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Fiddler's Lake Escape Vacation Apartment

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Time to decompress.
Miscellaneous
Beautiful Fiddler's Lake.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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French Road, NS
  • Place, Fiddlers Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

Fiddler's Lake Escape Vacation Apartment

Looking for a peaceful escape to relax, unwind, swim, paddle or fish. Look no further. Enjoy this lovely 1-2 person retreat on beautiful Fiddlers Lake. We’re only 25 mins from Sydney and 10 mins to the Atlantic Ocean.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only & ashtrays provided.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03291220577309977-77
Property # 2663039vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

French Road

Located in French Road, this apartment is on the waterfront. Louisbourg Playhouse Theater and Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site and Louisbourg Lighthouse. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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French Road, NS

What's nearby

  • Fiddlers Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 34 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Centre 200 - 34 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Mira River Provincial Park - 40 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 59 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lejean's - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fiddler's Lake Escape Vacation Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fiddler's Lake Escape Vacation Apartment?

As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fiddler's Lake Escape Vacation Apartment on 18 September 2026 start from NZ$265, 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.

How much is parking at Fiddler's Lake Escape Vacation Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fiddler's Lake Escape Vacation Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fiddler's Lake Escape Vacation Apartment?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fiddler's Lake Escape Vacation Apartment located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fiddlers Lake and Copper Lake. MacIntyres Lake and MacPhees Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Friendly hosts. Awesome accommodations and property, with everything for the beach. Loved it, would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
Thank you for this lovely review :-) We hope you do get the chance to come back. Cheers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful, great place to relax and beautiful scenery
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Christine and I are so happy you enjoyed your stay here :-) Cheers Karen & Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manfred G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was really excellent:Friendlyness of the hostsAccomodation with washing faciltiesViewFireplace with lots of firewoodThe lake, the boats, the swimmingWe recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Christine and I are so happy you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AinZ K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely two night stay at Fiddler's Lake. The spot is very peaceful with some lovely walking paths. Christine and Karen were excellent hosts and very communicative. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2025
We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your time here. Thank you for the lovely review. Cheers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura Rendle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful quiet property. Very comfortable, everything we needed and more. Beautiful outdoor space and amazing host, would most definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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

Beautiful spot!

We loved our time here! We spent most of our days and evenings on the dock, in the hammock or in the gazebo. The hosts were lovely and allowed us to have as much privacy as we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Christine and I are so happy you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the lovely review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Great getaway

What a great place! Spacious accommodations looked after by great hosts. Quiet off the beaten path where it is easy to relax. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Thank you for the lovely review Angela, we’re so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope you can make it back again sometime. Karen and Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana M.

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

Great property

Really gave you a taste of cape breton
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Udo S.

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

One of the best vacations

The whole property is fantastic. The lake is clear and the beach very nice. The apartment is clean and well furnished. Our host were very warm and welcoming. All in all a perfect vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2022
Thank you for that lovely review Udo, we're so happy that you and your wife enjoyed your time here. Karen & Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Beautiful vrbo

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful place with us Christine and Karen. We were very lucky to find this piece of paradise. Everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Thank you David, we're so happy you both enjoyed your time here. It is a piece of paradise and we enjoy sharing it with others. Hope to see you in the future. Cheers Karen & Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Happiness and tranquility

Very clean, organized and easy to use. A great getaway with all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2022
Thank you for this lovely review Judy. We weren't sure if the power would be back on after Hurricane Fiona , she gave us some challenges but we're so pleased you made it here & enjoyed your stay. Karen & Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roz O.

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

Chilling at Fiddler Lake

Had a wonderful, relaxing few days escaping- exactly as advertised and needed. And close enough to Sydney for dinner and Louisbourg for exploring. Had a great time, our hosts were great, and would recommend to friends who want to relax after a busy adventure exploring Nova Scotia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Thank you for this lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed yourselves and hopefully we will see you again if you venture back to Cape Breton.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

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

Beautiful lake

Right next to a beautiful lake, large kitchen and family room, nice facilities. Stunningly beautiful lake with private beach. Quiet. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2023
We’re so happy to hear that you both enjoyed your stay. Fiddlers Lake is magical and thank you for the lovely review. Christine & Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shirley m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect getaway. Amazing downtime experience. The hostess are the best, staying discreetly in the background in their own space.. my husband enjoyed the fishing,the canoeing and the exploring of the area. Quiet and peaceful and hostesses who were very helpful, friendly and went above and beyond I would recommend staying here for a night a week or whatever you wish ... awesome :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you for this lovely review. Christine and I are always so happy to hear that our guests have enjoyed their time here. Its truly a magical area. Karen & Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Brian

Wonderful place, washing machine and dryer was a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
We’re so happy you both enjoyed your stay with us, maybe we’ll see you again some day. Karen and Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem of a property on a pristine, serene lake---with every amenity imaginable. Gazebo for lake gazing , dock for swimming and canoeing , easy paddle boat , vegetable gardens , cleared walkways , vista spots to special views and meditating ... and that's just the outdoors. Inside are designer touches, new appliances, stylish furniture, natural light, large rooms, and a great bed. And best of all the hosts who love this place and love sharing it. We felt blessed.
Morning
From the lakeside gazebo
Fresh produce from the garden and lovely wine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome ! Just aweaome ! Nice outdoor set up, friendly owners , just did not stay long enough !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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

Relaxing escape

We were blown away by the apartment, so modern and clean and extremely peaceful, but for us it was the gazebo on the lake! We were greeted by a loon calling, an eagle overhead. It was a great time. Pleasant, friendly hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2023
We enjoy having guests and are so grateful to share this beautiful place. Thank you for your review and thanks for the maple syrup. Hope to see you in the future. Christine & Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln T.

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

Outstanding

This is a beautiful property and very comfortable accommodations. Quiet and private. My husband enjoyed swimming in the lake and we had fun on the paddle boat. The hosts are wonderful people, friendly, accommodating and very helpful and welcoming. We would recommend staying here and would come back again ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owners very friendly. Very peaceful. Lots of wildlife. Would have liked board games or a deck of cards...might be a thought for the owners...would be fun in the gazebo! If you need internet, it was sketchy to nil at times...luckily i had a book.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Best place to stay in Cape Breton

The location of this property gives easy access to several prime tourist sites. The property and lodgings are immaculate and have all the essentials. While you may find this in many places, what was unique was the open armed welcome we received. So friendly and included us in a dinner with neighbours and community members. Great attention to details like a welcome bottle of wine, use of the waterfront, canoe, horseshoes, life jackets, paddles and a bbq. We will be returning next year to explore more of the east coast! We highly recommend this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2024
Thank you for this lovely review, Christine and I are so happy you both had fun and hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a wonderful place! Christine and Karen were wonderful hosts, friendly while allowing for our privacy as well. The space was lovely, and lots to do on the grounds itself. We were happy to just stay put and enjoy the time there, but C and K had suggestions for other things to do as well. They also were talking about how their community is growing and developing more for people to do in the area. We are definitely planning to come back again, hoping C and K will have us lol. They are wonderful people and we felt blessed that they were willing to share their little piece of paradise with us for a short while. We can’t thank them enough for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our host Christine was very friendly and shared her enthusiasm about the property and the area with us. The apartment is very spacious, comfortable and clean. It's what they have done with the property itself that really excited us. Set on a lake, they have a dock to allow you to get in the water using one of their boats or for a swim. Lots of seating areas, including a screened in gazebo. They have built a meditation path down to the lake, with wonderfully musical chimes playing in the gentle breeze. Another pathway leads to two chairs where you can sit and enjoy the sunrise. Sadly we only booked one night here. Next time we will stay for a longer time at this beautiful, relaxing property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Best sleep in years

Can't say enough about our stay. The property is gorgeous and quiet. The unit is lovely with excellent water pressure and amenities. It' is a one bedroom but they provided us with a very comfortable extra mattress for the second person. We played scrabble till our faces hurt from laughing. Christine and Karen are lovely people who offered us the a late check out time before we left. We had our dinner in the Gazebo then coffee in the morning. it was so relaxing we didn't want to leave. The water was calm, the birds were singing and the Bald Eagle flew by. We used to paddle boat to putter around the lake and take pictures. We walked around the property admired the flora which included lady slippers, Everything you need is provided and the main bed was the best sleep I've gotten in years. Can't say enough about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Christine and I are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. Reviews like this make it all worth while.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

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

Lovely retreat property on a great hidden lake

Christine and Karen were both welcoming and easy to communicate with in the lead-up to our stay. They sent us a message the day before letting us know that the apartment would be open and available on our arrival as well as their phone numbers to contact for any issues. The site was as depicted in the listing, and very comfortable for two. There is no television, which was perfect for us but may be something to be aware of for others. The bed was very comfortable and spacious, and the lake is only steps away. There is a reasonably stocked kitchenette that includes a two-burner induction hot plate, microwave and propane BBQ next to the gazebo down beside the lake. Ample parking! A beautiful and relaxing retreat for anyone looking to escape (but the high-speed internet makes sure that if you -need- to connect, it is still possible.) PS: The washer and dryer was awesome, as we were half-way though a two-week trip and needed a suitcase reset!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. Our goal in opening up Fiddler's Lake Escape has always been to offer a get away to decompress. Karen & Christine

About the host

Hosted by Christine and Karen

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Meet Christine & Karen. Our Journey started with a Leap of Faith. It's easy for people to get caught up in the hustle & bustle of city life but then a pandemic arrives and changes everything. It accelerated our decision to leave Ontario & move to beautiful Cape Breton. We have been overwhelmed by the beauty and hospitality of this magical Island and hope to offer that same feeling to others staying here at Fiddler's Lake Escape.

Why they chose this property

"Million Dollar View" and Tranquility.......

What makes this property unique

"Quiet the mind and the soul will Speak" - Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati. This property offers a place to decompress and just Breathe......swim, fish, canoe, read a book or do Nothing.

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