Title: Cottage by the lake - cozy escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage by the lake - cozy escape Cottage in Mount Uniacke with patio ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879000/117878991/7c92cd95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879000/117878991/1b740cca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879000/117878991/63dcc6fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879000/117878991/896b5fcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117880000/117879000/117878991/a831fb90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Cottage by the lake - cozy escape. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage by the lake - cozy escape The Nest by the Lake is a cozy 3-bedroom cottage on beautiful Pentz Lake — perfect for families, couples, or friends. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and fishing from your private lakefront. Just 25 minutes to Bayers Lake and 30 minutes to downtown Halifax, it’s the ideal blend of peaceful nature and vibrant city life. Relax, recharge, and explore Nova Scotia’s best from this lakeside gem. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Kayak ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107110000/107109100/107109088/54a38e37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene modern Lakehouse on Golf Course Hammonds Plains - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews CA $660 CA $1,270 total includes taxes & fees Nov 20 - Nov 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=107109088&PinnedHotelID=107109088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118060000/118059100/118059028/c6d9f8df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Tranquil lake-house at Fletchers Lake Fall River - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews CA $285 CA $640 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=118059028&PinnedHotelID=118059028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106870000/106863500/106863407/abffdbcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing lakefront house with hottub in golf course Hammonds Plains - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=106863407&PinnedHotelID=106863407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115800000/115791100/115791002/5e6c78d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maple's Serene Spa Retreat with Hot Tub and Private Lake Trail Access Lower Sackville - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=115791002&PinnedHotelID=115791002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112800000/112800000/112799961/da4c4056.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy the ultimate retreat Mount Uniacke - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=112799961&PinnedHotelID=112799961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118060000/118059100/118059033/0bdd155f_edited_906c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake Hammonds Plains - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $617 CA $1,278 total includes taxes & fees Nov 27 - Nov 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=118059033&PinnedHotelID=118059033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102579800/102579711/w1024h490x0y96-113b79e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Lakeside Cottage Mount Uniacke - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=102579711&PinnedHotelID=102579711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115810000/115800900/115800827/12fd8130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant 3-Bedroom Haven, Private Bath + Deck & BBQ. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.886425,-63.813595&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gw%7EpG%7CqndK%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40UBU%40U%40SBWBSBU%40UBSDUBUDSBUDSDSDUDSDSFSDSFQDSFSFQFSHQFQFQHSHOFQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHOJMJOJMJOHMLMJKJMLKJMLKLKJKLILKLIJILINGLILILGNGLGLGNELENGLENCLENCNELANCNCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBNBL%40NDNBLDNDNBLFLDNDLFNFLFLFLHNHLFLHLHJHLJLHLLJHLJJLLJJLJJLNHJJNLLHNJLHNJNHNJNHNHPHNHPHPFNHRFPFPHPFRFPFRDRFPFRDRDTDPDTDRDRDTBRBTDTBRBT%40TBRBV%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FTATAT%3FTATATATCTARCTCTATCRCTETCTCRERETERERERETERGPGRERGRGPGRIPGPGPIRGNIPIPINIPINKNINKNINKLINMLKLILMNKJKLMJKJMLKHMJMJMHKHMJMHMFOHMFMHMFOFMDOFMDMDODODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOGMEMGOGMIMGMIOGMIKIMKMIMKKIMKMMKKMKKMKKMMIOKMKMKOKMIOKOIOKOIOIQIOIQGQIOISGQGQIQGSGQGSESGSEQGSESEUESESEUCSESCUEUCSAUCUCUCUASAUCUAUAU%3FUAU%3FUAU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lN5LfnzFjNwSG3pPWI9ax39HR1I=) Mount Uniacke, NS #### What's nearby - Uniacke Pines Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Bayers Lake Business Park - 30 min drive - 40.4 km - Dartmouth Crossing - 31 min drive - 42.6 km - Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 37 min drive - 41.7 km - Scotiabank Centre - 37 min drive - 42.1 km #### Getting around - Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive - ‪Circle K Atlantic - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mount Uniacke Pub & Eatery - ‬5 min drive - ‪Uniacke Pizza - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mount Uniacke House - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage by the lake - cozy escape pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Cottage by the lake - cozy escape? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage by the lake - cozy escape? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage by the lake - cozy escape located? > Situated in Mount Uniacke, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Uniacke Pines Golf Course and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Uniacke Estate Museum Park. Weir Park and Little Springfield Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage by the lake - cozy escape Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Michael T. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Good location liked the paddle boats! Bbq and outdoors nice! Fire pit was nice but didn’t get to use it due to restrictions! Swimming not the best as very rocky area! No AC so it is warm but we brought or own fans which helped some! Overall nice place and no issues! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8f25eb3b-ec5c-4f52-8dae-27a952b43913-1753975454909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Michael T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025