Michaelmas Cottage 1769 - Family/Pet Vacation - Rural Annapolis Royal | Cottage in Granville Ferry, Canada

Michaelmas Cottage is an ancient house built in 1769 by Benjamin Rumsey (a Connecticut transplant and Chancellor of the Cheque in Annapolis Royal) on previously Acadian land in Granville Ferry (next door to Annapolis Royal). This is a beautiful building with remarkably little alteration done to it over the centuries. It sits on an acre of land largely fenced at the front, and many acres of field stretching back to the South Mountain and beyond to the Bay of Fundy. There is a partial view of the water from the front of the house, but its great charm and beauty lies in its age and interior atmosphere. The owner loves sitting outside the house on the stone flag terrace, at the picnic table under the trees, or on the slightly raised main floor deck at the side of the house under the apple tree.

The house is painted in warm colors, has 6 fireplaces (one discovered during renovation and a seventh suspected on the second floor) enormously wide floor boards (no trees of this size are left in N.S.), a huge brick oven in the Summer Kitchen, a narrow twisting and steep staircase to the second floor bedrooms (Bear in mind this might not be appropriate for an arthritic or extremely elderly person, or for very young children. Please examine the photographs!) , sky lights, beams, a large colorful bathroom on the main with another on the second floor, sloping ceilings or rafters in the bedrooms, a colorfully tiled and well equipped kitchen with wooden ceiling, etc.

This is a treasured and lived in family home. The owner is not always here and travels extensively. The house is crammed with interesting collections from afar as well as photographs by the owner who, besides being an anthropologist, is also a professional photographer. You will experience the “soul” of this house by living here. It is perfect for family visits with the dog. There are flowering apple trees and lilac in the spring and it is very close to the delightfully picturesque village of Granville Ferry which hugs the shore en route to Annapolis Royal, 15 minutes by foot away.

Some years ago this cottage was designated one of the 10 best vacation rentals in Nova Scotia. We like to think that this was because it is entirely unique, bringing as it does the past to life.

Michaelmas Cottage 1769 - Family/Pet Vacation - Rural Annapolis Royal is located in Annapolis Royal. Michaelmas Cottage 1769 - Family/Pet Vacation - Rural Annapolis Royal provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Air Conditioner, Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Michaelmas Cottage 1769 - Family/Pet Vacation - Rural Annapolis Royal has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 persons. The minimum rental for this property is 1 night, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Annapolis Royal has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Annapolis Royal, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.