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Mahone Bay Nature Escape/Private/Full kitchen/400 meters to the water /sleeps 6

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Kitchen

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Mahone Bay, NS
  • Have A Yarn
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cocoa Organic Spa & Boutique
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mahone Bay Swimming Pool
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Mahone Bay Nature Escape/Private/Full kitchen/400 meters to the water /sleeps 6

Welcome to Knotting Hill – your peaceful hideaway set on 2 acres, tucked beside the charming seaside village of Mahone Bay and a 10 minute drive to Lunenburg. This tranquil retreat invites you to start your day with a quiet coffee on the deck as deer graze on the lawn. Surrounded by nature, you’ll be greeted each morning by gentle birdsong and the soft rustle of leaves. Thanks to our private, serene location, you’ll enjoy a restful escape far from the noise and rush of everyday life.

Step into history in our charming 1895 post-and-beam home, thoughtfully decorated in seaside blues and maritime touches, inspired by Nova Scotia’s coast. While this peaceful gem isn't ocean view, with two acres of space and the water only a 400 meter stroll away, you'll have the best of both worlds.

THE SPACE:

-TWO INVITING BEDROOMS: an extra large King suite with a King size bed and a futon, and a second Queen size bed lobster-themed room featuring a unique stained-glass lobster window.

-A FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN: complete with spices, cookware, and everything you need to prepare a special meal.

1-ONE AND A HALF BATHROOMS: A full bathroom on the main floor, and a powder room on the upper level servicing both bedrooms.

-FAMILY FRIENDLY AMENITIES: including a high chair, portable crib, dinnerware for little ones, a selection of board games, puzzles, books & crafts.

-COZY AND SPACIOUS LIVING AREAS: filled with maritime décor that guests love.

-OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: badminton net & rackets, two 2 person inflatable kayaks and more outdoor games.

-FIREPIT: gather around the fire pit under the stars while you tell questionable ghost stories.

In this local gem, we have won the hearts of our guests with our sparkling clean accommodations and a friendly, responsive host. Designed with togetherness in mind - it's perfect for couples, families, friends, or bridal parties.

This coastal retreat offers a sense of peace you never knew you were missing, and won't soon forget. Come and experience it for yourself. Book your escape today and let the warmth of Knotting Hill welcome you home - where special memories are made .
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to For The Birds Nature Shop. Features include a gym and laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from For The Birds Nature Shop and a few minutes from The Moorings Gallery
Mahone Bay Nature Escape/Private/Full kitchen/400 meters to the water /sleeps 6 offers its guests a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,188 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Food waste/organics in the bin with paper bag - cans/plastics blue bag - paper products clear bag - all other garbage black bag.
Please take garbage/organics to the end of the laneway. Organics go in the green bin marked “26 Mason rd” and garbage goes in the black bin with the same address.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR2526D7462

Property is also known as

612293

Reviews

Mahone Bay Nature Escape/Private/Full kitchen/400 meters to the water /sleeps 6 Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property.Loved Mahone Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay in this part of Nova Scotia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness
If I could rate this a 10 I would. We travel lots and for us so far this is our #1 choice. The hosts have lots of planning into this property. Easy and fast communication with host. We will be returning and will be highly recommending to our friends and family. AAA
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela F., White Plains, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very relaxing stay at Knotting Hill in August 2025. The host’s warm hospitality and special thoughtful touches were apparent leading up to and throughout our stay. Our 8 year old daughter noticed right away 2 Hardy Boys mysteries on the bookshelf and set to read both before we left. We played board games, enjoyed morning coffee and evening stargazing on the deck, grilled and enjoyed seeing so many deer in the yard during our stay.There was plenty of local information in the house to help you get acquainted with the area and the host shared suggested daily itineraries which were very helpful and eased our daily planning. I’d highly recommend this home in Mahone Bay for a memorable and relaxing trip to Nova Scotia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cottage in a great location. Very well maintained and super welcoming. Deserves 6 stars out of 5. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and so comfortable. What an attention to detail in decorating. We were fortunate on a few occasions to watch the deer eating on the property.
One of the wharfs in Lunenburg
Picton Castle tall ship. Home is Lunenburg
The three churches in Mahone Bay
Deer friend on Knotting Hill property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really can't say enough about this wonderful little gem. So quiet and peaceful. The building is wonderfully restored and decorated and every little detail is taken care of. Staying here was a high point on our family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Getaway

This is a sweet Cozy well equipped Cottage. The hosts are very attentive ; checking in to ensure everything is ok. They have thought of EVERYTHING. So many added extras. The bed is very comfy like sleeping on a cloud! Very close to amenities and attractions. We look forward to a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a wonderful place!

We spent 5 nights at this cottage and loved every second of it! It's located right outside of Mahone Bay and it is a short drive away from Lunenburg.The cottage itself was great - very roomy and extremely well appointed. My husband loves to cook and the kitchen had everything he needed (including a great selection of spices).We hope to come back to the area soon and will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Normand L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bel emplacement et le chalet est parfait avec beaucoup de commodités

Chalet parfait
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Easy check in, very responsive host, and let us check in early and check out late! Beautiful property, complete with a family of deer! Would love to return during a warmer month to fully enjoy cottage life!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot.. well located and equipped with lots of amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GORDON S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A real Gem

Great renovated older cottage, tastefully decorated, everything you need at your fingertips, comfortable beds, great location, felt very homey, and owners were more than accommodating , 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from Home

We came to Nova Scotia to find a property to purchase and it was so nice to come home every night to sweet Knotting Hill. Everything by was neat and orderly and comfortable and the owners so easy and helpful! They found us our realtor and she was also fantastic! 10 out of 10
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Knotting Hill

Lovely cottage on a private lot. Lots of amenities close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a home base

We loved the home. Well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

An absolutely beautiful place that exceeded our expectations. The hosts have thought of everything. One of the best places we’ve stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne Q., BC

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but sweet stay

The property was in a great location for us visiting family in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

The house is beautifully decorated and very clean. It's in a great location. We loved Mahone Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful home/cottage was a great find. Would send anyone I know to this place. Host were so essy to communicate with and checked in with us to make sure we comfortable. Everything was exactly as it was in pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best stay we had during our maritime Adventures

The property is perfect; cosy and has everything you would need. The hosts were so responsive and even thought of our downtime with games and knitting supplies. The deers visited us every day and we were in love. Perfect location between Mahone Bay and Lunenberg!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely! Will return!

We travelled from Ontario and were very impressed with the house and surrounding area. Close to Peggy's cove, Lunenburg/Bluenose and osk island. If in mahone bay try the chicken tacos at the mug n anchor. Watch for the deer from the deck at dusk, we saw them every evening!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional!!

First time using vrbo and couldn't have been better! Great property, quiet and private, as described and promised. Jacqueline's communication was great and she went over and above to accommodate us. Very clean and comfy. Thank you 😊 💕
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024