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The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor Space
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
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 stoney 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 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 stoney 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 bedroom with the day bed.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
Internet
- Free WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Coffee/tea maker
- Toaster
- Spices
- Lobster/crab pot
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Towels provided
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Hair dryer
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Dining room
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Firepit
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
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
- No elevators
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Smoke-free property
Things to do
- Bicycle on site
- Kayak on site
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Port Medway, NS
What's nearby
- Port Medway Lighthouse Park - 6 min walk
- Old Meeting House - 12 min walk
- Medway Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive
- Beach Meadows Municipal Beach - 15 min drive
- Risser's Beach Provincial Park - 30 min drive
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
Frequently asked questions
Is The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Where is The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. located?
Situated in Port Medway, 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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