#13054 Trial Member
Forest Retreat in Atlantic Canada
House • Antigonish NS Canada
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed March 2022
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General overview
Welcome to our private retreat space in the forest next to one of the largest, deepest lakes in Atlantic Canada. Our family (Mom, Dad, two boys ages 15 and 10, plus Walter the cat who is the boss!) recently relocated to this space in January 2022. Over the next year we will be building geodesic domes to host guests, a wood burning sauna, cobb pizza oven and gardens to feed everyone - lots to come and explore. We are 15 minutes outside the small town of Antigonish, 2 hours from the capital city and one hour from the world famous Cape Breton Island but this is a very small region - less than 1 million people in the entire province!
The space
The house is a bungalow with two bedrooms upstairs (queen bed, single bed), one bedroom downstairs (queen bed) and a separate bedroom in the loft of the barn located steps away from the house with another queen and a single bed too. Two bathrooms (one up, one down), full kitchen, and surrounded by trees and private hiking trails, this home is your own secluded oasis. With extensive landscaping, stone walkways & a huge front & back deck and a new hot tub (2021), we know you'll love it here!
Guest access
1 floor plus basement level
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Toys
BBQ
Hot tub
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
EV Home Charger
Travel Styles
Long term
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Water
Hiking
Cycling
Cross-country skiing
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We live in a rural lakeside community popular in all seasons but particularly active in summer (June-October). With walking/snowshoe trails in the winter and paddleboards, kayak and canoe to share in the summer our "neighbourhood" is a very active outdoor space. We live a two minute walk from a large community centre (tennis court, public dock and beach area) and rowing club. 'Cottage country' has one/two stores with very basic amenities but all groceries, pubs, shops are located in the town of Antigonish which is a 15 minute drive away. Many cute microbreweries, shops and restaurants to visit and we would be happy to make suggestions!
Getting to my home
Air travel will get you to Halifax, Nova Scotia and we are located 2 hours away by paved highway. We are located 15 minutes outside the small town of Antigonish, 2.5 hours from the capital city Halifax, and one hour from the world famous Cape Breton Island and the Cabot Trail.
Nearest airport
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 2 hours away
Getting around
Car transportation will be required
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
Love to meet other travellers and show them around our beautiful region! Join us for a canoe ride, a drink at local micro breweries or a hike in the woods!
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Trial Member
Jennifer
We are a family of four, Mom and Dad and two boys (10 and 15), ready to stretch our travel legs after two pandemic years at home! Introduced to PLU by friends in Canada who have been home swapping for years, we have just purchased a new home in an idyllic forest retreat region and are keen to share this beauty in exchange for another heart-centered home. Very excited to be part of this community and keen to explore new travel opportunities. We are very tidy and respectful, and will treat your home like it was our own.
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