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Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea

Vacation home in Halifax with kitchen and patio

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Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea

Here's a chance to rent an amazing fully furnished house that was once a Catholic church. Lovingly restored complete with spectacular stained glass, murals and breathtaking oak woodwork as well as lots of little treasures we're sure you'll enjoy.

St. Cecilia has two cozy bedrooms each with a queen-sized bed and superior linens. The master, once the choir loft, has a lovely two piece ensuite and is accessed through a staircase off the front hall. The second bedroom is an open loft style that is accessed by an enchanting spiral staircase in the great room.

You'll find everything you need in the well stocked kitchen: dishes, wine glasses, pots and pans, lobster pot, and coffee maker. The main bathroom with a combined shower/tub and stackable washer & dryer is on the ground floor and there is a 1/2 bath ensuite off the master. We provide towels and basic bathroom necessities and we clean to the highest standards.

There is high speed internet and the great room has a large wide screen TV with many popular streaming services (CBC Gem, Crave, Netflix, Disney+, AppleTV, Prime).

Located in beautiful Purcells Cove, only 15 minutes from downtown Halifax, 30 minutes from the Halifax International Airport and less than five minutes from the grocery store, pharmacy, liquor store and other essential amenities. We will share a list of our favorite restaurants and things to do before you arrive.

There is a public tennis court across the street, and access to several beautiful walking trails including the Shaw Wilderness Park. Minutes away from York Redoubt, a National Historic Site with breathtaking panoramic views of Halifax Harbour and lovely, easy walking trails. Crystal Crescent Beach, one of Nova Scotia's most popular beaches is a 20 minute drive. If you are without a car, there is a Halifax transit bus stop right at the foot of St. Cecilia Lane with easy connecting routes to all of Halifax's destinations.

If you want to stick close to home, you couldn't do better than relaxing on the deck overlooking Purcells Cove with your morning coffee or evening wine and watching the boats come and go. The deck's southern exposure allows you to enjoy both the sunrise and sunset over this beautiful little cove.

St. Cecilia by the Sea ...... The right amount of bliss!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No parties allowed.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR2425A7722

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Amazing Unique Church Rent "st. Cecilia Sea" House Halifax
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Amazing Unique Church for Rent "st. Cecilia by the Sea" Halifax
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Amazing Unique Church for Rent "st. Cecilia by the Sea" Halifax
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Amazing Unique Church Rent "st. Cecilia Sea" Halifax
Amazing Unique Church for Rent "st. Cecilia by the Sea" Halifax
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Amazing Unique Church Rent "st. Cecilia Sea" Halifax

About the neighborhood

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NS, Purcells Cove

What's nearby

  • Dalhousie University - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Halifax Citadel - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Scotiabank Centre - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • St. Mary's University - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 18 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Uncommon Grounds - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Sir Sandford Fleming Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Long Lake Provincial Park. Mont Blanc Anchor Site and Chocolate Lake Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in a Church

Unique place (chapel) with beautiful views and great location. Hosts were very accommodating and gracious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Vacation Rental!

Brett and Lara's place is incredible! They've spared no expense making sure the place is A+++.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, unique location

Lovely accommodations and base for our trip to the Halifax area. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and Eclectic Home

We loved the church and the location as it was close to everything. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend it. The owners were friendly and quickly answered any questions we had. The weather hindered our ability to enjoy the outside space but the property was well manicured and inviting. We appreciated the multi charging stations for all our electronics.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Cecilia

We loved staying here!! It was clean. It was so unique. We slept in the choir loft and Karen slept in the organ loft. Brett and Lara are great hosts!! In fact, we will be back there in 2 days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most special home away from home, possible.

We enjoyed everything about this magical place. The owners are very particular about St. Cecelia which makes us be on our best behavior. We loved it and didn't want to leave forever! Thank you Lara & Brett. Margy & Jim
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay for WFH

My friends and I had a wonderful stay. Lara was super responsive and came over to greet us and provide recommendations. The place was super clean and well stocked. It’s best to stay here with a rented car.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just like home - only better

Loved our stay and had more than we needed. Such a comfortable, lively place! We will let it go haha but kept referring to it as “our church” 😊 Thank you to our hosts for a lovely visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You will not be disappointed!

We loved our few days at unique St. Cecilia's by the Sea. The old church is beautifully renovated, the outdoor spaces are fabulous, and the property is close to Halifax and to nearby scenic coves and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolene R., Walla Walla, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

This home was even better and cooler than the pictures. Location is great. Just a few minutes from Halifax without dealing with downtown driving and parking. Hosts Brett and Lara are wonderful and so helpful. If we return the area this is the only place I would stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Stunningly restored chapel which surprises you at every turn. This was truly a beautiful place, indoors and outdoors Brett and Lara are fantastic and friendly hosts, full of local knowledge. Allegedly Brett is going to write a book about it 😀 We cannot recommend The Church highly enough
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing space

We really enjoyed our stay at St Cecilia. Brett and Lara are wonderful hosts and you can see the amount of care and thought put into the design of the space. This was also evident in the landscaping around the space as well. Hosts are warm and engaging and appear to love sharing this special place with travelers
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming

From the first steps in we were under a spell! A wonderful property and the story of how it began just as wonderful. Lara and Brett were great hosts! Highly recommend their lovely little renovated church 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unusual in a great way

This is an imaginatively restored church with all kinds of artistic detail throughout. It is also very comfortable inside with a nice space outside for relaxing if the weather is good. It also has one of the best equipped kitchens we have seen in a vacation rental. Engaging owners as well. All in all, a very worthy place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FANTISTIC!!! This is a beautiful property the interior is like staying in a castle in the UK with the rich wood paneling on the walls, the oriental rugs on the floors, all the statues, and paintings on display and antique furniture throughout the "church." Outside there were two areas where you could sit and relax one porch on the back of the house with a gas grill and a glass top table to enjoy a meal outside and the second is a lovely deck with Adirondack chairs and a fabulous view of the cove complete with fishing boats and docks. When my wife and I return to Halifax to finish exploring the area we will absolutely try to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly Memorable Accommodations!

We loved staying at Brett and Lara’s place. The decor, craftsmanship and attention to detail of this property cannot be beat! Our hosts anticipated our every need. Coming back to a clean and comfortable place was so welcome. We enjoyed talking with Brett and finding out about the history of the church, the paintings and the artifacts. We’d happily stay there again when we return to Halifax.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

This was by far the most unique place we’ve stayed. It was awesome! It had everything you needed. It was so clean with a huge kitchen. It’s perfectly located. The host are so friendly. We would definitely recommend it. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

john paul f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captivating Environment

The uniqueness of the property creates an environment that captivates your imagination.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome, beautiful refurbished church

My wife, mother in law and I were blown away by the beauty and detail of the church. Artifacts everywhere and beautiful stained glass and murals. Minutes from the airport and central to attractions. Car recommended. Owners were very accommodating since our flight was delayed. When we arrived, even though we didn’t arrive until 1115 PM, we spent over an hour just gawking at the beauty around us. Highly recommend for a get away. Great view of cove also.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Church

The hosts invited us to check in early. Nice start. Brett gave us a quick tour and history of the church. It is breathtaking. The stained glass windows are perfectly beautiful. Michelangelo had nothing on the art student who painted the ceiling. The church was immaculate, well furnished, and the beds were comfortable. We had to check out early due to hurricane Fiona, and we were given a refund for our last night's stay. This was exceedingly kind. We can't recommend this home more highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Not your average rental! St. Cecilia exceeded expectations in all areas. Incredible property with amazing story. Typically meeting the owners has not been a priority but definitely reach out to Brett and Lara for the history of the church, its renovation and the story behind many of the pieces adorning the property. Beds were super comfortable and St. Cecilia was well equipped. Location was perfect for our event at the Yacht Club, Peggys cove 40 minute drive and downtown Halifax 20 minutes. Sat on the deck at night for a nightcap and watched the deer while listening to the local seals. Definitely rebook when in the Halifax area again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite unique, wonderful hosts whose communication was perfect. Well stocked place, clean and comfy with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

What a treasure we loved our stay in St Cecilia. Brett and Lara were great hosts and the property was clean comfortable and well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A MAGICAL PLACE

Brett and Lara, Thank you for creating this wonderful sanctuary and sharing it with strangers and making us feel like friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ethereal

This was definitely the highlight of our trip out East. The church house is amazing- rich, yet so comfortable. Brett and Lara were excellent hosts. We loved hearing about the history of the church house and some of the highlights of Brett’s interests. Truly a unique stay. I would highly recommend this
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025