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

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A house surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.
A two-story house with a porch, a car parked in front, and a driveway leading to the house.
A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a porch, and a small window.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a tree in front.
A cabin with a visible entrance and a large window, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS
  • Place, Lake Ainslie
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabot Links
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Cabot Cliffs Golf Course
    ‪44 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
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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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. 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 hiking and mountain biking.
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Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS

What's nearby

  • Lake Ainslie - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bras d'Or Lake - 10 min drive - 13.6 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
  • ‪Cape Breton Smokehouse Restaurant & Cafe - ‬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 does it cost to stay at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada on 26 Oct 2026 start from £389, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

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. 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake view, cabin and host
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful house located on the lovely Lake Ainslie. The property is clean and spacious. I highly recommend as a home base to explore all Cape Breton has to offer!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
You were excellent guests at our Forest Lakehouse! We appreciate your 5 star review and hope to see you here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael and Winnie were delightful and talented hosts. You find Michael's artwork displayed around the accommodations that brings a lovely personalized touch to their place. Michael was there to greet us warmly, providing us with anecdotes about the Cape Breton area and their property. We'd highly recommend this choice to rest your head.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this cabin! Extremely clean and well supplied. Beds were very comfortable and the view was gorgeous. But even better, our hosts were amazing!!! Michael, his wife and their son went above and beyond to be sure we had everything we needed. Then went even further to help us get a forgotten item back. I can’t say enough good things about them!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely everything about our stay was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Looks just like the pictures! Host is friendly and helpful. Beautiful and quiet surroundings!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot. Beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, didn't have a change to go in the water but the building was clean, lots of blankets and fully equipped kitchen, was nice to have a BBQ and A/C on the main floor too, upstairs was good, no A/C but a fan was nice to have to keep the air moving
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’re back from a most relaxing week at the Forest Lake House, and can confirm that all the positive reviews are indeed true! The only thing that surprised us was that the lovely hosts literally live next-door, which actually is a bonus. Winnie and Michael are a delight, and their well-appointed property reflects their sunny sense of style and artistry. It felt almost as if we were the first to move in. That’s how clean the house was when we opened the door. The location is ideal for those who’d like to explore the island. But there were days we simply stayed “home” to enjoy the incredible view and the quiet life on the lake. Internet service is excellent for those who wish to stay connected, and you can still watch your favorite show on a 65” TV. We tend to be pretty discerning when it comes to where we stay, and the Forest Lake House has easily made it to the top of our list of vacation homes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, beautiful, and peaceful setting. The cabin is fully updated with new appliances and met all of our expectations. We especially enjoyed gazing over the lake and using the kayak. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying in the Forest Lake House! Michael and Winnie were gracious hosts and very welcoming. The house was well equipped and very comfortable. We enjoyed kayaking, the canoe and roasting marshmallows over the fire in front of the house overlooking Lake Ainslie. A true gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

CB 2024

Nice accommodation and location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
This particular guest made changes to his reservation and arrived one day earlier than expected - as result, I didn’t meet and greet him in person and his group took full control of the Forest Lake House, canoes, kayak, picnic tables etc without once consulting with us or reaching out to communicate … his 4 star review is unfortunate as we provided a 5 star accommodation and 5 star service not to mention the brilliant 5 star lakefront location!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
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