Gull Cottage at Lighthouse Road

Set on a cliff top with nothing but the ocean in front, Gull Cottage is a one of a kind vacation home. Surrounded by woodland, it is an oasis of calm and peace, with only the sound of the sea and the wind in the trees. Its name belies its size, as this is actually a family size home, where up to eight people can be accommodated comfortably. It has a relaxed old world charm yet with all modern conveniences, from almost every window there is a view of the ocean that rivals even the Fundy Trail. Only five minutes away is the bustling little village of St Martins, which boasts two gas stations, two convenience stores, a liquor store as well as the little artists quarter down at the harbour, where there is a craft market two or three times a week during the summer months. This is a working harbour where the local fishermen land freshly caught lobster in season and scallops year round, ask for 'Jimmer's Shack' on the quay for lobster ready to take home.

Gull Cottage is arranged on three floors and comprises four double bedrooms, with twin beds in the two top floor rooms, and queen size beds in each of the first floor bedrooms. There are two bathrooms, one with both tub and shower, the other a level walk in shower which is ideal for persons with impaired mobility. On the ground floor there is a fully fitted modern kitchen with all conveniences, including a dishwasher, and a laundry room with both washer and dryer. The comfortable sitting room has satellite TV and DVD player and a wide selection of books and board games. There is a wood burning stove which keeps the house cosy and warm even on cooler days. From this, a garden door leads straight out onto the eight foot deck, where there is a gas BBQ and swinging hammock seat, perfect for enjoying the view of the ocean, watching for the fishing boats going out and returning, and even a glimpse of a porpoise or seal playing in the waves. The house has an ambience all its own – it is not just a rental house but a family home.

Gull Cottage is situated on a headland jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, so is surrounded by the sea on every side. On a clear day the north shore of Nova Scotia can be seen, as well as the curve of the horseshoe shaped bay of the village of St Martins. The grounds total thirteen acres which comprise woodland and a large expanse of lawn to the front of the house. There is even a pond which attracts a variety of wildlife, from the frogs and little fish that live in the pond, iridescent dragonflies that hover on warm sunny days, to the white tail deer and even occasionally a moose that will come out of the forest when all is quiet and still. The flowers and plants on the deck prove irresistible to tiny hummingbirds. Gull Cottage has its own private beach, which is reached by the wooden staircase which runs from the lawn down. At high tide this is cut off from the rest of the beach which borders the village. The water is fresh but exhilarating for anyone who wants to try it (best at high tide at the end of a hot day, when the sea covers the rocks already warmed by the sun), or just sit and enjoy the view with complete privacy.

St Martins is designated a World Biosphere site and is famed for its natural beauty, from the sea caves and the unique geology to the spectacular Fundy Trail. It is no surprise that hiking on the many and varied trails is a very popular activity. Rock hounding on any of the beaches, including Gull Cottage’s own, is another firm favourite as there are so many and varied forms and colours of rocks. Look out for the ‘St Martins Wish Rock”, which when found is supposed to bring good luck to the finder, and ‘beach treasure’, brightly coloured pieces of beach glass. During the summer months, local artists display their work down at the harbour side where their shops have been converted from former bait shacks. Two or three times a week other vendors come and using awnings, set up on the green where you can buy anything from locally made jewellery to home made fudge. The third week in July is Old Home Week when the village comes together to ‘show off’ to the world – there is everything from the procession of floats down Main Street, the first Saturday of Old Home Week is the giant flea market which takes up the whole of Main Street, there is a fiddling competition and a antique car rally. That’s even without mentioning the community suppers, the Duck Race and fireworks on the beach. St Martins is also centrally enough placed to make day trips to the historic city of Saint John with its famous City Market, Grand Manan and the Hopewell Rocks easily possible. The city of Moncton is approximately a one and a half hours drive away. ails is a very

Low season - $780.00 per week Mid season - $999.00 per week High season - $1325.00 per week Taxes INCLUDED Weeks run Saturday to Saturday