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Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals

Family-friendly stay near Halifax Citadel

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A kitchen with a wooden dining table and chairs, a stove, and a window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A dining area with a round table and six chairs, a fireplace, and a view through a doorway.
A kitchen with red walls, a white refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a map on the wall.
A backyard with a wooden fence, a small tree, and a pile of leaves.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Halifax, NS
  • Place, Halifax Citadel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Scotiabank Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Nova Scotia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Halifax

Downtown Halifax stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Halifax vacation home, you'll find Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Halifax Citadel. Halifax North Common Park and Halifax Central Common Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Halifax Citadel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Scotiabank Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casino Nova Scotia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Halifax Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 8 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheeky Neighbour Diner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Good Robot Brewing Company - Halifax Commons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Orso Pub & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sam Slick's Lounge - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals

This historic home in the heart of Trendy Central Halifax has the perfect location for those seeking convenient access to all that Halifax has to offer. North Park Street runs along the east side of the Halifax Commons, home of the Skating Oval (across the street)! It’s a five-minute walk to downtown, close to shopping, bus stops, the MacDonald Bridge to Dartmouth, and much more.

The main floor features a living room, next to a dining area, next to a door to our well equipped kitchen. Off the living room is an extra den/4th double bedroom .The main floor has a bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet, sink, and stackable washer/dryer.

Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and another bathroom with a large antique tub and a shower attachment.
The layout offers a spacious living room which opens into a dining area and kitchen.

Other features include wide planked pine flooring, high ceilings, back yard.

Wifi throughout the house, and main floor TV with Android box.

Keywords: 4 Bedrooms, 2 BATHROOMS, LARGE LIVING AREA, YARD, NEAR DOWNTOWN, NEAR HOSPITALS, NEAR UNIVERSITIES, DOWNTOWN, WALK TO EVERYTHING

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO PETS!!!!!!

NO PARTIES!!!!!!

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06191747536832727-2019

Property is also known as

Large Home Waterfront Citadel Universities/hospitals House

Large Home Waterfront Citadel Universities/hospitals

Large Home Waterfront Citadel Universities/hospitals House

Large Home Waterfront Citadel Universities/hospitals House

Large Home Waterfront Citadel Universities/hospitals

Frequently asked questions

How close is Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.9 mi (30-min drive) away from the Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi (8-min drive) from Chocolate Lake Beach and 3.9 mi (13-min drive) from Sir Sandford Fleming Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino Nova Scotia (13-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals to downtown Halifax?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Halifax.

Family Home in Downtown Halifax Near WaterfrontCitadelUniversitiesHospitals Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect and location could not be better. We were within walking distance of the majority of the cities sites and if tired from walking just a quick Uber call or e-scooter ride back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute flat
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming spacious home in great location across from the Halifax Commons Park. Walking distance from the waterfront, the Citadel, Dalhousie campus (long-ish but nice walk) and lots of great cafés and restaurants. The five of us loved our stay. Check in and out and parking easy. Big convenient kitchen with plenty of dishes, etc. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great spot for a girls’ trip. This 4-bedroom historic home has everything you need and is just a short walk to downtown. The house is spacious, and the small backyard is perfect for sitting and relaxing, although it didn’t seem fully spring-ready and could use one more outdoor chair. The front door was a bit difficult to open at first, but it worked fine once you got the hang of it. The two bathrooms worked well for our group of five, and the kitchen was well-equipped with a large table for gathering. The beds were comfortable, and the host was very accommodating with a late checkout. They also came over promptly to help get the TV working. One tip: if you’re arriving late, ask about parking in advance. Overall, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had everything you would need.. minor glitch.. kettle had a short but we boiled water in a pot.. no biggy! Location was everything we wanted and the rooms etc were great. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming heritage home with a great location

We had a great stay at the Green house. The house was clean and comfortable. John was responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was in an excellent location, across from the Citadel in walking distance from the waterfront, there is no air conditioning but with the windows open it was perfect. The street noise was minimal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice little home downtown

It was great to stay in a little historic home with lots of character with my big family in the heart of the city. Has all the basic things you need in a home away from home. Close to many amenities and attractions. We felt comfortable and safe in the neighborhood.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a group

We had a fantastic week in Halifax at the green house. Perfect for a large group. Only inconvenience was that the kitchen was very small to have all 10 of us eating at the same time. All questions were answered reasonably promptly. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very old, historic property so there were some issues promptly resolved by the cohost because the host was out of town. One shower stall is very small and the other shower is in a clawfoot tub which takes some dexterity to negotiate. Otherwise, it’s a lovely house with much charm in a very good location and great host and cohost!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janine Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Halifax stay

Great location. This is actually a 4 bdrm place 2 bathrooms. Which is great. Floors were not the cleanest, windowsills, blinds. No written or online instructions present on arrival except internet access. Pre sent check in instructions were confusing and gave 2 different codes both stating that there was a key box. No key. Just door code. But owners were very responsive which was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not what we expected according to the online review

The location was good and the kitchen was well stocked in as far as dishes, cutlery, towels,laundry detergent etc The place needs a good cleaning! The chair in the living room needs to be cleaned as it had a bad odor. The downstairs bathroom especially. Lots of missing light bulbs making the place dark. Doors didn’t close properly in the upstairs bathroom and in the bedroom downstairs. The front inside door also didn’t close properly. The downstairs mattresses were terrible and after the second night we referred to them as prison beds. The yard was overgrown with weeds and the bar b q was dirty. Some confusion with the parking space…not told where it was until we called the owner twice. When we parked in the spot directed we were questioned by the owner of the property to as why we were there. It was confusing. For the price we paid we expected better!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

2/10 Terrible

P B.

This was the worst holiday ever.

My husband & I spent 4 weeks in the green house. It was a complete nightmare. The house was not what we had expected. It was old & run down. I would not recommend this house to anyone. It was not what was advertised. Badly in need of repair. There were no wardrobes only cubby holes. Paint peeling off the ceiling & walls. The front door was down to the bare wood & looked appalling. I could go on and be here for ever . I hope this review is seen by everyone who visits this site. Don't be fooled the pictures do not tell the whole story. The whole experience ruined our holiday and we could not wait to get home. PS. For the 4 weeks we were there were did not see John or Jennifer. I thought this was a bad show on their part. It would have been nice if either one had called and introduced themselves. But after seeing the place I think I know why they did not show. Pat &Patrick. Dublin.
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

bonnie w.

Perfect location but needs love

The location and size met our family’s needs for a Christmas reunion. Everything we wanted to do was within walking distance. The well equipped kitchen made meal prep easier. For a house this age they’ve included lots of blankets and space heaters to mitigate cold drafts. Our concerns about a toilet that was difficult to flush never did get addressed. Two of the beds need replacing so occupants don’t roll to the middle. Little details like shoes found under the bed leave impression that the house isn’t thoroughly cleaned after previous guests’ departure. As well, a makeshift curtain rod in front bedroom isn’t doing the job. A swithchplate in another bedroom was laying on the floor needing a screw. The cupboards in the kitchen have all sorts of objects filling up space including the instructions for the house that we only found on last day. A little organization of these cupboards would make things easier to find and guests’ could maintain that order. Over our week here we did organise utensil drawer which just has too many things in it for what is needed. These are simple and quick fixes to maintain but because they weren’t done upon our arrival they reflect the rating on the house.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location. Easy walk to many local areas. Safe neighbourhood, with lots of green space. Old character home could use some TLC in the back yard. Would have appreciated interior doors closing completely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Cuisine bien équipée.Un manque d’information à l’arrivée pour l’espace de stationnement.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to stay

Great, clean house with room for all 8 of us and close walk to the harbour and restaurants. Should maybe update the property photos to reflect the changes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Green House has everything you need and a great location!

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very good experience. The yard was a bit smaller then expected and could definitely use a facelift. John was a great host that responded very quickly. Thank you
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!!

Great house for a big family or families travelling together. All the amenities you could need and walking distance to downtown. Right next the Commons (with parks, sports fields, tennis, green space )and the Halifax Citadel. Great location with all of the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a lovely stay.

There was a lovely little back yard to relax and enjoy morning coffee/tea while watching the birds. Only negative was noise at front of home at night. Could have been alleviated if air conditioned and windows closed. Temperature was beautiful though so not needed with open windows. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Halifax get away

This was exactly what three couple needed for ten days in Halifax. The house was easy to find, everyone had lots of space and nice walking distance to down town and arena. You are renting a place that is over 100 years old and starting to show in some areas still clean and safe. But the price and location make up for this. Thanks for ten wonderful days.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bonnie M.

Fabulous Family Gathering in Downtown Halifx

This was a wonderful space to spend time with family and friends. Very spacious and bright. My mother was with us and she has mobility challenges. This house had downstairs bedroom and bathroom facilities!!Access to an outdoor space with furniture was bonus. We could walk to coffee shops wonderful bakeries and restaurants. Our dog had room to run and was in an enclosed safe place. Teens could venture across the street to a open park with skate board park included. The rooms were clean and fresh. I plan to return for future visits. Other than no martini glasses all was worth it:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Ideal Location. Everything You Need !

We were in Halifax from Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal for a family birthday. This home was absolutely perfect for our needs. Lots of character and a warm , welcoming feeling. No complaints - a seamless stay. John contacted us the moment we arrived to make sure we were fine and had everything we needed.We did and more. Highest recommendation. Would happily rent the green house again ! Thankyou John and Jennifer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

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