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Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea

Holiday home in Halifax with kitchen and patio

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea

Holiday home in Halifax with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Brett & Lara Ryan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number STR2425A7722

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Amazing Unique Church for Rent "st. Cecilia by the Sea" Halifax

About the area

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Purcells Cove, NS

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie University - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • St. Mary's University - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 18 min drive
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
  • Garrison Brewing Co
  • Uncommon Grounds
  • Darrell's Restaurant
  • Second Cup Café

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sir Sandford Fleming Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Long Lake Provincial Park. Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

The most special home away from home, possible.

We enjoyed everything about this magical place. The owners are very particular about St. Cecelia which makes us be on our best behavior. We loved it and didn't want to leave forever! Thank you Lara & Brett. Margy & Jim
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Great Stay

Great Stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Exceptional Property

Great location, unique and comfortable. First time in Halifax and hosts were very helpful. We will book this house again next time we're in Halifax!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Great Place

We had such an amazing stay. This place has some great history. Brett and Lara are awesome hosts. You definitely won’t go wrong by choosing to stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindi S.

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

Amazing Vacation Rental!

Brett and Lara's place is incredible! They've spared no expense making sure the place is A+++.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Beautiful, unique location

Lovely accommodations and base for our trip to the Halifax area. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanda J.

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

So unique!

We wanted to stay somewhere different than your regular hotel and this was beyond our expectation. The host was quick to respond and gave us some wonderful recommendations on places to eat. The kitchen was well stocked with anything that one would need. The outside space was wonderful to sit and have a morning coffee. Would definitely stay here again the next time I’m back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

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

Unusual in a great way

This is an imaginatively restored church with all kinds of artistic detail throughout. It is also very comfortable inside with a nice space outside for relaxing if the weather is good. It also has one of the best equipped kitchens we have seen in a vacation rental. Engaging owners as well. All in all, a very worthy place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Slept in church and didn't get in trouble!

Beautiful facilities and outside garden are overlooking the harbor. Brett and Lara are so welcoming! Excellent care in fact couldn't get the Dallas game and Lara came immediately over to fix the tv. Recommend you book immediately to assure your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

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

Intriguing decor and lovely location

The church has been beautifully decorated. Very comfortable accommodation and wonderful location. Brett and Lara were excellent hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS M.

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

A grey and unique place to stay

Bret and Lara are excellent hosts. Everything you need to make and outstanding stay here
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Just like home - only better

Loved our stay and had more than we needed. Such a comfortable, lively place! We will let it go haha but kept referring to it as “our church” 😊 Thank you to our hosts for a lovely visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

Very unique place in a quiet cove by the sea

This place is a real treasure, we stayed 3 nights and was convenient for touring Halifax. The owners are great people and made sure our stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Amazing space

We really enjoyed our stay at St Cecilia. Brett and Lara are wonderful hosts and you can see the amount of care and thought put into the design of the space. This was also evident in the landscaping around the space as well. Hosts are warm and engaging and appear to love sharing this special place with travelers
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Amazing place

Stunningly restored chapel which surprises you at every turn. This was truly a beautiful place, indoors and outdoors Brett and Lara are fantastic and friendly hosts, full of local knowledge. Allegedly Brett is going to write a book about it 😀 We cannot recommend The Church highly enough
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Best VRBO we have stayed at.

Great location, wonderful hosts, very interesting old church remodelled and full of interesting things. Would stay here again in a second.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Welcoming

From the first steps in we were under a spell! A wonderful property and the story of how it began just as wonderful. Lara and Brett were great hosts! Highly recommend their lovely little renovated church 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Nova Scotia Diamond!

Our stay at St. Cecilia was, in one word, incredible! We absolutely loved our stay in this immaculately and tastefully renovated church. Lara and Brett were wonderful, attentive hosts. Everything we needed was within reach. Lara and Brett’s attention to detail in providing guests necessities, comforts, and the pristine condition of the home sets it apart from other homes in which we’ve stayed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return again! Thank-you Lara and Brett!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm C.

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

Stay at a church!

Great place. Great owners. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grumpy D., Andover, CT

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

Feels like you’re staying in a castle.

Definitely the most unique VRBO property we have ever stayed at! Great location, so close to all that Halifax has to offer but set on a quiet cove. Our hosts were great and the church is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

roger m.

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

Not to be missed!

What an experience! This renovated church is an amazing place to spend time. It is very conveniently located for visiting Halifax, Despite the fact that it is in a secluded, beautiful and beautiful surrounding location. The host and his wife are extremely helpful and have included many wonderful extras to make your stay amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Halifax Holiday

Great site for a Nova Scotia experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariann T.

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

Truly Memorable Accommodations!

We loved staying at Brett and Lara’s place. The decor, craftsmanship and attention to detail of this property cannot be beat! Our hosts anticipated our every need. Coming back to a clean and comfortable place was so welcome. We enjoyed talking with Brett and finding out about the history of the church, the paintings and the artifacts. We’d happily stay there again when we return to Halifax.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd L.

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

Heaven

This was by far the most unique place we’ve stayed. It was awesome! It had everything you needed. It was so clean with a huge kitchen. It’s perfectly located. The host are so friendly. We would definitely recommend it. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing Stay for WFH

My friends and I had a wonderful stay. Lara was super responsive and came over to greet us and provide recommendations. The place was super clean and well stocked. It’s best to stay here with a rented car.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023