unseen, area unseen. It was in our second highly enjoyable week that we fully realized our good fortune. If we had spent four days in the area visiting various listings to figure out what to rent drawing a circle with a twenty mile radius, we would have chosen Hilltop House. Yes, you can rent places right on the water in the Lunenburg area, but there is typically a busy road within a few feet of your front door. Hilltop is just that, a long drive up a steep hill that brings you through a wooded area to a lovely field at the top of a hill with beautiful water views. And while away from it all, Lunenburg with its attractions, restaurants, and supermarket is only an eight minute drive away. We valued the proximity. Would we want to rent Hilltop again? You bet. Do the owners care deeply about providing a pristine place with everything you need. Without question. Was it worth 24 hours of driving to get there? Absolutely. Could we have stayed there a month? I hated driving away.