Little House On The Meadows

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A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel sinks, and white cabinetry.
A window with a view of a meadow and trees, labeled "Little House on the Meadows".
A single-story house with a porch, two windows, and a door.
A living room with a dark grey sofa, a round ottoman, a small white side table, and a grey armchair.
A narrow hallway with a wooden floor, a white dresser with drawers, a small table with a glass jar, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Sydney Forks, NS
  • Place, Bras d'Or Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Lakes Golf Club at Ben Eoin
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Ski Ben Eoin
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Sydney Forks

Sydney Forks is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Membertou Heritage Park and Petersfield Provincial Park, while St Patrick's Church Museum and Cossit House Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre or Centre 200.
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Sydney Forks, NS

What's nearby

  • Bras d'Or Lake - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • The Lakes Golf Club at Ben Eoin - 16 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Ski Ben Eoin - 17 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - 24 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Centre 200 - 25 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little House On The Meadows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Little House On The Meadows?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little House On The Meadows?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little House On The Meadows?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little House On The Meadows located?

Situated in Sydney Forks, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Gillis Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Morrisons Lake and Bras d'Or Lake. Coxheath Hills and Trails and Membertou Heritage Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quaint

The house is a perfect get away! It was well equipped and comfortable. Cathy was a delightful hostess!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
It was a pleasure meeting you both and having you stay. I'm delighted the little house met your needs. Thank you for the care you took of the house. You left it in perfect condition. All the best!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful getaway

Peaceful getaway in the country but close to everything. Cathy is a lovely host. The Little House is perfectly decorated with all the amenities needed; nothing was forgotten.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
It was a pleasure meeting you both. I'm delighted the little house met your needs and you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the care you took with the house, you left it in perfect condition. I hope our paths cross again one day.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house!

We recently stayed at the Little House for a week, and it was amazing. Cathy was so nice and you can tell how much she cares by all of the detail put into the home (from reading glasses, to the coffee supplies and wine - yum!). The house was equipped with everything we needed for our stay and it truly felt like a second home. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone travelling in the area. Thank you so much Cathy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
I am so pleased you had a nice stay. I'd love to see you back anytime!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay. Clean, comfortable, and quiet, and Cathy was great.

My wife and I stayed at the Little House for a couple of nights during a hiking/camping trip in Cape Breton. We wanted laundry and a comfortable bed as a break from camping, and good access to sites such as the fortress at Louisbourg. The Little House turned out to be perfect for us. Cathy was wonderful to work with prior to our arrival and after we were there. The location was close to grocery stores and downtown Sydney, and an easy drive to Louisbourg. Best of all the house, which has been recently renovated, was very comfortable, clean, quiet, and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
It was lovely to meet you both and have you stay with us. I'm delighted we were able to share a little piece of what Cape Breton has to offer. Hope you make it back to the Island again one day. We'd be happy to have you stay any time. All the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful, cozy little house in the trees

Cathy is an amazing host and the house is delightful. Cathy's 'Welcome Sandi' on the table when I arrived was the first of many discoveries of little things that Cathy has done to make me glad I had chosen her little house when I was in the Sydney area. I was preparing my meals and spent a lot of time at the house working on a research project. When I needed something, it was never necessary to call Cathy because she had already thought of the possibility that I would and there it was in a drawer or cupboard. I particularly enjoyed her colourful and light hearted decor that provided a laugh as well as thoughts to ponder. Which brings me to the book shelf and Clive Doucet's great book that I started and will buy so I can finish. Cathy has provided so much information about the area that you can drive by the tourist centre when you come on the Island if you are in a hurry to get to the Little House on the Meadows. I can highly recommend that you let Cathy be your hostess!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming quiet little house on acreage.

This charming little house is in the country with views of hay fields and flowers but still close to all the things we wanted to see and do in Cape Breton. Close and an easy drive to Sydney harbour. There is free parking in a waterfront parking lot by the big violin. We enjoyed a dinner at Governors overlooking the harbour. Is a 30 minute drive to Louisbourg and 40 minutes to Baddeck. We did the Cabot trail as a day trip from there as well. The house is extremely clean and nicely decorated. Comfy bed. Quiet at night but there is a gravel pit near by and they start loading trucks very early in the morning. Cathy was a great host who cares about her place and her guests. She provided lots of information about the area. Cathy and her family live in the big house next door. The bottle of wine for us upon arrival was a nice touch. I would recommend Cathy’s place to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfectly Comfortable

We had a lovely stay at the Little House on the Meadows. It is in a great location for exploring Cape Breton Island - we were able to find hikes nearby and travel a little further to see historic sites and more hiking in Cape Breton Island National Park. The Little House was a comfortable place to return each evening with everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This was a great place to stay and a good location to use as a base for our visit.

Clean and well organized property. There were plenty of linens and kitchen equipment for 2 people. We were very comfortable in this little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review. I'm happy the little house met your needs. Hope to see you both again one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to decompress, beautiful home.

Little House on the Meadow, from the moment you pull in the drive way, you feel welcomed. Cathy has done an amazing job with this little home, it is impeccably clean, the light color tones are very inviting and relaxing. The partially wrap around deck give you privacy and we made use of the bbq. Cathy is a very warm welcoming person and has the house pack with anything you thing you might of forgotten including reading glasses! She is a proud Cape Bretoner and it shows with maps, photograph books etc. If you choose "Little House on the Meadows" you will not be disappointed, as you sip on the complemenatry bottle of wine.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for the lovely review Wayne and Freda. It am so pleased the little house met your needs and your stay was enjoyable. It was a pleasure meeting you both and I hope to see you again at the little house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Super clean and accommodating

The cottage is at the end of the owner’s driveway which surprised us at first but when we got inside the cottage was really well laid out and incredibly nice. Everything you need including a BBQ. Cathy was an great hostess and gave us insight to the area. Highly recommend this cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review. I'm delighted you enjoyed your stay and the little house met your needs. We'd welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Cape Breton trip June 19-28, 2018

In planning our trip to Cape Breton, we were looking for something central to allow us to see as much of Cape Breton as possible. The Little house was perfect for this. We like to cook our own food when we travel and everything we needed was available. Having a washer and dryer was great as we also like to travel light. Even on a very cold wet day we were quite comfortable just relaxing. We were very pleased with our accommodation and the opportunity to experience this beautiful part of Canada. Clean, quiet and quaint. Just perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay,very well located to amenities and Cabot Trail

We had a wonderful stay in this Little Cottage in the Meadows. The cottage was well equipped with everything you need. Very clean and comfortable. Cathy was a spectacular hostess and very accommodating. Very quiet and well located to all the amenities for groceries,restaurants, not far from the Cabot Trail. It was very easy to find and we found the area very easy to get around and find things. We happily recommend! Janis and Duncan from Winnipeg MB
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It met our expectations perfectly.

This was our first foray into renting a house. The pictures of the house inside and out were exactly as shown on line. The little house was very clean and the owner was very thorough in meeting all our expectations i.e. all the needs required of a home were provided as well as all the possible comfort one would expect. We would recommend the little house in the meadows to couple wanting a home away from home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved it! So quiet and peaceful. We loved your decorating style Cathy! I took lots of pictures!!

We loved our week stay! It was peaceful and relaxing. I would highly recommend staying at this little gem in the meadow!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
It was a pleasure having you both stay with us and I'm delighted the little house met all your needs. We'd hardly know you were there as the space was left in perfect condition...thank you! We'd welcome you back again anytime.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in Every way!

This house was perfect for us while we visited family members nearby over the holidays. Cathy thought of everything and was an excellent host!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy home away from home

Renting this little house was the best decision. It was clean and very comfortable. We used it as our home base to travel to all corners of Cape Breton. The owner made us feel welcome and was there if we needed anything. We recommend this little house on the meadows to anyone wanting a quiet little getaway.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Everything we needed and more

My daughter and I recently stayed at the little house on the Meadows. We had a lovely stay. Cathy is a wonderful host going above and beyond to make us feel welcome. When we arrived there was a bottle of wine and a sign welcoming us. The house is decorated so nicely and has everything we needed and then some! It was a real bonus to have a washer & dryer. The location is so quiet and peaceful but yet convenient to town and tourist destinations. I highly recommend this house and am looking forward to visiting again. Tricia C Alexandria, Va
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Among the best

Best place to be for Louisbourg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and quiet!!!!

A lovely, clean and comfortable little house. We couldn't have been more pleased. Everything that one needs for a pleasant stay was here, even a bottle of wine to greet our arrival. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We had a great time relaxing in this property.

My husband and I stayed in Little House On the Meadows in July and were very pleased with the peaceful surroundings and the beauty of the landscape. The house is equipped with everything you will ever need to make your stay comfortable. We had traveled 2000 miles to get to Nova Scotia from Michigan and we found this property to be just the recipe for respite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the little house. It was a pleasure having you stay with us and would love to have you come back again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Super clean and excellently appointed space. I will definitely be back!

I was completely impressed with the little house and its location. We had a fabulous stay and could never imagine staying anywhere else on a return trip. Cathy is a stellar host who has thought of everything her guests could need... Even down to reading glasses! Love the little house on the meadows
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

The little house comes equipped with literally everything you can think of! It is recently renovated which makes it feel very cozy and clean. Cathy is very approachable and accommodating. Overall our stay was enjoyable and peaceful. It felt like home! At first we were hesitant how close the little house is to her house however, it was completely private and we felt like we had our own space. We would definitley stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Excellent, perfect, best place that we've ever been
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
It was a pleasure having you stay at the 'little house' and would welcome you back anytime.
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