Relaxing, fun family lakefront retreat - 30 mins to Halifax!!
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Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
Explore the area

- Deermist Drive ParkPlace, Deermist Drive Park1 min drive
- Christopher Lane ParkPlace, Christopher Lane Park2 min drive
- Halifax Waterfront BoardwalkPlace, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk29 min drive
- Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)32 min drive
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About the area
Porters Lake
What's nearby
- Deermist Drive Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
- Christopher Lane Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Dartmouth Crossing - 22 min drive - 35.8 km
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 29 min drive - 32.0 km
- Dalhousie University - 31 min drive - 33.4 km
Getting around
- Halifax Station - 28 min drive
- Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 5 min drive
- Tin Roof Mercantile & Cafe - 9 min drive
- The Hungry Beagle - 5 min drive
- Subway - 5 min drive
- Bentley’s Burgers & Fries - 6 min drive
About this property
Relaxing, fun family lakefront retreat - 30 mins to Halifax!!
This spacious, self contained 2 bedroom apartment is tastefully decorated with quality furnishings and 3 stunning original South African paintings. Only steps away from our sandy beach, cedar playground, trampoline, fire pit, dock, hammock and 175ft of lake waterfront. Come relax with a glass of wine by the fire pit or go on a scenic adventure on one of the kayaks or paddle boards. There’s a gradual walkout into the lake making it ideal for children. The water is “brakish” (mix of salt and fresh water) and great for swimming (no leaches). Just make sure to pack water shoes to protect your feet as there are some sharp rocks and shells. We also have a large foam floating water mat. There are yard games like ladder toss and rope toss. With so many amenities and fun activities many of our guests spend most of their vacation on site enjoying all that our property has to offer.
We are conveniently located 15 minutes from Dartmouth Crossing, 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 full size Fridgedaire Gallery stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), coffee maker, convection toaster oven, electric kettle and all the cookware necessary to make a gourmet meal. There’s a walk in pantry to store your groceries where you’ll find the recycling bins. Condiments, oil, some spices, sugar, tea, and coffee are provided.
We have a propane cooking pot for cooking lobster/seafood outside that’s available upon request.
The open concept living room/kitchen/dining room has a beautiful view of the lake. The living area has a 50” Smart TV with Netflix and cable. The dining table will comfortably seat 6 people. There’s a stackable washer and dryer (shared with the adjacent apartment) conveniently located in the utility room just off the dining area stocked with laundry detergent. Please note that we have a maximum of 5 guests in this unit (2 queens and one twin foldable cot style bed - available upon request).
The bathroom has a full size bathtub/shower, linen closet, double sinks with lots of storage. It’s fully stocked with fresh towels, facecloths, hand towels, body wash, hair dryer, and shampoo/conditioner.
The 2 bedrooms have beautiful lake views and they’re located down the hallway away from the living space. Both bedrooms have queen sized beds with quality linens and blackout curtains. Each room has a large closet with shelves for storage and hangers for your clothing and personal items.
The apartment is located on the bottom level of our 3 unit home. My family lives on the upper level and we have a second vacation rental on the bottom level. Please inquire if you have friends or family who would like to rent the other unit so you can vacation together. Both rentals have their own private entrance contactless smart locks for easy check-in and 2 free designated parking spots for each unit. Please keep in mind that the covered patio area is a shared space but each side has it’s own separate sitting area. There’s also a shared BBQ with propane provided.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered patio or on one of the many seating areas overlooking the lake.
Book your lake side getaway today and come enjoy the “East Coast lifestyle”!!
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- 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
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
- No lift
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near the sea
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Kayak
- Paddleboard
- Hiking/biking trails 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
- Composting
- Garden
- Recycling
- Unit size: 1,300 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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 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, lock the doors, and return the keys
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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