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Sea Escape 2-3 bedroom, with ocean views. 20 minutes from Halifax

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Dining
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
Beach nearby, sun-loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Ketch Harbour, NS
  • Place, Dalhousie University
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Halifax Citadel
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sea Escape- Near Halifax, Sleeps 6 with ocean views.

'Sea Escape' offers a quiet and relaxing environment to enjoy the beautiful Harbour and Atlantic Sea Views, yet within driving distance to Halifax and the Airport and other attractions.
We are situated on the famous Sambro loop, just south of Halifax, which also includes the delightful and stunning Crystal Crescent Beach (only 10 mins away).
We are within driving distance to many of Nova Scotia's attractions such as Peggy's Cove, Lunenbourg and many other tourist destinations .
Sea Escape is ideal for couples and small families in the recently refurbished upstairs accommodation which offer amazing views of the Harbour and the Atlantic ocean only a few yards away.
Come and Relax and Enjoy the new public Wharf only a short stroll away.
The area offers many trails and hikes and suites all travelers whatever the reason for your visit.
We are usually around if you require any information of assistance but usually leave guests to enjoy the peaceful environment to explore on their own.

Please not that we do have cameras on the outside to capture the amazing sunrises overlooking the Harbour and the occasional animal such as Deer, Racoons and Bear that have been seen in the area.

Please let us know if you have any questions of if we can do anything to make your stay more enjoyable
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Duncans Cove Nature Reserve. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a jetted tub in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a dryer, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 14 minutes by foot from Duncans Cove Nature Reserve and a 4-minute drive from Chebucto Head Lighthouse
This apartment offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ketch Harbour apartment.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: $500 cleaning charge applies for smoking inside

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

By booking you have read and agreed to the rules
Quiet time between 11.00pm-8.00am Please respect the community.
Please check the correct amount of people are on the reservation. Any person not on the reservation may be charged $95 per person per night

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: No Safety gate on stairs and damages charged

Events

No events allowed
NO Noise or disruption Please (eg wild parties)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
$500 cleaning charge applies for smoking inside

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: NO Noise or disruption Please (eg wild parties)
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR2425B3244

Reviews

Sea Escape- Near Halifax, Sleeps 6 with ocean views. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J V.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at Sea Escape. The view of the harbor in the morning from the bedroom in is unmatched. It was a perfect size for the two of us and we appreciated the location -- not far from sights like Peggy's Cove or from the Halifax waterfront but also in a quiet area away from traffic. The hosts were very helpful, especially when we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chingwen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, wonderful and wonderful

Our stay here was amazing. Our hosts Rachel and Dom were absolutely awesome. Very accommodating and very knowledgeable about the area. Only 20 minutes from Halifax, you can enjoy the quiet of rural Nova Scotia or the hustle and bustle of Halifax. We would definitely stay here again if we are lucky enough to visit Nova Scotia again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and relaxing location

Dominic and Rachel were wonderful hosts who greeted us with a warm welcome and suggestions of fun activities. The apartment was clean, comfortable and had amazing views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful clean, already booked it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet escape

The rooms were very clean and it was a beautiful, quiet area. However, I wish some of the description had been more clearly detailed, such as it being on the second floor. Nonetheless, the hosts were extremely nice, and it was a fun trip, despite some unfortunate weather.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ketch Habour in October

Ketch Habour is a beautiful little community. The view from our rental was amazing! We could see the ocean out the main bedroom. The rooms were lovely and easily accommodated two children and three adults. There were even toys for the kids! The hosts were extremely welcoming and informative of what was available in the area. We would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and quaint

Perfectly situated on the edge of Halifax only a 20 min drive away. This cute little house has great views of the Harbour ftom the one room and is quite cozy. Perfect for 2 friends getting away for R&R and doing research at the same time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wishing we could have stayed longer!

Dominic and Rachael have a charming spot with a stunning view in Ketch Harbour. We were excited to find a Vrbo that was both available for a single night (since we were booked into another spot the following night), and had a view of the ocean for my partner who was travelling and seeing the East Coast for the first time. I was really pleased with the timely and friendly correspondance that Dominic started as soon as we confirmed the reservation, and I found they were very easy to reach through the booking and staying process. At check-in, we had Dominic greet us in person - he and his family live in the adjoining and below units of the house that contains this upstairs rental unit. We loved the easy access to a picturesque public wharf just down the road and within view from the property. Dominic was generous enough to encourage us to take a shortcut through his front yard to access the sunset view, which really helped us feel at home and less awkward as we hadn’t realized the rental property was a unit within a family home. We could see why people book longer term rentals at this spot for its amazing location and beautiful bedroom view. Come prepared to make meals using a toaster oven/air fryer, induction hub and microwave as there is not a full kitchen. We can’t wait to come back to enjoy the kayaks when we have more time! Be sure to mention your interest in any of the advertised amenities ahead of time to ensure you get to access to them if you’re shorter on time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Baby Boomers from New England visiting Nova Scotia!

We loved everything about this rental!! It was very lovely, very convenient and perfect for the four of us for 3 overnights!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ketch

Beautiful coastal area, Enjoy the scenery, hiking and swimming in the ocean. Everyone very friendly in the area with a small community feeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place was great, walking distance to pier. A bit of a drive for supplies. Lots of room for everyone including 1.5 bathrooms. Was quite hot when we arrived after a very long drive, no AC was not great thing for us, but lucky it cooled down a bit making sleeping better later on. Could hear other people in other unit below us from our bedroom when trying to sleep. Would have liked a washer/dryer in the unit to freshen towels etc. The Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhea D.

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful location and hosts are super friendly and helpful

This was the perfect location and space for myself my daughter and my niece. We had a wonderful stay and the views were outstanding. Very cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite and Relaxing

The place is really clean and the views of the bay from the room were breathtaking. Also being able to have a meal on the dock and watching boats in the bay was very relaxing. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Cute.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H., Silver Spring, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy with a great view

Enjoyed the warm hospitality of the hosts and cozy apartment, just a short drive from Halifax. Great access to the city while enjoying a stay on the water. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hong L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay at this very neat and lovely place. It's quiet, close to the Halifax, and within 3 mins walking distance to the wharf, making it perfect for fishing whenever you want. The owners are incredibly nice and responds quickly to any questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ketch Harbour

Our host was lovely. She provided suggestions that we appreciated. The place was clean and the beds comfortable. The kitchen and bedrooms are upstairs which was fine with us, but may not be for some. The kitchen area and fridge are small which posed a bit of a challenge because there were five of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W., Harwood, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spot

Great property, great view and even greater hosts. Everything you need to experience the real Nova Scotia
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

alma b.

Liked: Cleanliness

good vibes

host very nice people we like the place and the location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Yannick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trop petit pour 6 personne et une seule douche et vue partielle

Propreté bien
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Crib!

Enjoyed the property, views and overall peaceful surroundings. Very nice property owners! Worth the trip!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better then we could have imagined ! Between the ice cream social on the dock, the welcoming community and the stunning views ...just wow ! Couldnt recommend more !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hosts!

Ketch Harbour is a quiet, peaceful community. Dominic and Rachel were wonderful hosts. We were there through hurricane Fiona in 2022 and although we were without power for 2 days, we were well cared for and they made sure all our basic needs were met. The place was exactly as listed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loretta B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Gracious Hosts

The property was clean and as advertised and the location was ideal for exploring the south shore or quick trips into Halifax. Dominic and Rachel are gracious hosts who did everything to make our stay memorable. While we were there, they offered suggestions for activities and tips for sight-seeing as well as made sure that we were comfortable. They were quick to respond to any questions prior to the trip as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022