The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging. | House in Port Medway

10.0 (2 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Port Medway House | The Idle Hour: Heritage. Place. Belonging.

4 Bedroom House in Port Medway

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.

The Idle Hour: Heritage Place Belonging is located in Port Medway. The Idle Hour: Heritage Place Belonging provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Parking, Ocean View, among other amenities. This House features Bedding/Linens, Parking, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Idle Hour: Heritage Place Belonging has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Port Medway has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Port Medway, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • No elevators
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)
  • English
  • French
  • On the river
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the ocean
  • In a village
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed;maximum event attendees: 40
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40 property registration number rya-2023-24-11201052415275330-29 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: RYA-2023-24-11201052415275330-29

Reviews

Doni B.
Jul 26, 2025 11:25:59 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: One of the best vacation rental homes EVER! Idyl hour is idyllic!Perfectly outfitted and ready for a spectacular Nova Scotia vacation.
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