Experience elegant country living at its finest on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The Idle Hour is a newly restored ship captain’s home, located in the quintessential fishing village of Port Medford near Liverpool on Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
This 2,500 sq ft. vacation home property features a gourmet kitchen, indoor fireplace, 3 + 1 bedrooms, two bathroom, summer cabin, and a library devoted to the western classics. The Idle Hour is set on 2 acres with 450 feet of oceanfront, adjacent to a stony beach. Access is by land or sea, with private anchorage.
Main house
Bedrooms: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Day bed (expands to a Queen);
Summer sleeping cabin: 1 King
Onsite amenities include two paddleboards, two sea kayaks, and an outdoor fire pit.
Located within the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve.
Area Attractions and Events
Port Medway Readers’ Festival
Art/History Shows
2 historic lighthouses
Breathtaking beaches
Kejimkujik National Park Seaside
Historic Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
