 View from Front of cottage - 1/32  Time for a walk - tide's out! - 2/32  Artistic ceiling in sitting/living area - 3/32  Kitchen/living area - 8/32  Kitchen/living area - 9/32  Main room looking towards bedrooms - 12/32  Back entrance looking toward main room - bedrooms on either side - 13/32  Bedroom # 1 - bunkbeds - 15/32  Bedroom # 2 - bunkbeds - 16/32  Master bedroom - queen size bed - 17/32  Master bedroom with library, rocking chair and antique wardrobe - 19/32  4 piece Bathroom with Fan and handrail - 20/32  Back entrance from parking area - 22/32  Hammock for relaxing - 24/32  Outdoor firepit and 4 chairs - obviously three have been moved elsewhere!! - 25/32  Outdoor shower for washing sand off or showering - 26/32  View of cottage from the beach - 27/32  Beach view - semi private entrance also used by us - 28/32  Sunsets from beach entrance can be spectacular - 29/32  Red sky at night, sailor?s delight! - 30/32 $250 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 6 |
 | 3 Bedrooms |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Cottage is on a semi-private beach where there's great swimming when the tide is in and wonderful walking on the sandflats when the tide is out. The beach changes every year and there's usually seaweed and some rocks as you enter so you may want to bring beach shoes which you can then leave on the beach as you continue your walk on the sandflats. Cottage has 3 bedrooms, four piece bathroom, outdoor shower, screened-in porch, large entranceway/ hallway and combined living room/kitchen area. Master bedroom has a queen size bed, rocking chair, antique wardrobe, desk and library; other bedrooms have double bunk beds with guard rails on the upper bunks.
There's a gas barbeque, chairs, coffee table and rocking chair on the screened in porch. Living room area has two couches, coffee tables and chairs. Kitchen area has table, chairs, pine cupboards, fridge/freezer, stove, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, kettle, dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and breadbox. We provide bedding and towels so all you need to bring is your food, toiletries and anything special you might need. There is also a library in the cottage in case you forgot your book or want to read a different one.
The owners live close by and are available if you need anything but the cottage is very private! Golf courses are in Amherst(20 mins), Pugwash(30 mins), Springhill(45 mins) and Sackville, N.B(30 mins) and are easily accessible. The Bay of Fundy and Joggins Fossil Cliffs/UNESCO site are about a 45 minute drive and the cottage is centrally located so that you can easily visit the provinces of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island for day trips. Halifax airport is a two hour drive and Moncton airport is an hour's drive.
Willet Point is a great place for a quiet and relaxing vacation but is not suitable for those who wish to party late into the night. We encourage people to come, relax and leave behind their iphones if they can(internet can be spotty and is connected via a modem from our house). There is an outdoor firepit and wood is supplied as well as great sunsets, excellent kayaking, swimming, seals, eagles, and shorebirds. One family who has rented several times also noted that "the location is perfect for a family of birdwatchers with the woods, the salt marsh and the ocean habitats to enjoy and explore. We recorded over 50 species including the ever-present willets and a spectacular bald eagle sitting on the sandbar one morning." In August blue-herons are plentiful!
NOTE: Pictures were recently updated as a few of our guests commented that "the pictures on your site just don't do this place justice!"
Comments left in our cottage journal and more up to date reviews available in the review section below:
August, 2014: We had a wonderful time. It is a truly beautiful spot......S,C,J&W
July, 2014: Thanks so much for allowing us to enjoy this little piece of Paradise, ......peace and tranquility!
L,G,S&B
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Oct. 2013 - What a beautiful spot! This weekend was just what the doctor ordered, relaxation! K,S,L, J NB/NS
Sept. 2013 - We had a wonderful time this weekend! It was exactly what we all needed to forget about life for awhile. Being in the city working with technology, we forget how nice it is to disconnect from the world. We're already hoping to make this a yearly event.......Thanks so much!! T and pals, NS
Aug. 2013 - Thank you so much for this wonderful vacation. We had an absolutely wonderful time and are in love with the area. See you next summer! G, A & K, NS
July 2012 - Thank you so much for a nice week at the cottage! We have had a fantastique week with kayaking, sun bathing and other relaxing activities. The weather has been amazing and we have had nice trips to Halifax and PEI. F, W, L, C and M(Quebec) and H(Norway)
July 2011 - Thank you for another week with the willets! We also very much enjoyed hearing the sharp-tailed sparrows singing in the salt marsh. And, the rose-breasted grosbeaks! B,J,B,S E & E, Ontario/NB
July 2011 - We are so grateful for the time here this week - an opportunity to pause in the middle of this adventure to the eastern edge of the continent. We saw lots of interesting things and places - the Carriage Factory in Sacville, Eatonville(Cape Chignecto).........Fred's restaurant and lobster in Cap Pele, Deanne's rugs in Amherst, ........all kinds of good things! And dulce! Thanks so much for all the thoughtful touches in the cabin - we couldn't have been more comfortable. Til next time! D,M,C,S & W, Victoria
July 2011 - Thanks so much for allowing us to use your beautiful cottage. Our stay was magical. Our favorite parts were Peggy's Cove, rughooking, river rafting near Truro, kayaking, racing hermet crabs, eating lobster, and relaxing in your hammocks! Thanks, again, we loved every moment. S,M, C & J,Toronto
Oct. 2010 - Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We travelled all over the area and to Halifax as well. I also enjoyed Thanksgiving weekend tromping over leaves and then on the beach at low tide - it was a peaceful retreat! M, Calgary
Aug. 2010 - Thoroughly enjoyed our morning coffee on the beach watching the shore birds. Walked the many trails in the county and took in breakfasts and farmers markets. Endured Tropical Storm Earl and found lots of time to enjoy the beaches, sunsets and evening fires. Thanks for your hospitality! J & P
Sept. 2009 - Two Hookers & two golfers had a great time in the cozy, comfortable, clean and well-equipped Willet Cottage - delightful! The hosts made our stay memorable. Thanks for everything and we hope to be back! L/S, J/B, Ontario (NOTE: The 'hookers' referred to are 'rug-hookers' and are frequent renters as they attend workshops at my sister's Rug Hooking Studio - Deanne)
July. 2009 - Thank you for the use of the cottage. The seclusion and peace were a welcome escape from the busy world we live our daily lives in. The view, the water and weather were wonderful. D & L, NB
July 2009 - thank you for a lovely stay. It is so private and peaceful here. We enjoyed the beach walks at low tide, the swims at high tide and the camp fire on the last night of our stay. Thank you for the great collection of games - we especially loved Balderdash.............and we will come again! B. Family, Ontario
July 2008 - What a beautiful spot! It more than lived up to our hopes. I felt totally at home as soon as we came into the cottage. the shore is lovely and so much to notice when wandering across the sands. Hope to return again. T & M, Ontario
August 2007 - Thanks for another great stint at your cottage - our third year! ....we enjoyed swimming in the warm water at high tide........and the kids loved the fish on the ceiling and the bunk beds! I chased a broad-winged hawk along your driveway this year and last year - I bet there's a nest in your woods somewhere. We enjoyed the campfire last night, and just watching the tide come in and out is so relaxing. You are lucky to have such a property and we truly appreciate its natural state! B & family, NB.
July 2006 - Thanks so much for your kindness and hospitality....and this tranquil piece of paradise. Your cottage provided an excellent and central 'home base' for our exploration. Wish we had more time to laze around here and enjoy the view, the water, the air and the solitude.
August 2004 - I think I have died and gone to heaven! The week here has been filled with sun, fun and great friends. We loved the kayaks and will always remember 'channel surfing'. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. H, R & K
Heating: Electric
Guests allowed: Yes. not overnight
Smoking: No. Outside only.
Pets allowed: By request(extra charge)
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms : - 2 single beds - 2 double beds - 1 Queen bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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From late June to early September the cottage rents by the week/month(Sunday pm-Sunday am). We have several people who return every year or two because of the private, quiet and peaceful surroundings and that's what we like as well -quiet and peaceful cottagers! + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Amherst, Pugwash, Springhill, NS and Sackville, NB |
Note: Cottage is nestled in the woods on a semi-private beach, Northumberland Strait, which is the body of water shared by Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. We're a 20 minute drive from Amherst, 40 mins to Springhill, one hour to Parrsboro, 45 mins to Joggins fossil cliffs and world heritage site, 30 mins to Pugwash and a 5-10 minute drive to picnic parks on the beach. It's 30 minutes to the PEI bridge, one hour to the Moncton airport and a two hour drive to the Halifax airport. AVAILABILITYLast update: July 11, 2024 |
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RATES | | $250 | - | - | $1500 | - | - | - | 2025 May 07, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 $1500/week for up to four adults; $100 extra per adult for a week Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Add $100 per night per additional person. | $250 | - | - | $1500 | - | - | - |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 03:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Booking Deposit | 35% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Interac e-Transfer | | Cancellation Policy | No Refund | | Cottage Rules | View | | Fees |
NOTES $250 per night; discount for returning cottagers; extra costs for more people/pet Cottage rents by the week only from late June to early September. However, closer to summer and fall seasons if scattered nights are available between weeks then it can be rented nightly REVIEWS | | Tammie |  |
| Highly recommended. The pictures do not do this place justice. An absolute beautiful private cabin, steps from the ocean. Three bedrooms were perfect for a girls get away, lots of space. The warmth of the wood stove made it even more cozy. Big fire pit by the beach was a delight. It was a blessing to disconnect. No tv, no big deal there is so much to do. Lots of games, books etc. The wifi is not great but my friend who had to do some work just used her hot spot. The cabin has everything you need and if not Donna was more then happy and helpful if we asked for something. Her husband always made sure we were stocked up with firewood. We were made to feel right at home. Could not have asked for a better place to stay. I am already in the process of planning my next year's trip.
Stayed: September 2023 Submitted: Oct 07, 2023
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Owner response: Thanks Tammie and so happy you and your friends relaxed and rejuvenated! It was wonderful to meet you and looking forward to seeing you again next year. Also thank you for respecting the cottage and property and leaving it so clean and tidy when you left. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and winter well! Donna | |
| | Kim | |
| I would highly recommend a stay at Willet point. The cottage is well equipped with everything you need. It is nestled in the trees with a view of the water and a lovely ocean breeze. Donna and Jim are welcoming hosts who are readily available while being respectful of your privacy. There is an ample supply of fire wood and we were treated to warm muffins one morning. We had a great week building sand castles, swimming and walking on the sand bars. And there was an ice cream bar a few minutes away. We will definitely be booking for next year.
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: Sep 17, 2023
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Owner response: Thanks Kim for your wonderful review and we are so happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay! You were a pleasure to host and we would love to have you back again next year. Also thank you for leaving the cottage and property so clean upon your departure and hope you have an enjoyable winter. Donna | |
| | Vanda | |
| The cottage is cozy but spacious, and felt like home immediately. We used the fire pit almost every night and the hammock was also well used! The kayaks were also great to have access to. My daughter was followed by seals as she paddled! In fact a seal came quite close when we were out swimming too. The beach is great for finding hermit crabs, and seeing herons and all sorts of wildlife (even a deer on our last morning), though it has it's mucky spots. Swimming is good at high tide. It's a short drive to Northport Prov park, for a walk on the endless red sand bars. Donna and Jim are warm and welcoming, there if you need them but also giving you privacy. It was a wonderful vacation!
Stayed: August 2022 Submitted: Sep 24, 2022
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Owner response: Thanks Vanda and it was wonderful to have you and your family as neighbors for a week! So glad you experienced paddling with the seals and especially swimming with them as that is not as frequent. Also thank you for checking in on us after Hurricane Fiona who was very angry as she stormed through here. Fortunately the cottage and house, and more importantly Jim and I, were not harmed but we will be cleaning up the damage to the trees for months - gotta count our blessings as so many are worse off. Take care, enjoy your winter and hope to see you again, Donna | |
| | David | |
| Such a lovely cottage and owners! Great for nature and enjoying the sand flats or as a place from which to do day trips easily in NB, NS or PEI.
All our kids had a great time and didn't miss a TV at all. Donna is such a great host and was available for any questions and to ensure we had what we needed while also giving us lots of privacy, plus she is a great baker!
The cottage itself is great, has all the essentials while still retaining that wonderful cottage feel. Would love to stay here again if we didn't live so far away. Highly recommended!
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: Aug 02, 2022
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Owner response: Thanks so much David for your wonderful review! It was great having you and your family for three weeks and, as mentioned to you and Laura, your kids are wonderful - so polite, friendly and curious. Also want to thank you for respecting our privacy as well and leaving the cottage so clean and tidy - much appreciated! You are welcomed back any time but it is a hike for sure - take care and hope you all stay healthy and happy and enjoy the fall season that is fast approaching, Donna | |
| | Sarah | |
| If you want somewhere that you can just sit and relax this is the place for you. We couldn't get over how quite it is. Just so peaceful. Our 8 year old loved the Sand Flats and looking at all the different sea life. Great for hunting sea glass and shells. The owners were great and the hot out of the oven muffins they brought us were so unexpected and very delicious. The picture doesn't do this cabin and Justice. They have everything you need. All you have to bring is your suitcase and toiletries. We cannot wait to book again and go back. This is a great place to unplug and unwind. Great for couples, family or friends just to be together. They don't have a tv but in all honesty my son didn't miss it. If you are thinking of booking here do it. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: Jun 27, 2022
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Owner response: Thanks so much Sarah for your wonderful review - much appreciated! It was so enjoyable to watch your son enjoying the sand flats, using the net to catch minnows and collecting shells and overall enjoying himself and not missing the TV. Glad you found some sea glass and look forward to seeing you again whenever you're ready. Take care, stay safe and enjoy your summer. | |
DONNA Member since May 2009 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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