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The Acorn at The Oaks

Vacation home in Chester Basin

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chester, NS
  • Place, Lordly House Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tancook Island
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chester Basin

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Tancook Island and St. Stephen's Church. The vacation home includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • Lordly House Museum - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • St. Stephen's Church - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Tancook Island - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Chester Art Center - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Oak Island - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island View Family Restaurant & Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seaside Shanty - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rope Loft - ‬7 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 Acorn at The Oaks

The location, the views, the finishes, the history, the reputation for premium East Coast hospitality - yes, a place this great, since 1898.
The Acorn at The Oaks is your opportunity to stay in a piece of South Shore history, just on a more intimate scale. The Acorn is the modernized & updated carriage house for the famous Big Oaks Inn. You will have the total privacy with no simultaneous guests in the big house, just an opportunity to enjoy a remarkable property at a friendly price point.
The spectacular views over Chester Basin, the enduring charm of the South Shore communities, the world famous seafood - this is how you spend a few days recharging.
Bike directly in from the Rumrunners Trail, Sail in from Mahone Bay, drive down the beautiful Lighthouse Route, choose your own adventure! The Acorn at The Oaks - a tradition built on beautiful times.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether 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 STR2425D6908

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

678213

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Chester Basin, close to Tancook Island, Chester Art Center, and Chester Playhouse. You'll also find Lordly House Museum and Amicus Gallery within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does The Acorn at The Oaks have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Acorn at The Oaks?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Acorn at The Oaks.

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