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The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior
Nestled in the quaint fishing village of Port Medway, The Idle Hour offers a serene oceanfront escape. This restored ship captain's home features an indoor fireplace, gourmet kitchen, and library with western classics. Explore 2 acres of grounds, enjoy outdoor dining on the whimsical screened-in porch overlooking magical sunsets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.

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.

Available for events. Pricing TBD.
The space
2,500 sq ft.
Main house: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Day bed (expands to a Queen)

Private mooring is available on request

Whimsical screened-in porch suitable for outdoor dining, overlooking ocean and magical sunsets

2 paddle boards, 2 sea kayaks, 4 bicycles (2 adult and 2 children), and outdoor fire pit

Located within the UNESCO SouthWest Nova Biosephere Reserve.

Attractions/Events:
- Port Medway Readers’ Festival
- Art/History Shows
- 2 historic lighthouses
- Breathtaking Beaches nearby
- Kejimkujik National Park
- Historic Lunenburg nearby, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Guest access:
Full access to the main house, two acres of grounds, private oceanfront and screened in porch

Other things to note:
Office space available in fourth bedroom, with the day bed.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-11201052415275330-29

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Port Medway, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Medway Lighthouse Park and Fosters Islands, while Old Meeting House and Hank Snow Home Town Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Port Medway, NS

What's nearby

  • Port Medway Lighthouse Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Beach Meadows Municipal Beach - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Risser's Beach Provincial Park - 41 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Carter's Beach - 44 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Bluenose II - 61 min drive - 69.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Port Grocer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Best Coast Coffee Gallery - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront parking lot, Liverpool, Queens County - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Riverbank Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fosters Islands and Port Medway Lighthouse Park. Old Meeting House and Medway Head Lighthouse are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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