Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route
Cottage in New Brunswick
3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
Fall asleep to the sounds and motion of gentle river waves in this fully equipped Cottage for three. If you love the water, you’ll love Ketch Cottage. Located in Pleasantville, NS. Ketch Cottage is a unique floating house experience with modern décor and amenities.
The La Have River runs from the heart of Bridgewater to the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean (roughly 15 kms). From Bridgewater, travel down the west side of the river 5 kms to find the cottage. From there you are 15 minutes from Fort Point Museum, artisans, distilleries, wineries, and one of our favourite places to eat, the La Have Bakery. From the Bakery, hop on the cable ferry toward the East side where you will find yourself closer to Oven’s Provincial Park, Lunenburg (a world UNESCO Heritage site), and the charm of the Lunenburg’s surrounding areas. On either side of the river, you’re on Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route where you’ll find Nova Scotia’s most popular and sandy beaches. Drive 20 minutes along the river’s west side to find Risser’s Beach, our largest lifeguarded family friendly beach, Crescent Beach, a drive-on beach with sprawling sand, and Green Bay Beach, a rustic coastline with charming places to explore. Drive 20 minutes along the river’s east side to find Hirtle’s Beach, a sandy and surfing haven, and Gaff Point, the best hiking adventure in the area. In Bridgewater you'll find the Centennial trail, an 8 km long hiking / biking trail running through the town.
If staying closer to home is more your speed, enjoy the fire pit, kayaks (2), SUP (2) or sit on the cottage’s deck and watch the river activities, fish or just soak up the sun.
Ketch Cottage is a 420 plus square foot floating cottage with a dormered loft bedroom and a secondary reading loft. The cottage includes one ¾ bathroom with shower, sink, and an electric marine toilet. The open concept main floor has a basic kitchen including a full-size fridge, sink, microwave, and 2 induction burners, and the living room has seating for four, a sofa bed, air conditioning, and a TV equipped with Bell FibreOp and movie channels. Outside, you can BBQ under the covered porch or relax on the attached 380 square foot deck.
The La Have River runs from the heart of Bridgewater to the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean (roughly 15 kms). From Bridgewater, travel down the west side of the river 5 kms to find the cottage. From there you are 15 minutes from Fort Point Museum, artisans, distilleries, wineries, and one of our favourite places to eat, the La Have Bakery. From the Bakery, hop on the cable ferry toward the East side where you will find yourself closer to Oven’s Provincial Park, Lunenburg (a world UNESCO Heritage site), and the charm of the Lunenburg’s surrounding areas. On either side of the river, you’re on Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route where you’ll find Nova Scotia’s most popular and sandy beaches. Drive 20 minutes along the river’s west side to find Risser’s Beach, our largest lifeguarded family friendly beach, Crescent Beach, a drive-on beach with sprawling sand, and Green Bay Beach, a rustic coastline with charming places to explore. Drive 20 minutes along the river’s east side to find Hirtle’s Beach, a sandy and surfing haven, and Gaff Point, the best hiking adventure in the area. In Bridgewater you'll find the Centennial trail, an 8 km long hiking / biking trail running through the town.
If staying closer to home is more your speed, enjoy the fire pit, kayaks (2), SUP (2) or sit on the cottage’s deck and watch the river activities, fish or just soak up the sun.
Ketch Cottage is a 420 plus square foot floating cottage with a dormered loft bedroom and a secondary reading loft. The cottage includes one ¾ bathroom with shower, sink, and an electric marine toilet. The open concept main floor has a basic kitchen including a full-size fridge, sink, microwave, and 2 induction burners, and the living room has seating for four, a sofa bed, air conditioning, and a TV equipped with Bell FibreOp and movie channels. Outside, you can BBQ under the covered porch or relax on the attached 380 square foot deck.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of New Brunswick
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
This is a bit of heaven on earth. Gordon is a fabulous host and was attentive to all our needs. The cottage was clean and well supplied with everything we could need. We will definately return. Hopefully, again and again.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, comfortable house boat. Well equipped. Lovely place to stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Can’t get any closer to the water than floating above it in this fun cottage on the LeHave River.
Our host,Gordon, had really thought of everything needed for our stay, and the place is immaculate.
Such a quiet setting, with a perfect location to explore the sights of the South Shore- highly recommend the place, the host, and the area
10.0 / 10.0
The review rumors are true…Gordon is a legend. We so enjoyed our stay. Super close to town while still getting to enjoy nature. Ridiculously clean. Enjoyed the seals that come out in the evening. Gordon took us out on a boat ride up to town. You should stay here.
10.0 / 10.0
This cottage is amazing. It is the most quiet and silent place ever. The host is very helpful and nice.
10.0 / 10.0
A little piece of tranquility in an otherwise busy world. It was the perfect place to decompress and it certainly did wonders for us. Gordon was fantastic to deal with and truly provides a memory to last a lifetime.
10.0 / 10.0
Simply fell in love with this place and the area. We will go back for sure.
The host was very kind.🙏⚓️
10.0 / 10.0
Cannot say enough about how cool, unique, and sweet this place is. Highly suggest multiple days to experience a truly special and relaxing experience.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautifully appointed floating cottage.
Couldn’t ask for lovelier or more peaceful surroundings. Perfect for a couple looking
to kick back & relax.
10.0 / 10.0
A wonderful place to find peace and tranquility.
10.0 / 10.0
Had a great 4 night stay at Ketch cottage and hated to leave...very relaxing on the water and also got a boat ride down the LaHave river with Gordon Thursday evening. Read our books, toured around the area and jst had a relaxing time. Will be back in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
It is not often that you have reality and imagination match, but this perfect floating cottage meets and exceeds all expectations. Everything that you need is there, and the host goes above and beyond to make sure the extra touches are provided (from evening boat rides to help with streaming services)!! Could NOT have had a more perfect stay at Ketch Cottage :)
10.0 / 10.0
Ketch Cottage is an awesome place on the LaHave River, NS. We enjoyed watching the sunrise and the river having a morning coffee, or a glass of wine on the dock in the evening. Other things to do Kayak, float, swim or have a fire.
We travel so we bring everything you would when renting. We were surprised that we could have left everything at home. Gordan the owner and host has made sure Ketch Cottage has everything you need and more both inside and outside. Gordon has covered every detail and then some. All you need are your cloths and groceries and enjoy!
Gordon is an awesome host and goes out of his way to make sure you feel at home and welcome. If you need anything, just ask and he will take care of your request.
We drove some 900 miles from Pennsylvania to spend a week at Ketch Cottage and are planning a return trip for next year....What an Awesome place.
If you want a great place and location, Ketch Cottage, Pleasantville, Nova Scotia is a great place to go !
Vytautas & Karen
Hughesville, Pennsylvania USA
14 to 21 July 2023
10.0 / 10.0
This place is amazing. We had everything we needed. The view is amazing and Gordon is a great host. I definitely recommend:)
10.0 / 10.0
Gordon, is a very responsive informative and knowledgeable person . The “floating cottage” had everything you required and very clean. We so enjoyed the evening kayak trips on the estuary. Sitting on the deck drinking coffee watching the sunset and mist rolling in. Thank you for a wonderful 7 days
John & Lynn
10.0 / 10.0
If you're thinking about booking, go ahead and book!! This property was all that it said it was and much more. So clean, so peaceful, so private but still close to everything. Available activities and house amenities means we didn't have to pack extras. The host, Gordon, was amazing to deal with and extremely hospitable. We're thrilled that we found this gem!!
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful except the weather
10.0 / 10.0
A very different experience and very enjoyable. The owner was helpful in every way. Super clean and well stocked with essentials.
10.0 / 10.0
A unique and charming cottage, floating riverside. We brought our kayaks and enjoyed the peacefully calm mornings paddling on the river. It was a wonderful getaway to enjoy summer.
10.0 / 10.0
The saying “Life is good” captures the moment you walk on the houseboat dock and take in the views of Ketch Cottage. Gordon thought of everything that a guest might need in order to just sit back and relax. It was clear that our satisfaction was his number one priority. The cottage is clean and tastefully decorated. It was a perfect size for the two of us. We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect place to relax and unwind, enjoy the sun and views. Everything you need to enjoy the river located on site.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay! The cottage has everything you could ever need and it looked exactly like the photos. The place was also spotlessly clean. It's the perfect spot to relax and watch the river go by - so peaceful. We also swam off the deck and the water was warm. The cottage is close to Bridgewater and also not far from some great local bakeries and beaches. Gordon is a wonderful host, and took us for a boat ride to Bridgewater and back one evening. Thank you for a terrific stay, Gordon. We hope to be back in future!
10.0 / 10.0
A perfect spot to relax
We absolutely loved Gordon’s property. It was perfectly described, had everything we needed, was in a beautiful location and was probably the cleanest property we have ever rented. We look forward to visiting again in the future. Definitely a place to spend a few days while visiting Nova Scotia!
10.0 / 10.0
Just what we needed, peaceful and relaxing!
Couldn’t have been better! Ketch Cottage was well equipped with everything we needed and had lots of lovely touches, including kayaks and paddleboards. Gordon was a perfect host, greated us on our arrival and was available if needed. We enjoyed the beautiful evening and morning views of the LeHave and visited some of what the area had to offer. From Sainte Famille Winery, LaHave Bakery, Artesian shops and a local market offering fresh vegetables, baked goods and pottery. We would definitely stay there again!
10.0 / 10.0
So relaxing!!!
We really needed this relaxing escape. The atmosphere was so peaceful and the view from the cottage was stunning. We watched the sun rise in the morning and listened to the loons and gentle nature sounds at night. We swam off the deck and kayaked. Gordon was a fantastic host and took us on a river boat ride under the harvest moon. The cottage is spotless and quaint and has all the amenities you need. No detail is overlooked. We were so sad to leave and are already planning a longer return trip next year.
10.0 / 10.0
Five days and nights on the water!
Everything about the stay was excellent. Especially when the weather cooperated and the waves were good. Love the boat motion it takes on. Cottage is very clean and bright. We were impressed with how well equipped it was.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect getaway for a short break
Ketch cottage is everything you hope for; thoughtfully equipped, clean, quiet and private. It is 'different' enough to excite and offers plenty of gentle water based recreation. Booking was a breeze and communication 1st rate.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing all around
The place was magical. The setting is absolutely stunning! And Gord is the best host. Everything you need is provided. Kayaking and swimming on the river is amazing. The cottage is very tastefully decorated. Definitely returning!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome little cottage on the water
The cottage was immaculate, and was very well appointed. The location was great, lots to see and do on the surrounding area.
10.0 / 10.0
Exquisite & Unique Getaway
This exquisite floating cottage allows guests to enjoy the serene waters of the Le Have river first hand. It's a peaceful and serene getaway that will restore the soul. We enjoyed our morning coffee with spectacular sunrises. Very much enjoyed the option to use the kayaks and SUPs that are provided as part of the package.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome
Looking forward to our stay next year.
10.0 / 10.0
We “loved” our mini get away
This property is unique and in a gorgeous setting. Gordon was great to deal with and has a wonderful property with lots of unique touches.
We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Unique Experience
Fantastic property. Gordon was a great host and the privacy and beauty of the property can't be over-stated. Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Getaway
Staying Afloat/Ketch Cottage is one of the best rental properties we have ever stayed at. Everything you need is available, every little detail has been thought of! We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience and cannot wait to be able to visit again!
10.0 / 10.0
So peaceful
Beautiful, quaint accommodations. Everything anyone could want or need in a tiny package.
10.0 / 10.0
Special Getaway
Very special place with great amenities and fabulous location. Contact with property manager very pleasant.
10.0 / 10.0
A Great Place
This was our second visit and it was just as good as the first. A great visit to the south shore and the cottage is delightful.
10.0 / 10.0
Spotless❤️
From check into check out, we enjoyed our stay .
10.0 / 10.0
Ketch Cottage
A wonderful weekend getaway. The cottage was amazing, with everything you need at your fingertips. The property is spotless, and has many amenities to make your stay enjoyable. We enjoyed kayaking, a boat tour and sitting on the dock watching the sunsets. It was a truly relaxing weekend vacation. Gordon is an excellent host and provides his guests with superb service and attention to detail. You won't be disappointed. We will be planning a return visit.
5.0 / 10.0
The property is bright and clean. Very well appointed with all modern fixtures. Surprisingly large interior, wonderful use of space. The host provided everything we needed and very attentive to any questions we had and even came out in the torrential rain to fix an unforeseen problem.( The stairs are a little tricky for anyone with limited mobility but a minor issue. ) Beautiful property right in the water, we hope to come back next year!!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in New Brunswick?
The average price for a rental in New Brunswick is £150 per night. This rental is £39 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route. Enjoy the water!
Is Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Floating Cottage on The LaHave River close to beaches, golf, on Lighthouse Route?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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