Dreamy Lakefront View Retreat House in Melissa Ave

This romantic lakehouse is a couples' dream. You'll experience the tranquility that only being on the secluded lake has to offer while being only 25 min from every bar & restaurant in Halifax and 29 min to Peggy’s Cove. This dreamy retreat has been in the family for 10 yrs & we're so excited to share our little slice of heaven with those that want an escape to take in a scenic hike, a moon-lit fire, a mid-day lake swim, a cocktail on the deck (or a glass of wine), or to drop a line in & fish.

The space
We're right on the lake so we have the fog that rolls in during the wee hours (This is why no ac is ever needed). We have the lakehouse decked out in super comfortable furniture, lots of down pillows, cozy blankets & amenities to make your stay extra comfortable (**we love comfy spaces). There are sets of stairs to get down to the house so be prepared for natures' staircase to be part of your travel! (*We would recommend that you only chose this place if you don't mind getting some exercise & your pet is okay with stairs!) There are life jackets, fishing rods in the boathouse, a firepit, deck chairs, and lots of things to do to relax while only being 15 minutes from Bayers Lake.

Guest access
Dreamy Lakefront View Retreat House has a lot to offer. Feel the luxurious vibes and enjoy the breathtaking views. Calm your mind & meditate in our spa house as we provide robes & slippers. Enjoy the calming cold plunge lake. There is a boathouse on the property which has some fishing rods too. Just bring bait and you are good to go. In the winter, we shovel the snow on cleaning days but if we happen to get snow-fall on a day we aren't at the property, there is a snow shovel and pet-friendly salt provided. There are 59 stairs leading down to the secluded property so please book accordingly with senior pets or any mobility issues.

We also have a maintenance staff that maintain the yard, grass, gardens, garbage, etc and they are on the property from time to time. We will need access to keeping the grass cut and yard maintained so if you see him on the property, his name is Daniel and he'll do his best to make his scheduled visits quick. If you have any concerns about this, please speak with us before booking.

Other things to note
The key will be left for you and you'll be able to check in whenever you please.

Please be advised that there will be an additional $75 animal cleaning fee if animal hair requires additional cleaning time or if there is an odor left. These cases are very unusual but it is our preference to mention this.

If you have additional people on the property, you will be charged $40 per person. We expect to know when additional people are brought onto the property.

If anything is damaged, you will be charged for that item in addition to cleaning time if the cottage is left in a state of array. We expect you to treat it as your home.

There is no smoking inside the cottage. If you do not respect this rule, you will be charged a $250 fee.