8/10 Good
Lorna H.
14 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lorna H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Summer/Fall vacation rental
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sydney, NS
- Place, Membertou Heritage Park5 min drive
- Place, Centre 2007 min drive
- Place, World's Largest Fiddle8 min drive
- Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Main bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Summer/Fall vacation rental
We’ve waived the cleaning fees!!2 bedroom, main floor house. Centrally located in Sydney River, a great jumping off point to tour our fair island. Walking distance to all amenities including groceries, pharmacy, bars and restaurants. Enjoy the peacefully quite back yard while replaying the adventures of the day. Whether touring the island or enjoying downtown Sydney. This accommodation is a great starting point to enjoy your vacation to the fullest. We hope you enjoy
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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8.6 out of 10, (24 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04080944052533188-9860
About the area
Sydney River
Located in Sydney River, this holiday home is in the city centre. World's Largest Fiddle and St Patrick's Church Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and Cineplex Cinemas Sydney. Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science and Exhibition Grounds are also worth visiting.
Sydney, NS
What's nearby
- Membertou Heritage Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
- Centre 200 - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
- Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
- World's Largest Fiddle - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 15 min walk
- McDonald's - 11 min walk
- Circle K - 4 min drive
- Circle K - 6 min drive
- Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
9.4/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nancy D.
17 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nancy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joel P.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Joel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen C.
14 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathleen C.
Stayed 44 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wayne K.
30 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wayne K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anne W.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little gem
Anne W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila S.
27 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort and convenience
Sheila S.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shaun L.
18 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lahey's
Shaun L.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Laurel A.
19 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Home
Laurel A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vikram S.
10 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay at with the most wonderful host in the world
Vikram S.
Stayed 27 nights in Dec 2022
4/10 Poor
Kyler
3 October 2024
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Kyler
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
KELLY H.
17 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
KELLY H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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