So, what can we tell you about Sandy Lane? Well, first, it is very important for us that you have a wonderful vacation in Nova Scotia. We love it here. So, we want your stay at one of our Sandy Lane cottages to be as enjoyable as possible. We truly believe that our weekly and monthly vacation rentals are among the best places to stay in Nova Scotia. As “South Shore Specialists”, we encourage you to ask for suggestions for things to see and do during your visit. We want your stay to be a long and happy one!
The vacation rental industry has been growing for years. There are now so many different places that you can find a cottage for rent. In fact, the choice is overwhelming. So, if you would prefer to speak to a real person who has been looking after cottage for almost 20 years, before you commit then please do not hesitate to call me at 1-902-875-2729. If you don’t have time for a chat, but want to ask questions, you can e-mail us at: rentals@sandylanevacations.com.
What we believe in at Sandy Lane
We are entrepreneurs at heart and have spent the past 20+ years in the tourism industry – as tourists, B&B owners and now as owner/operators of Sandy Lane Vacation Rentals. We love Atlantic Canada and we especially love Nova Scotia! And, we hope that when you consider a place to stay in Nova Scotia that you will look to Sandy Lane for your cottage by the sea!
The Sandy Lane Mission
Our goal is to give our guests an excellent experience with quality cottages and vacation rentals, exceptional customer service and great memories.
For our owners, we strive to provide professional property management services, peace of mind and a good return on their investment.
For ourselves, we endeavor to treat our team members with kindness and respect and to maintain a healthy balance of business commitments and family fun.
And for our community, we strive to promote Nova Scotia in general and the South Shore in particular as a premier vacation destination.
John Foss and Helen Potgieter
Travel has always been an part of our lives. John’s early childhood was spent traveling across Canada moving from place to place with his family. Eventually, he settled in Ottawa, and graduated from Algonquin College with a diploma in Marketing and Business Administration.
I was born in South Africa. At the age of 2, I took my first flight and moved to the England with my parents. After ten years of living in the South of England we emigrated to Canada. I stayed in Kanata – just outside Ottawa for my high school years and completed my first degree – a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ottawa University. We moved to Toronto in the late ’80s so I could take my Bachelor of Education.
In August 1990 – 4 days before moving to the Dominican Republic, we married. John worked as a PADI Dive Master, and I ran the “Sosua Private School”. After two years of tropical living, we returned to Canada. And, started planning our next trip … nine months around Europe in an ex-Dutch Army camper van appropriately named “The General”. After another short stint at home, we set off again… to Thailand for 7 months.
Finally, after five years of almost non-stop traveling, we traded in their backpacks and cameras for briefcases and grip gear. I worked as a Training Manager for a design firm in Toronto, while John worked as a Grip in the film industry. Eventually, tired of the Toronto lifestyle, we moved to Shelburne, Nova Scotia where we opened The Millstones Bed and Breakfast.