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Lake Echo Escape: lakefront retreat w/ hot tub
Welcome to Lake Echo Escape! Just twenty minutes outside the city you’ll find our serene secondary-unit stay. Spend your afternoon soaking up rays on the dock and take a dip in the lake. Take a relaxing soak in the hilltop hot tub. Cook yourself a meal on the bbq and enjoy it on your private patio, overlooking the beautiful Lake Echo. Inside you’ll find a large, light filled apartment with a luxurious queen bed, as well as a kitchenette equipped with everything you’ll need to feel right at home.

The Creation Lounge Retreat - A Unique Gem!
Step into this fully renovated, open-concept mid-century modern character home, where you're embraced by soaring 16' ceilings, serene water views, and a peaceful atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. Large hot tub with water views. Pedal Boat, swimming lake nearby, fire pit, board & lawn games, host arts/crafts 4 sale. Just 25 min to DT Halifax or Peggy's Cove. Food, liquor, drug stores etc. only 5-10 min. away! As featured in TV series; Home Shores - Ssn 7 Registration: STR2425A6031

Entire 1-bedroom apartment for 3
Basement living without feeling like you're living in a basement. This walk-out unit is nestled on top of a hill on a residential street in Dartmouth w/ some cozy backyard views, making you feel like you are living in the country but having the convenience of being centrally located to Dartmouth and Halifax. With 3 lakes nearby (Banook, Oathill Lake, & Maynard Lake), there is no shortage of outdoor activities. Comes with AC, heat & dehumidifier. Pets subject to $70 fee. Camera at front entrance

Seacliff - Luxury Waterfront Paradise - Pool & Spa
Welcome to Halifax’s most luxurious oceanfront paradise offering unparalleled opulence and breathtaking panoramic ocean views from every room. Indulge in the exquisite amenities that this property offers: Spectacular sunsets right from your own dock on the Halifax Harbour. Cook gourmet meals in a kitchen designed for culinary excellence. Unwind and rejuvenate in the private spa. Take a dip in the heated pool while soaking in the million-dollar view. A perfect blend of luxury and tranquility.

Beautiful 2 Stories 3Rm+den+family room
Welcome to One of best quality 2 story house available at Dartmouth/Cole Harbour. 3 bedrooms plus family & living rooms. Chef-quality full kitchen with Corian countertop & 2 double sinks & faucets. 6 new high-quality beds plus 3 sofas & Jacuzzi. Lots of free parking spaces along fenced extra-long private driveway with mature trees & flowers. 1 min walk to Kiwanis Beach. Only 25 min drive to downtown Halifax. Great for family gathering/vacations/Canoeing/business trips or short stays. AC added.

Den of Zen
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Located on Moosehorn Lake in Brookside, only 20 mins outside the city of Halifax and 20 mins from beautiful Peggy's Cove, the Den of Zen offers your very own lakeside retreat with a private waterfront and beautiful grounds. Whether it's swimming or kayaking on the lake, enjoying cozy nights next to the fire, relaxing in the outdoor hot tub & wood stove sauna, or simply enjoying tranquility in a beautiful & secluded space, it's all here for you!

Separate 1 BR, Lakefront close to Halifax downtown
This suite is attached to a private home with separate entrance and deck area. Located on lake where swimming, paddle boarding and relaxing on lake front dock are encouraged. One bedroom with king size bed and on-suite bath, kitchen area with island, desk and living area with fireplace. Pullout couch allows for second sleeping area (no blinds if using pullout). Deck is equipped with furniture and BBQ. Hot tub & paddle boards are available for your use. Parking for one car. Shared yard.

Green Goose Guesthouse on Tidal Lake, Queensland
Escape to a charming, one-of-a-kind, nature retreat with NO CLEANING FEE! Boasting breathtaking tidal lake views, you'll stay in a private suite in our home with its own entrance, soundproof ceiling, king bed, full bath, kitchenette, & AC. Unwind in the private hot tub surrounded by nature. Enjoy the large groomed yard, manmade beach, & waterside patio equipped with a BBQ & fire pit. Next to the famed Rails-to-Trails & near 7 beaches. -Cot available for 3rd guest -No Pets -No kids under 12

Hot Tub, BBQ, Arcade, Play Room, River Hikes, Yoga
Fantastic getaway only 45 mins from Halifax yet in true countryside. Relax in the hot tub, swim in the river, sit by the fire pit or the wood stove, cook and eat on the patio bbq, play air hockey, foosball or the vintage arcade machine, challenge your crew to our collection of board games, do yoga, meditate or workout in a dedicated room or just spend a chill evening reading. The house, 200 acres of land, and 2 miles of river are yours to explore, put together with special care just for you!

Luxury Lakefront Suite - Hot Tub & Amenities!
Executive Lakefront Retreat: Escape to our luxurious and private two bedroom (plus den) apartment above the garage, boasting exclusive amenities for a serene stay. Enjoy: Private Hot Tub & Outdoor Propane Fireplaces Swimming Pool & Full Outdoor Kitchen Water Activities: Kayak, paddle boat, fishing rods, and dock access Nearby Conveniences: Within 5 km, find Tim Hortons, supermarket, drug store, liquor store, gas station Convenient Location: Just a 20-minute drive to downtown Halifax.

Nature Getaway, Hot Tub, Trails, Fire Pit, Kayaks
Newly built in 2021 as a place to hideaway in nature. Set on a private wooded 9 acre lot with lake access to Powers Pond. We have two Kayaks available for use. There are many walking trails on the property for you to explore nature! The contemporary and rustic features of the cottage highlight country living in Herring Cove Village, just 15 minutes to the city of Halifax. Stay put and relax in the hot tub or Herring Cove has hiking, sight seeing, ocean views, and local places to eat.

Mount Uniacke Lakefront Cottage
Welcome to our lakefront cottage in Mount Uniacke—just minutes from shops, restaurants, and trails. Nestled on beautiful Pentz Lake, enjoy a spacious backyard with a swimmable dock, kayaks, hot tub, and outdoor seating. A BBQ is available May through October. Inside, unwind in a modern open-concept living space with a large TV, dining area, and electric fireplace. Upstairs, you’ll find three queen bedrooms, a full bath, plus a second full bathroom and laundry on the main level.
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Fox Point Lake House - Luxury Lakefront Rental!

Wildberry Cottage

Spectacular 3 Bedroom Lake House!
When is the best time to visit Halifax?
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| Avg. price | $104 CAD | $120 CAD | $120 CAD | $115 CAD | $136 CAD | $141 CAD | $155 CAD | $162 CAD | $159 CAD | $147 CAD | $129 CAD | $136 CAD |
| Avg. temp | -7 °C | -6 °C | -2 °C | 4 °C | 10 °C | 15 °C | 19 °C | 18 °C | 14 °C | 8 °C | 3 °C | -3 °C |
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Halifax stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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