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Very cozy quiet and rustic space on a lake.

Lakefront cabin with kitchenette and fireplace

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cape Breton Miners' Museum
  • Place, Marconi National Historic Site of Canada
  • Place, Cape Breton University
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Very cozy quiet and rustic space on a lake.

Enjoy a rustic cabin on the lake watching the wildlife, listening to the birds and just relaxing. Housekeeping rental with all the amenities for longer stays, cookware, BBQ, stove, oven etc. Fishing, kayaking, atv riding or walking nearby trails. Come and have fun!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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. Maximum attendees: 6
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 RYA-2023-24-06231145419643880-40

About the area

Tower Road

Located in Tower Road, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Cape Breton Miners' Museum and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Marconi National Historic Site of Canada and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Tower Road, NS

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Miners' Museum - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cape Breton University - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Centre 200 - 28 min drive - 26.2 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 29 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 49 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robin’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very cozy quiet and rustic space on a lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Very cozy quiet and rustic space on a lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very cozy quiet and rustic space on a lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Very cozy quiet and rustic space on a lake. located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cape Breton Miners' Museum, Marconi National Historic Site of Canada and Cape Breton University. Fast Go Karts is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maksym P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quite and beautiful area!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

Great hosts! Quaint and quiet!

A great place to get away from the everyday noise of life.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winston is very nice. Will do what he can to make your stay enjoyable. Cabin is so cute. Love the scenery. Ducks and beavers . The different birds . It was amazing to watch .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy R.

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

Fabulous

I felt like I was so much at home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, peaceful, quiet. A refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life. Ideal for one or two people, it can sleep four. With a grill, microwave, and two burner cooktop, preparing meals was simple. Hosts Winston and Susan welcomed me, and shared their love of this beautiful and unique place on earth. They are so kind, and they make certain you have everything you need to make your stay comfortable. After a month here, I was sad to leave this place and these people. So many wonderful memories!
The view from the deck.
Ducks, eagles, and herons call this place home.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather D.

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

Restful and comfortable

We had a bit of trouble finding it , clean and cozy there was everything you need and a barbecue on the large deck where you could relax by the water and take in the nature.Susan and Wilson were very nice great little place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lori Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property is nicely situated if you care to explore Louisburg to Sydney. To clarify listing details it is actually a studio unit with one common room with a double bed and couch. Would only recommend for 1-2 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the rustic little cabin. So quiet on a beautiful little lake full of wildlife. Was perfect for a three day stay while we had a cheer competition in Sydney. We could cook and BBQ and relax during our downtime. And owners so friendly and accommodating. Great for a get away if yr love nature and want somewhere peaceful to stay. Was nice and clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Hospitality number one.

Really cute place. Winston and Susan were great. Gave us ideas on what to do and where to go. Met some of their friends that were also very nice. John boiled us some lobster which was perfect. Things to do all over neighbor hood. Would go again. Thanks for everything Winston!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and comfortable- had everything we needed. Quiet and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Cabin with character on the water.

We had a great time here during our summer road trip. The unique and private setting on the water was enjoyable and memorable. It was the perfect location for exploring Sydney, Glace Bay and Louisbourg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin P.

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

Quiet spot

Nice little place on a quiet street. Winston is really quick to reply.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, well stocked and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

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

Beautiful cottage on river

We stayed 3 nights. Owners, Winston and Susan, were there to greet us and always around if needed. They live next door, but respected our privacy. Easy drive into Glace Bay. Patio overlooks river and very quiet setting. Loved watching the ducks and birds and saw a river otter. Fully equipped kitchen - hot plate, but no stove. A grill is on the deck to use. Heat pump for air condition & propane fireplace for heat. Comfortable bed. Marconi Towers Rd was a bit tricky to find, so get specific directions. Take Rt 4 to Glacé Bay & then to Marconi Towers Rd. Avoid taking 3 roads off Rt 22- Morrison Rd, Broughton Rd & Grove Rd- they are in rough shape. Would recommend going to Fortress of Louisbourg. 2 nice beaches - one in Glace Bay near Donkin and one in Dominion. Try breakfast at Collett’s. Would would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

terence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are some places you stay that you forget as soon as you leave and others you will remember for a long time. This falls into the latter. It's as described rustic and a life photo. There is a mix of decorations that to me were cool and interesting. WiFi was good, small galleon kitchen, didn't use but looked sufficient. The real winner here is being able to sit right on a river deck, ducks and geese everywhere, frogs playing the banjos, beavers swimming by (never seen a beaver in my life before) and woodpeckers constantly stopping at the feeder. Winston and Susan very helpful. This was a bargain price as well, should have stayed longer, we stayed as a base for Louisburg as very close Hope to return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

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

Lovely little cabin

The cabin was very clean and cute! It had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert G.

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

Winter Stay

Overall a good stay. Very homey feel. Good location not too far from town. We stayed during a very windy few days and it was drafty inside but still warm. So although I imagine that is not the norm, it would be something to consider if travelling with a baby during the winter months. Unit is attached to a garage that’s used by owner so the space is not 100% private if that’s a consideration for future guests. Winston and Susie are very nice people and have a well stocked unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Charming spot

We had a great stay over Christmas. The space was amazing and had everything you need. Winston was great and quick to respond to any messages. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laurena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I have progressing mobility issues. The property is mainly one level, with two tiny steps to the bathroom and a tiny stop to the front door. Shower enclosure, no tub. Rustic, charming property on a small pond with ducks and other wildlife. Owner has done all the renovations to the property himself. The bathroom counter and kitchen counters are slightly raised, which I found very comfortable. Nicely furnished deck with BBQ, which overlooks the duck pond. Patio doors open onto the deck. Fully equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Like staying in a flee market stall! 😁

Everything was good but the unit was very cluttered. Almost every flat surface was covered with bric-a-brac. Wifi was not working when we were there so had to have our mobiles on roaming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

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

Rustic nook on a brook/pond

It is a rustic cottage. Everything we needed was on site and the owner very friendly and helpful gave us advice on where to eat. There a nice covered deck and we enjoyed watching the birds eat at the feeder. Also, it's very convenient to the beautiful Highlands of Cape Breton.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian R.

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

Great time.

We enjoyed our stay. If you love antiques this is the place for you. Found the bed a little small as it was just a double. The hosts were friendly and made sure our stay was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie K.

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

Nook in the Brook

We joked that the cabin should have been called bird sanctuary in the nook . Very peaceful and we observed many types of woodland and aquatic birds as well as beavers .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

Cozy Stay beautiful deck

Very eclectic space with lots of nostalgic items to look at. Nice view of the lake Host were very hospitable making us and our dog feel very welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Winston Kelloway

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I'm Winston and I'll be your host during a wonderful stay at his unique location! I love the outdoors and my curious personality is reflected in the eclectic nature of this location. I like to view it as a live photo album of my life. You'll understand upon arrival and feel free to be curious also! There'll be questions and interesting answers or just enjoy the solitude!

Why they chose this property

This property offers country living in a semi rural area located 5 minutes from shopping, groceries, NSLC, several museums, some of the best beach adventures in the province! The address is 40 Marconi Towers Road. Guglielmo Marconi invented the wireless radio on this street. His residence still stands and is inhabited by one of Marconi's employees grandsons, a wonderful curator in his own right so yes it's a wonderful stay.

What makes this property unique

Indulge in a serene escape to our charming rustic cabin, nestled on the banks of a tranquil lake. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the surrounding wilderness as you enjoy breathtaking views of the sparkling water, abundant wildlife, and melodious birdsong.

Our housekeeping rental is designed to provide you with all the essential amenities for a comfortable and extended stay. The cabin comes fully equipped with cookware, BBQ, stove, oven, and everything else you need to prepare delicious meals during your stay. Our aim is to ensure that you feel at home from the moment you arrive.

Engage in thrilling outdoor activities, including fishing, kayaking, ATV riding, or hiking nearby trails. You can spend your days exploring the rugged wilderness or simply relaxing and enjoying the peaceful ambiance of the lake. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, our cabin is the perfect destination to escape the stresses of daily life.

At night, you can gather around the fire pit with your loved ones and roast marshmallows while gazing at the stars. The cozy interior of the cabin features comfortable furnishings, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for unwinding after a day of outdoor activities.

Come and indulge in some well-deserved fun! Our rustic cabin on the lake offers an unforgettable vacation experience that will leave you feeling refreshed, recharged, and eager to return.

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