Perched above Scotch Cove's tranquil waters, The Lower Deck Studio offers a serene retreat near the seaside Village of Chester. Begin your day with a swim or paddleboard adventure, and return to cozy comforts like an evening barbecue and plush beds.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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About this property
The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes
The Lower Deck sits overlooking the tranquil waters of Scotch Cove & just 5 min to the seaside Village of Chester where the famous Chester Yacht Races take place yearly. Everything you need for a restful holiday or fun in the ocean is here within mins. We are positioned only 6 min from the Nordic Sensea Spa, 3 min to Graves Island Provincial Park, 6 min to Chester golf Club, close to sandy beaches and a short walk to the Trans Canada Trail. Not to mention the great assortment of shops, Chester Playhouse Theatre and restaurants our village provides. Your hosts are conveniently located in the Upper Deck above you if you need anything looked after. As for the Lower Deck itself, it is the perfect get away place for you, your family and friends. A swim in the Cove is a great way to begin the day. We provide 4 paddle boards, 2 kayaks (end of May to end of Oct) and 2 bikes. There are stone steps that take you right down into the water or enter off the floating wharf. After your day of activities you have a place to come back to for an evening barbecue with great cooking facilities or maybe an early evening nap on our cozy comfy beds before a movie or games night. Kitchen includes: 2 burner stove top, lg airfryer oven, microwave, kettle, nespresso coffee maker and all the utensils, pots pans and dinner wear you would need. Also we have a clothes iron and hair blower. We love pets but regret at this time we are not equipped to accommodate them. We love it here in Scotch Cove and really feel we need to share this year around retreat with others. Hope you enjoy your stay.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Composting
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Towels (changed on request)
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
sorry no pets and no smoking inside or outside on property. There is a spot where you park that you can smoke.
Quiet time 11:00pm
parking for 2 vehicles
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR2627D6571
About the area
East Chester is home to this apartment. Chester Golf Club and Black Harbour Distillers Inc. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Graves Island Provincial Park and East River Provincial Park. Shore Club Dance Hall and Have A Yarn are also worth visiting. Visit our East Chester travel guide
Is The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes located?
Situated in East Chester, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Graves Island Provincial Park and Goat Lake. East River Provincial Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
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The Lower Deck Ocean Escape /Paddle Boards, Kayaks and Bikes Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Wonderful house and gracious hosts who went above and beyond to add special touches to their property. A modern, clean, and picturesque vacation rental!
Bill J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maureen
14 Apr 2024
We had a very nice stay. Beautiful VRBO. We will be back. Flora and Art are very nice people. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
The Lower Deck at East Chester was a delight. The view was amazing, from every window to the deck outside. Everything that you would need for a comfortable stay was available.
The couches and beds were amazing, and the day bed was a wonderful reading spot.
Awesome accomidations, great view. Had additional outdoor space also. Had everything we needed and more. Hosts were very pleasant, delivered coffee andbiscuits one morning, and lit the outdoor fire for us also. I would gladly rebook with them. Decor was beautiful, clean, very relaxing and inviting.
The pictures do not do this place justice! The lower deck was just perfect for us and the hosts went over and above to make our stay wonderful. From the fresh fruit to drinks in the frig, they really made us feel like we were at home. Though not a lot of restaurants around, the peace and quiet staying here more than made up for it. We found plenty in the area to eat and it was very convenient to get to the things in the area we were wanting to visit. We would 1000% stay here again.
susan k.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise
13 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a gorgeous, peaceful property with stunning views over the water. We spent a very comfortable 3 nights here. The hosts in the upper floor were welcoming and very helpful, but leave you to enjoy the property in private. Beautifully furnished and appointed inside and out, we wished we could have srayed longer. Perfect to explore the area, with some nice restaurants and little shops nearby in Chester. Highly recommend.
We greatly enjoyed our stay at the Lower deck ocean front apartment. Very homy, confortable, very clean apartment. The owners, Art and Flora, welcomed us very nicely and easily available if we needed something. We stayed 10 days and could have stayed longer as we felt like at home. T
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Our stay at the lower deck was wonderful! Art and Flora were gracious and communicative. The space is clean, open and inviting with a gorgeous view! We were very comfortable and the space provided everything we needed and more.
Rihannon and Martin
We cannot give enough praise to this place and our hosts, Arthur and Flora. We were greeted by Art and Flora who immediately came out to help us park our trailer. Then we walked into our place and oh my goodness it was perfect. It’s spacious, clean, nicely decorated and they have not forgotten one thing. The view is spectacular, it was close to everything and it was simply wonderful . To cap it off, Art and Flora are the consummate hosts. We felt so comfortable and so welcome. We did not want to leave. Thank you for an outstanding holiday.
Just on the outskirts of Chester, this place is like a home away from home. Peaceful, clean, and homey. The water is beautiful and the paddleboards provided were a lot of fun. We enjoyed using the barbecue and my daughter loved the wooden swing outside. Many peaceful moments here. They have boardgames to play too which my daughter was thrilled and we played almost all of them once. The beds were comfortable, bathroom spacious, and the kitchen had everything we needed. There's a grocery store a close drive and Chester has some nice restaurants. It's also s short drive to various other towns (Lunenberg, Mahone Bay) and Halifax isn't far away either. We would love to stay there again if we visit Nova Scotia again. Art and Flora are great hosts and set your mind at ease as well.
Loved my stay at this ground level suite of a lovely home perched on a small hill with access to the water at the base of the property. Birds singing constantly which offset noise from nearby thoroughfare road (easy for me to block that out and focus on the birds, including call of the loon).
Paddleboarded in the save and calm Scotch cove in front of the property and around Hume point that has the most beautiful property and house to gaze at. Also, at end of the cove is Grave's Island, provincial park, which I walked around one day and it provided lovely, shaded trails with so many different species of trees and gorgeous water views.
Flora and Art were friendly and welcoming and the 2 bedroom suite had everything one could hope for ... lovely linens and towels, a well equipped kitchen, a nice bathroom with lots of hooks and even a tray for across the bathtub if you wanted a soak, a read, glass of wine.
I loved the little nest of a daybed in the corner of the living room area and spent quite a bit of time reading there. My 24 year old son loved it too when he arrived for two nights with me.
The private deck with views of the cove was the best in the morning while drinking the first coffee of the day.
Obviously, I would highly recommend this place. One thing to be aware of is that you can hear people from above when they are talking and moving around but when it's just Art and Flora at home, it's pretty quiet.
Leslie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved it. It was perfect. We will no doubt stay again and recommend it to others for sure.
Carla G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shawn
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family of 2 adults and 3 kids had the pleasure of staying in The Lower Deck Studio on our recent Maritime road trip. The studio was almost brand new, everything was exceptionally clean, and the location was great with a postcard like view of Scotch Cove. Art and Flora went above and beyond, providing a welcome bowl of fruit and an assortment of teas, coffees and sugars, and they were very responsive to our questions. My kids thoroughly enjoyed paddle boarding and fishing off their dock. Thanks for a wonderful stay, we hope to be back again one day!