Now booking for summer 2024!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 453 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Inverness, NS

Cabot Links18 min drive
Glenora Inn and Distillery18 min drive
Inverness Beach19 min drive
Port Hawkesbury, NS (YPS)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

YOUR COTTAGE HIDEAWAY AWAITS
Cape Breton offers so much to see and do, your adventures start here.

Bear Paw Cottages are located on Lake Ainslie, Nova Scotia’s largest freshwater lake. Our comfortable cottages afford wooded beauty and seclusion with the largest private natural beach on West Lake Ainslie. With four cottages and a communal firepit (as well as individual ones) on the property we welcome groups, motorcycles and off road vehicles.
Please note there are two resident dogs.

We participate in the Clean it Right program as well as provincial inspections.
Effective January 1, 2024 a 3% Marketing Levy (taxable) is due upon check-in.

Property manager

Cameron Watson

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03161357083068837-1792

About the area

West Lake Ainslie

Located in West Lake Ainslie, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. St. Marys Parish and Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cabot Links and Glenora Inn and Distillery. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Inverness, NS

What's nearby

Lake Ainslie - 5 min walk
Cabot Links - 18 min drive
Glenora Inn and Distillery - 18 min drive
Inverness Beach - 19 min drive
Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Now booking for summer 2024! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B., Billerica, MA

26 August 2023

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

Quiet, peaceful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bear Paw Cabins. The cabins are spit spot clean and are more spacious than we expected. Very simple but tasteful decor and furnishing but had enough seating, etc. and we were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. Bed was comfy. No TV signal, but we didn't need it and it helped us to unplug and relax. WiFi worked good. We loved the serene private beach. I can totally see spending a week here. The owners were the perfect hosts, helped us settle in and checked in to be sure all was well. We enjoyed chatting with you! I see you doing great things with your little piece of heaven... wishing you the best and hope to make it back to see you again some day. Thank you! Terry & Joe Bomal

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

30 July 2023

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

Perfect spot for golfing Cabot

Everything you’re looking for in a cottage stay and more, highly recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna Z., Oakville

17 October 2022

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

Simple rustic getaway

Lovely, with all the basics done right. Spectacular scenery and friendly communities nearby. Great hosts too. Note: driving the windy roads at night is not for the faint of heart. Wifi is a bit spotty which is not necessarily a bad thing, allowing for unplugged time, and which is not uncommon on Cape Breton. We’d be happy to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rizwan

23 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

beautiful nature around the cottage with private beech. additional free kayake facilities, night camp fire. Love to visit again from Toronto.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

21 August 2022

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

Golf trip

Excellent pla e to stay to golf at Cobat Golf. Get outdoor setting and plenty of things to enjoy the outdoors. Smart TV a bonus and Excellent wifi. The fact that there is no air-conditioning is not a problem. Its very cool there in the evening for sleeping. Ceiling Fans in every room

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022