[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106506300/106506230/07191ce9_edited_0ce4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106506300/106506230/6d9b023c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106506300/106506230/w505h683x260y0-8feca99c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106506300/106506230/6b3990ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106506300/106506230/ec796536.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the quaint fishing village of Port Medway, The Idle Hour offers a serene oceanfront escape. This restored ship captain's home features an indoor fireplace, gourmet kitchen, and library with western classics. Explore 2 acres of grounds, enjoy outdoor dining on the whimsical screened-in porch overlooking magical sunsets. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### 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 stony 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 fourth bedroom, with the day bed. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the ocean - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103498500/103498462/28ff527d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Atlantic Pearl - Luxurious Ocean Front Experience Port Medway - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=103498462&PinnedHotelID=103498462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113830000/113825500/113825421/116167fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy south shore home close to beautiful beaches! 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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 Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-11201052415275330-29 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.12727,-64.57287&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:onjlGl%7BbiK%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40U%40UBSBUBSBUBSBUDSDUBSDSDSDSFSDSFSDQFSFQFSFQFQFQHSHQFOHOHSHOHOHOHOJOHOJMHOJOJMJMJMLMJMJKJKLMJILKLKJKLILILILILILGNILGLGLENGLGNELENELENENCLCNCNCNALCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNDLDNDNDLDNFLFLDLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLHLJJJLJJJLJJJLJJLJLJLJNJJJNHNJLJNHNHNHNJNHNFRHNHPFNHRFPFPFPHRDPFRFPDRDRFRDRDTDPBRDTDRBTBRBTBRBTBR%40TBT%40T%40T%40R%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FRAVARATATARAVCTARCTCTCRCRCTCTEPETCRERETERGREPERGRGPERIRGPGPGPIPGPIPINGPIPKLIPININKLKNINKLKLKNKLKJKLMJKJMLKJMJKJMHMJMHMFMJMFMHMHODMFMFMFOFMDODODMBODMBODO%40ODM%40OBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOEOAMEOCOEMCOEMEOEMGOGMGMGMEOIMIMGMKMGMIMKKIMKMKKKMMKKKKKMMKKMKMKOKMIOKOIMKOIOIOIOIQIQIOGQIQIQGQGQGQGSGSGQESGSEQGSESESEUCSEUEQCUCUCSCSCUCUASAUCWASAUAUASAW%3FS%3FU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=93tbVCfCs8LfQMnPzEipFuGGg08=) Port Medway, NS #### What's nearby - Port Medway Lighthouse Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Beach Meadows Municipal Beach - 21 min drive - 16.4 km - Risser's Beach Provincial Park - 41 min drive - 44.1 km - Carter's Beach - 44 min drive - 55.5 km - Bluenose II - 61 min drive - 69.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Port Grocer - ‬2 min walk - ‪Best Coast Coffee Gallery - ‬28 min drive - ‪Waterfront parking lot, Liverpool, Queens County - ‬4 min walk - ‪Riverbank Cafe - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. located? > Situated on the waterfront, 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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