The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Port Medway, NS

Fosters Islands
‪2 min walk‬
Port Medway Lighthouse Park
‪6 min walk‬
Old Meeting House
‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 apartment

includes taxes & fees

14 Feb - 15 Feb

About this property

Entire place

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

Experience elegant country living at its finest on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The Idle Hour is a newly restored ship captain’s home, located in the quintessential fishing village of Port Medway, Nova Scotia.

The Idle Hour features a gourmet kitchen, indoor fireplace, 3 + 1 bedrooms, and a library devoted to the western classics. The property is set on 2 acres with 450 feet of oceanfront, adjacent to a stony beach. Access is by land or sea, with private anchorage.

Available for events. Pricing TBD.
The space
2,500 sq ft.
Main house: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Day bed (expands to a Queen)

Private mooring is available on request

Whimsical screened-in porch suitable for outdoor dining, overlooking ocean and magical sunsets

2 paddle boards, 2 sea kayaks, 4 bicycles (2 adult and 2 children), and outdoor fire pit

Located within the UNESCO SouthWest Nova Biosephere Reserve.

Attractions/Events:
- Port Medway Readers’ Festival
- Art/History Shows
- 2 historic lighthouses
- Breathtaking Beaches nearby
- Kejimkujik National Park
- Historic Lunenburg nearby, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Guest access:
Full access to the main house, two acres of grounds, private oceanfront and screened in porch

Other things to note:
Office space available in fourth bedroom, with the day bed.

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Fosters Islands. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 2-minute walk from Fosters Islands and 6 minutes on foot from Port Medway Lighthouse Park

The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

M. Jane Fairburn

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

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.
Area rugs in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a village
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
On a river
On the waterfront

Things to do

Bicycles
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching 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

Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

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 RYA-2023-24-11201052415275330-29