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Bear River Vineyards

Holiday home in Bear River with patio

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Guest room entrance from winery
Vineyard view from just outside the guest room
queen bed in rustic barn board frame
corner table with vineyard view
Glimpse of the vineyard from table in guest room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bear River, NS
  • Place, Kniffen Hollow Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear River Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

Bear River Vineyards

Welcome to Bear River Vineyards! Housed within our winery is a well appointed guest room, offering all the amenities needed for a relaxing experience. It includes a queen bed, a beautiful ensuite with heated flooring, and is equipped with a compact fridge and microwave. Free WiFi and satellite TV also included.
Comes complete with a stunning view of the vineyard and, of course, a complimentary bottle of our wine. Guests are also offered a private tour and tasting experience as part of their stay. Open seasonally from mid-June to mid-September.
For additional information on the winery and property, visit our website at:

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number STR2526B5696

About the area

Bear River

Bear River is home to this holiday home. Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre and Bear River Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Annapolis Basin Look Off Provincial Park and Lambs Lake Nature Reserve.
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Bear River, NS

What's nearby

  • Kniffen Hollow Falls - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bear River Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Smith's Cove Beach - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sissiboo Coffee (Bear River) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Annapolis Highland Vineyards - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacocat - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mariner's Landing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Changing Tides Diner - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear River Vineyards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear River Vineyards?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear River Vineyards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear River Vineyards?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear River Vineyards located?

Situated in Bear River, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kniffen Hollow Falls and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre. Bear River Lighthouse and Old Temperance Hall Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful...loved the wine tasting and discussion around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy and comfortable stay in Bear River

Beautiful views from the property. Room was well appointed and comfortable. Hosts were available if needed. Local coffee in the room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Amazing hideaway!

Our stay has been great. Nice location to use as a base to explore the area. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating. The winery tour was very interesting. Very knowledgeable tour guide who happens to be the co-owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sat with my morning coffee listening to so many birds, overlooking the vineyard, then with my wine as the sun went down. Beautiful peaceful property. Suite was well-equipped with great locally roasted coffee, wine in the fridge, and comfy bed. Hostess were lovely and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a beautiful place to relax in peace and quiet! A fantastic view, Darren and Sue are excellent hosts and the wine is spectacular! Take them up on the offer for the tour, they are passionate about their vineyard and their wine. You can't beat a glass of wine under the Oak Tree in the center of the vineyard.
View with coffee in the morning from the deck!
View from the Oak Tree with wine in the evening!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Y N.

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

A little gem worth getting to

Very welcoming hosts. Property is outstanding with the views of the vineyard. Just lovely. The room is very comfy and well appointed.The community of Bear River is also worth a visit. Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bear River location was absolutely beautiful. The aspect from the suite and the winery terrace over the valley to the slope beyond looks all the world like Burgundy. The suite is in the winery building, a converted 19th century dairy barn, and has lots of antique charm and beautifully aged wood. It was comfortably well equipped with a very comfortable bed and the hootingbofborls at night. Hosts Darren and Su were very hospitable without being at all intrusive, giving an informative tour of the winery and vineyard followed by a tasting of their delicious wines. A great base to explore the surrounding region and attractions like Port Royal, Digby, and Annapolis Royal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent hosts, created a wonderful experience and stay. Property is beautiful and relaxing, room was comfortable and well prepared. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

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

So Relaxing

The scenic setting, the welcoming and friendly hosts, the accommodations were all first rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary e C.

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

Tranquility

A beautiful perch on the too of a steep valley with stunning views of the vineyard cascading down the valley slope. So lovely to sit out witnessing the sunset and hearing silence intermingled with bird calls. The room was spacious, well appointed and beautiful oak details. The bathroom was delightfully spacious! The old barn/winerey set up was tastefully designed. A lovely stay in Bear River!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bear River Winery is a gem

The property is gorgeous, the wine is the best in Nova Scotia, the accommodations are lovely and the hosts are wonderful. We love Bear River Winery :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is great way to spend your vacation in the relaxing vineyard surroundings. The owners treated us very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gordon G.

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

Relaxing stop

Beautiful area. Relaxing stay. Excellent art gallery, home studios close by, short drive to Digby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Fantastic stay

What a warm and welcoming stay at Bear River Winery. Darren and Su were phenomenal hosts and we appreciate all of their helpful information and kindness. The wine is excellent and the grounds are stunning. Thank you again for a fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Hosts were exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Darren and Su are great hosts and make great wine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren A., London on.canada

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

Beautiful winery

Completely enjoyed our stay and Darren and Sue were terrific. Great spot to enjoy all the surroundings.. winery was very enjoyable to watch , their daily work schedule non stop but still very caring to there guests. Great spot to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula B., Carrying Place, Ontario, Canada

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

Such a great find!

The accommodation is wonderful (the best bed ever!). The winery is spectacular and the hosts couldn't be more hospitable. We stayed two nights and enjoyed every minute. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in an idyllic setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Very nice

Traveled across Canada and this was the best place we stayed in. Great people at the winery.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Vineyard adventure

Wonderful place to stay if you want a vineyard adventure. Well maintained with hosts that are passionate about their wine! Great discovery.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Tranquil setting

A lovely accommodation. Great views of the vineyard and surrounding hills make for a very relaxing getaway. The hosts were so welcoming…we enjoyed our tour of their vineyard. We would definitely return if we're ever in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Len C.

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

A piece of serenity

Great hosts, peaceful and serene. Comfortable room and amenities. The owners make you feel so welcomed, personal tour and tasting. The vineyard and valley create the perfect backdrop to relax and unwind. Have stated here twice, and will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Bear River winery is a must!!

The property was beautiful with amazing sunsets. The owners were a delight!! Very friendly, & hospitable. Our room had everything we needed. They made our stay very comfortable and their wine is refreshing and very tasty. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil S., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

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

Pleasant as always

We enjoyed our return visit to this property and our discussions with Sue and Darren who are great hosts. The case of wine we took home will be a continuing reminder of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenna M.

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

Mac

Wonderful wonderful and the owners were terrific. The amenities were superb and the on site wine tasting and tour were so well done. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Darren Carey

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We are from Nova Scotia but had followed career paths across Canada until finding this unique opportunity to follow our dreams home. We purchased Bear River Vineyards in 2017, but the winery has operated since 2005 and the first vines were planted in 1993. We are a small, family run, business that focuses on guest experience.

Why they chose this property

The guest room was on VRBO under previous ownership and received 5-star reviews. When ownership transitioned, the slate was wiped clean for VRBO reviews, but our Facebook page highlights the guest experience you can expect at Bear River Vineyards. Stunning views, and the charm of a "cottage winery" in beautiful Bear River, Nova Scotia.

What makes this property unique

No other winery in Nova Scotia, and very few elsewhere, offers the experience of staying in a guest room that is situated within the winery itself. This unique experience includes a private tour by the owner and the privacy of enjoying sunsets alone in the vineyard.

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