Title: 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC - 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 # 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72550000/72540500/72540489/2442e9da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72550000/72540500/72540489/3c0a165d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72550000/72540500/72540489/f1509d95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72550000/72540500/72540489/ed83a7cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72550000/72540500/72540489/1b15166f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled beside a serene lake, Dockside Cottage offers the perfect retreat. Unwind in the hot tub or by the lakeside fire pit after a day of tubing. A short drive from Truro and Stewiacke, this cottage provides easy access to Dartmouth crossing and downtown Halifax. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC Dockside cottage is the perfect location! Just 10 minutes to Truro or Stewiacke and 35 to Dartmouth crossing or 45 to downtown Halifax!! There is a bakery in Brookfield that has the most amazing treats which is just a few minutes away! The lake has a public boat launch so bringing your boat is very convenient. After a day of tubing, relax in the hot tub or enjoy a fire, lakeside! The cottage will have everything you need! It is truly your home away from home! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights and lock the doors Gather all bedding and towels and put in the laundry room - please start a load of laundry before leaving Gather all trash and put in trash bin in driveway, we do not recycle so no need to separate the items. Turn off all lights, Turn down AC/heat before leaving if used it, make sure all windows doors are shut before leaving, 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 only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children must be supervised by an adult all times! ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties For any event permission must be requested! ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10 Note from host: For any event permission must be requested! 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-2023-24-03271606364450227-136 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.206127,-63.31521&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ke%7DrG%60gmaK%3FU%3FU%3FW%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40U%40UBUBUBSBUBUDSBUDSDUBSDUDSFSDSFSFSDSFQFSFQFSHQFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHOJOJMHOLMHMLMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKLKLIJKLILILINGLILGLGNGLELGNELGNENCLENCNELANCNCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBNBL%40NDLBNDNDLBNFLDNFLDLFNFLFLHLFNHJHLHLJLHLJJJLJLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJNJLJNHNJNHNJNFNJPHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFRHPFRFPDRFRDRFRDRDTDRDRDTBRDTBRDT%40TBRBTBTBT%40T%40TBT%40T%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%40V%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAV%3FTATCTARATCVCRCTCTATERCTERCTERETERERERGRERGRERGRGPIRGPGPIRGPIPGPINIPKNGPKNINKNINKLKNKLKLKNKLKJKLMJKLMJMJKJMHMJMHMHKHOHMHMFMFOFMFMFOFMDODMDODODMBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOAMAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEOEMEOEMGMGOGMGMGMGOIMIMIMIKIMIMKMKMKKKMMKKKMKKMMIOMMIMKOKMIOKOIOKOIQIOIQIOIQGQIQGSIQGQGSGQGSESGSGSESGSESESCUESESCUEUCSCUCUCUCSAWAUCSAUAUAUAW%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=31Edz6ufm1kVS2qCDCnsedvUMDA=) Shortts Lake, NS #### What's nearby - Shortts Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Mastodon Ridge - 10 min drive - 12.2 km - Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 16 min drive - 21.7 km - NSCC - Truro Campus - 17 min drive - 23.2 km - Victoria Park - 20 min drive - 24.6 km #### Getting around - Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC? > As of Sept 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC on Oct 16, 2025 start from CA $250.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. 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Ask a question ## 3 Bedroom Lakefront less than 1 hr from Halifax with Hot Tub, WIFI and AC Reviews 9.6 ### 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 21 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances P. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Place We had a friends trip here and it was perfect! Very spacious and clean, would stay again! ##### Frances P. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jo-Ann M. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property is as advertised with a beautiful view of the lake. ##### Jo-Ann M. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli F. Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot!! Enjoyed our stay very much!! Great spot!! ##### Kelli F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cole T. Dec 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot very clean Wonderful spot loved the Christmas decorations ##### Cole T. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Emilie W. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! The property was great and we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views and it was even decorated for the holidays. The driveway however wasn’t plowed and it was really difficult to get out. Overall, lovely. ##### Emilie W. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom&Dar N. Apr 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our 100 Year Stay The Shortt Lake cottage was the perfect home base for our family gathering for my Dad's 100th Birthday. Handy for pickups from the airport. Close to my Dad's place in Truro. And comfortable for family connections throughout the day and night. ##### Tom&Dar N. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Petora N. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newell Family Awesome stay! We were here for the 1st Nova Scotia Stampede! Cant wait to book for next years stampede! ##### Petora N. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory O. Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas family gathering Comfortable property fun family gathering place. Quite and peaceful with everything we needed to enjoy Christmas holidays! ##### Gregory O. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lou d. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great family weekend. It’s a beautiful place. Big enough that we all had our own space and personal enough that we were all around each other. We were able to bring our own pontoon boat and kayaks. The bonfire pit was nice and relaxing. Enjoyed the hot-tub. This property is a good bang for your buck. I would suggest this place to everyone. Lou d’Entremont ##### Lou d. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali H. Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachelorette get together We had a lot of fun . The house was beautiful , check in was seamless and Rebecca was a great host ##### Ali H. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura L. Jun 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great experience Our two families had an amazing time and made so many wonderful memories during our stay. The home was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. We spend lots of time in the hot tub and on the lake. Truly a vacation to remember! ##### Laura L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lorne Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication Kids loved the paddle boarding and the waterfront. Some septic issues but owner responded when made aware. ##### Lorne Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy B. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we needed! This property had everything we needed to spread out as a family and have fun and relax. Many different”zones” in the house for different activities. accessible for those with mobility issues., main floor bed and bath was a lifesaver for an aging parent! ##### Tammy B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy B., Canada Jul 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect getaway Host was prompt and responsive to small concerns. House was beautifully decorated and spacious. The air conditioning was very cold so bring a sweater! Property was well appointed with lots of lake toys( Stand up paddle boards, floaties etc) pet friendly with full gated yard. Would book again! ##### Tammy B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica F. Dec 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Awesome for our group of people ##### Jessica F. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene H. Oct 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view Great spot, relaxing, quiet with a beautiful view. ##### Irene H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deena J. Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful lake house This house was truly amazing! It was such a relaxing place with the lake, the dock, the outside fireplace and the hot tub to sit in on the cooler evenings. The beds were comfortable, as were the sofa and chairs. We loved this rental! ❤️ ##### Deena J. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill M. Aug 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location!!!! My family and I wanted a peaceful lake getaway, and that was exactly what we got! The location was perfect, the house was pristine. An overall amazing experience ##### Jill M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### very nice facility, beautiful view of the lack The property was well maintained, beds where comfortable, view of the lake was nice, washrooms had all the things you need and the kitchen had all the amenities require to cook and cleanup. we would recommend it to any one who likes peace and quite and a degree of luxury. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila M. Mar 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Gorgeous, spotless Highly recommend the rental ##### Sheila M. 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