Vacation rentals with a fire pit in Porters Lake

We enjoyed staying at Robert's fabulously decorated home. It is a unique home in a beautiful setting; it's not often we get to stay in a home with exotic birds, friendly ducks, and a dinosaur room. And Robert is an excellent host. It's a great location for seeing the area - many attractions within a 1-2 hour drive. We would stay here again if our travels bring us back to Nova Scotia.

The spot was perfect for us, a great little cottage by the lake. The lake was gorgeous! Chris was very responsive for all of our changes in schedule and questions we had and even left us a little welcome gift of some snacks and drinks. It was incredible and we would stay there again! also it is much closer to Halifax than you think! Turn on tolls when looking because everyone uses the toll bridge and it's just 1.25$ at time of writing and it saves 20 minutes to get into Halifax!

We loved our stay here. Great location for getting to different places. Beds were super comfortable. Nice front porch to sit and relax in the evening. Owners live on the property so you will pass by eachother, they are really friendly.

Very cozy place! It was right by the water with a beautiful view. Very convenient as well. We were about a 30 minutes drive from Downtown Halifax. Ashley was very responsive and helpful. Beautiful place and amazing host! I'd stay there again. :)

It's our second stay and we are already looking forward to our third. In spite of the rain we were totally at peace and rest with the beauty of the surroundings and the accommodations. It's a place of total quiet and simplicity. Thanks Kate!

Our large family enjoyed a 5 night stay at the house and it is easily one of the nicest in our memory of AirBnB homes. There was lots of space for our group and the little kids loved exploring outside. We hosted some extra family one evening for dinner and found everything needed in the well appointed kitchen. The beds were very comfortable too! We loved everything about this home. It's little out of the city but that was ok for us. A memorable trip for us!

Nice house for fun trip with friends! Private, cozy, and well equipped with beautiful surroundings. We had wonderful night thanks to Sherry :) Definitely worth to visit

We had a fantastic weekend staying at Karen and Dan’s! This is the second time that we go as a group of friends to unwind and have a relaxing weekend together at their place. We loved having a campfire by the water and getting to use the hot tub. We look forward to being there again!

Very nice place to stay. The view from the back yard is priceless and is very relaxing .She has everything there to make for a nice evening outside ,patio lights, firepit ,lite up dock and picnic table right on the water. Inside is very clean and cozy and is not lacking for anything that you might need .This is not a place that you want to make any excessive noise as there is another residence right above you.

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! Everything was just wonderful - very comfy bed, delicious coffee, beautiful place and surroundings, even some sunshine showed up! We also really appreciated the bug spray, since we didn’t think of bringing any. We would definitely see if you have space, if we make it back your way!

We loved the location central to going to Halifax and Mahone Bay and Lundenburg also for going to our next place. Clean neat and tidy great shower all the amenities you need for a short stay!!

Victoria has created such a cozy and welcoming space with an absolutely gorgeous view. Everything is spotless and pristine, the bed was super comfortable, and she has provided all you need for a home away from home. We enjoyed meeting her very sociable chickens and were able to truly relax in between our runs into Halifax for fabulous food, and a quick trip to Peggy’s Cove. Although our stay was brief, we had a simply marvelous time. Thank you so much, Victoria!

Great space! Beds were comfortable and clean. Byron was quick to respond, would re-book this home and stay again.

We really enjoyed our stay! The amenities were great, so we didn’t mind too much that the weather wasn’t the best and we couldn’t explore as much. Marvin was a superhost—really friendly and always made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed.

We stayed for 6 months and it was absolutely wonderful! There were lots of beaches and trails nearby to take our dog. The views were amazing! We even saw a seal once! The apartment was beautiful as well, especially the kitchen (as someone who loves to cook and bake it was perfect!) It's the perfect distance from Halifax if you don't like the bustle of a city but still want to do some sightseeing if you don't mind driving a bit! Overall we loved every part of our stay :)

We had a great stay. The place was very clean and well kept. It was a comfortable and quiet spot to come back to after exploring the city. The host was responsive, making everything smooth and easy. Having a hot tub was a real bonus— it was the perfect way to relax in the evenings. Would definitely stay here again!

Blue Forest Shores is truly an amazing getaway for us and we would definitely come back when we’re in Nova Scotia again. We stayed at the Boat house which has beautiful view and is very private. Our hosts, Yaro, Savayda, and Wouter are extremely nice and genuine and we actually felt like visiting our family home. Thank you so much for your amazing hospitality and we will see you again!

We loved our stay here! The property is beautiful and had a nice view of the water. The cabin was so cute and cozy and we felt right at home! Thank you!

Was looking for a peaceful weekend away and that is exactly what we got! Beautiful and private spot. Scott has clearly put in a lot of effort to make your stay comfortable. The house had absolutely everything we needed. Would definitley stay again.

Everything whas perfect a really peaceful place and the cedar hot tub wow 🤩

I just wanted to say that this place is exactly as described, very private, and would absolutely stay here again and would recommend anyone wanting a place in this area to take advantage of this very unique place!

Great spot to visit for a weekend getaway! Even though the cabin is attached to their house, the hosts made us feel secluded and welcome.

What a phenomenal find! Kim and Craig go above and beyond to give you the ultimate vacation experience. Welcome charcuterie board, breakfasts to die for, a beautiful cabin stocked with everything that you could possibly need during your stay. With a front and back deck you can chase the sun while watching the ducks and maybe get a surprise visit from a deer. The perfect location to visit all of the local sites as well. Kim and Craig’s hospitality far exceeds the norm and we loved every minute of our stay!

We had a fantastic stay! Robert was an exceptional host—friendly, responsive, and incredibly helpful. His hospitality made us feel truly welcomed and well taken care of. The property itself is cozy, charming, and wonderfully private—perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway. We especially enjoyed the wood-fired sauna and hot tub, which added a unique and rustic touch to the experience. The wood-fired pizza oven was another highlight—easily some of the best pizza we’ve ever made! We highly recommend staying here and would love to return in the future. Thank you again, Robert, for a memorable stay!