Discover Charming Cottages in Pictou

Located in Pictou, within 1.2 miles of Hector Heritage Quay and 2.2 miles of Pictou Golf and Country Club, The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 1.2 miles from Northumberland Fisheries Museum, 2 miles from Pictou Yacht Club and 11 miles from Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, microwave, an electric tea pot, a bath and a closet. Rooms include a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain rooms have a kitchen equipped with a fridge. Guest rooms at the motel are equipped with a seating area. Guests at The Lionstone Inn Motel and Cottages will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pictou, like hiking. Charlottetown Airport is 56 miles from the property.

- "Okay stay for a night." - "The location was good"

*NEW FOR 2023!*

Escape to this secluded beachfront retreat! Featuring 240 feet of sandy beachfront, this rustic cottage is perfect for a family getaway.

You'll find Shady Lane Beach Cottage at the end of a private lane at the mouth of the East River. Walk along the sand and look for treasures, or swim in the warm waters of the Northumberland Strait.. Prefer kayaking or canoeing? Launch your craft from the beach and explore the local waterways. Enjoy the sunsets next to your own beach bonfire, and relax.

With a fully equipped kitchen, you will be able to enjoy cooking delicious meals for your family to enjoy. Prefer to BBQ? We've got one for you! Eat al fresco at the large picnic table or inside in the sun porch.

We love our cottage, and we hope you will love it too.

- "Cottage was well stocked,clean. Scenery and location were beautiful and serene. Book in was easybfrom beggining to end and we had a great line of communication with our host. Highly recommend" - "This place was so perfect for us and the dogs. It had everything we need and absolutely private. Lee had even allowed us to switch dates to stay a day earlier because we didn’t realize the dates were wrong until we arrived! Excellent host indeed!"

A newly renovated cottage nestled between two beaches on the Northumberland strait. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens (1 full and 1 that is not fully stocked). The main kitchen is on the bottom floor and fully equipped for all your cooking needs, there is a fridge and a stove upstairs that is usable. The upstairs is not accessible from the bottom level. It is designed like two separate places. There is a wraparound deck to walk up the stairs to get into the top floor. There will NOT be other people staying at the same time, we rent it as a whole unit. It is the perfect accommodation for two families or two couples, who want to vacation together and be in close proximity, yet not share the same personal spaces. One side of the cottage is on a beautiful, sandy beach, the other side of the cottage is nestled in a cove, with a view of the Prince Edward Island fairy crossing.
Dig clams on one side and beach and swim on the other! 360° Waterview with balconies to admire the view!

- "The property was fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect vacation cottage! We will 100% be rebooking this property!" - "Everything that we wanted was at this house. It truly was a home away from home! We did have to travel a bit to get to everything (shopping, sightseeing, etc.), but the travelling, for our family, was part of the adventure, and we were in a central spot to get to the attractions that we wanted to see in the province. We loved walking along the beach any chance we could get. The kids didn't want to leave!"

Lovely Caribou River 3 Bedroom Ocean View Family Cottage with deeded access to two beaches. Our cottage has cathedral ceilings, is finished in beautiful pine, has a window air conditioning unit, is winterized, electrically heated, and has a ceiling fan in each room. The cottage has a screened-in veranda with BBQ where you can enjoy spectacular views of scenic Northumberland Strait, which boasts the warmest waters in Nova Scotia.

The space
Guests usually bring an Apple TV box or HMDI/Lighning to connect their phone Netflix, Prime, etc. to the TV in the cottage.

Other things to note
Normally we take one or two week long plus bookings and minimum 28 days in the fall/winter/spring between September and June : $1600 per month and is inclusive of all (internet, mowing, snow removal) but not electricity (sign up with NS Power), $800 damage deposit. Priority is given to current guests.

Registration Details
RYA-2023-24-04111243180126643-85

Essentials • Washer • Bathtub • Bed linens • Hangers • Hair dryer • Ocean view • Cleaning products • Hot water • Dryer

Lovely Caribou River 3 Bedroom Ocean View Family Cottage with deeded access to beaches. Our cottage has cathedral ceilings and is finished in beautiful pine. The cottage is winterized and electrically heated, has AC and a ceiling fan in each room. The cottage has a covered sunroom with BBQ where you can enjoy spectacular views of scenic Northumberland Strait, which boasts the warmest waters in Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

The space
A short walk to the beach and at low tide you can walk for miles and explore the shore line for interesting shells and rocks or just enjoy the break of the waves. The kids can explore the tide pools for crabs and starfish or just build sand castles. Don't forget your flashlight because when night falls in the country, it's really dark, which will bring you to stargazing. There is nothing like looking up at the sky when you get away from the city lights and see that there really is a Milky Way. There's lots of room for you and your kids to ride their bikes on the Shore Road and off-roads are quiet country roads with very little traffic.

A Sobeys, drug store and liquor store at the Pictou Rotary (10 km from the cottage) will provide you with any items you may need.

Other things to note
Normally we take one or two week long plus bookings and minimum 28 days in the fall/winter/spring between September and June : $1600 per month and is inclusive of all (internet, mowing, snow removal) but not electricity (sign up with NS Power), $800 damage deposit. Priority is given to current guests.

Registration Details
RYA-2023-24-04111243180126886-80

Hangers • Dryer • Essentials • TV • Extra pillows and blankets • Hot water • Washer • Bathtub • Ocean view • Bed linens

Escape to this charming 2-bedroom fairytale cottage just steps from the Pictou Harbour waterfront, shops & restaurants. Cozy and full of character, this quaint little cottage features a unique spiral staircase, fully equipped kitchen, and washer & dryer included. Enjoy a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine on the front porch and make yourself at home.

The space
-2 bedrooms, located upstairs. Each room has 1 double bed.

-Kitchen includes: Fridge, stove, toaster, drip coffee maker, french press, utensils, cups/plates, and pots & pans.

-Bathroom includes: Hairdryer, towels

-Smart TV with chromecast

-Washer, dryer & clothesline

Registration Details
STR2526A1883

Relax with the whole family at this renovated oceanfront cottage! With 2+1 bedrooms, a clean and bright kitchen, screened in porch and large patio - and just STEPS from a quiet sandy beachfront, find your perfect summer getaway in Caribou River, NS. This cottage is on the coveted North Shore, along the warmer waters of the Northumberland Strait. Watch the ferries pass by all day as you enjoy the cove beach with its long sandbars, perfect for kids!
*Saturday to Saturday stays

The space
Bedroom 1 - queen bed. Bedroom 2 - bunk beds and a single bed with new, comfy mattress. The +1 bedroom is an open area with a double futon bed. 3 pc bath is shower stall, toilet and pedestal sink. Kitchen and living space is one open area, with an added front room with patio doors and large windows. Our cottage is recently renovated to be clean, bright and inviting with a relaxing coastal vibe. While small, it includes everything needed for a comfortable stay! Bring yourself and your groceries only! Our kitchen is well stocked with everything needed for cooking during your stay, as well as a full complement of small appliances. Kitchen, bed and bath linens are stocked. Coin laundry is on site ($1 each wash / dry). The town of Pictou is 10 minutes by car, as is the PEI ferry terminal! The towns of New Glasgow & Stellarton are 15 minutes. Stanfield International airport is approximately 1.5 hours, and downtown Halifax 2 hours.

Other things to note
As the cottage is located in a rural area, we have been unable to find a regular cleaner. Therefore, we ask guests to ensure the cottage is clean and ready for the next guests. To help make this possible, we have a later checkout than most properties and of course, no cleaning fee. The coin laundry on site will do towels and sheets, and all cleaning supplies are provided. If you require an exemption due to an early flight or departure, please let us know well in advance so we can make one-time arrangements. If bed linens on a particular bed have been unused you can leave them as is. See notes at the property regarding garbage, recycling and compost. Please advise if you notice more supplies are needed during your stay. Thank you for considering making our family cottage part of your vacation plans!

Registration Details
RYA-2023-06122022172030247-47

Essentials • Hot water • Drying rack for clothing • Paid dryer – In building • Paid washer – In building • Ocean view • Cleaning products • Bed linens • Extra pillows and blankets • Beach view

Oceanfront cottage overlooking the Northumberland straight.
Enjoy a panoramic ocean view, with spectacular sunsets, from the comfort of a screened in porch.
Two bedrooms: Master bedroom with queen size bed and separate deck, second bedroom with two single beds and half bath ensuite.
All pine interior with large stone fireplace.
Satelite TV, WIFI and BBQ.
This is a beautiful cottage to enjoy a relaxing vacation.
5 minute walk to the beach.
Booking Saturday to Saturday.

The space
Great cottage with beautiful views, great sunsets. Sit back, relax and enjoy your vacation!

Guest access
Our guests will have full access to the cottage.

Other things to note
Shorter stays might be available
Please contact host for more info

Registration Details
RYA-2023-24-05211316284624956-521

Ceiling fan • Hot water • Books and reading material • Hangers • Ocean view • Bed linens • TV • Indoor fireplace • Hair dryer • Smoke alarm

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens (1 full and 1 that is not fully stocked). The main kitchen is on the bottom floor and fully equipped for all your cooking needs, there is a fridge and a stove upstairs that is usable. The upstairs is not accessible from the bottom level. There is a wraparound deck to walk up the stairs to get into the top floor. There will not be other people staying at the same time, we rent is as a whole unit. Dig clams on one side and beach and swim on the other!

The space
Guests are welcome to the cottage. The Garage is for owners only, no guest entry.

Other things to note
Garbage is every two weeks. Guests must recycle and compost for garbage pick up. Garbage can and compost are located across the street from the driveway.
We ask that all sand be washed off on the outside tap or removed before showers because it can clog P traps in the drain.
There are four concrete blocks surrounding the entrance to the well which is very close to the driveway, there is a stick in the middle to prevent hitting so you know exactly where it’s at. This is a quiet, tightknit neighborhood, not a place for partying. Of course, socialization is permitted, we just ask that you be respectful of our neighbours and have things relatively quiet by a respectful time, 11 PM.
Parking is permitted in the front of the cottage and along side but never in the back as it is our septic field. Additional guests must be approved by host prior to arrival.

Registration Details
RYA-2023-24-05092114064519885-1739

Children’s dinnerware • Bed linens • Hot water • Sea view • TV • Smoke alarm • Ocean view • Beach view • Heating • Essentials

-Cozy cottage, functional on two levels. Two sun porches, one permanent and a second screened in warmer seasons
-The cottage community is family oriented, not for partiers.
-community private sandy beach, 2-3 min stroll from cottage. Walk straight to bank then follow bank to the small sandy walkway, don’t cut through the private lawn nor park there svp.
-driveway at cottage for 2 vehicles
-self draining dehumidifier downstairs
-2TVs, 1 HDMI cord, no cable
-Max 15 km
-wifi is heat or miss

The space
The multiple pictures speak for themselves. The cottage has a glassed in sun room for morning breakfasts and evening card games and a nice screened in sun room. The basement is an open area bedroom/sitting area and bathroom and walks out to ground level. The upstairs bedroom doors are closet louvered doors. The two smaller bedrooms upstairs have a closet and shelves. Basement is nice and cool. Turn the dehumidifier on or off. Three ceiling fans on the upper level.

Guest access
All parts are accessible except for private shed and a private small storage area downstairs.
The beach is a 2-3 minute walk away. Must walk down the road straight to bank then follow bank to the small walkway to the sand, don’t cut through the private lawn nor park there. Cottage driveway is for 2 vehicles.
Upstairs entrance has keypad. Code will be given.

Other things to note
-The shed is Not part of the Air BnB rental
-fire pit, bring your own wood, check fire restrictions daily. $25,000 fines in NS.
-outdoor shower out back
-One time $50 small pet fee for the duration of the stay, please pick up after pet
-Wifi is not the best right now, it’s hit or miss. I’ve tried to get it better but I hear fiberop should be there in the near future so fingers crossed!

Registration Details
2023-24-04291017190692648-72

Washer • Cleaning products • Hot water • Hangers • Dryer • Body soap • Bed linens • Shampoo • Essentials • Outdoor shower

Private cottage with the right amount of quiet yet close enough to get an ice cream for the kids, buy groceries, enjoy a great meal at the Pictou Lodge, or take you in fifteen minutes to the Prince Edward Island ferry - not to mention a nearby lobster pound open all season long! If 'privacy' is your motivation, the sunset views of the beach from the porch or front lawn will keep you captivated, and the library's full complement of literary classics and mythology are yours for the reading.

The space
Whether you are an avid reader or a family with young children - or both - the cottage with the 'Million Dollar' view will not disappoint. Filled with a wide-range of novels, reference, philosophy, and other classics, a rainy day or perfect beach day can both be accompanied with good reading. For the children, a range of beach toys and board games are available. Beach chairs as well as a paddle board are at your beach disposal. I want you to have a safe stay, so please use the provided life jacket with the paddle board.

The beach is unique in that the water is warmer than other coastal areas because of the tide. When the tide recedes, the sun warms the tidal flats. As the water returns, the 'warm' tidal flats transfer their heat to the incoming tide. Tidal pools are especially warm, and are a treat for children to collect shells, crabs, perhaps a starfish - bring your wetsuit if you think it will be too chilly!

Guest access
The whole cottage is available.

Registration Details
RYA-2023-24-07111523511453035-46

Hair dryer • Hangers • Shampoo • Heating • TV • Washer • Children’s books and toys • Essentials • Hot water • Pack ’n play/Travel crib

Welcome to The Beach House where you will find a fully renovated old farmhouse that is only 400m from a sandy beach on the Northumberland Straight and just 10 minutes to town for everything you need!

The space
We just purchased and renovated this beautiful old farmhouse on the shores of the Northumberland Straight where the water reaches 22 degrees in the summer and is even warmer when the tide is low. We are 400m from the beach and have lots of privacy. If you're looking for cottage life with city amenities then this is the place for you!

Inside you will find 5 bedrooms with beds for 10 people. The master bedroom is on the main floor and has a king sized bed. There are two bathrooms...one up and one down (note: upstairs has sloped ceilings so adults can't stand up in the tub but there is a wand). The brand new kitchen has everything you need including a dishwasher. The coffee maker is a Keurig so bring your pods. The dining room has seating for 10. The living room has lots of seating and a smart TV. And don't worry kids the Wi-Fi is great and there are lots of board games. The back hall has a workspace for anyone who needs to stay in touch with the office or you can use it as a vanity.

Outside there is a large deck with a Weber BBQ...you'll never want to use another after you've grilled on this. At the front there is a covered veranda for anyone looking for a quiet place to get away. Sit on your rocker and read a book while you have your morning coffee. There is a firepit to roast marshmallows at night. We have some lawn games and even some bikes... two adult size, two 20" and one 24". The deck is very private so while there are lots of neighbours, they aren't close by.

There are two beaches on site- one sandy and one more rocky. Both have sandbars and the waves are small so it is a great spot for young kids. We have some buckets and shovels and a beach umbrella. There are beach towels there for you as well with a clothesline for afterward.

Pets may be allowed upon request.

Registration Details
RYA-2023-24-06081000554054081-43

Welcome to your dream get away at the Summer Tides Cottage!

This newly renovated, oceanfront cottage has 2 bedrooms (2 full beds), 1 full bathroom , an open concept living room and kitchen. Outside you will find an oversized deck (propane bbq), large yard, 4 ft firepit and an oceanside hammock. The perfect place to read a book or watch the million dollar sunset.
With many endless beaches to choose from on the Northumberland strait from 2 min walk or 2 min drive to Waterside Provincial Beach.

Other things to note
STR2425B9453

Registration Details
RYA-2023-24-07281958325969147-535

Shampoo • Essentials • Conditioner • Body soap • Hot water • Hangers • Bed linens • Ocean view • Cleaning products • Beach view