Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton

Excellent

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

River Ryan, NS

Centre 200
‪20 min drive‬
World's Largest Fiddle
‪21 min drive‬
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
‪41 min drive‬
Sydney, NS (YQY)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

About this property

Welcome to The White House Retreat, a serene escape nestled in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. This modern, all-white haven sits on an expansive, private 8-acre property, offering tranquillity and beauty at every turn. With 3 stylish bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen, it’s perfect for families, friends, or solo travellers. Located just 7 minutes from Dominion Beach, enjoy peaceful mornings on the patio, explore nearby ATV trails, or relax in total comfort. Book your stay today!

Property manager

Am S

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

Property Registration Number STR2425B4495

About the area

River Ryan

River Ryan is home to this holiday home. Fort Petrie Military Museum and Whitney Pier Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include World's Largest Fiddle and St Patrick's Church Museum. Marconi National Historic Site of Canada and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science are also worth visiting.

River Ryan, NS

What's nearby

Cape Breton University - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
Centre 200 - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 20 min drive - 19.7 km
World's Largest Fiddle - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 41 min drive - 50.0 km

Getting around

Sydney, NS (YQY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
‪Sandbar - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton located?

Situated in River Ryan, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cape Breton University, Fort Petrie Military Museum and St. Mary's Polish Church. Whitney Pier Historical Museum and Marconi National Historic Site of Canada are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Christine G.

11 Aug 2025

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

Great stay!

We had eveything we needed, check-in was easy and fast and we appreciated the games, especially chess. Would come again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydell & Renae B.

9 July 2025

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

Spacious property

Beautiful updated house on a private and spacious yard.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki D.

29 July 2025

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

River Ryan Visit

Beautiful first stop on our East Coast trip. The house was quaint, clean and well appointed. It was minutes to the town of Sydney and a lovely resting spot between days on the Cabot Trail. The hosts were responsive and helpful. 10/10 highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

18 June 2025

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

Nice and spacious

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo S.

21 June 2025

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

Visiting from USA

Very clean property in a quiet neighborhood. Have three bedrooms, perfect for a bigger group. The owner responds to vrbo messages right away.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michel D.

24 June 2025

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

Sydney stay over

Nicely renovated little house; all new and clean inside. Just missing a few commodities. Good location close to Sydney.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Iain M.

25 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick visit

Worked out great, just needed a place while visiting relatives.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

2 July 2025

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

The White House Retreat review

The accommodations exceeded our expectations. The heat pump on the ground floor and the air conditioner in the upstairs bedroom were welcomed features. The host was very accommodating. Highly recommended.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah F.

19 July 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

White House

Air conditioning was great. Wished all bedrooms had it. Great spacious house but requires better cleaning staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette L.

19 July 2025

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

This lovely renovated home was very welcoming. Being three couples, the house was spacious and the bedrooms were very comfortable. The location is well suited to easily get around. Our stay in the area was to explore the region and visit the Fortress Louisbourg. We had a minor issue with the WIFI, but the owner was prompt to answer our text and come and resolve the problem. We were all very pleased with our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

12 June 2025

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

Loved old farm house. Nicely updated. Be nice too sit in yard.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

19 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

Great except, on such a busy, wavy road and with no one home, he needs to post the house number on the property. Wasted a lot of time and finally a neighbour led me to the house.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard F.

27 May 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

not quite "the white house"

Older house recently updated but poorly completed....drywall dust not cleaned up, loose door handles, kitchen drawers that did not work properly, over the stove microwave with cord that came out and plugged in counter outlet. Spring rental, and the ants and lady bugs were sharing the space. BUT....the price was right....so lower your expectations and be happy!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

29 July 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel A.

21 May 2025

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

One night stay

I needed a spot to stay close to the ferry terminal. This turned out to be a good place to stay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Am S

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property