House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling,

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Inverness, Cape Breton, NS

Lake Ainslie2 min walk
Cabot Links30 min drive
Glenora Inn and Distillery31 min drive
Port Hawkesbury, NS (YPS)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bottom floor

1 Queen Bed

Bottom floor

1 King Bed

Main floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Up stairs

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bottom floor

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

This house is newly renovated, it has five bedrooms and five beds. Three large bathrooms to accommodate everyone. It’s located on a mountain overlooking the largest freshwater lake in Nova Scotia. There is 105 acres of mostly large hardwood forest, so if you like outside and climbing this is the place for you. Our home has a large deck with a barbecue so you can enjoy the view. If you love watching eagles you’ll see them sore above you while catching fish in the lake below.

Property manager

Mary Gillis

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03251911390032768-3836

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Lake Ainslie

Located in West Lake Ainslie, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Orangedale Railway Station Museum and Inverness Miners Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Marys Parish and Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellemeade Farm Shoppe and Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Inverness, Cape Breton, NS

What's nearby

Lake Ainslie - 2 min walk
Trout Brook Provincial Park - 13 min drive
Cabot Links - 30 min drive
Glenora Inn and Distillery - 31 min drive
Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling,?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling, located?

This family-friendly West Lake Ainslie holiday home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Ainslie, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Trout Brook Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lake. Whycocomagh Provincial Park and Black River Bog Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

22 Aug 2023

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

Super Place

Beautiful property and great owner. Very clean and easy to stay there. Would love to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

6 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Our family of 9 people had a wonderful stay. The location was more than large enough, and was very comfortable when we were all there with lots of space. Sleeping options were more than acceptable and comfortable, although it was warm at night for some. The place was very clean and it is clear the owner take care of the property. The bbq worked well. Location was good for visiting many areas of Cape Breton, especially Inverness Beach. It can be a bit of a drive to some places, but that would likely be the same wherever we stayed. Mary was quick to respond to any questions, but we had no issues during our stay. We definitely would recommend to others. Thainks Mary.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

6 Aug 2023

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

West Lake Ainslie Stay

This property was clean, well stocked with basic necessities, and large enough to fit a party of 8 adults comfortably. We were lucky enough to see a couple of beautiful sunsets over the lake! We traveled to the area to do some motorcycle riding, specifically The Cabot Trail. We trailered 6 bikes in 3 trailers/trucks with 8 riders. This property was a great location to many of the local riding trails . One statement of caution for anyone considering this property for motorcycle riding in Cape Breton. The driveway is gravel packed and fairly steep and It may be difficult for some riders to negotiate. Once arriving at the property, some in our party did not feel comfortable riding/trailering up/down the driveway. Two trailers did drive up the driveway and found the space very tight to turn around in. Mary, the owner, was responsive and was able to quickly negotiate parking for the trailers and bikes for those who were not comfortable using the driveway. We were offered parking approximately ¼ of a mile down the road from the house for the trailers and bikes. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and this property met most of our needs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 July 2023

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

very nice property

The house is very clean. View is spectacular. Wifi didn't work for the first several days, but Mary kindly offered us an unlimited SIM card for hot spot sharing. She is truly the best host! We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa C.

14 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful, well-provisioned home

The house was perfect for my family group.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary Gillis

My husband Stewart, myself and my brother Donald and his wife Diane bought the house in 2018 and did a lot of renovations to it. We’re all retired and love our island We wanted to share the beauty with visitors so they could relax and get back to the beauty of nature.