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Artistic Getaway Near Halifax | King Bed, Spacious Deck & Fire Pit

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Upper Hammonds Plains, NS
  • Mount Saint Vincent University
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Dalhousie University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YWF-Downtown Waterfront Heliport)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Artistic Getaway Near Halifax | King Bed, Spacious Deck & Fire Pit

Welcome to the Artbnb—an airy, art-filled retreat surrounded by nature. Located just 35 minutes from downtown Halifax and the airport, and 40 minutes from Peggy’s Cove and nearby beaches, it’s the perfect blend of creativity, comfort, and convenience.

Enjoy a peaceful backyard escape with minimal car noise and clear starry skies at night. Relax by the fire pit, fire up the BBQ, or unwind on the patio with cozy seating. Please note: there are storage units located approximately 400 feet behind the property, visible from the deck. They are currently inactive and not in regular use, so the space remains quiet and private.

Inside, the home features a fully equipped kitchen with all essentials provided, including a full-sized fridge, oven, pots and pans, and a coffee maker. Just off the kitchen, the open-concept dining area is perfect for meals and entertaining. The bright, comfortable living room includes one double pullout couch, a flat-screen TV with Netflix and Prime, and a sunny office space with a wraparound desk—great for remote work or study.

At the end of the day, retreat to the spacious master bedroom with a king-sized bed, generous closet space, a window A/C unit, and a spa-like ensuite featuring a custom shower and makeup vanity. For additional guests, two single rollaway beds are available upon request, allowing the home to comfortably sleep up to five or six.

While you'll feel tucked away in nature, the property is still close enough to the city to be accessible by taxi, Uber, or Lyft.

Please note: the basement is a separate rental unit and is not accessible to guests.

Property manager

Hunter Watson
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
House is not suitable for young children
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Events

No events allowed
A charge will be required if there is an event
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep noise to a minimum as the downstairs is also a rental unit. Quiet time is between 10 pm-8 am if the basement is rented
No babies/young children allowed
No walking in the house with shoes on and stay out of the stairs between units

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: A charge will be required if there is an event
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03281149297958878-1098

About the area

Upper Hammonds Plains

Located in Upper Hammonds Plains, this holiday home is near theme parks. Scott Manor House and Fultz House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Glen Arbour Golf Course and Shining Waters Marina. Hatfield Farm and Atlantic Playland are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Upper Hammonds Plains, NS

What's nearby

  • Mount Saint Vincent University - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Dalhousie University - 27 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 28 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Casino Nova Scotia - 28 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 29 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 39 min drive
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vernon's Thunderbird Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded artistic oasis near the city, nestled in nature with firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded artistic oasis near the city, nestled in nature with firepit ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded artistic oasis near the city, nestled in nature with firepit ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded artistic oasis near the city, nestled in nature with firepit located?

Situated in Upper Hammonds Plains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Upper Hammonds Plains Recreation Centre Park, Little Pockwock Lake and Lizard Lake. Taylor Lake and Pockwock Road Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brooklyn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place to stay, the art work is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Amazing little spot

Me and my partner had an amazing time at this super sweet unit. It looks just like the pictures, check in and check out was super easy and host was very helpful. It is a little drive from downtown and shopping centre but we didn’t mind. It was nice, clean and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chere

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love this place. It’s clean, cozy, and comfortable. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First taste of Nova Scotia

The house was clean and comfortable. Tastefully decorated, homey, simple. Master bed was very comfortable, hostess was prompt and helpful with responses to questions. Easy access to amenities and places of interest
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family cisit

Lovely play to stay. Great location. Very clean and comfy!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nova Scotia getaway

Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Nice home that is centrally located for all the different day trips we wanted to do. Hosts were great. I couldn’t find anything on what to do at checkout time except for the time so I hope we did everything correctly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naniek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very artistic, interesting and clean. You can find all you need during your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yogeshkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was very clean and welcoming. All required items were there. Felt like a comfy home. House was amazingly decorated with minute details. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Artbandb

Quite cozy and much better then a hotel stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

RAJALAKSHMI G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Very nice art work! Enjoyed our stay! Forty minutes drive to Halifax.. if that’s alright then this place is good. No washer/dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Charlotte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Slightly misleading ad

It was nice, I looked up specifically hot tub in my search for my partners birthday. This came up with photos of a hot tub yet there was none. I can understand closing it for the season but your ad is misleading I definitely wouldn’t have booked it but it is nice enough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The ArtBnb Experience

we arrived at around 8:30-9:00 and we had no troubles. we first noticed the beautiful impala ss on the side and of course we had to admire that. the house was perfectly clean when we arrived. we all picked where we wanted to sleep and we had 0 troubles. later in the night we had went out and started a nice fire and sat out there for a little bit. it was an amazing stay and id definitely recommend it to another family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Artist Bohemian Getaway

Overall the house was nice. The blinds were not adequate at all.The host was not always prompt in answering questions. It was on a property that had several metal out buildings. It was a little more business than residential.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Artsy, interesting, great space

This space is well laid out for 6 people to enjoy a quiet getaway. Beautiful big back deck for enjoying the outside, large kitchen with everything you need to make any food you’d like, a BBQ as well with all the accessories. Great layout, comfortable furniture. The upstairs will be work this summer but the ensuite bathroom is a beautiful luxury. We really enjoyed ourselves. It’s a bit of a drive if you are planning to spend a lot of time in the city, but worth it for the serene and quiet atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn P., Paris Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cute spot terrible beds

It was a cute place inside except for the pull out sofas. They were not comfortable at all especially the red sofa. Bed upstairs was hard, not for us. The outside needs some love but overall it was a cute spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hunter Watson

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My name is Callie and my partner is Hunter. I am a registered nurse and Hunter owns a moving company. We are both adventurous, easy-going, and hardworking, and are often described as modern hippies by our friends and family. We love having the opportunity to host guests and provide a comfortable and interesting space.

Why they chose this property

Together over the years, we've created the Artbnb out of a love of plants and art. The location provides a quiet atmosphere and a nature-filled backyard, while also being very close to the city. We both grew up around this area and have many local recommendations displayed in the home.

What makes this property unique

We love this bright and spacious house. There is lots of natural light, perfect for houseplants (which fill the home). Handcrafted artwork fills most of the walls along with some reprints. The location is far enough away from the city lights to enjoy a gorgeous starry night view. The large backyard is perfect for backyard activities and bonfires, with a spacious deck and barbeque included. The house is a 20-minute walk away from the beautiful Pockwock Falls.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests