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Lake Echo Escape: lakefront retreat w/ hot tub
Welcome to Lake Echo Escape! Just twenty minutes outside the city you’ll find our serene secondary-unit stay. Spend your afternoon soaking up rays on the dock and take a dip in the lake. Take a relaxing soak in the hilltop hot tub. Cook yourself a meal on the bbq and enjoy it on your private patio, overlooking the beautiful Lake Echo. Inside you’ll find a large, light filled apartment with a luxurious queen bed, as well as a kitchenette equipped with everything you’ll need to feel right at home.

Lov'n Lake Banook! Guest Suite
*New Heat Pump with AC! Guest suite located at world class paddling and rowing, Lake Banook! Spacious studio suite, features kitchenette with quartz countertop, fridge, with water filter and ice maker, 2 burner cooktop, private entrance and balcony over looking Lake Banook. Hardwood floors, Queen bed, 3pc bath. Living area with L shape couch and smart TV. Birch Cove beach end of street, back yard is private, not included. 2 min walk to Canoe Clubs. 10-15 min to downtown Dartmouth and HFX ferry.

Surf Whispering Winds and Waves
* self check in * travel nurses welcomed * 5 minutes from Lawrencetown beach, surfing & trails. * Hosted surfers from South Africa, Peru, Germany, Portugal & Canada * Free parking on site * 35 minutes to Halifax * 30 seconds to our waterfront * Private deck overlooking gardens & lake * Enjoy coffee or wine from your private deck. * Professionally landscaped gardens. * Provincial Park close by * workspace in suite * dine outdoors * Close to restaurants * Diversity Celebrated

Beautiful 2 Stories 3Rm+den+curtained family room
Welcome to One of best quality 2 story house available at Dartmouth/Cole Harbour. 4 bedrooms plus family & living rooms. Chef-quality full kitchen with Corian countertop & 2 double sinks & faucets. 8 new high-quality beds/sofa beds plus Jacuzzi. Lots of free parking spaces along fenced extra-long private driveway with mature trees & flowers. 1 min walk to Kiwanis Beach. Only 25 min drive to downtown Halifax. Great for family gathering/vacations/Canoeing/business trips or short stays. AC added.

Separate 1 BR, Lakefront close to Halifax downtown
This suite is attached to a private home with separate entrance and deck area. Located on lake where swimming, paddle boarding and relaxing on lake front dock are encouraged. One bedroom with king size bed and on-suite bath, kitchen area with island, desk and living area with fireplace. Pullout couch allows for second sleeping area (no blinds if using pullout). Deck is equipped with furniture and BBQ. Hot tub & paddle boards are available for your use. Parking for one car. Shared yard.

Luxury Lakefront Suite - Hot Tub & Amenities!
Executive Lakefront Retreat: Escape to our luxurious and private two bedroom (plus den) apartment above the garage, boasting exclusive amenities for a serene stay. Enjoy: Private Hot Tub & Outdoor Propane Fireplaces Swimming Pool & Full Outdoor Kitchen Water Activities: Kayak, paddle boat, fishing rods, and dock access Nearby Conveniences: Within 5 km, find Tim Hortons, supermarket, drug store, liquor store, gas station Convenient Location: Just a 20-minute drive to downtown Halifax.

Edgewater
Welcome to Edgewater. Our garden suite is a completely private,separate suite. Guests have their own private entrance. Overlooking gardens and lake, you may enjoy spectacular sunrises and moonscapes. Listen to loons call as they locate one another on the lake. The suite has a comfortable sitting room, with dining table, and equipped kitchenette ( toaster, microwave, coffee press, kettle), ( there are no cooking facilities). Off the sitting room is a cozy bedroom, and private bathroom.

Cozy Lakefront Suite outside Halifax
Touring the hotspots of Nova Scotia? You'll be centrally located! 30 minutes to the Halifax waterfront, 30 minutes to Peggy's Cove and Mahone Bay, 1 hour to Lunenburg and Mahone Bay, and just over an hour to the Bay of Fundy. Just need a cozy getaway? You'll have access to the lakefront on a shared dock, plus your own private deck, office space, toys for kids, plus short drives to the ocean and hiking trails. And you're only a minute to grocery stores, fast food, and highway access.

Oceanview, $0 cleaning fee, spacious with 2 bdrms!
This peaceful and private property has a beautiful ocean view. Enjoy watching cruise ships, sail boats and cargo ships come into the Halifax harbor! This completely private unit offers 2 bedrooms with room to sleep up to 5. Located fifteen mins to downtown Halifax. Close to hospitals, restaurants, nightlife, museums, and shopping. The ocean shore as well as many trails are within close walking distance. Located beside the York Redoubt and very near Herring Cove Provincial Park.

Mount Uniacke Lakefront Cottage
Welcome to our lakefront cottage in Mount Uniacke—just minutes from shops, restaurants, and trails. Nestled on beautiful Pentz Lake, enjoy a spacious backyard with a swimmable dock, kayaks, hot tub, and outdoor seating. A BBQ is available May through October. Inside, unwind in a modern open-concept living space with a large TV, dining area, and electric fireplace. Upstairs, you’ll find three queen bedrooms, a full bath, plus a second full bathroom and laundry on the main level.

Beautiful 1 bedroom cottage in Herring Cove
Modern bayside cottage with distinctive style and stunning ocean views. Spacious upper floor with King sized bed and airy open spaces, above a cozy and intimate living area. Enjoy the seaside firepit in the shared backyard while watching all the activities in both Herring Cove and the Atlantic. Just 20 minutes from downtown, you'll have easy access to all Halifax has to offer, while waking up to the sound of surf from the Atlantic. Easy drive to Lunenburg or Peggy's Cove.

Private, hot tub beach haven
This coastal themed home is located at the end of a private lane on an estuary stemming from the ocean. A short walk to one of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful beaches. (Conrad’s beach) Watch the stars from the covered porch, enclosed sunroom, or bubbling hot and modern hot tub. You’ll fall in love with the sounds of the marine birds frolicking in the water directly a stones throw from any location of the home. Sunsets are spectacular!
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HatTrick

Lakefront Studio 25 min to Peggy's Cove Queen Bed

End of the road surf shack oceanfront
When is the best time to visit Dartmouth?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $125 AUD | $121 AUD | $129 AUD | $132 AUD | $155 AUD | $200 AUD | $207 AUD | $202 AUD | $200 AUD | $159 AUD | $139 AUD | $141 AUD |
| Avg. temp | -7°C | -6°C | -2°C | 4°C | 10°C | 15°C | 19°C | 18°C | 14°C | 8°C | 3°C | -3°C |
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Total holiday rentals
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Dartmouth holiday rentals start at $57 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
20 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
60 of Dartmouth holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wi-Fi and Pool across Dartmouth rentals

4.8 Average rating
Dartmouth stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Dartmouth's top spots, include Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Public Gardens, and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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