"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Water view

Explore the area

Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS

Trout Brook Provincial Park9 min drive
Cabot Links33 min drive
Glenora Inn and Distillery34 min drive
Port Hawkesbury, NS (YPS)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

A modern rustic peaceful escape on Nova Scotia’s largest freshwater lake plus access to a private 560 acre forest. This property is available year round at a new reduced $145 rate (reg. $299) plus 20% weekly discount! We are thrilled to introduce this amazing new accommodation to VRBO guests!

Michael Nikas earned VRBO Premier Partner status for many previous years and now returns with this new friendly + cozy property on Cape Breton Island near world famous tourist attractions + golf courses.

Michael and his family are full-time residents at West Lake Ainslie, Cape Breton Island, NS Canada. Michael's lengthy travel photography and video production career has taken him to many exotic destinations and has given him a taste of quality accommodations and hosting skills. Michael is a bestseller publisher of the coffee table travel pictorial book: "Greece Rediscovered" and has two TV series currently on the Bell Fibe TV Network by the titles "Home of their Hears, Cape Breton" and "Lone". Michael created and is the host of a Music Festival in Inverness: "Banks Schoolhouse" by DMNikas. It's a popular one-day free outdoor festival. Michael Nikas and his wife Winnie are your hosts at the "Forest Lake House" and you are in for a fabulous & memorable experience. The House is part of a glorious 560 acres of private forest and guests are welcome to explore it. Guests have full access to Lake Ainslie and Michael provides complimentary canoes and kayaks ... he might even share some of his fresh baked artisan organic breads!

Property manager

Michael Nikas

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Water view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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-2023-24-03271507233206290-4333

About the area

West Lake Ainslie

Located in West Lake Ainslie, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Orangedale Railway Station Museum and St. Marys Parish are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whycocomagh Provincial Park and MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve. Bellemeade Farm Shoppe and Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS

What's nearby

Lake Ainslie - 4 min drive
Trout Brook Provincial Park - 9 min drive
Cabot Links - 33 min drive
Glenora Inn and Distillery - 34 min drive
Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 41 min drive

Restaurants

Tim Hortons - 12 min drive
Farmers Daughter - 11 min drive
Charlene's Bayside Cafe & Restaurant - 13 min drive
Waycobah Pizza - 12 min drive
Cape Breton Smokehouse Restaurant & Cafe - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Ainslie and within 9 miles (15 km) of Trout Brook Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lake. Whycocomagh Provincial Park and MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).