About Secret Cove Retreat
Hidden in a tranquil cove, embraced by sea and forest, this unique waterfront cottage feels, as one guest described, “like a hidden gem accidentally dropped into a land of luscious foliage reminiscent of a fairytale.” With its serene setting, private reef beach, and sweeping sea views, Secret Cove Retreat offers both peace and inspiration.
A world away, yet close to all essentials and leisure delights: Chester Village, just five minutes away, offers grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars, as well as cultural experiences such as the Chester Playhouse, Golf Club, Yacht Club, and the renowned SENSEA Nordic Spa. Only three minutes away, Graves Island Provincial Park invites you to wander coastal trails, launch a kayak, cycle forest paths, or picnic with panoramic ocean views. Within a short drive, you can reach Queensland Beach, Mahone Bay, historic Lunenburg, or Peggy’s Cove—ideal day trips from your coastal sanctuary. Staying here, you can enjoy peaceful seclusion with effortless access to Nova Scotia’s most cherished landscapes and culture.
The spacious guest apartment is designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, featuring two bedrooms, a welcoming living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower and foggy free mirror, heating tower hanger. Step onto the seaside terrace to take in the horizon, sip tea on a boulder by the shore, or gather by the fire under a starlit sky. Guests enjoy exclusive use of the driveway, parking lot, front yard, seaside decks, and waterfront area, along with free private parking and Wi-Fi.
At Secret Cove Retreat, every detail invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect—with nature, with loved ones, and with yourself.
About Hosts
Secret Cove Retreat is a private, non-commercial cottage hosted by a couple whose lives are deeply rooted in Eastern philosophy, cultural exchange, and the spirit of the global village. As a musician and violinist (husband) and an IT expert and fellow violin player (wife), they have traveled and worked in many countries before finally settling along the beautiful Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia. Once they journeyed out to see the world—now they open their doors to welcome the world in.
The vision of transforming their cherished home into a warm and restorative wellness retreat grew from their love of nature, their life experiences, and their desire to share insights into balance, peace, and mindful living.
Your hostess has practiced Chinese Kung Fu and Taiji since childhood and brings with her years of professional meditation experience—skills that have guided her both in life and career. She is also passionate about cuisine, particularly the artistry of Chinese Kung Fu tea. Through teaching and sharing, she hopes to introduce guests to these timeless practices and cultural treasures from her heritage.