Beachfront vacation rentals in Minas Basin

We had such a lovely weekend! We were obsessed with the decor, the view and all the little details! It’s the perfect relaxing get away !

Our stay at Terence Bay was incredible. The location is stunning—right on the beach with beautiful views of a lighthouse. My kids loved being able to climb on the rocks, go hiking along the seashore and even find sea glass right in the backyard! We couldn’t have asked for more and my family didn’t want our time to end! The property was spotless and even better than the pictures. Our two kids especially loved the bunk bed room. Falling asleep to the sound of the ocean was pure bliss. Danielle, our host, was fantastic—always helpful and attentive. You could tell that she genuinely cared about us having a great trip. She offered us tips and help when needed. We’ll definitely be recommending this spot to our friends and family.

we loved everything about the beach cottage! Everything is as described, with every detail taken care of! Sweet Ethel is a delight!! Easily the best Air BnB we have stayed in! Thank you so much Ethel for making our 10 day stay wonderful! we will be back!!!

Our stay at Ravens Rest Retreat was perfect. A beautiful area that was truly peaceful. Heidi was a great host. She showed us all the features of the cottage and told us all about the amenities of the property. Some of the highlights for me was feeding the highland cows, looking up at the stars, and meeting Heidi's Irish Wolfhound! Thanks so much Heidi, it was a very special weekend for us!

Our favorite stop during our vacation. Such a wonderful, beautiful and special place. The cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were soft. The entire process was easy. Ousamma was so accommodating and communicative. We will be returning in the next few summers. Our kids loved the goats and exploring the island. We loved the hot tub and the incredible views. Unmatched by anywhere we’ve visited. So much fun!

Tyler’s place was exactly as described — it’s not luxury, it’s rustic, peaceful, and very well taken care of. Be prepared for a drive down a well maintained dirt road, well worth it once you arrive. Lots to explore close by hikes to falls, Wentworth ski hill and Tatamagouche. A few things to note: bring your own newspaper paper, and be ready to chop your own kindling if you’re planning to use the wood stove (there’s a good axe on-site). Also, the water pump might catch you off guard the first time it kicks in — it’s loud but is off when you’re not running water. All in all, a great off-grid experience for anyone looking to disconnect and enjoy nature. Would definitely recommend!

Lovely spot, great views, clean rustic cottage with a great wrap around deck with plenty of sun and shade, allowing us to spend most of our vacation outside. Nice neighbours. Host Steven, checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Nice beach, although we were aware of the natural access, it was quite steep and uneven. We had a great week with our dog, beach combing and relaxing. An overall great spot to rest and recharge your batteries! Thanks Steven for sharing your little piece of heaven with us!

My friends and I stayed at Erin’s place for 4 days while visiting Nova Scotia and it was a very calm and peaceful stay just outside of Halifax with a beautiful view. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend going here if you want a nice peaceful stay near Halifax!

Great place to stay for peaceful relaxation.

My Husband and I had a very relaxing mini-moon at Barclay and Jennifer’s trailer after a hectic week of wedding events. Barclay and Jennifer were on site and responded to any issues or questions we had. They came over when we arrived to make sure we got into the trailer and explained how things worked. The trailer was very comfortable with heat (which was needed during the crisp fall nights) The view was spectacular, watching the sun rise from the deck with a cup of coffee. Barclay had lots of wood for us to have a campfire and even took wood down to the beach fire pit for us. The whole trip was very relaxing and the perfect “glamping” experience. We will be back for sure!

Highly recommend !!! My 2nd time in Thomas place .

Loved the location, the tide was absolutely amazing. Woke up in the morning, the tide was out, came back in the afternoon and the tide was in….. the river was full. I have a picture of a boat lying on its side on the mud, and in the afternoon it was bobbing up and down in river. I have some wonderful photos of nature’s phenomenon right in the back yard of Michael’s cottage. Michael thought of everything to make our stay a pleasure. Will definitely book again when we come back to visit our friends. Also, the fresh fruit and eggs was very thoughtful.

Everything was exactly as described and the tiny home immaculate. The sunsets were amazing. Such a cosy and peaceful get away!

Beautiful location, great beach for rock collecting with low tide. Socal table restaurant was very close and delicious. Not far from Lobster Pound which we enjoyed. Cottage is rustic, initially not sure about the outdoor shower as the weather was cool but it was worth the experience. We kept the wood stove going as it was cool the first night. Not your typical Airbnb stay, but worth it!

Myself and some girlfriends needed a quiet weekend away and this was the perfect spot. The home was clean and equipped, a gorgeous view of the beach with the comforting sound of crashing waves, comfy beds, and had lots of options for relaxation and fun. It is very close in proximity to neighbours with little outdoor privacy which was fine for us but may not be for others! Overall, we had a wonderful weekend. Thank you!!

Thank you Elias, beautiful property and location, we’ll be back!

Tanya's place was our #1 favorite Airbnb that was stayed at during our mother/daughter trip around Nova Scotia. The location is secluded but you are a short 15 minute drive to restaurants and another 15 max to Peggy's Cove. The house is so beautiful and amazing that is actually sits on top of a rock (the front porch is the rock)! Many opportunities to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the water. The beds were THE most comfortable and amenities like washer and dryer were great as well. We chatted with Tanya the morning we were leaving and she gave us a walk around of future plans for another building on site, which only lead to my mom and I making the immediate decision that we WILL BE BACK! Next time we will stay for longer than just one night, it is worth spending several days here.

We stayed here and it was a lovely cozy cottage with beautiful view and sunrises. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds and extra bed lines for the colder night. Beach was nice but 100% bring your water shoes. Lots of thing to do around the cottage on rainy days. We got a lovely email from the host with all kinds of ideas and places to go in town. We the perfect end to our summer

This was the most amazing place. We spent a week here and Everything you needed or wanted was right in this place. The surroundings were peaceful, very inviting. Gillian checked in with us halfway through our stay to see if we needed anything. The beds were very comfy. The firepit is beautiful there was a fully stacked wood pile to use for the fire. There were lots of chairs all around to sit outside or out by the the dock. We would stay again in a heartbeat. Thank you Gillian and Scott for your hospitality.

Brooke’s place in East Pennant is adorable, quaint and very cozy! We enjoyed a lovely sibling weekend connecting and reminiscing. The scenery right on the water was perfect. It was a bit too chilly and windy for the outdoor swim spa but would love to return and use it in the warmer season. We had the pleasure of viewing a pair of eagles feeding on the shoreline. Nearby Crystal Crescent beach has lovely hiking trails. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed. Two bathrooms was an added bonus! Highly recommend a stay at Brooke’s place. You will not be disappointed!