| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 14 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/03/09 |
Positive
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| We had a fabulous stay at Sunrise at Sol Point this past summer. We were amazed at how beautiful every thing was, the home, the scenery, it was absolutely wonderful and hard to leave behind! It was all we could have asked for to enjoy a vacation on the east coast. To see the whale and the seal come in for a visit was a highlight as well as visiting Peggy's Cove frequently. Thanks to Freda for suggesting the local lobster, it was such a fun experience! She was so nice and helpful, thanks so much Freda! We hope to return some day to your amazing property. |
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The Palmer's, Fergus / Arthur Ontario
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| 09/25/09 |
Positive
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| Our family tremendously enjoyed our week here this summer. The house is so welcoming, and has all the amenities you need! The view was spectacular. The kids enjoyed watching the mink, feeding the gulls and climbing on the rocks. Kayaking was a real treat! We also enjoyed the local flavor - the shack on the corner, the lobster pound up the road, the restaurant around the bend...All in all a relaxing and rejuvenating adventure! |
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Peila Familty, Plymouth, Massachusetts |
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| 09/14/09 |
Positive
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| My husband and I along with two other couples just returned from a week at Sunrise at Sol Point. What a wonderful week we had! We have rented homes in several locations and this was by far the cleanest most comfortable home we have ever stayed in. The views were so amazing, I would have loved to stay another week to just sit in the living area and enjoy the views. We spent a lot of time traveling around the coast and found there was quite a bit to enjoy within very short distances. A GPS we took along helped us to easily find many of the sites we wanted to see. But the best site of all was right outside the windows of Sunrise at Sol Point. Thanks to the owners, Wilco and Kathy for sharing their home with us. This was the first home we had rented where the owner contacted us during our stay to make certain everything was to our satisfaction. This shows the sincere devotion they have to making every guests stay the best it can be. I will treasure the memories we made during our week and hope that we can return another time to enjoy all that this home has to offer. |
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Ellison's and friends, Martinsburg, WV |
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| 09/02/09 |
Positive
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Over a year ago, our kids suggested we choose a place anywhere in the world to go for my 60th birthday. I had always wanted to see Nova Scotia and so began the online search for accomodations. We needed a big house -- this is 4 spacious bedrooms including a master suite with its own beautiful bathroom. We wanted a house near the water and not too near other houses --- this house is at the end of the road on a small penisula by itself and the waves literally lap up around the piers that support the house! And we didn't want to be too far from Halifax --- it was about an hour drive from the airport. When we arrived, we simply could not get over how spacious and beautiful and bright and new and well-equipped and beautifully-situated the house was! To say it met our expectations would be a gross understatement! The first day there we were entertained not only by the seals and shorebirds that graced the waters right outside the windows (which offer a 270-degree panorama of the ocean, but also by a Minke whale surfacing and feeding! The caretakers told us it appeared only once a year, so we felt blessed to see it! We enjoyed everything from beautiful sunny weather to a first-hand encounter with Hurricane Bill. The waves breaking over the farside of the islands in the distance were awesome!
The beauty and detailed appointment of the inside of the house cannot be captured on camera, although, you'll be tempted to try. Cannot say enough about the friendliness, graciousness and attentiveness of the caretakers Lawrence and Frida Morash, and owner Wilco van den Burg. Our trip from start to finish was one never to forget. For a really special time of your life, don't miss Sunrise at Sol Point! |
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Peter Thompson, Attica, New York |
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| 08/16/09 |
Positive
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| What a beautiful setting for a relaxing vacation exploring the coast of Nova Scotia. The house was just as advertised and more. Our only regret is we could not stay longer. Thanks to the van den Burg's and the caretakers, the Morash's, for their hospitality. |
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Gary, Connecticut |
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| 08/14/09 |
Positive
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My wife and I, together with 3 other couples, rented Sunrise at Sol Point for a week this summer. We all had high expectations and these were greatly surpassed. The gorgeous home is even better than described, and the lovely pictures don't do the property justice. It is spacious, clean, and wonderfully equipped with new stainless steel appliances (including a wine fridge!). The views are spectacular. The building has been lovingly rebuilt to resemble the original fish plant, so it fits the local ecology to a tee. There's lots to do in the area - we spent happy days hiking, sightseeing (Peggy's Cove is next door; Halifax, Grand Pre, and Lunenburg are easy drives), cycling and kayaking. We enjoyed seeing bald eagles, seals, herons, and other wildlife. We would definitely recommend this spot to all who love spectacular coastal settings and the highest quality accommodations. And by the way, there is a cable internet connection that was not advertised, so came to us as a pleasant suprise.
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Munroe & Deb, Hamburg, NY
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| 07/06/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Sunrise at Sol Point from June 28 to July 5, 2009. The views of the ocean and surrounding islands are unmatched and spectacular even on days when the weather did not cooperate. The house is magnificent and immaculately kept. It looked like something out of Architectural Digest. The 1000+ square foot living/dining area was our favorite spot in the house. It is surrounded by windows overlooking the water on three sides; a spot where we were able to watch fishing and lobster boats pass by. All but one bedroom had a water view. The caretakers, Laurence and Frida, were extremely welcoming and helpful, making us feel at home instantly -- even sending over freshly caught mackerel for a delightful dinner (prepared by our CIA chef Ed). For a peaceful, quiet and stress free vacation, Sunrise at Sol Point is the place to visit. We loved it! |
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St. Johns, Bianchis & Emerys, Cheshire, Massachusetts
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| 10/27/08 |
Positive
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We decided to try the East Coast for a family vacation this year and stayed at Sunrise at Sol Point from Oct 4-11, 2008.
The name says it all. What an amazing sunrise you wake to every morning! There are breathtaking views from every window in the house. The house it self is beautiful and easy accommodated our 7 adults. We couldn't have chosen a better place to stay!
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The Young family, White Rock, BC
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| 09/11/08 |
Positive
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We stayed at the West Dover house this past July. We brought our mother there for a surprise 60th birthday gift. She loved it!!!! We all loved it. The house is beautiful, the view is AMAZING, and it was one of the most relaxing vacations we've had.
If you want to relax, have a glass of wine, read a book, spend time with your family, and see the sights of Nova Scotia....this is the place to stay. We will be back someday. It was everything we hoped and MORE. |
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Anonymous |
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| 07/21/08 |
Positive
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We enjoyed a fantastic long weekend in May at this
great vacation rental. The 360 degree view and
sound of waves lapping the shore are the essence
of a superb ocean front location. The house is
amazingly spacious and so well-equipped for every
creature comfort. Our particular favourite was the
cozy lap robes we used to sit out on the deck and
watch the sunrise and the lobster boats. We visited
as a multi-generational family to attend our
daughter's graduation and it worked very well. The
kitchen is fantastic and easily accommodates
multiple cooks. My husband used a kayak to
explore the bay. There is loads of parking too,
which even accommodated our 30ft trailer with
ease. The seniors especially haven't stopped
talking about what a great place and experience it
was to stay there together. I am sure that with the
caring and attention to detail of the owners and the
custodians many more families will share similar
happy experiences in this dream of a vacation
home. I highly recommend that you go for it, and
enjoy! |
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Valerie Wolfe, St. Catharines, ON |
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| 07/18/08 |
Positive
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I just recently returned from a 10 day stay at the
Van den Burg's house in West Dover. What a
perfect location and a beautiful home! From the
moment we pulled down the driveway and saw the
view, I knew it would be a wonderful week. We
used this house for a family vacation, pulling
together eight people from four different locations.
We were impressed not just by the breathtaking
sights we saw out of each window, but by the
details and comfort of the home. It was truly
prepared for a group of eight, spacious with every
amenity--right down to the wine cooler in the
kitchen! The location was perfect for such a wide
variety of things: watching the sun rise with a cup
of coffee, hiking on the rocks and trails (every turn
is another amazing photo!), visiting the quaint
towns and villages within a short drive (Peggy's
Cove, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg), and still only a 45
minute drive to Halifax for the Farmer's Market and
city life. We were even surprised at what a short
drive it was to Wolfville and the Bay of Fundy (less
than two hours). We were well attended by
Lawrence and Frida, the caretakers of the house,
and found them happily willing to answer
questions, fill us in on the area, or just provide
good conversation. They made us feel "like locals"
for the time we were there, offering hospitality
above and beyond without being intrusive. This
home allowed us to create a memorable family
experience in comfort, surrounded by beauty--and
it made us all fall in love with Nova Scotia! |
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Barbara M., Florida, USA |
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| 01/06/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful vacation at the van den Burg home. We stayed for a full week (12/28/07 - 1/4/2008). The pictures and description of the property does not do it justice. It is absolutely wonderful. The views are beyond compare and the inside is better appointed than a 5 star hotel or resort. Mr. van den Burg called the day after our arrival to make sure all was to our satisfaction. The Morash's who own Ocean Spray Bed and Breakfast down the road (where you pick up the key to property)are two of the nicest people we have ever met. We witnessed magical sunrises and breathtaking sunsets. It's true the lobster boats pass right out the window each morning on their way out to check traps. I would have been content to just look out the window all day long, but there is so much to see in the area, that you must leave and explore their beautiful country. If you have the opportunity to visit this property at anytime during the year, we would certainly recommend it. It did not disappoint us - infact, it exceeded our expectations! Thanks to the van den Burgs and Morashs for their hospitality. |
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Charlie and Debbie Leal, Katy (Houston), Texas
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| 12/07/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
October 2007
When we walked in the door, our mouths fell to the floor. We were awe-struck. The pictures and the write-up do not do this place justice. We marvelled at the house and its understated beauty and then we marvelled at the spectacular scenery, magnificient sunsets and fierce storm which was blessed with a full rainbow afterwards.
All this was underscored by the caretakers, Frida and Lawrence, who took care of our stay with warmth and respect and down-home friendliness.
I wished we could stay longer and imagined taking our family and grandchildren here.
I am leaving wanting more and more and more.
Thank you,
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Bruno and Darlene
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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| 12/07/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
October 2007
What a beautiful home, what spectacular scenery, what warm and gracious caretakers. This part of our East Coast journey will definately be a highlight for all the above reasons.
One of my favorite days was Friday when Barry and I stayed behind, the wind blew, the waves rolled and crashed and the rain sheeted the windows. I curled up on one of the big chairs and read a book.
Wonderful!
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Barry and Vicky Gigliotti
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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| 11/26/07 |
Positive
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| You have lucked out on getting such a lovely peice of water front property. I guess when you live here you really don't notice how beautiful the area is and I must say it is a very cosy place to be. It happen to be a full moon and it made it all that much more pleasant. There is nothing I would change about your home.Thank you for letting me and Ron enjoy a weekend in your beautiful home. The house reflects on how special your family is. |
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Terri Brown, BeaverBank, NS
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