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

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

Explore the area

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Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS
  • Popular LocationTrout Brook Provincial Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCabot Links33 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlenora Inn and Distillery34 min drive
  • AirportPort Hawkesbury, NS (YPS)37 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"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. This property is available year round at a new reduced $145 rate (reg. $299) plus 20% weekly discount! We are thrilled to introduce this amazing new 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 share some of his fresh baked artisan organic breads!

Property manager

Michael Nikas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 Whycocomagh Provincial Park and MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve. 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 cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ainslie - 4 min drive
  • Trout Brook Provincial Park - 9 min drive
  • Cabot Links - 33 min drive
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 34 min drive
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 41 min drive

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

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.

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 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Ainslie and within 9 miles (15 km) of Trout Brook Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lake. Whycocomagh Provincial Park and MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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