Tide Watcher's Cottage - Cliff Valley Astronomy

Accommodation: Fully equipped house

Accommodation Style: Operating Period: year-round

Description: Come experience the world's highest tides on the Bay of Fundy, from the comfort of your own cottage. Rent a fully equipped house to yourself with a spacious lawn, views of the St. Martins Sea Caves, and access to all that the Village has to offer. Walking distance from the St. Martins Sea Caves (4 min), St. Martins Harbour (12 min) and the Village of St. Martins Main Street. Driving access to the Fundy Trail Parkway (10 min), Saint John Airport -YSJ (31 min), and Uptown Saint John (49 min).

The open concept living room and kitchen make the perfect place to connect with family and/or friends. The spacious exterior offers lots of room for activities, while providing a comfortable and private environment. A hot tub, Wifi, TV, heat pump, full kitchen, and fire pit ensure you are well prepared for a tranquil vacation in the comfort of your home. In addition to the living room and kitchen, there are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a double bed, that are perfect for rest and relaxation. An exterior deck with lots of space for sitting in the sun and a BBQ for cooking, round out this ideal vacation spot. Enjoy watching the famous Bay of Fundy tides as they come in and flow out.

Astro-strengths: Away from significant light pollution, you will enjoy dark skies with better than Bortle 3 skies, ensuring stargazers and astronomers alike will find the opportunity to view and experience the night sky and all its wonders. Utilize the very useful Cliff Valley Astronomy binder to help you in your star-hopping journey. Perfect for Beginners to advanced astronomers, astrophotographers, nightscape nature lovers, and those looking for a peaceful and beautiful vacation with all the amenities!

Book or check availability here: airbnb.ca/h/tidewatcherscottage

CANCELATION POLICY: Inquire when booking

2025 Key Celestial Events:

March 29 – Rising Partial Solar Eclipse
June 21 & 22 – Summer Solstice and Venus & Moon conjunction
June 28 & 29 – Lunar occultation of Mars and Mars & Moon conjunction
July 16 – Moon, Saturn & Pluto conjunction
July 20 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction
July 28 – Moon & Mars conjunction and Delta Aquarids meteor shower (20/hr and Moon at 10%)
August 11 & 12 – Venus & Jupiter conjunction and Perseids meteor shower (100+/hr and Moon at 83%) and Moon & Saturn conjunction*
August 31 – Moon and M44 Beehive Cluster conjunction
September 7 – Total Lunar Eclipse*
September 8 – Moon, Saturn & Neptune conjunction
September 12 – Moon and M45 Pleiades conjunction
September 16 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction
September 20 – Saturn at opposition
September 21 – Partial Solar Eclipse (not visible from North America)
September 23 – Neptune at opposition
Octoboer 13 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
October 21 – Orionids meteor shower during New Moon*
November 2 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
November 9 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
December 7 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
December 26 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
December 31 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction*