Queensland · Hubbards · Nova Scotia
Surf shack with a private hot tub near Cleveland Beach
A bright little cottage on Nova Scotia's South Shore, made for slow mornings, salt air and paddles out to the ocean.
The Shack
Small cottage, big views of “The Puddle”
Our 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom surf shack is perfect for a small family or two couples. Enjoy views of “The Puddle”, a saltwater lake across the road, with water access so you can paddle out to the ocean underneath the Rails to Trails.
The Rails to Trails is only a 3-minute walk, and Queensland Beach is a 6-minute drive. Year-round, the area is great for ATVing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, kayaking and paddleboarding, and the private hot tub is open 24 hours, all year.
Inside, there's a double bed in the bedroom and a double pull-out sofa in the living room. There's no door between the bedroom and living area, just a bead curtain. The kitchen has a full-size retro fridge, two cooktops and a Wonder Oven (6-in-1 air fryer and toaster oven). Out on the large deck you'll find a BBQ and a propane fireplace.
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Amenities
Everything you need for an easy stay
- Private hot tub, open 24 hours, all year
- Water access to “The Puddle” and the ocean
- Large deck with BBQ and propane fireplace
- Kitchen: retro fridge, two cooktops, air fryer / toaster oven
- Wifi
- Free parking on site
- Self check-in with keypad
- Room-darkening shades and extra bedding
- Towels, bed linens, soap and toilet paper provided
- Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Children of all ages welcome
- Double bed plus double pull-out sofa
Rates
Nightly rates (CAD)
Off-season
$199/night
October to May
June & September
$225/weeknight
$275/weekend night
July & August
$250/weeknight
$275/weekend night
$150 cleaning fee per stay · 2-night minimum · Taxes and platform fees may apply when booking on Airbnb or Vrbo.
House rules
A few simple rules
- Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
- Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
- Maximum 4 guests
- 2-night minimum stay
- No smoking and no vaping
- No pets
- Quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- No parties or events
- Before checkout: please wash, dry and put away the dishes, and lock up
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Please treat the shack like your own home and leave it as you found it
Location
Queensland, near Hubbards, Nova Scotia
On Nova Scotia's South Shore, just minutes from Queensland Beach and from the Shore Club and Tuna Blue in Hubbards. The exact address is shared after booking.
- 3 min walk Rails to Trails
- 6 min drive Queensland Beach
- Nearby Cleveland Beach and Hubbards
Things to do nearby
Things to do near Hubbards and Queensland
The shack sits on St. Margarets Bay, close to some of the South Shore's best beaches, lobster suppers and day trips. Here are a few local favourites. Drive times are approximate, and many places are seasonal, so check hours before you go.
Eat & drink
Photo courtesy of the Shore Club Shore Club
Lobster suppers have been served here since 1936, and there's live music every summer Saturday night at “Nova Scotia's last great dance hall.” Open seasonally, May to October, and reservations are recommended.
Photo courtesy of The Tuna Blue The Tuna Blue
A waterfront restaurant and beer garden overlooking Hubbards Cove, with fish and chips, fish tacos, local craft beer and live music on summer weekends. Open seasonally.
Photo courtesy of The Kiwi Café The Kiwi Café
A cheerful village café for all-day breakfast, soups, baked treats and good coffee.
Trellis Café
A Hubbards favourite since 1988 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with fresh seafood, house-baked treats and works by local artists on the walls.
Hubbards Farmers' Market
Local produce, baking and crafts every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon, May to October.
Beaches & outdoors
Photo: Paul from Hacketts Cove, CC BY 2.0, cropped Queensland Beach
A sandy St. Margarets Bay favourite with supervised swimming in July and August. Arrive early on hot summer days.
Photo: Paul from Hacketts Cove, CC BY 2.0, cropped Cleveland Beach
Queensland Beach's quieter sister, with a long sandy shoreline and island views across the bay.
Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped Bayswater Beach
A white-sand beach with usually little surf, picnic areas and barbecue grills.
Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped Rails to Trails & Aspotogan Trail
The St. Margaret's Bay Rails to Trails is a flat, scenic path for walking and biking that runs between Hubley and Hubbards, where it meets the Aspotogan Trail.
Photo courtesy of Hubbards Cove Rentals Hubbards Cove Rentals
A family-run shop renting stand-up paddleboards and kayaks for exploring the calm waters of Hubbards Cove.
Wellness
Photo courtesy of SUP Yoga Halifax SUP Yoga Halifax
Yoga on a paddleboard, plus sunset paddles, full moon paddles and floating sound baths. No experience is needed. Classes run in summer, so check @supyogahalifax for the current schedule.
Velvaere Wellness
A boutique lakeside Nordic spa with a sauna, a saltwater hot tub and a cold plunge for small groups, plus sound baths. Open all year.
Day trips
Photo: Jeff Vienneau, CC BY 2.5, cropped Chester
A pretty seaside village with cafés and live music, theatre and comedy at the Chester Playhouse.
Photo: Tim Foster, CC0 Peggy's Cove
The famous lighthouse and granite shoreline. It's an easy, scenic drive around St. Margarets Bay.
Photo courtesy of Saltbox Brewing Company Mahone Bay & Saltbox Brewing
A seaside town for strolling and browsing, with a stop at Saltbox Brewing Company's taproom for craft beer and cider.
Photo courtesy of Ironworks Distillery Lunenburg & Ironworks Distillery
Lunenburg's colourful old town, plus tours and tastings at Ironworks Distillery in a former marine blacksmith shop.
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