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Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake

Hammonds Plains vacation home with kitchen

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Pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathrooms6458 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hammonds Plains, NS
  • Kearney Lake Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Dalhousie University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hammonds Plains

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Hammonds Plains vacation home, you'll find McQuade Lake and Cranberry Lake. Hatfield Farm and Atlantic Playland are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kearney Lake Beach - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Mount Saint Vincent University - 18 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Chocolate Lake Beach - 24 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Dalhousie University - 26 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 27 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 34 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vernon's Thunderbird Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake

This modern family oriented lake house features:

- An impressive 5,230 sq. ft. of interior space, seamlessly blending indoor-outdoor living, perfect for entertaining and enjoying the relaxing.
- A resort-style warm-up pool and Jacuzzi, perfect for year-round relaxation
- Direct waterfront access for seamless outdoor adventures
- A thoughtfully designed kids' playground for family fun
- Two sleek, open-concept kitchens, ideal for both gourmet cooking and casual dining
On behalf of the team, I would like to personally thank you for trusting us to make your stay memorable for you and your loved ones/friends. To ensure the property remains in excellent condition for every guest, we kindly ask for your cooperation with the following guidelines:

Important Information:

1. Gatherings: A 3-night minimum stay is required for any gatherings or events.
2. Late Check-Out: After a 15-minute grace period, a fee of 10% of the daily rate per hour applies. Stays of 10+ hours past check-out will incur a full day's charge.
3. Early Check in and other requests: please contact us in advance, and we'll do our best to accommodate based on availability.

General Rules:

1. Visitors: No visitors are allowed unless explicitly agreed upon by us.
2. Shoes: Please leave shoes at the foyer.
3.Carpets: Be careful not to stain the wool carpets.
4. Smoking: No smoking inside the property.
5. Toilets: Do not flush items that are not suitable for toilets.
6. Insects: Keep doors closed when unattended to prevent ants/insects from entering.
7. Garbage: Discard garbage in the correct bins (compost, general, recyclable).

Optional but Appreciated:

While you are under no obligation, we would greatly appreciate your help with the following tasks:

1. Garbage: Bag the garbage and place it into labeled large bins.
2. Dishes: Sort the dishes and run the dishwasher.
3. BBQ: Clean the BBQ after usage.

Final Reminders:

1. Reservation Responsibility: The person who made the reservation is responsible for the actions of their group of guests/visitors.
2. Liability: We are not responsible for any damage, theft, or injury, but we are available to help to the best of our ability should anything occur.
3. Assistance: We are here to serve and help, so if you have any questions or needs, just give us a shout!

Regards

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,458 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2526A7330

Property is also known as

406583

Frequently asked questions

How close is Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.7 mi (27-min drive) away from the Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake on Sep 10, 2025 start from $471.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.1 mi (12-min drive) from Kearney Lake Beach and 12.8 mi (24-min drive) from Chocolate Lake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino Nova Scotia (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake to downtown Hammonds Plains?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Hammonds Plains.

Peaceful Retreat on Schmidt Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Beautiful home and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lakefront property

We had an amazing time at this property, its the perfect property for a summer get away. The hosts responded promptly and check in was seamless.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025