We enjoyed our stay, the views from the front porch are amazing. We spent a good deal of our time watching the tides rise and fall over the course of the day. The house had all that we needed - the kitchen is especially set up with all the cooking equipment a family needs to prepare meals. Tony and Cheryl have made this place feel extremely welcoming. Although the house is on the main road of the village, there is very little traffic so was never an issue. There is great swimming off the community wharf which is directly across the road. Also, if you have young kids, there is an amazing community playground a 5 min walk away. If you are beach people, would recommend the 10 min drive to Crystal Crescent Beach - beautiful views anytime of the year!

This was our fifth time staying at the cottage and we keep coming back for a reason. The proximity to Crystal Crecent beach make it perfect for our young children and the cottage itself is always kept impeccably clean and welcoming. We recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet, affordable get away on the coast.

We love this cottage and Ketch Harbour and have been coming for years. Tracy has updated this cottage and you couldn't ask for more. She has thought of everything that you might possibly need, just bring your clothes! We immediately booked for next year as well! Comfortable, quiet, close to Halifax, beaches and trails. I almost didn't write a review because I selfishly want to keep it available for myself :) Book it, you won't regret it (and I'm pretty demanding of my vacation spots!).

Our stay in Ketch Harbor here was terrific. What a quaint comfortable and well equipped cottage. Pretty well anything you could think of(and) that you might require is there. Great views, two decks and a short distance to Crystal Crescent Beach, or Halifax in the other direction.

It's one of the best vacation decisions I have ever made. Renting Tracy's cottage was Fantastic in every aspect. The cottage is comfortable, very clean and cozy. You breathed a big sigh of relief coming back to it each afternoon after a busy day of sightseeing or hiking, or just lying on the beach. The owner has thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Thoughtful and welcoming...what more could you want? I would highly recommend renting this cottage to anyone looking for a non-stop picturesque view of the Harbour with great hospitality and no hustle and bustle of city/hotel type of accommodation. Beach nearby, walking trails nearby, city of Halifax nearby...great hostess! Tracy made this vacation very special for my entire family.

It's one of the best vacation decisions I have ever made. Renting Tracy's cottage was Fantastic in every aspect. The cottage is comfortable, very clean and cozy. You breathed a big sigh of relief coming back to it each afternoon after a busy day of sightseeing or hiking, or just lying on the beach. The owner has thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Thoughtful and welcoming...what more could you want?I would highly recommend renting this cottage to anyone looking for a non-stop picturesque view of the Harbour with great hospitality and no hustle and bustle of city/hotel type of accommodation. Beach nearby, walking trails nearby, city of Halifax nearby...great hostess! Tracy made this vacation very special for my entire family.

This last summer was our fourth time staying at Ketch Habor and that alone should say everything. A vacation is about taking a break and not having to worry about the small things and Tracy (the owner of the cedar cottage) makes sure that this is possible, there is nothing too big or too small that she wont take the time to get right. The cottage is small an unpretentious and is just right for our family of four, it is immaculately clean and well taken care of as well as being under 10 mins (by car) from one of the best beaches in Canada. I highly recommend taking the time to get to know this wonderful part of Canada and the cedar cottage is the perfect place to do so.

It was so nice looking out at the harbour and occasionally seeing, off in the distance, ships going by. Renting the cabin was great because once we were settled in we had a place to make our own meals and sit out on the deck sipping on drinks. The quality of the dishes and cooking utensils was awesome. It was very comfy and when returning from a day of touring it was like coming home. Nice windows to open after warm day to let the ocean breeze cool the house. Lots of natural lighting and a private setting. Plenty of room for two couples.

This cottage is very quaint and welcoming. The cottage property is beautiful and the community of Ketch Harbor is picturesque and people are very friendly. The owner of this property is very nice and extremely accommodating. My wife and two young children had a fabulous and relaxing stay. The beach is very close to the cottage and it is a quick drive to the city. We will be back!

This cottage was perfect for the three of us to enjoy our daily adventures around the Halifax area. We were so pleased to find it just as the pictures had depicted! The deck was lovely in the morning while enjoying our coffee. The cottage has many convenient updates, but still has the charm of a cottage in the cove. We found the sleeping arrangements very comfortable, with high quality linens as well as plenty of fluffy towels for the bathroom. The kitchen was very well equipped with plenty of matching glassware, dishes and cookware so that we had everything we needed. The location of the cottage was convenient to a shopping center, beer store and the main highway that took us to many of our daily jaunts through the area. It was a great introduction to our first visit to Nova Scotia.

I could not believe the welcoming scene as we pulled into the driveway and spotted this cute little cottage. With its welcoming deck and beautiful flower beds and spacious greenery it was very romantic. After being on the road for 16 hours and opening the door to the pristine cleanliness of the cottage and was taken back by the size. The bedrooms were very big and welcoming. The cottage was very bright and airy. The owner welcomed my husband and myself with a bright cherry smile and was so friendly. When she said bring nothing but ourselves that is what she meant. The cottage was stocked with everything one needs. Just like living at home. The bathroom was well stocked with towels, toiletries, etc. The shower was big and bright. The kitchen was well stocked with everything from flour, sugar,spices, etc. Every cooking utensil she had, even a pizza cutter. The furniture was very comfortable and inviting. With the sea breezes blowing in the windows it makes for a great night sleep. I found it to be so close to all the tourist attractions. It is only a 20 minute drive to downtown, close to grocery and liquor stores. Peggy's cove is only an hour away. We had such a great time. We will be booking again for next summer. I would highly recommend this property to anyone. The price was a bonus.

Just had a wonderfully relaxing week in the Yellow cottage by the sea with my husband and two furry kids (Dobermann and Rottweiler). We were greeted by the cheerful cottage nestled on a hill and the several garden areas were neatly kept and very pretty. The front deck had chairs and a BBQ ready to be used. We went inside and it was just lovely, country cosy yet bright and airy at the same time. All the furnishings were very cute and chic. There was a very descriptive and helpful typed greeting from the host Tracy and also a rather nice bottle of wine in the fridge for us. The greeting note had lots of useful information about the cottage and surrounding areas for things to see, do, eat and drink. The rear of the cottage had the wonderful deck overlooking Ketch harbour, lots of space and table, chairs and umbrella. Many hours spent there gazing out to sea, the dogs loved it!! The kitchen was very well equipped with excellent quality crockery, cutlery and utensils. Fridge-freezer big and clean and oven was spot on with the temperatures, nothing under or overcooked. Shower room well equipped with towels and toiletries, everything we needed. Great selection of books to read, DVD`s to watch, CD`s to listen to and board games to play. Even candles and a lighter. Tracy thought of everything including a fan. Two good sized bedrooms, comfy beds, lots of bedding. All the windows and doors have screens, so when opened a lovely breeze keeps the heat at bay. I shall say no more, it is a far far better thing you do if you just book yourself a trip to Yellow Cottage and enjoy it all for yourself :-)