Title: Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90867856&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! Beachfront apartment for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! ![Property grounds - Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! (Porters Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90867900/90867856/w884h683x71y0-655879d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! (Porters Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90867900/90867856/w904h683x60y0-ce0fa131.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! (Porters Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90867900/90867856/501fe3c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! (Porters Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90867900/90867856/w903h683x61y0-5001f899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! (Porters Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90867900/90867856/w906h683x59y0-9a0e5731.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On picturesque Porters Lake, this beautiful 2-bedroom apartment offers a serene retreat. Unwind on the sandy lakeside beach, take a tour on a kayak or paddleboard, or enjoy local wine and beer at the firepit. With several yard games like ladder toss and giant Jenga nearby to keep you entertained. ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4930 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! Welcome to our beautiful piece of paradise! Located on picturesque Porters Lake - the most popular recreational/swimming lake in Nova Scotia. Come enjoy a fun family vacation and enjoy our famous East Coast hospitality. Only 8 minutes from world class surfing at Lawrencetown beach! We’re close to many ocean beaches, scenic waking/hiking trails and cozy cafes. Come relax on our sandy lakeside beach, take a tour on a kayak or paddleboard or enjoy a cold glass of local wine or beer next at the firepit. This beautiful cozy 2 bedroom apartment is steps away from our sandy beach, cedar playground, trampoline, fire pit, dock, hammock and 175ft of lake waterfront. We have several yard games like ladder toss, ring toss, and giant Jenga. Most of past guests have spent many days of their vacation on site enjoying all that our spacious property has to offer. We’re located only 15 minutes from Dartmouth, 30 minutes from Halifax waterfront, 40 minutes to Peggy’s Cove and 35 minutes from Halifax International Airport! The modern and bright kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), coffee maker, convection toaster oven, electric kettle and tons of cookware to make a gourmet meal. Condiments, oil, spices, tea, and coffee are all provided. The open concept living room/kitchen has a large window with a beautiful lakeview. There's a 40” Smart TV with Netflix and cable. The stackable washer and dryer are located conveniently located in the utility room just off the dining area stocked with laundry detergent and extra cleaning supplies. The laundry/utility room is shared with the adjacent apartment/Airbnb. The bathroom has a full size bathtub/shower and it’s stocked with fresh towels, facecloths, hand towels, body wash, hair dryer, shampoo & conditioner. The spacious primary bedroom has a king sized bed, walk in closet and a small desk. The second bedroom has a double over single bunk bed, a beautiful lake view and an armoire for stowing away clothing and personal items. Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered patio or in the hanging egg chairs overlooking the lake. The patio area and BBQ are shared with the adjacent Airbnb. (propane is provided). The outdoor amenities are shared with my family (we live on the upper level of the 3 unit property) and the other Airbnb guests. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi (surcharge) ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 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 - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 930 square feet ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118360000/118354500/118354480/954228d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire Ground floor - Bed Room & Rec room in Quite & pleasant Neighborhood Middle Sackville - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 7.6 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=118354480&PinnedHotelID=118354480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86148300/86148275/0e8820ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private & cozy basement apartment surrounded by nature Upper Hammonds Plains - 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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 STR2526D0943 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.73430%2C-63.30933&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sAJan_JFp9FlL83P0CqddNC-LkY=) Porters Lake, NS #### What's nearby - Christopher Lane Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Cheviot Hills Park \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Porters Lake Community Centre Park \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk \- 30 min drive \- 30.9 km #### Getting around - Halifax Station - 29 min drive - Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive - ‪Andy’s Chicken Scoop - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Fish Lady - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Hungry Beagle - ‬3 min drive - ‪Porters Lake Pub and Grill - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax!? ### What time is check-out at Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax!? ### Where is Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relaxing lakefront retreat on Porters Lake - 30 mins to downtown Halifax! 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