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Big Blue On The Bay

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· Maitland, Hants, Nova Scotia · 4 acres

Hosted by Gloria B.

RV/tent site

· 4 guests max

"Big Blue" sits atop a lawn covered hill on the shore of the Cobequid Bay. A grove of fir and pine trees offer a sense of woodland solitude and fairies. The energy is magical. You can enjoy a front row seat or amble down over the lawn to sit on the end of the public wharf to watch the tidal bore squeeze into the mouth of the Shubenacadie River. It won't be long and you can marvel at the force of the water as it turns and begins to pour back toward the Bay of Fundy. Walk across the dyke to reach the oldest continually operating general store in North America - Frieze and Roy. Beyond the Wharf, a locally stocked craft shop borders us on the easterly side of the lawn. Next to it you will find Dawson Dowel Picnic Park, a playground and basketball court. On the westerly side of the driveway you there is a marsh area. The remnants of the shipyard where the WD Lawrence was built in the 1800's can be seen poking through the sand on the beach directly in front of the marsh. At low tide you can walk for miles in a westerly direction. Always be Tide Aware! Across the road from the marsh is the residence of WD Lawrence himself. It is a provincial museum. Directly across from Big Blue is a Ducks Unlimited pond. The sound of the geese and ducks can be heard 24 hours a day! There is a path that circumvents most of the pond. Adjacent to the Lawrence House parking lot there is an observatory where you can linger and watch the shenanigans of the occasional muskrat or possibly a beaver. The washrooms are accessed through a side door on the verandah of the main house. There are three showers and three toilets. If happen to be missing your "workout" there is a treadmill and exercise bike available to use. Outdoor fire regulations are strictly adhered to. There is a BBQ available for a small fee. Other perks (subject to scheduling) available at an additional cost might include: In-house Concerts; Reiki Sessions; Workshops and CeremoniesNestled amongst the evergreen grove at the rear of the property overlooking Cobequid Bay. There are five areas (sites) that are suitable for pitching tents. Each of them offers intriguing views of the bay.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 35 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Flat

No Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

Access to three inside showers and toilets is available

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Toilet available

Flush toilet. The toilets are in the basement of the house. They are accessible through an outside entrance.

Pets allowed

On leash

No campfires

Showers available

Hot water , cold water only. The showers are in the basement of the house. They are accessible through an outside entrance.

Bins available

There is a roadside receptacle that can be used.

Laundry present

Available when the airbnb is not occupied. The general store just across the dike has a launderette.

Playground available

There is a public playground and basketball court just across the lawn. You do not have to cross the road to get to it.

No potable water

Bring your own water

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Hot Tub absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

92%

6 ratings · 6 reviews

Sandra F.

3 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Bay views

27 ft travel trailer

Our host and site were just amazing. Great view of Fundy bay, quiet area with a local gift shop next door.

Ben C.

3 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent

Beautiful spot and great hosts wish I could have stayed longer

Shannon M.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

Tent · With pets

The views were gorgeous and several options as to where to set up your tent. Facilities were clean. Great spaces for my dog to run around.

Megan H.

7 reviews

Mixed feelings

· July 2024

16 ft car

It is a large gravel lot that is road adjacent, there is a thin line of trees. I had some trouble finding a level spot. The bathroom and shower is large and in the basement. The host is nice.

Maria W.

3 reviews

Recommends

· June 2024

Great location

20 ft campervan

Gloria was very welcoming and the site was great despite the rainy days. The ground was solid for our camper van. We would definitely stay there again.

Loreen M.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

Bay of Fundy is in this back yard!

Tent

Being able to camp overlooking the Bay Of Fundy was so cool! Gloria’s place is beautiful and quiet. She was extremely welcoming and delightful to chat with. It was so nice to have an accessible bathroom and shower too! We highly recommend!

Location

Maitland, Hants, Nova Scotia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Mi’kma’ki and Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking