
Waterfront holiday rentals in Downtown Halifax
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Stylish Pied-à-terre, Harborside, Free Parking
Comfort and convenience surrounds you in our stylish pied-à-terre, all amenities of suburban life tucked neatly downtown. The top floor feels light and airy, with harbor views, balcony, and high ceilings. This is our private home and pride of ownership shows. Heated underground parking, and other amenities make living easier. Wi-Fi, Roku, quality furnishings. Nearby find: grocery, alcohol, car rental, eateries, and more. Monthly stays of 30 days or more are available. *31 nights avoids tax*

Bohemian Seaside Studio: spacious, oceanfront
* Most loved Canadian listing E of Toronto, and one of the top 7 in Canada!* (Buzzfeed/CBC 2016; Airbnb 2019) Quirky seaside loft set high in the trees (accessed by boardwalk). Deck with harbour view (sunsets, whales, sailboats); skylight-lit dining nook; snug double bed with ocean view; and enough floorspace to practice your tango moves. This is a special place, my home (not hotel) and available to folks who leave a place better than they find it. Please message w your 'pitch' before booking.

The Creation Lounge Retreat - A Unique Gem!
Step into this fully renovated, open-concept mid-century modern character home, where you're embraced by soaring 16' ceilings, serene water views, and a peaceful atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. Large hot tub with water views. Pedal Boat, swimming lake nearby, fire pit, board & lawn games, host art/crafts sale. Just 25 min to DT Halifax or Peggy's Cove. Restaurants, groceries, liquor, drug stores etc. only 5-10 min. away! The Dino Den Aviary onsite. Registration: STR2425A6031

Beautiful 2 Stories 3Rm+den+curtained family room
Welcome to One of best quality 2 story house available at Dartmouth/Cole Harbour. 4 bedrooms plus family & living rooms. Chef-quality full kitchen with Corian countertop & 2 double sinks & faucets. 8 new high-quality beds/sofa beds plus Jacuzzi. Lots of free parking spaces along fenced extra-long private driveway with mature trees & flowers. 1 min walk to Kiwanis Beach. Only 25 min drive to downtown Halifax. Great for family gathering/vacations/Canoeing/business trips or short stays. AC added.

Separate 1 BR, Lakefront close to Halifax downtown
This suite is attached to a private home with separate entrance and deck area. Located on lake where swimming, paddle boarding and relaxing on lake front dock are encouraged. One bedroom with king size bed and on-suite bath, kitchen area with island, desk and living area with fireplace. Pullout couch allows for second sleeping area (no blinds if using pullout). Deck is equipped with furniture and BBQ. Hot tub & paddle boards are available for your use. Parking for one car. Shared yard.

Beautiful Oceanfront Suite
We welcome you to come and relax in our newly renovated, bright and airy private guest suite with stunning views of the ocean. Located on the water in Ferguson's Cove. We are 2 minute walk to the great walking trails and views of York Redoubt, 7 minute drive to grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops and more. 15 minute drive to downtown Halifax, and 40 minutes from the Halifax airport. Private small deck with table and chairs shaded by trees on the street side. Insta: @theoceansuite

Luxury Lakefront Suite - Hot Tub & Amenities!
Executive Lakefront Retreat: Escape to our luxurious and private two bedroom (plus den) apartment above the garage, boasting exclusive amenities for a serene stay. Enjoy: Private Hot Tub & Outdoor Propane Fireplaces Swimming Pool & Full Outdoor Kitchen Water Activities: Kayak, paddle boat, fishing rods, and dock access Nearby Conveniences: Within 5 km, find Tim Hortons, supermarket, drug store, liquor store, gas station Convenient Location: Just a 20-minute drive to downtown Halifax.

Edgewater
Welcome to Edgewater. Our garden suite is a completely private,separate suite. Guests have their own private entrance. Overlooking gardens and lake, you may enjoy spectacular sunrises and moonscapes. Listen to loons call as they locate one another on the lake. The suite has a comfortable sitting room, with dining table, and equipped kitchenette ( toaster, microwave, coffee press, kettle), ( there are no cooking facilities). Off the sitting room is a cozy bedroom, and private bathroom.

Cozy Lakefront Suite outside Halifax
Touring the hotspots of Nova Scotia? You'll be centrally located! 30 minutes to the Halifax waterfront, 30 minutes to Peggy's Cove and Mahone Bay, 1 hour to Lunenburg and Mahone Bay, and just over an hour to the Bay of Fundy. Just need a cozy getaway? You'll have access to the lakefront on a shared dock, plus your own private deck, office space, toys for kids, plus short drives to the ocean and hiking trails. And you're only a minute to grocery stores, fast food, and highway access.

Private Lakefront Escape|Swim, Sip Wine & Stargaze
Swim. Sip Wine. Stargaze. Repeat. Welcome to your Escape — the perfect romantic retreat, just 25 minutes from downtown Halifax, yet a world away from the ordinary. Craving peace, connection, and a little barefoot luxury? You’ll find it here. Swim in the glassy lake, lounge dockside with a cocktail, and stargaze by the fire. Inside, enjoy an electric fireplace, plush furnishings, a Queen bed, and a full kitchen. Fibre-optic Wi-Fi available—though you might just forget you need it.

Oceanview, $0 cleaning fee, spacious with 2 bdrms!
This peaceful and private property has a beautiful ocean view. Enjoy watching cruise ships, sail boats and cargo ships come into the Halifax harbor! This completely private unit offers 2 bedrooms with room to sleep up to 5. Located fifteen mins to downtown Halifax. Close to hospitals, restaurants, nightlife, museums, and shopping. The ocean shore as well as many trails are within close walking distance. Located beside the York Redoubt and very near Herring Cove Provincial Park.

Beautiful 1 bedroom cottage in Herring Cove
Modern bayside cottage with distinctive style and stunning ocean views. Spacious upper floor with King sized bed and airy open spaces, above a cozy and intimate living area. Enjoy the seaside firepit in the shared backyard while watching all the activities in both Herring Cove and the Atlantic. Just 20 minutes from downtown, you'll have easy access to all Halifax has to offer, while waking up to the sound of surf from the Atlantic. Easy drive to Lunenburg or Peggy's Cove.
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Waterfront apartment rentals

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Spring Garden Stay | Walk to Waterfront

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Downtown Halifax holiday rentals start at € 52 per night before taxes and fees

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4.8 Average rating
Downtown Halifax stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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Downtown Halifax’s top spots include Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Public Gardens and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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