10/10 Excellent
Suzanne C.
17 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suzanne C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS
- Trout Brook Provincial Park10 min drive
- Cabot Links40 min drive
- Glenora Inn and Distillery41 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
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
"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada
A modern rustic peaceful escape on Nova Scotia’s largest freshwater lake plus access to a private 560 acre forest. We are thrilled to introduce this amazing 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 offer to bake one of his original Artisan thin crust pizzas!
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 offer to bake one of his original Artisan thin crust pizzas!
Property manager
Michael Nikas
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Water view
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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
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 Trout Brook Provincial Park and Whycocomagh Provincial Park. 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 hiking and cycling.
Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS
What's nearby
- Trout Brook Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
- Whycocomagh Provincial Park - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
- Cabot Links - 40 min drive - 34.9 km
- Glenora Inn and Distillery - 41 min drive - 34.3 km
- Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 50 min drive - 40.3 km
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
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ken N.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ken N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark O.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nico K.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nico K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas S.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeview, Nature and Silence
Thomas S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ioana
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ioana
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
nathaniel
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
nathaniel
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter T.
24 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and friendly
Peter T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
mark b.
10 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
CB 2024
mark b.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy N.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy Newberry
Amy N.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cora P.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lake House
Cora P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Line A.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty & Tranquility
Line A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa F.
21 Nov 2024
Teresa F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela O.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would book again!
Angela O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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Hosted by Michael Nikas
Premier Host
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