If your dog is usually the hardest part of planning a getaway, there’s a Nova Scotia vacation rental where four-legged guests are very much part of the experience.
The Red Door Barn is a pet-friendly oceanfront cottage on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, offering a cozy coastal escape with ocean views, a hot tub, wood-burning fireplace and access to a secluded sandy beach.
But there’s one adorable little feature that immediately stands out.
The property has its very own “Dog Stick Library,” where visiting pups can apparently browse for the perfect stick during their coastal vacation.
Yes, a stick library for dogs.
And considering the cottage also comes with kayaks, paddleboards, a screened-in porch and plenty of nearby beaches and trails, it could be a pretty dreamy getaway for humans too.
There’s A Stick Library Just For Dogs
The Red Door Barn makes it pretty clear that dogs are welcome, and the little stick library might be the cutest example.
Photos shared by the property show a wooden “Dog Stick Library” stocked with sticks of different shapes and sizes for visiting pups.
It’s a small detail, but one that feels perfectly suited to a pet-friendly cottage surrounded by the rugged Nova Scotia coastline.
Guests travelling with dogs can also explore nearby beaches and trails, although the property recommends checking its pet policy before booking.
The Cottage Sits Right By The Ocean
The Red Door Barn is located in a quiet rural coastal community on Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
The handcrafted two-storey cottage sleeps up to four people and has two bedrooms, each with a private ensuite.
Its main living space is upstairs, where a wall of windows looks toward the ocean and opens onto a large upper deck with southern exposure.
According to the listing, you can sit outside with your morning coffee and watch fishing boats travelling to and from the nearby wharf, then come back out at night for stargazing.
There’s also a modern kitchen, air conditioning, a Roku Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker and a Keurig coffee maker with a frother.
There’s A Hot Tub & Screened-In Porch
This isn’t just a summer cottage either.
The Red Door Barn is described as an all-season escape, with several features that would make a chilly fall or winter weekend pretty cozy.
Inside, there’s a wood-burning fireplace, while the lower level has a spacious screened-in porch with a hot tub and propane fire table.
Outside, guests also have access to a fire pit and BBQ.
The cottage is seasonally decorated throughout the year, including for fall and Christmas, making it an especially cute option for a cozy off-season getaway.
You Can Walk To A Secluded Sandy Beach
One of the biggest draws is just outside the cottage.
Guests can follow the rocky shoreline to reach a secluded sandy crescent beach just minutes away.
The property also provides two kayaks and two paddleboards, so guests can explore the sheltered cove directly from the area.
And you might not be alone out there. The listing says paddlers may even spot seals.
For a very Nova Scotian dinner afterward, the cottage provides a lobster pot and burner for guests who want to have their own lobster cookout.
Some Of The South Shore’s Best Beaches Are Nearby
The Red Door Barn also works as a home base for exploring more of the South Shore.
Louis Head Beach, a three-kilometre stretch of white sand, is approximately five minutes away, while Hemeon’s Head trails and birdwatching are also about five minutes from the cottage.
Lockeport and Crescent Beach are around 15 minutes away.
Guests can also reach historic Shelburne in roughly 25 minutes, while Carter’s Beach and Kejimkujik National Park Seaside are each approximately 35 minutes away.
For travellers coming from farther away, the cottage is around 1.5 hours from Yarmouth and its ferry connection to Maine, and approximately 2.5 hours from both the Digby ferry and Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
It Might Be The Cutest Dog-Friendly Coastal Escape
Between the ocean views, hot tub, fireplace, secluded beach, kayaks and nearby South Shore adventures, The Red Door Barn already has plenty going for it.
But the tiny stick library might be what wins over dog owners.
Because apparently your dog deserves to come home from a Nova Scotia vacation with a favourite souvenir too.
📍 The Red Door Barn, South Shore, Nova Scotia
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