Frequently
asked questions.

  • Our rates fluctuate seasonally, starting at $225 during the off season and $325 or more during the Summer season. Rates are the posted rate on Airbnb (minus the Airbnb services fees).

  • We want our guests to fully experience the Shore House and all the area has to offer, so there is a two-night minimum stay.

    There are some exceptions, such as a three-night minimum stay for long weekends and a four-night minimum stay during the Summer months.

  • A maximum of three guests can stay at the Shore House. There is one Queen bed and one daybed in the spacious bedroom-suite on the lower level.

  • Unfortunately, no, we don't allow furry friends at the Shore House. Due to allergies and soft pine floors, we enforce a strict policy of no pets allowed.

  • Check-in is at 3pm and checkout is at 10am.

  • Our cancellation policy for direct bookings is a full refund of your deposit for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. We are quite flexible on rescheduling dates if emergencies arise.

  • We provide wood, but guests should pick up kindling and fire starters at the hardware store to make starting the fire easier. Extra kindling and starters will help the fire get started quickly.

    You can usually find these at BMR Hardware, which is outside Lunenburg and directly on the way to the Shore House.

  • The wood burning hot tub is closed seasonally from December 1 to April 30.

  • All guests absolutely must abide by the Nova Scotia Burn Restrictions.

    We cannot understate how important it is for you take responsibility for checking and following the Provincial Burn Restrictions.

    Burn restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.

    Depending on the restrictions, this may mean that you are unable to use the hot tub during your stay or that you will be unable to start heating the hot tub before 7:00 pm.

    Our nightly rate is reflective of this potentiality and no refunds will be provided to guests in the event that the Nova Scotia Burn Restrictions prevent our guests from using the hot tub.

  • The Shore House has historical roots in Rose Bay, Lunenburg serving the community as a general store in the 1950s, an art gallery in the 1980s and more.

    We have historical family roots, with a long history of family living in the Lunenburg and South Shore area.

    When we purchased the Shore House in 2021, we knew we wanted to honour those roots and maintain a connection to the local community.

Important
information.

Policies.

You can find our complete guide book and policies. All guests at the Shore House are expected to follow the policies in our Shore House manual, which includes important information on the use of our wood burning hot tub.

This includes, but it not limited to the following restrictions:

• No smoking or vaping.
• No pets under any circumstances.
• No events or parties.
• No open flames or candles inside.
• 3 guests maximum.

Safety.

The Shore House is located near the road. The road can be busy on the weekends and is on a blind bend. Be extra cautious when leaving for cars coming around the corner.

The Shore House has a large field with ocean access 150m behind the house, with no barriers.

For these reasons, the Shore House is not suitable for infants and young children.

Safety devices.

The Shore House is equipped with fire alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and security cameras mounted to the exterior of the house.

Accessibility.

Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the property, the Shore House is not accessible.

Guests must be able to comfortably climb up and down stairs. The bedroom suite is located on the bottom floor of the Shore House.

The Shore House has a large field with ocean access 150m behind the house. The field is rough in a few places. You will need to be comfortable walking on rough terrain with sneakers/boots to access the water.

Parking.

Parking is available 50m away from the entrance of the building, You can park temporarily in front of the house but will need to park in the designated parking for long term parking.

Hot tub seasonal closure.

The wood burning hot tub is closed seasonally from December 1 to April 30.

Hot tub.

It’s important to note that a wood burning hot tub is not for everyone as it takes work, but it is absolutely worth the reward of cold, crisp air combined with the sounds and smells of a crackling fire.

You should consider that you may not be able to use the wood burning hot tub during your stay for a variety of reasons, from challenges to getting the fire (if you are not familiar) to fire bans preventing usage altogether.

Our nightly rate is reflective of this potentiality and no refunds will be provided to guests in the event that our guests are unable to use the hot tub.

Guests are expected to carefully read and follow the policies outlined in our Shore House Liability Waiver and Policies.

We are always available to our guests if you have any issues with getting the fire started and do our best to make this process as seamless and easy as possible. We recommend that guests pick up extra kindling and fire starters to make starting the fire easier, especially if you’re not familiar.

Burn restrictions.

All guests absolutely must abide by the Nova Scotia Burn Restrictions.

We cannot understate how important it is for you take responsibility for checking and following the Provincial Burn Restrictions.

Burn restrictions are updated at 2:00 pm daily. Burning is not allowed between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Depending on the restrictions, this may mean that you are unable to use the hot tub during your stay or that you will be unable to start heating the hot tub before 7:00 pm.

Our nightly rate is reflective of this potentiality and no refunds will be provided to guests in the event that the Nova Scotia Burn Restrictions prevent our guests from using the hot tub.

Kindling.

We provide wood, but guests should pick up kindling and fire starters at the hardware store to make starting the fire easier. Extra kindling and starters will help the fire get started quickly. You can usually find these at BMR Hardware, which is outside Lunenburg and directly on the way to the Shore House.