Sandy Lane
Vacation Rentals 135 Water St Shelburne, Nova Scotia B0T 1W0 Canada tel: 1 902 875 2729 toll-free: 1 800 646 1577 rentals@sandylanevacations.com www.sandylanevacations.com 
Guest TestimonialsWe're both architects so it was a particular pleasure to stay in a cottage that we had seen published. Bay Bluff Cottage is beautiful! We wish more people were building contemporary cottages and the site is gorgeous!
This was our first trip to Nova Scotia and we enjoyed every minute of it. This log house turned out to be everything we had hoped for and more. The view, the firepit, the kayaks, the waterfront were all perfect! Thanks for a great family memory.
Nestled in a beautiful location and only a short walk from Carter's beach (which looks almost tropical). Sea Star Cottage is perfect for honeymooners or a large family. Would definitely recommend it for a relaxing and refreshing vacation!
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A Blue HouseSecluded Cottage on Naturally Beautiful Sandy Beach
A Blue House is located in the village of Louis Head a one minute walk to nearest sandy beach.
Privacy and seclusion await at this delightful Nova Scotia vacation home rental.
The view from a Blue House is a natural mix of wildflower gardens, salt water ponds, a white sandy beach and of course, the Atlantic.
The Beach at Low Tide. Just beyond the garden, one minute away is this beautiful practically deserted white sandy beach.
Comfortable furnishings and a relaxing atmosphere makes this the ideal spot for a family gathering, or a quiet afternoon reading.
The living room at a Blue House
A Blue House master bedroom is spacious and comfortable with a queen size bed and a walk-in closet.
This twin bed bedroom is located on the ground floor of the Blue House.
This second upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed.
The family room is spacious, casual and complete with TV, DVD player, CD player and plenty of board games, books and puzzles.
A spacious, casual comfortable room with a view of the garden and ocean.
The dining room has a view of the garden and the ocean beyond.
The kitchen is fully equipped with Refrigerator, stove; microwave/convection oven, toaster, coffee maker, cutlery and dishes.
DescriptionWatch the sun and the moon rise out of the Atlantic Ocean while listening to the sounds of the waves gently lapping at the beach.A Blue House embodies traditional Nova Scotia architecture that is over 135 years old. Much larger than a simple cottage, this fully renovated and updated 2,100 sq ft home has three bedrooms; two bathrooms, a large great room, fully equipped kitchen and living room. Finished in pine, the kitchen is fully furnished and well equipped with modern amenities, including a convection microwave oven, stove, refrigerator, coffeemaker and toaster. Serving as a dining room and family room, the great room has two large picture windows overlooking the gardens, beach and ocean. A semi formal living room provides a quiet escape from family living. For the book lover, there is an impressive library with over 100 books on a variety of subjects. The master bedroom has a queen-size bed and a walk-in closet. The second upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed, and the first floor bedroom has two twin beds. All have reading lamps and are comfortably appointed. There is a 3 piece bathroom with a shower on the first floor and a second 3 piece bathroom upstairs which has a claw-foot tub and pedestal sink. It's a short walk to your own beach at the end of the garden. An ideal spot for anyone wanting peace and quiet in an oceanfront setting. From this beach you can walk around the head land and carry on walking to Louis Head Beach. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. I have been to the cottage and am quite familiar with the property. 2012 Early Bird Special: Book this cottage by March 30, 2012 for a chance to win. LocationA Blue House is located on a sandy beach on the Atlantic Ocean and in the village of Louis Head. To get to the beach, it is a delightful one-minute walk along a grassy path that winds its way through a wildflower meadow. The sandy beach is over two miles long, making it an excellent location for many outdoor ventures, including swimming, beach combing and bird watching. The sandy beach and protected cove are also ideal for launching a kayak or canoe.15 minutes away Lockeport is the closest town to this cottage. Lockeport is known for its Crescent Beach - a stunning scimitar of white sand approximately 1.5 km or 1 mile long. Lockeport hosts a number of festivals and events during the summer months: Canada Day Celebrations, Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women in Song and the Lockeport Sea Derby. The Canada Day celebration is always on the first of July, Harmony Bazaar typically takes place on the last weekend in July while the Sea Derby is usually on the second weekend in August. Crescent Beach Centre hosts the Sea Derby and a number of family events, such as the Beach Bash. Also worth investigating is Nova Scotia's only Registered Historic Streetscape, made up of five houses built by descendants of Jonathan Locke between 1836 and 1876. The houses offer an interesting cross section of historical architecture with excellent examples of Colonial, Georgian and Victorian styles. A walking-tour guidebook is available at the Little School Museum, which displays artifacts from early settlers. 25 minutes away, Shelburne is a charming and historic town set on a truly spectacular harbour. The harbour is unspoiled by industry or shipping and is used primarily for recreational activities like sailing and boating. Shelburne hosts a number of festivals and events over the year: Lobster Festival , Founders Days, Writers Festival, the Whirligig & Weathervane Festival, and Pumpkin Festival. The Lobster Festival is usually held on the first weekend in June. The town wide yard sale is also on this same weekend. Founder’s Days takes place on the third weekend in July. The Shelburne Writer’s Festival is hosted by the Osprey Arts Centre and typically takes place on the first weekend in August. The Whirligig and the Pumpkin Festivals are fall festivals that take place on the third weekend in September and first weekend in October. The Shelburne County and Dory Museums are worth visiting. When John Williams established his dory shop in 1880, it was part of a dory-building industry, which at its peak, included at least seven shops along the Shelburne waterfront. During the early part of this century the shop employed five to seven men and produced 350 dories per year. The museum has a workshop where Dories are still built to this day (albeit not in such large quantities!). Amenities
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Google MapRestrictionsThis property is available for weekly rentals.The rental period is from a Saturday to Saturday. Weekend rentals are not available. For the comfort of our guests, this is a non-smoking property. Pets are not permitted. Guestbook“We can honestly say that this has been the best family vacation ever. Your kind hospitality was really appreciated as well. We hope to be back again.”"Being a life long Nova Scotian I'm always amazed at being able to find a new experience in your home Province. The combination of the character of the Blue House, beautiful views from the living and dining room windows and daily strolls on the nearby beach and waterways helped make an enjoyable week for the whole family. " G. Olsvik, 2010 "The driving and cottage instructions were perfect and very useful. The binder and folder left on the table with the cottage information and local sightseeing activities were very important in making our stay a successful one with our children. Fantastic and endless fountain of information." A. Coulombe, 2011 |
On the beach
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old wharf. We took a lovely walk along that fabulous beach-left toward the mouth of the harbor. A great place to visit at low tide. Afterwards we rode down to the end of St. Catherine's River Road, stopping to view the marsh before the big curve near the end of the road. We saw an adult bald eagle atop one of the scraggly tall spruces!