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Private lakefront retreat. 10 minutes to Mahone Bay

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A beach with a row of trees, a clear sky, and a calm lake.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A rustic cabin with a dirt path leading to the entrance, surrounded by dense forest.
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5780 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Mahone Bay, NS
  • Place, Big Mushamush Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bluenose II
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Middle New Cornwall

This cottage places you next to Big Mushamush Lake and within a 10-minute walk of Flat Island. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Big Mushamush Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mahone Bay Waterfront - 31 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Bluenose II - 38 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Oak Island - 39 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Shore Club Dance Hall - 56 min drive - 44.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Turkeyburger - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Burger and Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Brenda's Baked Goods - ‬15 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.

Private lakefront retreat. 10 minutes to Mahone Bay

Privacy and comfort, a nice deck and screened in porch both with a grand view of Big Lake Mushamush. Shaded by mature oak trees and giant pines. Swimmable, crystal clear water where the sandy bottom gets deeper gradually. No drop off.
Giant loons call at night, when moon is full, casts its light down the 8km long lake. Magical!

Only 10-15 minutes from Mahone Bay/Lunenburg heritage towns. Lots to see and do. You wont find a more private spot on this highly prized lake.

There is a dock to tie up your boat. There is a pedal boat, paddle boat, and a small kayak for your use. Outdoor firepit when Govt allows it to be used. Picnic table.

Comfortable beds. Suitable for a family of 4-5, ideal for a romantic week for a couple.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 780 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • 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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number STR2526B1720

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this cottage?

Located steps from Big Mushamush Lake, this cottage is in Middle New Cornwall, and within a 10-minute walk of Flat Island and Silver Island. You'll also find Little Mushamush Lake and Cornwall Lake within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Private lakefront retreat. 10 minutes to Mahone Bay?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible van parking available.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Private lakefront retreat. 10 minutes to Mahone Bay?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Does Private lakefront retreat. 10 minutes to Mahone Bay have a hot tub?

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

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Private lakefront retreat. 10 minutes to Mahone Bay have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Private lakefront retreat. 10 minutes to Mahone Bay?

Yes, every cottage at Private lakefront retreat. 10 minutes to Mahone Bay comes with a patio and some offer water views.

Private lakefront retreat. 10 minutes to Mahone Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Country life close to Lunenburg

Beautiful lake and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot right on the lake.Quiet and private.Great swimming and fishing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the lake. If you are looking for peace & quiet this is the perfect secluded spot to relax.Private sandy beach & private paths on the property, as in a provincial park.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Getaway

This was such a peaceful, secluded place. Loved the lake views and quietness! Allen, the host, was very easy to communicate with and helpful with any questions we had!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jens K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote Stay at the Lake

Beautiful quiet place in beautiful nature
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation spot!

I highly recommend this property for family vacations. Cozy cottage with all necessary amenities. Amazing lake location with swimming and boating on site. Pet friendly. Host was proactively communicative and genuinely cared that we had a good time. We hope to be back... thanks Allen!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Birgit H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

We had 8 fantastic days. Allen is a perfect host. All our questions or problems were answered immediately. The beaches were great especially our dog loved it. The boats and the SUP were great, we would be happy to come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely secluded cottage

Me and my family had a great and relaxing time at this charming and secluded cottage. We made good use of the kayak, paddle boat, and the beaches and loved spending time on the deck overlooking the water. Even with some rainy weather, we found plenty to do in nearby towns and made use of the board games and puzzles. The cottage is off the grid and powered by generator/solar but it is easy to manage. The host was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This lake getaway was amazing! Water was crystal clear and Loons on the lake were a surprising bonus. If you want a place to be away from it all, this is ideal. Charming cabin, delightful host, amazing views. To be noted: the water/toilet/electricity is all on a generator and pump. We weren’t expecting that, but the host was very kind and showed up to walk us through how it all works. No issues after that. Also noted: the driveway is very long winding that is not ideal in the dark. The host talked us through this as well so we were able to find it. Plan ahead and arrive during the daylight. An hour and a half away from Halifax (also wish we had know that). Still, 10/10 would visit this place again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful private retreat

We loved our stay at Allen’s cottage! It was extremely peaceful, relaxing and VERY private. We arrived the night of the historic rains and floods for Nova Scotia (July 2023) but we were safe and secure in the cottage. Being off grid using a generator and solar was a new experience for us and it worked out perfectly. It was disappointing that the beaches on the property were flooded for most of it but we made the most of it by sitting up higher on a small hill. We used the kayak and paddleboard provided and brought our kayaks and canoe so we could all enjoy the lake together. It was a special and memorable trip that my family and I will remember for years to come. I hope we can come back again next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Manfred

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upon booking we did not realize the cottage was off grid. However, the host was good about explaining how to manage the solar power and generator. We arrived at dusk and found it hard to navigate our way through the trees and multiple turns to get to the cottage. It is a unique location on a beautiful lake. Unfortunately we were there during a heatwave, the lack of fans or AC made it unbearable and we left after one night. Another deciding factor of our early departure were a multitude of spiders, mosquitoes and cobwebs that were even more evident in the morning light. So many cobwebs under the beds made it impossible to relax. Our 4 year old granddaughter would not last another night there with the spiders/crawling bugs that kept coming to her bed. Also when we tried to close blinds to keep the sunlight out, the blinds were covered in dust/webs and spotted with mould. We informed the host of our early departure due to the heat and he was sympathetic and kindly offered to return some of the rental fee. We stripped the beds, removed garbage, swept the floors and left the property as directed. It has been two weeks since we left and we sent them a message but did not receive a response. We recognize the host offered to return some funds out of kindness but as of yet has not followed through. Our advice to the host is to provide fans, update generator instructions, do a more thorough cleaning. Offgrid does not have to be uncomfortable but should more obvious in the listing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We definitely would have prepared differently if we were made aware of the lack of options that were available to us. When we booked this cottage, we thought we were getting a beautiful lakefront vacation for 4 days. The cottage itself was nice; the pictures were accurate, although the rooms were a bit small. BUT…..there was definitely false advertisement and lack of information provided upon booking and prior to arrival. On the day of arrival, we received an email explaining check-in instructions. It was at that time that we learned we would be living on solar power for electricity and generator for water. Although a bit annoyed to just learn about this, we thought we’d make the best of it regardless. The system didn’t seem like a super big deal, at least we would have running water, sewer, and electricity. Entering the property was simple; the address was easy to find. When we arrived on the property, we noticed that while the outside had so much beautiful potential, it was not well kept up. The firepit was overflowing and quite disgusting. The outside of the house had cobwebs, and there were some large junk items lying around, what appeared to be an old generator, panel, windows, etc. As we entered the house with our belongings, we noticed that the inside was not very clean. The ad said that high top surfaces would be cleaned. We certainly didn’t understand that to mean that the floor would only be cleaned in the middle and the doormat wouldn’t even have been swept. When
Verified

4/10 Poor

ELIZABETH C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not what we expected...

My husband and I booked this cabin for a stay from August 4 to August 20. Unfortunately, there were a few things that we did not expect, based on the pictures and the description. First, this is an off-grid cabin … not an on-grid cottage. For power, there was an unreliable generator that was difficult to start, difficult to keep running and (sometimes) difficult to turn off. It was so unreliable that it had to be serviced while we were there and even then it was still unreliable. The cabin also had a solar power system but that had been powered off when we arrived - unknown to us. In addition, the solar system would not run the water pump. So anytime water was required we had to switch the power system back and forth between the generator and the solar system. That was a manual multistep process of toggling fuses at the power panel. If you’re into that kind of thing, OK. Not enough gas was provided for the generator for our stay and we had to lug a large can of gas from a nearby property - per the host’s instructions. Our son-in-law was the only person who had enough strength to get the top off the generator’s gas tank. To keep things running, we had propane available for the stove, fridge, and hot water, which was a welcome comfort. However, the water supply was tied to the generator, and it was rather limited. There seemed to be an issue with the water tank, as every time we needed water (flush toilet, wash hands, shower, dishes) we had to pump up the water tank.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Très beau petit chalet, localisé dans un endroit paisible, en pleine nature et bordé d'un magnifique lac et à seulement une quarantaine de minutes de Lunenburg. Lac parfait pour la baignade! Planche à pagaie et kayak disponibles. Le chalet est opéré grâce à l'energie solaire et une génératrice et tout fonctionne parfaitement. L'hôte est très aimable et répond rapidement aux questions.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025