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Living area
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 646 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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McGraths Cove, NS
  • Place, West Dover Provincial Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, DeGarthe Gallery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Peggy's Point Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Rock Haven Cottage, on the ocean!

Rock Haven Cottage faces the Atlantic Ocean near the entrance to McGraths Cove boasting it’s own private wharf & floating dock to swim & kayak from.

Like to stay on land? No problem! We have 2 double hammocks overlooking the ocean along with comfortable patio furniture, a picnic table, lawn games & 2 sun loungers great for an oceanside nap. Rock Haven Cottage also has a 24 x 8 covered deck that’s great for taking in a beautiful sunrise or enjoying your favourite drink! Just imagine - looking over the Atlantic Ocean and granite coastline on your private deck while sipping your morning coffee - trust us, it’s as relaxing as it sounds.

The cottage is fully equipped for long-term stays with a fully functioning kitchen. You’ll find a 2 burner propane cooktop, large retro style fridge & freezer, toaster oven, Keurig, and all cooking utensils, pots, pans, and accessories you could ever need during your vacation by the sea. Like to cook outside? We have a brand new BBQ with a side burner. For ease of use, the BBQ is fed propane directly from the cottage’s propane tanks, also ensuring that you’ll never run out while your grilling out!

Rock Haven Cottage has a full bathroom with a spacious walk-in glass shower and large vanity. Enjoy a relaxing night's sleep in either of the 2 queen beds which are found in either bedroom or if you are a party of 5-6 the sofa in the living room can be converted into an expansive king bed.

For your enjoyment we have an 11-foot Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and 2 kayaks available for your use. Relax and take in the sunshine oceanside in the comfortable loungers on the private wharf deck, a great spot to read a book or have a drink!

Notes:

*at low tide the water is quite shallow, we highly recommend that you never dive off the floating dock at low tide. Adult Life Jackets are available.

*Our family worked very hard to build and design this cottage, we kindly ask that you respect the cottage, property, and its contents so we can keep the cottage in a very clean & functioning order. Please leave all of the cottage’s interior contents inside, do not put cottage items in the ocean. We also ask guests to keep the cottage as clean as possible during their stay. Thank you!

Province of Nova Scotia Tourist Accommodations - Short Term AccommodationRegistry 2026-2027 # STR2627A6138
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Dr. Bill Freedman Nature Reserve. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, patio and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 10 minutes by car from West Dover Provincial Park and 12 minutes from William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument
Rock Haven Cottage, on the ocean! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This McGraths Cove cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 490 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Respect cottage boundaries, shared driveway for entry & exit by vehicle only, rest of the property is private. 10km/h max until on McGraths Cove Rd.

No smoking, vaping or other similar type of products inside the cottage, no exceptions. Smoking outside is fine, please clean up your butts/filters.

Please keep the cottage as clean as possible, please no excessive messes.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Always monitor children near the rocks/water

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
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 STR2425A6138

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Rock Haven Cottage, on the ocean! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., St. Martinville, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tod S., La Crescenta, CA

Amazing location, the cottage’s quality is of equal value! Matthew is a great host, quite helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it. The views are spectacular. You literally are on the ocean front. Birds and deer and bunnies were seen. Highly recommend this cute and cozy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

AliAsghar M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing experience and the ocean view was incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

David and Anne Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was very clean, cozy, and well-stocked. Matt was very considerate and helpful. The view from the front window and porch was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was amazing all around peace on earth this place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay at Rock Haven exceeded my expectations on all fronts. The surrounding scenery was so beautiful and peaceful, the cottage so, so cute and well appointed. For anyone looking to eacape to a private, coastal retreat in NS this is your destination!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
11 out of 10!What a beautiful property. So quiet and peaceful and the scenery is to die for.Very well equipped and clean. A Nova Scotia treasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite VRBO! Simply perfect! Beautiful views, private, charming decor, pristine and everything you hope for and more! Plan to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

Liked: Cleanliness
this was our 2nd year to stay at rock haven and probably not our last. the cottage supplied every thing we needed and the location , dock, kayaks and locals provided great entertainment for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We spent three nights at Rock haven and were very pleased with the property. sitting out on the porch with a view of the bay was very peaceful. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. We were a little surprised to see no tv....but who needs it there. The area is convenient for Peggy's cove and the owners suggestion of the drive down old hwy 3 to Lunenburg was fantastic. My only complaint would be .... and I understand why... (the cottage is at the rear of the owners property at the bay, and the driveway passes by the side of the owners private home.) They ask you to stay on the cottage property and ask that there be no foot traffic down the laneway, so we were not really able to go for a walk to the street from the cottage. But otherwise everything is great and is as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and paradise!!

Very sweet cottage, totally cut off from the world. A little private oasis! Kayaked, swam off the dock, watched the birds and seals in the bay. 100/10 would come back again and again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous getaway package...all you need and then some!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne C.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation cottage

We had a great stay at your quaint cottage on the water. Every detail was perfect. It was in a perfect spot to explore the area or stay and enjoy the cottage and water. You were always available if needed and responded very quickly to any questions. Would love to come back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot to relax and enjoy the views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location

Beautiful, private cove. Easy access to Peggy’s Cove and Halifax. Decorated tastefully and equipped with everything you need. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Stayed for three nights and the cottage was everything they promised. It was incredibly peaceful and the proximity to the water was wonderful. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lingyi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and clean. Ottage
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway

Beautiful and peaceful location. A great place to rest and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

This property is absolutely amazing!! The beauty of the location, pictures can not due justice. The cottage is perfect for a quiet getaway!! The host was great with communication and very helpful with local information.. It's an amazing place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The highlight of our trip. It was better than expected. We will definitely be back.

2500 miles from home and it felt so homy. Couldn't have been more perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivier R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Location

Our first time to NS, not fully appreciating how beautiful this part of the southern coast really is. This cottage is right in the heart of it, and offers a most serene respite from the otherwise very busy Polly’s Cove only a few miles away. The cottage is extremely clean and very well maintained. One last shout out to our host Matthew who is most diligent with any requests you may have. Stay there, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Kingston, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness

Near Peggy's Cove

Clean, quiet, picturesque little retreat. Fabulous view of the cove. Just minutes from Peggy's Cove. The double hammocks, front porch, fire pit, dock all make this a great place to stay.. Shower water is temperamental but overall I recommend this place to any couple looking for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024