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Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton

Holiday home in River Ryan with kitchen

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Exterior
Living area
Room
Room
Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Centre 200
  • Place, World's Largest Fiddle
  • Place, Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton

Welcome to The White House Retreat, a serene escape nestled in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. This modern, all-white haven sits on an expansive, private 8-acre property, offering tranquillity and beauty at every turn. With 3 stylish bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen, it’s perfect for families, friends, or solo travellers. Located just 7 minutes from Dominion Beach, enjoy peaceful mornings on the patio, explore nearby ATV trails, or relax in total comfort. Book your stay today!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number STR2425B4495

About the area

River Ryan

River Ryan is home to this holiday home. Fort Petrie Military Museum and World's Largest Fiddle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Marconi National Historic Site of Canada and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science.
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Map
River Ryan, NS

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton University - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Centre 200 - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 20 min drive - 19.7 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 41 min drive - 50.0 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton?

As of 4 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton on 5 November 2025 start from NZ$230.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton located?

Situated in River Ryan, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cape Breton University, Fort Petrie Military Museum and Fast Go Karts. St. Mary's Polish Church and Whitney Pier Historical Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trisha P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house, short and direct route to Sydney, very comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Christine G.

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

Great stay!

We had eveything we needed, check-in was easy and fast and we appreciated the games, especially chess. Would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki D.

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

River Ryan Visit

Beautiful first stop on our East Coast trip. The house was quaint, clean and well appointed. It was minutes to the town of Sydney and a lovely resting spot between days on the Cabot Trail. The hosts were responsive and helpful. 10/10 highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo S.

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

Visiting from USA

Very clean property in a quiet neighborhood. Have three bedrooms, perfect for a bigger group. The owner responds to vrbo messages right away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michel D.

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

Sydney stay over

Nicely renovated little house; all new and clean inside. Just missing a few commodities. Good location close to Sydney.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

White House

Air conditioning was great. Wished all bedrooms had it. Great spacious house but requires better cleaning staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, but a bit hard to find especially if you arrive after dark. There is no house number at the road and the house is not very visible. They need a better cleaning service. A bbq outside would have been nice, otherwise the kitchen has everything it’s needed. The rooms are nice and the beds comfortable. We stayed for two weeks, so the washing machine and the dryer were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

Great except, on such a busy, wavy road and with no one home, he needs to post the house number on the property. Wasted a lot of time and finally a neighbour led me to the house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jolyn C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Has lots of potential, but cleanliness was terrible. Crumbs and sticky marks on kitchen table, hair on bathroom floor, dust and dirt on many surfaces throughout, soggy and smelly towels in a drawer in rhe kitchen, hairs in bed sheets, broken lawn chair, empty coffee can and empty/unfilled items throughout, such as body wash, shampoo, etc. It basically felt like the owners have a lack of pride in the upkeep of the property. Definitely, there is need for a better cleaning staff. I feel that, in being asked to pay a cleaning fee for this place, the guest is being fraudulently taken for extra money, as it clearly wasn't cleaned prior to arrival. Also, we arrived at night to find the driveway poorly marked and no outside lighting. I had to use the flashlight on my phone to avoid trip hazards on the way to the door. In sum, one night here was more than enough.
Sand in the utensil drawer.
Dirt on floors and in corners.
Curtains and rods caked with dust.
Empty containers used by other guests throughout property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Devon M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
After finding various hairs in the beds we ended up washing the sheets. Doesn’t look like anyone checked the property before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bright, spacious and a convenient location for our time in Sydney and exploring the coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfortable beds. Nice big tv and we could watch Netflix, Prime. Clean and bright. Weather wasn’t good enough to sit outside but beautiful area behind house with chairs for all ofnua
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dwayne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fine, the beds were comfortable. Could have been cleaner but was good enough for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trè bien
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

PEGGY

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Did not like property. No where to sit and have fire. Grasd long and lots of weeds Not at all like picture Inside the toilets were not clean, hair on floors not enough toilet paper or hand towels. Would not recommend yhis place. Driveway was hidden . When we were outside, young kids driving ATV's within a foot of us. Inacceptable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely renovated home was very welcoming. Being three couples, the house was spacious and the bedrooms were very comfortable. The location is well suited to easily get around. Our stay in the area was to explore the region and visit the Fortress Louisbourg. We had a minor issue with the WIFI, but the owner was prompt to answer our text and come and resolve the problem. We were all very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydell & Renae B.

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

Spacious property

Beautiful updated house on a private and spacious yard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

The White House Retreat review

The accommodations exceeded our expectations. The heat pump on the ground floor and the air conditioner in the upstairs bedroom were welcomed features. The host was very accommodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved old farm house. Nicely updated. Be nice too sit in yard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

not quite "the white house"

Older house recently updated but poorly completed....drywall dust not cleaned up, loose door handles, kitchen drawers that did not work properly, over the stove microwave with cord that came out and plugged in counter outlet. Spring rental, and the ants and lady bugs were sharing the space. BUT....the price was right....so lower your expectations and be happy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel A.

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

One night stay

I needed a spot to stay close to the ferry terminal. This turned out to be a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iain M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick visit

Worked out great, just needed a place while visiting relatives.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Am S

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