Queensland Beach is just a couple of minutes away, a lovely sandy, family friendly beach (one of many nearby).  The trail can be accessed from the back of the property for those who want to cycle, or walk the trail.  https://www.halifaxtrails.ca/info/.    

From May to September Hubbards Barn is open, this is a great place to get your local produce and sample Nova Scotia's finest from our many artisans.

Hubbards has everything you need, a grocery store, liquor store, restaurants, pharmacy and more.  Not too far from Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. Go in the other direction to Halifax, Peggys Cove and Tantallon.  It is really not too far from Annapolis Valley or the Bay of Fundy either.  45 mins drive from the airport.