The Forest Grove: Lush Garden Apt in Town
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Serenity, style and comfort, surrounded by trees down a country lane in the middle of town. Mature professional gardens. Private/Business travel ready/Kid-friendly. Premium cable, Netflix & Disney+. Home office. Full kitchen. Extensive coffee & tea station; W/D in unit. 100 m to bakery/corner grocery store; 4 min by car to St FX; 7 min to St. Martha's Regional Hospital; 16 min to Mahoney's Beach; 21 min to Arisaig Beach/Park; 24 min to Pomquet Beach; 38 min to Cape Breton. Here for you!
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The Forest Grove - Viewville Gardens is a quiet and cozy 800 square foot, one bedroom apartment, with serene modern design, beautiful natural light and private patio. It has a queen-sized bed and full bath with tub. It is a single-level space accessed via six entry stairs. Exceptionally well-stocked with thoughtful amenities: guests can enjoy a hassle-free stay with everything from a chef-ready kitchen and premium toiletries to a picnic set and office supplies provided. Serene garden setting with a convenient town location: enjoy a peaceful, private retreat surrounded by professional gardens while being just minutes from St. FX University, the hospital, and local shops. Business-travel ready with a dedicated workspace: This feature provides a comfortable and productive environment for remote workers or business travellers needing to stay connected during their trip. Just a 4-minute drive, or about 20-minute walk, from St. FX, this is an ideal base for visitors attending homecoming, graduation, or other campus events. Just a 7 minute drive from St. Martha's Regional Hospital, we offer comfort and convenience for healthcare professionals or patients' families. The Forest Grove is well-suited for travel nurses and welcomes guests for both medium and short-term stays. This stylish and cozy retreat offers a perfect getaway with thoughtful touches like a picnic set for outdoor excursions and a well-appointed kitchen with America's Test Kitchen recommended gear. We offer a wide selection of coffees and teas as well as complementary snacks. If you have special dietary needs, please just let us know, and we will do our best to offer treats you can enjoy. Free parking is available to our guests. The sectional sofa is comfortable for sleeping; extra bedding is available upon request, and we can also provide an inflatable mattress. A high-chair and portacot is 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. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap and lotion, hair dryer and hair drying towel are provided, along with bath salts. A clothes washer and dryer is available free for guest use inside the apartment. Unscented detergent is provided along with an iron, ironing board, air drying rack, lint brush, sewing kit and stain remover. We provide a smart lock for seamless self-entry. A portable air conditioner with insulated hose is provided seasonally for your comfort, and 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. Architects, designers, and professional landscapers have worked together to carefully curate Viewville Gardens to ensure that windows on the property provide both beauty and privacy. The angles of sight lines, along with natural screening provided by landscaping, mean that you can enjoy the beautiful garden views freely. The Forest Grove is nestled in the trees around the corner at the far end of the property and is the most private space in Viewville Gardens. Blackout blinds are available to use if you wish. The Forest Grove guests enjoy a provide tree-lined patio and shared use of the gardens. The Forest Grove is located off the main street, on a private residential lane used by five quiet long-term residents and our AirBNB guests who travel to and from primarily by car. Because it is off the main road, away from traffic, The Forest Grove is generally a very quiet space. There is a quiet family of long-term residents who live in the home above. You may hear muffled footsteps and occasional muffled sounds. We are 100m from a bakery/corner grocery store which is 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. They are known for their cinnamon buns which we often smell fresh from the oven and have good sandwiches wrapped and ready in the fridge. We are within a short drive to several beautiful beaches and provincial parks. Beach towels are provided. It is 16 min to Mahoney's Beach, 21 min to Arisaig Beach and Provincial Park, 24 min to Pomquet Beach/Park and 38 min to Cape Breton by car. Many guests will stay with us on their way to and 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
The Forest Grove enjoys Netflix, Disney+ and a premium cable package on its 45 inch TV. 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 Halifax-based coffee roaster "Java Blend" and the Montreal tea salon "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 - and Scrabble and cribbage games! Please just let us know if we can help in any way to make your stay more enjoyable. The Forest Grove 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
- Bathtub
- 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
- Bathtub
- 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
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
- Children's tableware
- High chair
- Pack 'n Play/travel crib
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- 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
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
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
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Antigonish, Nova Scotia, 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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