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# Cottage by the lake - cozy escape

Cottage in Mount Uniacke with patio

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- 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. 

## Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Free WiFi

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## 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

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### 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

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### 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

Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

## About the area

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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
- ‪Uniacke Pizza - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Mount Uniacke House - ‬4 min drive
- The inebro gazebo

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## Cottage by the lake - cozy escape Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### penny p.

Sep 2, 2025

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

Beautiful clean place with all the comforts of home! The host is an excellent communicator and had everything you could want for family fun! It was so serene and peaceful, and we highly recommend it!! Thank you Joelle for a wonderful stay at your beautiful treasure on the lake!

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##### penny p.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

### 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! 

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##### Michael T.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jean-Luc E.

Sep 13, 2025

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

Bel emplacement. Très propre. Très bonne communication.

##### Jean-Luc E.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025