2 Bedroom/1 Bath Whale-Watching Cottage for 6 in Little River

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

Check out the area

Little River, Digby County

Sandy Cove Beach7 min drive
Boar's Head Lighthouse19 min drive
Balancing Rock Trail22 min drive
Digby, NS (YDG)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Home from Home - Cosy Cottage in Whale Watching Country

Located on Digby Neck, The Gardener's Cottage sits in the tranquil village of Little River between Digby and Long/Briar Islands. Our home enjoys an elevated position with views of the ocean at St Mary's Bay to the South/East. This turn of the century home has been fully renovated and includes a large oak dining Kitchen, spacious Living area, contemporary Bathroom, generous Master Bedroom with bed, 2nd bedroom (twin beds) and an extensive Deck with stunning views over open country and St Mary's Bay. Imagine relaxing on your deck enjoying pre-dinner drinks and taking in the scenery - Truly Wonderful!!
New for 2022 is unlimited, ultra-fast fibre internet allowing you to stay connected at all times.
We're easy to get to; Halifax International Airport is only 168 miles away and the Bay Ferry terminal in Digby is less than a 30 minute drive.
All towels and linens are provided and our Cottage is equipped with everything you need to make your holiday memorable and enjoyable.

Please note that The Cottage has two bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom has a super comfy queen size bed, there are twin beds in the second bedroom.
We have two, superb quality, air mattresses to accommodate additional guests if required.
Whale Watching:
Digby Neck is arguably the Whale Watching Capital of the World and guests to The Gardener's Cottage are spoilt for choice when it comes to Whale watching operators. The exciting Ocean Exploration Zodiac Whale Cruises, www.oceanexplorations.ca, describe themselves as 'Nova Scotia's most exciting and popular whale/sea bird cruises!' As repeat customers of Ocean Explorations we can vouch for their excellence, the Zodiac ride on it's own is a worthwhile experience! Tom Goodwin, the Tour Director, is a Marine Biologist and his knowledge and experience further will certainly enhance the enjoyment of your Whale Watching adventure There are, of course, other operators who depart from within a few miles of The Gardener's Cottage and,whilst the boat ride may not be as 'fast and furious, the sheer magnificence of these wonderful marine mammals is not diminished.

The Town of Digby:
Digby is 20 miles or so from The Gardener's Cottage and is situated on the picturesque shores of The Annapolis Basin. The town, which has a population of 2,311, has a wonderfully quaint atmosphere, the residents are extremely friendly and welcoming and we’re sure you will enjoy visiting the restaurants, cafes and shops. The Harbour is home to a working fishing fleet and Digby is famous, rightly so, for the delicious scallops harvested from the clean and clear local waters. Visitors to The Gardener's Cottage should make it a priority to try some Digby Scallops in one of the many local restaurants - they are world famous for a reason!
In 1997 Canadian Living Magazine asked readers to nominate their home towns as the 'Best In Canada'. After reviewing all nominations the magazine announced Digby as the most romantic place in Canada!
We'll leave you to make up your own mind about that, but one thing's for sure, you'll enjoy a relaxing, energising break at The Gardener's Cottage.

Kejimkujik National Park: Kejimkujik National Park is the only inland park in Canada. Situated in the Maritimes this park is easily accessible to visitors of The Gardener's Cottage. Kejimkujik (or Keji for short!) features abundant lakes and rivers ideal for canoeing. The lush woodlands and rolling landscape are home to a variety of wildlife and visitors may enjoy historic canoe routes including portages as well as many beautiful hiking trails.
Parks Canada say that Kejimkujik provides the best canoeing country in Nova Scotia. You don't have to be an experienced canoe handler to enjoy the quiet lakes and gently flowing rivers as guided canoe outings are given throughout the summer by park interpreters. This is also an ideal place for first time canoers or children to learn how to pilot these vessels.
Cyclists may use their own bikes or rent one and then enjoy the 5 multi purpose trails in the park. For those that prefer the security of their own two feet, Keji offers a trail for everyone.

Property manager

Peter Slack

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-07261005077191435-19

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Little River

Located in Little River, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Boar's Head Lighthouse and Church Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tiddville Nature Reserve and Bay of Fundy. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Little River, Digby County

What's nearby

Sandy Cove Beach - 7 min drive
Bay of Fundy - 9 min drive
Boar's Head Lighthouse - 19 min drive
Balancing Rock Trail - 22 min drive
Université Sainte-Anne - 68 min drive

Restaurants

Chez Jean Dairy Twirl - 61 min drive
Roadside Grill - 60 min drive
Tiverton Take-out - 18 min drive
Cory's Place Cafe - 8 min drive
Petit Passage Whale Watch - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home from Home - Cosy Cottage in Whale Watching Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

6 Jun 2019

Super Cottage

After an interesting and scenic drive down Digby Neck we arrived at this Cottage which stands on a small hill overlooking St Mary's Bay to the south. The Cottage was spotless when we arrived and a freshly baked pie was waiting for us!! During our stay we found the Cottage very comfortable (especially the beds) and the Cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed even things we don't have at home and we found the locals very friendly and eager to help and answer our questions. Diane who is the house keeper met us on arrival and was very knowledgeable and a mine of information about the local area. The deck area at the back of The Cottage is new and we enjoyed sitting here watching the wildlife and the world go by - very relaxing. The Cottage is well placed for day trips out to see some of what this picturesque part of Canada is all about and we really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

12 Oct 2016

Great value and in a great position

The cottage was lovely - very spacious, light and very clean. The kitchen was great, most cottages we rent have very small poorly lit kitchens, this one was a total contrast. It was spacious and had all the appliances including a large American fridge. The cottage is very close to whale watching trips. We went with Brier Island whale and seabird cruises. It was really good but we found it necessary to book, especially at a weekend and in good weather. The overlook is a short walk out the back and is well worth it. We bought fresh haddock from the fish processing plant at the bottom of the bay (green roof). They were very helpful and served us even in their lunch break. Two pounds of haddock cost $10, great value.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael C.

29 Sept 2016

A well-equipped cottage

Well situated close to whale-watching businesses and ferries to Brier Island, we stayed here for four days. In spite of rather wet weather, we were very comfortable, and Gardener's Cottage is very well equipped for self catering - decent restaurants are a little way away. Diane, who looks after the cottage for the owner, is a great pie maker and did us proud!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Noreen H.

21 Jun 2014

The house was immaculate on arrival.

The house was in the perfect location for visiting the Digby Neck area. The highlight was our trip Whale Watching from Brier Island. We also did a lot of walking in the area on well marked routes. On arrival we were met by Dianne who had made a beautiful apple pie to welcome us. She showed us around the property and lived only a short distance away should we need anything. The house itself is very well equipped with everything you could need. My husband is a landscape photographer and was up early each morning for the dawn at various locations including Sandy Cove and Whale Cove. All in all I would highly recommend this house and hope to visit again

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raymond H.

19 Jun 2014

Excellent property. No complaints!

We were delighted with our stay. The house was immaculate, both in cleanliness and presentation. We were warmly welcomed and given all the information we needed along with a delicious apple pie! The only thing we could have done with was an ironing board, but we didn't ask. Maybe it was disguised as something else! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this house and the location to anyone. Thanks Peter and Diane

About the host

Hosted by Peter Slack

Peter and Vicki currently live in England and have enjoyed many visits to Canada over the years. The East Coast of Canada is not an obvious choice to some ... yet once you've seen the special beauty of this magical place, we're sure you'll see for yourselves why we love this area.

Why they chose this property

The Gardener's Cottage is a true gem. Sitting on an elevated plot, sea views over St Mary's Bay to the front, open countryside around - in summary great views from the deck all around. Close enough to local amenities yet far enough away for peace and quite to aid the all important relaxation and recharge of the batteries!
The Gardener's Cottage is a traditional cottage with all of the contemporary amenities that we take for granted these days. Renovated thoroughly and tastefully you'll enjoy this traditional yet modern get away from it all holiday home. New for 2022 unlimited ultra-fast fibre internet, allowing you to stay connected during your stay.

What makes this property unique

Whale watching can be accessed less than 2 miles from The Gardener's Cottage. Briar Island, a bird watchers paradise, is close by and, with walks and trails easily accessible from The Cottage, you'll fall in love with this paradise as much as we have. The locals are friendly and helpful and a quick chat will soon get them sharing their secrets!