Port Mouton, Nova Scotia

A cottage above the beach.

Hi Tides sits above the white sand of Port Mouton, with open views across the bay and the Atlantic just below.

The view

High enough to see the whole bay.

The cottage is set above the shore, not down at sea level. From here, the beach, bay, and open Atlantic all sit in front of you.

Walk down to the sand when you want the beach. Come back up when you want the view. Morning, evening, clear weather, rough weather, it is the kind of outlook that changes all day without ever getting old.

Aerial view of Hi Tides above the white-sand beach and bay in Port Mouton, Nova Scotia

Hi Tides cottage overlooking the South Shore coastline and Atlantic bay

A short walk to the sand, with the full bay waiting when you come back.

View over Port Mouton bay from the cottage grounds, with an island offshore

The bay framed through a cottage window, with coastal trinkets on the sill

The essentials

Everything you need for a quiet stay.

Sleeps 4 Two queen beds
2 bedrooms Simple, comfortable rooms
2 full baths Space for couples or a small family
Wood stove Warm in the cooler months
Full kitchen Cook in when you want to stay close
Year-round Open in every season

Washer / dryer AC + heat Parking

The stay

Come for the beach. Stay for the pace.

There is not much to complicate a day here. Wake up to the water. Make coffee. Walk the beach. Read on the deck. Head into Liverpool for a meal or supplies. Come back before the light starts to change over the bay.

Hi Tides is for people who want the coast without the crowd. It is quiet, comfortable, and close to the kind of beaches people usually do not expect to find in Nova Scotia.

Deck seating overlooking the bay at Hi Tides

Side deck of the cottage in afternoon light

Indoor seating area with fresh flowers and natural light

Small coastal decor detail inside the cottage

Outdoor shower

Rinse off the beach under the trees.

Steps from the deck, a private outdoor shower with hot water — the easiest way to wash off the salt and sand before you head back inside.

Cedar posts, a rainfall head, a bench to sit on, and a bit of whimsy under the tree canopy — string lights and lobster-rope details throughout. It is a small thing that ends up being everyone's favourite part of the day.

Private outdoor shower beside the cottage at Hi Tides, with the deck and bay just behind

Inside the outdoor shower: rainfall head, cedar walls, string lights and lobster-rope art

Cedar outdoor shower tucked into the greenery, with a bamboo sunburst detail

The cottage

Simple, bright, and easy to settle into.

Inside, the cottage has two bedrooms, two full baths, a full kitchen, comfortable living space, and a wood stove for cooler days. The deck faces the bay and gives you the best seat in the house.

It is not a resort. It is not trying to be one. Hi Tides is a clean, calm coastal cottage in a beautiful place, made for slow mornings, beach days, and quiet evenings in.

Bright living area with a mustard sofa and coastal daylight

Full kitchen at Hi Tides with bright natural light

Main bedroom with a queen bed in calm coastal tones

Bright full bathroom with a clean finish

Back deck seating with a view over the bay

Side deck along the cedar-shingle siding

Front exterior of Hi Tides with cedar shingles

See all photos Every room, grouped by space.

The area

Port Mouton is still quiet.

Port Mouton is a small fishing village on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, close to white sand, clear water, working harbours, and long stretches of coastline that still feel tucked away.

Carters Beach is about five minutes down the road. Liverpool is about fifteen minutes away. Beyond that, you have more beaches, seaside trails, local restaurants, golf, and some of the best coastal drives in the province.

The water here can look almost tropical on the right day, clear blue over pale sand. But the best part is how unforced the place feels. It is quiet because it is still itself.

Aerial view of the cottage on its clearing, ringed by South Shore woods

Aerial view of the cottage and gravel drive tucked into the trees near Port Mouton

What’s nearby

Carters Beach About 5 minutes away
Liverpool About a 15-minute drive
Golf nearby A short drive from the cottage
Restaurants Local tables within easy reach

From Port Mouton, you can explore Kejimkujik’s seaside adjunct, Liverpool, Lunenburg, and a string of South Shore beaches that remain surprisingly quiet, even in summer.

This map shows the general Port Mouton area only. The exact address is shared after an inquiry. View the area on OpenStreetMap .

Your host

Brian Greening

I came to this small South Shore village years ago and stayed. The water, the beaches, the harbour, the pace of the place, it all has a way of getting under your skin.

Hi Tides was built to share that setting with guests who will appreciate it. It is close to Carters Beach, close enough to Liverpool when you need it, and far enough from everything to feel like a real break.

Send a note with your dates and a bit about your trip. I will help you sort out the rest.

Send an inquiry

Good to know

How it works

Hi Tides is booked by inquiry. Send your dates, confirm the details by email, and plan your stay from there.

Step 1: Send your dates

Share when you would like to come, how many guests are coming, and anything useful about your trip.
Step 2: Confirm the details

Availability, rates, and arrival details are handled directly by email.
Step 3: Settle in

Once everything is sorted, you will have what you need for a quiet stay above the beach.

Before you ask

6-night minimum stay
No pets
Children welcome
Open year-round
Rates on request

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Send your inquiry

Share your dates, the number of guests, and anything useful about your trip. Hi Tides sleeps up to 4 guests, has a 6-night minimum stay, and is open year-round. Rates are shared on request.