Mermaid Close Cottage has been given the nickname "The Hidden Jewel of Nova Scotia", it is serene, reclusive, and private and yet minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of six major communities. It truly is a home away from home.

We look forward to greeting you at Mermaid Close Cottage.

Accommodation details-FOUR STAR RATING lovely tourist home has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and it accommodates 6 people very comfortably. The house has electric fireplace, wood burning stove (electric or wood), deck, balcony, washer/dryer, CD, satellite and VCR. The fully-equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, dishes, and pots and pans. Linens and towels are provided.

Come along to sail, fish, swim or just play the tourist and visit the hundreds of surrounding areas offering walking trails, whale watching, deep sea fishing, the most delicious sea foods, great restaurants within minutes drive from the cottage. Or travel to the Capital of Halifax and enjoy the historic Purdy's Wharf, the Halifax Casino, which is 1 hour away from the cottage. Mahone Bay offers unique shops, fairs, antique shows, theatre, musicals and sightseeing tours. So much to do and see. Or you can rent a boat and fish and boat right from your back door at the cottage or relax and enjoy your time reading and talking on the decks, very cool and relaxed.

The living room overlooks the lake with cathedral windows and leads onto surrounding balcony, with patio furniture and BBQ. The master bedroom is upstairs with a walk in closet, private full bath and antique 180 year old four poster bed, with its own little cozy sitting area off the master bedroom. The second bedroom has a full bath and offers twin beds; the third bedroom is on the lower level.

More features: Cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, all oak wooden floors, china, crystal, and cutlery.

The 1 acre property has a 255 ft. waterfront - just 50 paces to the lake to boat, swim or fish. A volleyball tournament game and horseshoe game are provided for extra fun at home if you don't feel like leaving this beautiful property. A telephone/internet connection is available (directions as to how to do so are in the guide/renters booklet left inside the house).

Pets are allowed. Smoking is outside only. The house is partially handicapped accessible. The province of Nova Scotia, Canada is a vacationer's wonderland. The second smallest Canadian province, Nova Scotia offers a treasure trove of outdoor activities, wonderful dining opportunities, museums, and numerous music and theatre venues. Nova Scotia is almost entirely surrounded by water, and hidden little coves, streams, and harbors dot the landscape. The interior of the island is full of national parks and pristine forests that call to all those interested in hiking, backpacking, and nature study. A day's itinerary can include fishing, swimming, scuba diving, surfing, bicycling, canoeing, kayaking, river rafting, whale and bird watching, and that's just for starters! Nova Scotia is east of New Brunswick, Canada and northeast of Maine, U.S.

Mahone Bay is a 55 minute drive south from Halifax and is recognized as one of the most beautiful spots in the world, or drive to visit Chester, Lunenburg, Petite Rivere, only a short drive from the cottage.