Is Beautiful hilltop cottage, stunning views, 5 mins. to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful hilltop cottage, stunning views, 5 mins. to town located?

Located in the heart of Granville Beach, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from North Hills Museum and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Action Jax Family Fun Park. Melanson Settlement National Historic Site and ARTsPLACE are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Chantal G.

3 July 2025

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Beautiful!

We vacationed at the cottage for a week. It was lovely and cozy. The view is mesmerizing and it changes every day with the weather! It was very clean and well equipped with all we needed. The owner was very welcoming and helpful. It's a wonderful place to stay at and perfectly located.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., Victoria, Canada

20 Sept 2023

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All that and more

Wonderful host, beautiful property. Couldn’t ask for more.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M.

24 Aug 2023

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Perfect Stay

Wildflower Cottage exceeded our expectations! It was well stocked; original art adorned the walls; the bed was comfy; the view was outstanding; and Andi was very responsive, and gave us so many great suggestions for great bike rides and activities. We highly recommend Wildflower Cottage.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

1 July 2025

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A very enjoyable experience!

There were so many things we enjoyed about this VRBO rental. The park-like setting of the house’s location made nature feel close. The house itself had a rustic feel that evoked the calm of a simpler time, made more apparent when we looked out the large picture windows that provided a view of fields leading down to the Annapolis Basin. The proximity to town and the highway allowed for easy access to cafes, eateries, the amazing Saturday Farmer’s Market, and other amenities. With so many well-thought out conveniences and a wonderful attention to color and aesthetics, it was clear the hosts were very mindful of the comforts of their guests.

Stayed 31 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentine S.

29 Sept 2024

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Annapolis Valley Gem

Rustic but well appointed old farmhouse on a beautiful property, large enough to explore and even hike to the basin. Everything that you need is provided - literally. The host has all information needed to tour the area at your fingertips, comfortable rooms - with the picture window overlooking the river a favourite. Hard to pry away from that view. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry K.

28 Oct 2019

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Cottage stay

The cottage looks as shown in photos. The thing to remember it is a cottage. No dishwasher and rustic feel to kitchen. The cottage was clean. The furniture was comfortable and having Netflix for guests for the evening was great! The location worked well for us because we wanted to use it as home base and day trip it from there. We had already explored the other side of the province and Cape Breton on a previous trip. The owner was quick to respond to a question we had. She is a very thoughtful and organized host. There is spices, start up coffee, paper products, dish soap , condiments in fridge, house line phone with free North American phone calls, written instructions for using the cottage, written instructions for departure day, reading material, brochures for local attractions. The phone was great for us as we both have aged parents we need to check on at home. Thank you Andi for being a great host! Loved the artwork on the walls depicting local scenery.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Echo C.

5 Oct 2019

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Peaceful Getaway

Beautiful location with a stunning view. Cosy, comfortable and well-equipped cottage that felt like home. Lots of privacy and peace. Just what we needed. Thank you xo

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

24 Sept 2019

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Lovely cottage

Andi, your Wild Flower Cottage exceeded our expectations. The home is wonderful but your added touches made it even better (ottomans, cozy throws, kitchen essentials). 3 nights was not enough!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

5 Sept 2019

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Great Stay!

Property is beautiful, quiet, spacious and in an excellent location. House was very clean and exceptionally well equipped - perhaps the best we have experienced. Thank Andi - (the oat squares were a nice touch!) Chris and Deb

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

7 Aug 2019

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Beautiful cottage and views!

My family and I stayed here for a week and it was very nice. The cottage was clean, spacious, pantry was full of condiments which is always very helpful. We just loved it. The views were amazing and there was lots to do in and around Annapolis Royal. Andi was very helpful from beginning to end and was always around if we needed her for anything. I would recommend staying here and would definitely stay again. Thank you so much Andi.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

25 June 2019

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Beautiful setting overlooking the Annapolis Basin

We enjoyed Wildflower Cottage, a peaceful pastoral setting 5 minutes from historic Annapolis Royal. The property is quaint and very well equipped. The owner was available and responsive if we needed anything.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

27 Sept 2018

Welcoming, Homey Cottage in a Lovely, Pastoral Setting

We felt right at home as soon as we arrived. Lamps in the cottage were lit (it was a gloomy, rain-soaked day) and there was a personalized welcome letter accompanying a helpful notebook of information about the locale. Wildflower Cottage's immaculate, airy space is beautifully appointed with cozy furnishings and colorful artwork. Beds are extremely comfortable, bathrooms are large with modern fixtures, and the well-equipped kitchen even includes pantry items such as tea, coffee and pasta. (An extra treat for us was being invited to pick ripe blueberries outside the cottage. What a nice addition to our breakfast cereal!) Andi is a wonderful host, accessible as needed, and has anticipated all the little details that make for an enjoyable stay. We only wished that we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

27 Aug 2018

Wonderful cottage

We found this cottage near Annapolis Royal to be very comfortable and exceptionally well provisioned. Perfectly private, yet you have the sense your every need has been anticipated -- impressive! For us, it was a terrific base for touring the region, and a delightful place to come home to.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

29 July 2018

Charming, spacious cottage

Nice cottage. Fantastic view. Close to Annapolis Royal. Quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

anne r., Cape Cod,MA

25 July 2018

Warm and spacious light filled cottage with great views

This cottage is sunny, spacious, charming, clean and really well organized for a very pleasant stay. We could have just stayed by the window and stared at the view of the river all day and be perfectly happy just doing that! It also offers many conveniences and is well stocked to prepare an easy meal at "home". Thank you to Andi for all the little extras touches, we really appreciated having tea bags, some laundry detergent, sugar and more. The only two minor glitches which only occasionally bothered one of us is; some traffic noise from the road when trucks went by during the day (it was quiet at night) and the walk to the river is not ideal in some spots, do wear insect repellent. We would consider staying again, it is a lovely spot in a friendly town!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

13 June 2018

Beautiful, Spacious Getaway

Great property. Light and airy inside. Will miss drinking coffee and looking out at that view. 10/10 - would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathi J.

2 June 2018

Delightful home that was immaculate and so well equipped. We highly recommend it.

We’ve leased properties for the last 15 years, and this was one of the very best.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Faith A.

10 Oct 2017

The perfect get-a-way

A step back in time with all the amenities and comfort. Space galore! Large rooms with views. Did I mention clean? Spotless! Great value for what you get. We loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Earl F. L.

12 Sept 2017

Leaving was our only regret.

I can't say enough good about Wildflower cottage. We found the cottage itself to be very well appointed,clean, comfortable and welcoming in its' decor. The owners truly do want you to have an enjoyable stay and it shows in every detail. The wonderful long view of the fields,river and valley is an ever changing delight to watch with your morning coffee or evening meal. The entire property is truthfully and beautifully portrayed in the photos and is even more delightful in person. If you've never been to this part of the world,Wildflower cottage is a wonderful introduction as well as being nicely situated for exploring the region. This was our first stay here and if it's to be, certainly not our last.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Max K.

2 Sept 2017

Wonderful Cottage - Great Stay!

We stood at Wildflower Cottage for only one week but we loved the beautiful old house with the great view over the meadows and the Annapolis River so much. The cottage with the lovely and charming interior left nothing to be desired. Especially we loved the closer area: the dykes, the meadows and the ponds with all the flowers, the different birds (we haven´t seen hummingbirds and cedar waxwings before), the muscrats and beavers, the White-Tailed deers and the historical town of Annapolis Royal too. Wildflower Cottage is the perfect home after long days of exploring the gorgeous coasts along the Bay of Fundy and the wilderness of nearby Kejimkujik National Park. If ever there is a chance to be back at Nova Scotia we´re sure we will stay at Wildflower Cottage again! Thank you so much Andi and Steve! Anja & Max & Emil, Berlin/Germany

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

15 June 2017

We loved it

The photos on the website were right on. Wildflower Cottage was a delight, the location perfect for our Bay of Fundy discovery. Andi and Steve, the owners, are equally wonderful. From our front room, we could see the Annapolis River, a tidal river. How cool to see the difference in the river when the tide was in/tide was out. The Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths so it would be perfect for 2 couples or a small family. Kitchen was fully stocked, plenty of comfortable places to sit and relax. We spent evenings outside watching the sky, seeing the light change and enjoying the bird songs we heard. Our family of chipmunks darted around. Our pheasants were a bit more shy, they ran into the shrubs when we were around. If you want a central location on the Bay of Fundy side of Nova Scotia, you could not find a better place. Wildflower is near the charming town of Annapolis Royal, which was founded around 1605. The town is small, great shops, extremely nice people. If you are planning to visit, we found Wildflower the perfect introduction to Nova Scotia. We loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

11 June 2017

Wonderful Stay!

This property exceeded all of my expectations. We came to Nova Scotia for a two week birthday/genealogy trip. The first 5 days were spent in other locations. I had never rented a house before, but decided to take a chance because I wanted a comfortable "home base" for the second half of the trip. I was confident that it would meet all of our needs based on the other reviews I read, but they really did not do this place justice! The views from the front room of this farm house are just stunning. Looking out over the meadow while drinking our morning coffee was just wonderful. The meadow is loaded with rabbits and even home to at least one lovely pheasant who paid a visit every day. Since we were on vacation for two weeks, we also wanted a place where we could cook our own food! Eating out every single day gets old quick, AND gets very expensive!! We bought some food at the grocery store in town but we also found a meat market on the way there where we got some lovely grass fed steaks. We figured we would pan fry them, but when we got to the house we discovered that there is a portable gas grill with propane canisters in the pantry! I am sure that was on the list of what is included at the house, but I missed it and it was a really nice surprise! This kitchen really has everything imaginable that you could need to cook. Pans of all sizes, even some spices, foil and saran wrap! It also has plenty of counter space!! Spending a day in a laundromat was not on my list of vacation "hot spots", but after a week of exploring Halifax, walking Blomidon beach at low tide, and vineyards, it was time to do some laundry!! Having access to a full sized washer and dryer was key in my decision to rent this location and they were a life saver! I also have to add that Andi, the owner, is a wonderful, caring hostess. We had some very nice conversations about the property, the area, and my reason for visiting (genealogy and meeting some long lost relatives). She is an absolutely lovely person, and I really look forward to seeing her again on my next visit (hopefully next fall). After staying in this house, I won't even consider staying elsewhere! I miss my little home already!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

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10/10 Excellent

M M.

4 Jan 2017

Peaceful, calm and quiet. Very "unplugged".

Immaculately clean. The views and fall color were so great. Very comfortable and hosts were so accommodating. It was private even though the owners live nearby. We will visit again so we can see more wildlife and hike. Lovely for a retreat for renewal and rest. Great music selection!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

M F.

21 Oct 2016

WONDERFUL RETREAT!

The fall colours were at their peak when our family of 3 recently stayed at wildflower cottage. After a long flight, arriving here was so soothing and sublime. The cottage, with its large picture windows displaying the beautiful meadows, matures trees, red barn and waterfront in panoramic view was out of a museum-quality painting. Hard to pull ourselves from away from this scene. The kitchen is large and definitely the best equipped of any vacation rental we've stayed at down to the stainless steel pots and pans, sharp knives and excellent coffee maker. There's a wonderfully cozy and spacious living room off the kitchen. The downstairs and upstairs bedrooms are thoughtfully designed and very comfortable. There is lots to do in Annapolis Royal and area, but we choose mainly to settle into our retreat and catch up on reading. Yet we did venture out each day and walked the town trails, had lunch or coffee at Bistro East, which we highly recommend, and explored the amazing historic gardens. We saw a good Celtic music band at the King's Theatre one evening and spent another day hiking in Keji park. The owners were delightful. We will definitely return. Many thanks. M&J

8/10 Good

Steve & Kathy Z.

15 Oct 2016

Great for exploring the surrounding areas

We spent one week here and loved coming back every evening to the tranquil setting after a day of exploring. The setting, although close to the road, has a beautiful view to the river at the back, with paths leading to the water, But we were gone most days to explore the area. There is so much to do and see in the area surrounding Granville Beach and Annapolis Royal. In the immediate area we visited Fort Anne, Port Royal, the Tidal Generating Plant, Historic Gardens, and North Hills Museum. The Wolfville area included Grand Pre, rock-hounding at Scotts Bay and the hike to the gorgeous view at the end of Cape Split. One long day we even visited Lower West Pubnico's Acadian Village Museum, took the self-guided walking tour of Yarmouth's historic homes and visited scenic Cape Forchu. But our most memorable day was whale watching on a zodiac from Brier Island. As to the home itself - it is an old home and does have fairly steep stairs leading up to the master bedroom and bathroom. Fans are provided for both the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms. When we arrived it was quite warm and stuffy, but by opening the windows and using the fans it was pleasant for sleeping. Other advantages of this rental include a large kitchen, separate dining room with huge picture window looking out to the river, and washer/dryer with detergent provided. We would recommend this accommodation to others. It was very clean and the owner provided a detailed packet of information via e-mail prior to our arrival.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

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