Just half an hour from Halifax, this year-round retreat offers waterfront cottages with Jacuzzis, kitchen facilities, TVs, fireplaces and private decks with barbecues. Weekend romantic getaway packages include a bottle of red or white wine, a gourmet cheese tray and continental breakfast. Their luxury or honeymoon package also features a three-course dinner and rose petals scattered on the bed. Guests can take the trip to Halifax for fine dining, live entertainment and cultural attractions. Golf and sailing are only a 10-minute drive away.
Hubbards Cove Inn and Seaside Cottages
10384 Highway 3
Hubbards, Nova Scotia
B0J 1T0
Canada
902-857-3201
hubbardscoveinn.com
Open from May to October, Larinda's Landing overlooks St. Margaret's Bay on the Atlantic. It is 30 minutes from Halifax. Each of its five oceanfront cottages boasts Jacuzzis, fireplaces and full kitchens. Guests can choose from a one- or two-bedroom cottage, all handicapped-accessible. Each cottage offers a "Treasure Chest" of games, puzzles or cards for quiet downtime activity. A private beach and wharf lure swimmers, sunbathers, fishermen and kayakers. Horseback riding, golf and hiking opportunities are all within a half-hour drive. Guests can dine at the on-site Olivers Southwood Restaurant.
Larinda's Landing
7532 St. Margaret's Bay Road
Boutilier's Point, Nova Scotia
B3Z 1S6
Canada
866-766-2233
larindaslanding.com
Guests at Rosewood on the cove can choose from oceanfront or ocean-view cottages, all with Jacuzzis. All cottages include full kitchens, antique or wicker furnishings, fireplaces and gas barbecues. The two-bedroom winterized ocean-view cottages are available year-round. Hubbards Beach is close by for swimming. Rosewood on the Cove specializes in small wedding packages for up to 25 guests. Other packages and specials are available during the spring to fall season.
Rosewood on the Cove
187 Shore Club Road
Hubbards, Nova Scotia
Canada
888-265-9950
rosewoodonthecove.com