The Corner Suite: Chic Garden Apt Near StFX
Antigonish, NS, Canada
Enjoy city chic on a country lane in the middle of town! Sophisticated style & comfort amid mature professional gardens. Business travel ready/kid-friendly/stair-free 4K Ultra HD Roku TV: cable, Netflix & Disney+ Chef's kitchen/Extensive coffee & tea station; W/D 100 metres to bakery/corner grocery store 4 min by car to St FX; 7 min to St. Martha's Hospital 16 min to Mahoney's Beach 22 min to Arisaig & Pomquet Beach/Park 38 min to Cape Breton 1 hr 40 min to Halifax airport Here to welcome you!
Good to know
Prime Location & Accessibility The Corner Suite at Viewville Gardens is a quiet and cozy 500 square foot, ground level, one bedroom apartment. Located just a 4-minute drive (or 20 minute walk) from StFX University, this is an ideal base for visitors attending homecoming, graduation, or other campus events. We are also a 7 minute drive from St. Martha's Regional Hospital, offering convenience for healthcare professionals or patients' families. Easy Access: Single-level, step-free entry is perfect for guests with mobility considerations. Business Travel Ready: Dedicated workspace, reliable WiFi and self-check-in via smart lock. Romantic Getaway: Stylish and cozy, it is a perfect retreat for two! We welcome guests for medium and short-term stays. Boutique Sleep Experience The bedroom features a queen-sized, Canadian-made Haven natural latex, plush 880 pocket coil mattress which provides superior support. Customizable Comfort: Prefer a "cloud-like" feel? We include a luxury 4-inch topper. Prefer it firm? Let us know and we'll prepare the bed to your preference. Premium Linens: We use long-staple 100% cotton linens by Bedface for a crisp, hotel-quality feel. Hangers are provided. Luggage drop off is permitted. The Chef's Kitchen & Dining Our kitchen is stocked with America's Test Kitchen recommended gear. Appliances: Microwave, toaster and immersion blender (countertop blender available on request). Thoughtful Extras: Champagne glasses and a wine carafe for celebrations, and a picnic backpack! Welcome Treats: We provide a wide selection of coffees, teas and snacks. Enjoy the choice of a drip coffee maker, French press or stove-top moka pot. Special dietary needs? Let us know in advance! Amenities for a Stress-Free Stay Laundry & Care: Free in-suite washer/dryer with unscented detergent, iron, ironing board and drying rack, lint brush, sewing kit and stain remover. Bathroom Luxe: The Corner Suite has a standard shower with rain shower head and luxurious towels. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap and lotion, hair dryer and hair drying towel are provided. Family Friendly: The sofa is comfortable for sleeping; extra bedding is available upon request, and we can also provide an inflatable mattress. A high-chair and portacot are also available upon request. Please let us know if you are travelling with children, and we will bring additional age-appropriate amenities into the space. Climate Control: A portable air conditioner is provided for seasonal comfort. Care for Your Safety: There is an exterior security camera on site. A fire extinguisher, fire blanket, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, emergency flashlights and a first aid kit are provided. Privacy & Viewville Gardens Architects and landscapers have carefully curated the property to ensure every window provides beauty and privacy. Serene Setting: Located on a quiet, private residential lane in mature professional gardens. Light Control: Blackout blinds are installed on all windows and the entry door for a restful sleep. Free Parking: Large, exclusive parking space for AirBNB guests. Peaceful and Quiet: The Corner Suite is at ground level because it is set into a small hill. There is a very quiet family of long-term residents who live in the home above. In my experience of the space, I have only rarely been aware of faint sound coming from the upstairs unit. The family's bedrooms are on the second floor of their two-storey home. Explore the Area Local Essentials: Just 100m from a bakery/corner grocery store (famous for their cinnamon buns!) open 6:00am-10:00pm daily. It is an excellent place for basic supplies such as cream for your coffee or milk for your tea or a quick wrapped sandwich. Beach Days: Short drives to Mahoney's (16 min), Arisaig (21 min), and Pomquet (24 min). We provide beach towels! The Perfect Stopover: Located 38 minutes from Cape Breton. Many guests stay with us on their way to or from the Cabot Trail. We are located 1 hour 45 minutes from the Halifax international airport and 2 hours 7 minutes from the North Sydney Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal to Newfoundland.
Other Details to Note
Entertainment & Leisure: The Corner Suite enjoys Netflix, Disney+ and a premium cable package on its Roku TV. There is a bluetooth speaker. A picnic backpack and beach towels are provided for outdoor enjoyment. Games, books and puzzles are provided for indoor play. A portable air conditioner is provided for seasonal comfort. Kitchen & Supplies: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, lotion, dish soap and all-purpose cleaner by Canada's "The Unscented Company" are provided. Canada's "Nellie's" scent-free laundry soap is provided along with a starter pack of other household supplies. We support the local Halifax-based coffee roaster "Java Blend" and the Montreal tea house "Camellia Sinensis". Home office materials are available in this business travel ready and laptop friendly unit. We are delighted to tailor your stay to your personal needs by providing several additional items available upon request: a pour over coffee maker, champagne glasses, wine carafe, yoga mat, beach chair, picnic backpack, puzzle mat, shower stool, countertop blender - and Scrabble and cribbage games! Please just let us know if we can help in any way to make your stay more enjoyable. The Corner Suite is smoke and pet free.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Entertainment
- Sound system
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- Children's tableware
- High chair
- Outlet covers
- Pack 'n Play/travel crib
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Single level home No stairs in home
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
- Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
Viewville Gardens is close to the corner of Viewville and Hawthorne Streets. It is in a very quiet residential area. Viewville Gardens has unusual quiet and privacy because it is tucked away slightly off the main road.
Guest Access
Because the house is set in a hill and rock garden, its entry is step free. The threshold is 2 inches. There are no interior stairs. The private, free parking space is 24 feet wide with seasonal corner bistro set. The entry and bedroom doors are 32 inches wide. The bathroom door is 28 inches wide. There is a stool available for use in the shower.
Find us
Antigonish, NS, Canada
Antigonish, and rural Nova Scotia generally, are best suited to travel by car. Times given to local points of interest and attractions are GoogleMap times by car. This is the most comfortable way for guests to enjoy the Antigonish area. Several long-term residents have lived here happily, however, using only travel by foot. Recent travel nurses have enjoyed mid-term stays in Viewville Gardens by combining travel by foot with local taxis. Viewville Gardens is a 15-20 minute walk to Main Street and StFX. Charging points for electric vehicles are available at the People's Place Library on Main Street and at St. Francis Xavier University.
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