Reviews

What an amazing little spot on the ocean! The tiny house is exactly as advertised and cute as a button. Great value for the price! Wendy was an amazing host, very accommodating and provided lots of awesome recommendations for things happening in the area during the weekend we stayed with her. Also strongly suggest taking her Harbour Retreat workshop it was the highlight of our weekend!

Nice little quiet place only 5 min drive to Martinique beach. We made good use of the BBQ and the firepit. It is a small charming spot with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. Would recommend to any solo traveller or couple. Wendy is a good host and very nice!

This place is a tranquil gem. The tiny house is well designed and has everything you will need. The backyard is beautifully done with plenty of outdoor space. The sunset views from the property are stunning. Martinique Beach and many trails for hiking and biking are just a short drive away. But the best part of this property is the owner Wendy. Her knowledge of the area and her dedication to making sure your stay is the best it can be is second to none. I very highly recommend this place!

The location is great, it is amazing to wake up and see the water glistening through the kitchen window, watching the tide come and go. Sitting at the back garden is a very nourishing experience, a wonderland of charming pockets of peace surrounded by beautiful trees and birds chirping around. Wendy is a wonderful soul, accommodating, friendly, loving, generous and you will be glad to have crossed paths with her. Her artworks are beautiful and her companion Luna is very sweet and lively. Being in the tiny home is cozy, and it gives a sampling of what life can be with less stuff. Highly recommended even as a detour. Would definitely stay here again. 5 stars in all aspects.

Wendy is a fantastic host and Harbour Retreat is perfectly located to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. Nestled between Lawrence Town and Clam Harbour beaches, with Martinique Beach less than 5 km down the road….perfect. But you don’t have to leave the Harbour Retreat property to relax and enjoy beautiful scenery! This is our second year there and we can’t wait for our third!

I stayed in the Tackle Box Cottage for a month in December 2022. The cottage was exceptionally charming, clean & cozy. Wendy (host) was amazing. She stocks the cottage with clean linens, towels, dishes, cutlery, cozy throws, everything you need for a comfortable stay. I just had to move myself in. The cottage feels like you are being enveloped in a warm hug, it was warm, comforting, peaceful. I am a remote worker with two monitors and my laptop, the Wi-Fi was perfect, never had an issue. Set everything up at the counter and was content working & drinking copious amount of coffee & tea. The area is amazing. The sunsets every single night are beautiful, the beach is right there, even in winter the scenery took my breath away. My daily walks included seeing two bald eagles hunting together regularly and horses walk down the road. It is such a charming community, but you are still so close to the city. Wendy also gave a great Concierge Service and is really knowledge about the various beaches and numerous hiking trails in the area. I will be back, five out of five stars for the tackle box cottage! Thank you for the peaceful paradise Wendy 🙂