The upper level of Beach Haven house provides more than 1400 square
feet of first class accommodation for up to 8 persons (2 queens, 2
singles, 1 double). The open concept living room, dinning room and
kitchen has a glorious pine cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, a
Jotul woodstove/fireplace and wonderful ocean views. The glassed in
sun porch provides panoramic 270 degree views of the open ocean and
the waves from England and France breaking on the reef, as well as
Frying Pan Island and with the scenic Port Medway lighthouse. The sun
porch is also an ideal place to watch the many birds and animals that
frequent the property.

Guests who wish may have double the space, and the views, by adding
on the spacious and bright lower level of Beach Haven. Previously
known as ‘Wind Song'and the summer home of a Swiss gentleman for 14
years until we bought it in 2003, Beach Haven has an interesting
'architectural' history. The main level was built as a complete house
(with the three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open concept living room,
dining room and kitchen all with a pine cathedral ceiling). He then
had the whole house raised and put in a complete downstairs, so the
'lower level' is much higher and brighter then a conventional
basement, it is about 2.5 feet below grade. In keeping with the Swiss
style, there is no connecting inside stairway between the main level
and the lower level, one goes in to the lower level directly from the
outside. It is beautifully finished with hardwood floors and pine
walls. One of the main features of interest in the recreation room is
the regulation Brunswick slate pool table. Consisting of a huge
recreation room, large bedroom (twins) and a spacious three piece
bath, this extra space is a perfect add on for large family
gatherings or offers a quiet working space for guests who are taking
a ‘working holiday'.

This lower level is available only to families or groups who are
renting the main level (that is we never rent it as a separate unit)
for an extra fee of $600 (high season, shoulder season, $300/per
week.

Assurance of quality is featured with excellent housekeeping and a
fully equipped home-away from home: spacious glassed in sun porch,
ocean-view deck with outdoor furniture, jotul woodstove fireplace,
kitchen with 6 full-sized appliances (washer, dryer,dishwasher,
fridge, stove, microwave), kitchenware, very comfortable beds (2
queens, 4 singles, 1 double), excellent linens, satellite TV, VCR,
phone/fax, stereo, quality furnishings, books and games, picnic
table,gas BBQ.

On Property
With six plus acres to explore, there are a wide range of
opportunities, from relaxing on the deck with a book to more active
pursuits such as ocean swimming and beach combing. It's a dream
location for photographers and other artists. An organic vegetable
and herb garden, a lily pond, flower beds and closed cropped lawns
are available close to the house. Groomed paths lead to the
saltwater pond and your own private sand and pebble beach, offering
endless opportunities for swimming, beach combing, exploring the
rocks and tidal pools, beach campfires, bird spotting (e.g. eagles,
cormorants, osprey, sea ducks,piping plovers) and animal watching
(e.g. seals,foxes, rabbits, raccoons). An all-but-deserted world
class white sand beach is a two minute stroll down our private lane.

Surrounding Area

Beach Haven House is a peaceful retreat so far from the rush of
urban life, and yet all of the amenities of the big city are so
close,if you chose.

* A scenic and easy 15 minute drive from the excellent restaurants,
museums and shops of the charming village of Liverpool, home of the
privateers and world famous photographer, Sherman Hines. Two large
full service grocery stores are found in Liverpool, daily grocery
needs are found even closer in village shops.

* The beaches and villages of the south shore, including Lunenburg,
a UNESCO world heritage site, are just moments away. Experience a
step back in time with the warm hospitality, unique shops (antiques,
artisans, crafts, farm markets, quilts and hand hooked
rugs,reserves,
quality new-to-you clothing), fishing wharves, restaurants (from
down-hometo gourmet dinning), historic churches and museums of
seaside villages such as Port Medway, Lockeport, Mahone Bay, Mill
Village.

* Halifax, with the world's second deepest natural harbour is a
cosmopolitain center, with a wide array of restaurants, world
class museums, shopping and is about a 1.5 hour drive away.

Other activities include: Angling, seaside and woodland hiking
(e.g in the renouned Kejimikujik National Park), sailing, kayaking,
whale watching, deep sea fishing, diving, bicycling, golf, visiting
the superb restored historic houses and shops in Shelbourne,
attending excellent theatre and musical productions, including
fiddling and other traditional music.