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High end cozy retreat ideal for large families with wood stove & large firepit

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Smiths Corner, NS
  • Lower Salter Lake
  • Falls Lake Provincial Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Acadia University
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Smiths Corner

With a stay at this vacation home in Vaughan, you'll be on the waterfront, and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Lower Salter Lake and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Falls Lake Provincial Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Upper Salter Lake and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Bills Lake.

What's nearby

  • Falls Lake Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Murphy Lake - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ski Martock - 25 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Acadia University - 54 min drive - 62.2 km
  • Shore Club Dance Hall - 59 min drive - 65.3 km

Restaurants

  • Bent Ridge Winery

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

High end cozy retreat ideal for large families with wood stove & large firepit

Enjoy the peace and comfort of this bright, family owned, luxury four season vacation home nestled on 3 acres of private lakeside forest. This high-end, fully air conditioned, open concept, rustic country residence is fully equipped, comfortably appointed with leather furniture and features open concept post & beam construction, reclaimed wide plank flooring, wood stove, two full bathrooms and a beautiful granite kitchen with breakfast bar and new appliances. The home overlooks pristine Falls Lake and features a new wrap around deck with glass rails and an awing, BBQ, T-shaped dock, swim raft and a roomy lakeside fire pit. It also comes with lots of lake toys including two kayaks, two paddle boards, canoe, row boat and lots of life jackets; and lots of fun stuff like baseball gloves, frisbees, badminton rackets, masks, snorkels & fins, super soakers, noodles & coin toss. There's also several kids and adult board games for fun family times.

The home also offers central air conditioning and two recently renovated full bathrooms and 3 large bedrooms upstairs and sleeps a total of 10. Each bedroom has a TV with Netflix and Prime. The cottage is also equipped with a convenient dishwasher, washer & dryer, 4 TV's and Bluetooth speaker. There's also a wood stove in the living room to snuggle up to on cooler fall & winter nights (wood supplied).

The four-season vacation home overlooks 350' of water frontage on Falls Lake. During the spring and summer, the cottage is perfect for families who enjoy boating, golf, hanging at the lake, swimming off the anchored raft, exploring distant shores by trail or kayak, fishing for feisty bass or roasting marshmallows around the seasonal lakeside fire pit.

During the fall and winter seasons, enjoy spectacular autumn colors, miles of hiking trails, horseback riding, downhill and cross country skiing (20 min. from Ski Martock), ice skating and snowmobiling.

Falls Lake (also known as 'cottage country') is located about 60 minutes from Halifax. It's known as a four season vacation playground offering lake and ocean activities along with magnificent wild life and sightseeing. The Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Fundy, four golf courses and Ski Martock are all less than 30 minutes away. For nature lovers and wild life enthusiasts, the Lake has a number of active loon and kingfisher nests, hummingbirds, eagles, rabbits, deer, moose and an occasional sighting of the reclusive black bear.

The town of Windsor in the Annapolis Valley is approximately 25 minutes from Falls Lake, offering grocery stores, hospital, museums, an Irish pub, restaurants and all the amenities of a bustling town. The town has several attractions to appeal to young and old alike including the Waterslide, Aquatic Pool Center, Fort Edward Historic Site, Hockey Heritage Museum and Haliburton House Museum. While you’re in town, stop by the local Spitfire Arms Alehouse which serves great pub food and 25 varieties of beer on tap and live entertainment on the weekends.

The Annapolis Valley is also home to dozens of world class vineyards, all of which offer vineyard tours, including Bent Ridge Winery, Sainte Famille Vineyard in nearby Falmouth and many more Valley wineries such as Pete Luckett’s, Muir Murray, Jost, Gaspereau, Grand Pré and Blomidon, just to name a few. (Designated driver recommended!)

About 45 minutes in the other direction, you’ll meet the Atlantic Ocean and the historic towns of Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. For shoppers, sailors and beach lovers alike, the South Shore offers great boutique shopping and restaurants, beautiful ocean vistas and the ever popular Hubbards & Queensland beaches.

Enjoy day trips to Risers Beach, Kejimkujik National Park, Aylesford Zoo, New Ross Farm and the picturesque fishing community of Halls Harbour, located on the shoreline of the Bay of Fundy, known for the highest tides in the world. Go to www.ourvalley.ca for other nearby attractions and day trip ideas.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

David Seviour

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 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
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children should wear life jackets when near water.

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
Note from host: With written permission from owner only
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 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 STR2425B4830

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

High end cozy retreat ideal for large families with wood stove & large firepit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

annie g.

Comfort and fantastic virws

Very comfy house . Wonderful location by the lake, perfect for family get together
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Beautiful comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic lake access with kayaks and paddleboards

Spacious cottage was very comfortable for our stay. Centrally ducted heat pump was very nice. Large wrap around deck and long dock were great for enjoying the bit of sun we got this week. Be prepared to drive slow getting to the cottage, the private road is very rough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer reunion

Wonderful cottage with every amenity you could possibly want. Peaceful area with great swimming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J S.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Years getaway

Easily able to host family and/or friends in this cozy, super comfortable winterized cottage. Lots of amenities and room for sitting around the wood stove or the long dining room table. Super supplied kitchen for cooking elaborate meals or simple lunches.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ron N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot

We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L., Vero Beach

Liked: Cleanliness

That Perfect Lakefront Getaway

We had such an amazing time at this place. Definitely a little piece of paradise nestled in the woods right on the Falls Lake. Far exceeded our expectations and the owner David is awesome. So responsive and made sure before checking in the we had everything we needed and answered all of our questions. The home is turn-key, so all you really need to bring is yourselves, clothing and any food items you want. Other than that it is fully stocked. We are definitely looking forward to coming back in the summertime to take advantage of the beautiful lake that the home sits directly on. This is a must do if you’re looking for the perfect getaway to relax by yourself or with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property.

Beautiful property. Had all the amenities. Picturesque location. Dave was a great host. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette Weekend

David was an amazing host! He called me the morning we were set to check in and walked me through the whole cottage. He was also easy to contact throughout our stay (we have an issue with the alarm system), and gave great recommendations for local outings. We went to Bent Ridge due to his recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed the food (and his 15% discount)! Even though the weather was rather gloomy we made the most of it and had a great time swimming, canoeing and drinking our morning coffees on the dock. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax

Thoroughly enjoyed our family stay here, beautiful scenery…. Would love to return in summer to enjoy the lake. Would definitely rent this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANN C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies Retreat

Lovely spot. Everything we needed…except sun ☀️. Got an afternoon on the dock & a swim in the warm waters of Falls Lake. Canasta,Scrabble & reading and chatting w good friends made a fine retreat. Recommend to others….A
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Getaway

We spent 2 weeks at the cottage. Week 1 my wife and I were still in "work from home" mode - wifi was excellent and allowed both of us to work online (email, etc.) with no issues, week 2 was a full vacation; kayaks and canoe were used quite often and the docks are great to swim off of as well. The cottage was very well equipped and quite comfortable. Our two week stay went by in a blur and we will be looking to book there again in the future.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Beautiful location and home. We really enjoyed our stay, the outdoor fire pit and the wood stove. Loved the decor. Great communication by the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adults getaway

Great spot for an adults getaway or a weekend away with family. The kitchen is equipped with pretty much everything you will need. Nice and cozy when you take advantage of the wood stove.

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Puppy pickup and mini-holiday

We came to Nova Scotia from Ontario to pick up a puppy I had reserved. I looked for a place, near the breeder, to spend a few days, to let the puppy get used to us before the long drive home. We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. The home is beautiful, and David was a very helpful, accommodating host. He even picked up wood and wine for us, before our arrival, since we couldn't shop because of Covid. David's home could not possibly be a disappointment.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother - Daughter get away!

The lake house property was a great get away! We had everything that we needed and more! I had great communication with the property owner and he wanted us to be comfortable and he even checked in with me during our visit to see if we needed anything!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H., Charlottetown, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely long weekend

We had a lovely stay on the lake. The property owner was more than helpful. The house was as advertised. Everything you need (and more!) for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Lake House

Beautiful house on a nice quiet lake. Very comfortable, well kept property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dave has done a great job of creating a wonderful Nova Scotia cottage experience. W

Thanks for a fun week at Falls Lake
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phillip D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing weekend!

Our family felt at home in this beautiful lake house! We would all walk out to the end of the dock each morning to watch the sun rise and the mist roll over the lake with our morning coffees in hand, and we would end our fun filled days next to the fire pit with s’mores in hand to watch the sunset Truly an amazing spot.... If only the pictures could do it justice! We hope to make this a family tradition! Thank you David for being so accommodating and gracious!

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

The Perfect Winter Getaway

Truly, our week at Falls Lake couldn’t have been any better. What a gorgeous house, complete with everything you need, for a relaxing Winter retreat. We’re already hoping to come back same time next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Beautiful Lake Front Cottage

An amazing property inside and and out. We had a great time. Property is even better than advertised and the host was a pleasure to deal with. Would most certainly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

A beautiful property with all the amenities needed for a terrific vacation escape

We really enjoyed our time on Falls Lake at this beautiful property. The owner David was very accommodating! We look forward to coming back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David and Darlene Hashem

Highly recommend

We enjoyed great family time at this beautiful cottage! The kids spent most of their time down by the lake swimming or paddling in various boats. We enjoyed family meals on the large deck and camp fires in the fire pit at night. The open concept main floor makes it a perfect spot when entertaining larger families. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD G.

Ideal for the family vacation

Great spot with something that could appeal to and entertain all in a family. Very well maintained and exceptionally well-appointed, with access to a beautiful lake. The owner was also very attentive, without being intrusive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018