Writer's Retreat: Privacy within sight and sound of the sea | Cottage in Riverport

9.8 (48 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  5 Guests
Upper Kingsburg Cottage | Writer's Retreat: Privacy within sight and sound of the sea

3 Bedroom Cottage in Upper Kingsburg, Riverport

Writer's Retreat is a rustic cottage on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Set well back from a narrow road, it offers privacy combined with sea views, a two-kilometer sand beach, and a walking trail around one of the headlands that protect the beach. The rustic exterior belies the comforts within--a kitchen with all modern conveniences (except a dishwasher), two full bathrooms, and three bedrooms. There is also a screened porch with table and chairs for meals al fresco but without bugs, and an open deck as well.To walk to the beach you have a choice of two well marked paths. It takes about ten minutes. There is also a lake back of the seafront with a small sand beach suitable for young children or swimmers who do not like the bracing North Atlantic waves.

Nearby is the beautiful town of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It also boasts a good number of excellent restaurants, ranging from fish and chips to fine dining. For supplies, there is a small grocery store about five km from the cottage, and larger grocery stores in the towns of Lunenburg and Bridgewater.

My own family have been coming here from childhood. The cottage is not available in late July or August because it will be filled with our children and grandchildren.

This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the check in date.

A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.

Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, no pets.

No smoking.

Writer's Retreat: Privacy within sight and sound of the sea is located in Upper Kingsburg. Writer's Retreat: Privacy within sight and sound of the sea provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Writer's Retreat: Privacy within sight and sound of the sea has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Upper Kingsburg has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Upper Kingsburg, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Wood stove
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Stair gate
  • Phone
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number str2425b3823 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: STR2425B3823

Reviews

Julie H.
Jul 26, 2025 11:37:59 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great place, quiet, close to wonderful Hirtle beach. Host provided us with helpful info in a timely manner.
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