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"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada

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A cabin with a visible entrance and a large window, surrounded by trees and a grassy area. - "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada (Inverness Cape Breton Island)
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden table, a sink, a stove, and a microwave. - "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada (Inverness Cape Breton Island)
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"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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 + cosy 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 accommodation 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!

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About the area

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. Inverness County Centre for the Arts and Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our West Lake Ainslie travel guide
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Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a bridge spanning a wide river, surrounded by dense forests and hills.
    Bras d'Or Lake
    10 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Lake Ainslie
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery
    35 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Cabot Links
    40 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course
    44 min drive - 60.8 km

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    12 min drive
  • Farmers Daughter
    11 min drive
  • Charlene's Bayside Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Prosper's PitStop
    11 min drive
  • La Bel-France Pantry
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps 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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Reviews

"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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This property is a gem. The lake is beautiful and private. The property is very clean and the hosts have provided anything you could need to prepare a meal and feel comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful place, so spacious and nicely set up. The views were breathtaking, everything you need to have a wonderful stay. Wished we could of stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Looks just like the pictures! Host is friendly and helpful. Beautiful and quiet surroundings!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful peaceful home away from home. Perfect for a family (we were there with our two kids), and we particularly loved being able to canoe with the kids right out of the backyard! Michael and Winnie were lovely hosts too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Would book again!

Loved this property. Our only regret was that we didn't book it for a longer stay! Very comfy beds. Loved the comfy throws. Kitchen had everything we needed. Great hosts. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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CB 2024

Nice accommodation and location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Central location odor Cape Breton and the central/coastal areas. Stunning place right on the lake. Sunrises and moonshine on the lake. Hosts are wonderful. Planning our next trip.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent and friendly

Beautiful property on the lakeside, but it’s about more than just the quality of the accommodation. The hosts have considered every possible comfort and thoughtfully provided it, a fire pit, chairs, canoe and kayak, great WiFi etc. We had a wonderful 3 day stay, and would love to come back sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay. The hosts were warm, helpful, and friendly, and communication was great. A couple of small things: one of the canoes had a broken seat which made our paddle awkward, and the furniture in the main bedroom did not really match the overall feel of the place: the desk and chair looked like office discards. On the whole, though, we felt it was a great litle haven and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lakeview, Nature and Silence

Do you want to relax? This is the opportunity. We had wonderful days at Lake Ainslie and enjoyed the silence and nature. A big thank you to the owner Michael and Winnie and their fantastic family! Hopefully, we will see each other again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amy Newberry

This was the best place ever. Our house was great and so were the hosts. I highly recommend staying at least a week to be able to do everything around. The 4 of us felt very comfortable and relaxed. Thank you both for the best place ever. So clean, and spacious. Until we see each other again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The Lake House

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was rustic and modern. Well appointed kitchen with more than everything you need. Quality wine glasses and coffee mugs. Comfortable beds, great living area and the owner brought us some hot homemade pizza. My grandson and I enjoyed fishing and kayaking on the lake. I could watch him fish from the great chairs on the front deck. Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beauty & Tranquility

If you want beauty and tranquility on or off the water then this is the place. Waterfront coffee mornings looking at the Eagles hunt for their breakfast, fish jumping and more. Activities for all ages, swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing or just hanging out at the lake. The cottage is gorgeous, staying summer or winter. The owners Micheal and Winnie have done a great job and continue to do so. Thank you Micheal and Winnie it was a pleasure. Our paths may cross once again. All the best. Line/Ron
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Michael and Winnie are very responsible. The house is comfortable and better than expectation! Will come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Truly unique home, situated on Lake Ainslie, surrounded by trees. House was spotless, full of art, with full kitchen, dining room, 3 bedrooms. Beds are comfortable. Hosts are lovely, friendly people. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Forest Lakehome after driving the Cabot Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic house and property on a beautiful lake. A great mid point location on Cape Breton that allows you to explore everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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M & W were great hosts. They paid great attention to all of our needs. The cottage is ideally located in Cape Breton if you want to explore, but also if you want to relax and enjoy the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was fantastic. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely everything about our stay was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a lovely stay at the immaculate well named Forest Lake House. Michael and Winnie were very gracious hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice spot. Beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a lovely stay! Michael and Winnie were lovely and attentive hosts. They made great suggestions for a nice hike on their beautiful property, and to a wonderful distillery and restaurant for a great dinner! We spent our first day exploring Beddeck, and our second with an incredible drive around the Cabot Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great private location with lake views and access. Host was very responsive to all comunication and requests. Lovely rustic house with good kitchen set up and laundry facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Amazing Amazing. We cannot wait to stay here again. The hosts, the property, and that view are all exceptional. You will not be disappointed if you select this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than pictures right on the lake. Beautiful view and very quiet. The host are wonderful people. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025