Neptune's Rise ~ Explore the Bay on SUP Boards

Neptunes Rise is a modern 2 bedroom family friendly cottage in a picturesque oceanfront setting. 10 minutes to Shelburne for shopping and restaurants. Close to beaches, and other outdoor activities. Borrow the cottage stand-up paddle boards and explore the bay. Private and secluded, but close to amenities, Neptune's Rise is ideal for an adventurous family or couple to get away for a week in the summer. It has everything you need. This newly built, bright, modern cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, an open concept living space and a two piece bathroom on the main floor. Large windows over the dining room table flood the interior with light and capitalize on its private location and glorious sunset ocean views. A patio door leads from the kitchen to an upper deck. There are two other patio spaces on the property – one in front of the bedrooms and the other by the main entryway. Patio furniture and a propane BBQ are set up for evening entertainment. Neptune's Rise sleeps 6 people comfortably in two bedrooms and one common room. The bedrooms are located on the ground floor. Both have queen size beds and plenty of closet space. Both bedrooms have patio doors that lead out to the garden. A third sleeping area under the stairs has a twin trundle bed that pulls out to accommodate two people. The main bathroom (3 piece) and laundry facilities are on this floor. With so much to do outside: paddle boarding, bonfires, and forest walks on the property, it won’t bother you that there is no television at the house. The house does have internet. There are also plenty of board games, toys and books to keep the family entertained. The entire house is yours to enjoy. Feel free to explore and acquaint yourself with the house. Everything is there for your use and enjoyment. Self check in with a lockbox. Details will be provided in your welcome package. My co-host, Helen is available by phone or text to help you if you need any assistance. Neptunes Rise is located on the eastern side of Jordan Bay on a wooded oceanfront lot with over 600 feet of pebbled shoreline. Outside the grounds are a mix of wooded paths, pine trees and an old apple orchard. The pebbled shoreline stretches along the banks of the bay for miles. Borrow the stand-up paddle boards and take to the water to explore the bay. It is about a 10 minute drive to the closest town of Shelburne where you will find groceries, boutique shops, museums, restaurants and bars, a craft brewery and Osprey Performing Arts Centre. Shelburne also has a number of festivals throughout the year. Founders Days on the third weekend July is a popular event as is the Whirligig Festival in September. Lockeport, a 25 minute drive, is home to 3 distinct beaches: Crescent Beach, Freddy’s Beach and Col. Locke’s Beach as well as a number of restaurants and shops. Lockeport also hosts a number of festivals: a charming small-town Canada Day celebration; a music festival and called Harmony Bazaar and a Sea Derby. Round Bay Beach and Western Head, both popular surfing spots are within a 40 minute drive from the cottage. There is no public transport, so to really explore the South Shore you will need your own vehicle. There is parking on site. It is a 2-hour drive to Halifax International Airport and 1.5 hours to the ferry terminal in Yarmouth. Neptune's Rise has a maximum occupancy limit of 6 guests. Any more – even it is visitors for the day, must be approved prior to arrival. There is a set of towels (Beach, Bath, Hand & two face cloths) supplied for each guest. A washer and dryer is available and can be used if you need to refresh the linens. Internet is available at the home. Details will be provided in your welcome package. Firewood is provided.