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The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.
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Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
Explore the area
Port Medway, NS
- Fosters Islands2 min walk
- Port Medway Lighthouse Park6 min walk
- Old Meeting House12 min walk
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About the area
Port Medway
With a stay at this vacation home in Port Medway, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 2-minute walk from Fosters Islands and 6 minutes by foot from Port Medway Lighthouse Park. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Old Meeting House and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Medway Head Lighthouse.
What's nearby
- Fosters Islands - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
- Port Medway Lighthouse Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Medway Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
- Sherman Hines Museum of Photography - 19 min drive - 21.7 km
- Risser's Beach Provincial Park - 30 min drive - 35.5 km
Restaurants
- The Port Grocer - 2 min walk
- Rbn Fisheries - 10 min drive
- Bella Roma Pizza - 21 min drive
- Best Coast Coffee Gallery - 10 min drive
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.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
M. Jane Fairburn
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Parking and transport
- On-site parking
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Bath or shower
- Towels provided
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Hairdryer
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Dining room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
- Books
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Firepit
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
- Near a laundromat
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have any 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 stairwells
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No lifts
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near the ocean
- Near the sea
- On the river
- On the waterfront
- Near a hospital
- In a village
Things to do
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Kayaking on site
- Cycling on site
- Golf nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Power boating nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Cycling nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
General
- Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232.3 sq m)
Policies
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
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
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