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Bear River Vineyards

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A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a lake with autumn foliage.
Tasting room on a busy day!
Glimpse of the vineyard from table in guest room
View of winery in October
A compact room with a wooden desk, two chairs, a television, a radiator, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bear River, NS
  • Place, Kniffen Hollow Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear River Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

Bear River Vineyards

Welcome to Bear River Vineyards! Housed within our winery is a well appointed guest room, offering all the amenities needed for a relaxing experience. It includes a queen bed, a beautiful ensuite with heated flooring, and is equipped with a compact fridge and microwave. Free WiFi and satellite TV also included.
Comes complete with a stunning view of the vineyard and, of course, a complimentary bottle of our wine. Guests are also offered a private tour and tasting experience as part of their stay. Open seasonally from mid-June to mid-September.
For additional information on the winery and property, visit our website at:

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2627B5696
Property # 1538127vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bear River

Bear River is home to this holiday home. Bear River Lighthouse and HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Annapolis Basin Look Off Provincial Park and Kniffen Hollow Falls.
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Bear River, NS

What's nearby

  • Kniffen Hollow Falls - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bear River Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Smith's Cove Beach - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sissiboo Coffee (Bear River) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacocat - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Hollow Take-Out - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jody’s Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Antonio's Pasta & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear River Vineyards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear River Vineyards?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear River Vineyards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear River Vineyards?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear River Vineyards located?

Situated in Bear River, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kniffen Hollow Falls and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre. Bear River Lighthouse and Old Temperance Hall Museum are also within 6 miles (10 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. 95 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great stay — peaceful, clean, and charming. A perfect little escape. The hosts were friendly and thoughtful throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2026
We really enjoyed your visit Vanessa! Thanks for choosing us for our stay in the area. Hope to see you again someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location, great hosts and beautiful views across the vineyard.Excellent bathroom and comfy bed.Would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful...loved the wine tasting and discussion around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent hosts, created a wonderful experience and stay. Property is beautiful and relaxing, room was comfortable and well prepared. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy and comfortable stay in Bear River

Beautiful views from the property. Room was well appointed and comfortable. Hosts were available if needed. Local coffee in the room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Amazing hideaway!

Our stay has been great. Nice location to use as a base to explore the area. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating. The winery tour was very interesting. Very knowledgeable tour guide who happens to be the co-owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is great way to spend your vacation in the relaxing vineyard surroundings. The owners treated us very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

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

So Relaxing

The scenic setting, the welcoming and friendly hosts, the accommodations were all first rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gordon G.

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

Relaxing stop

Beautiful area. Relaxing stay. Excellent art gallery, home studios close by, short drive to Digby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bear River Winery is a gem

The property is gorgeous, the wine is the best in Nova Scotia, the accommodations are lovely and the hosts are wonderful. We love Bear River Winery :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Hosts were exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

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

Beautiful winery

Completely enjoyed our stay and Darren and Sue were terrific. Great spot to enjoy all the surroundings.. winery was very enjoyable to watch , their daily work schedule non stop but still very caring to there guests. Great spot to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2022
Darren, we were very appreciative of your patience with our pre-harvest preparations while you were here. The vineyard wasn’t as peaceful as usual, but we are glad you still enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sat with my morning coffee listening to so many birds, overlooking the vineyard, then with my wine as the sun went down. Beautiful peaceful property. Suite was well-equipped with great locally roasted coffee, wine in the fridge, and comfy bed. Hostess were lovely and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Y N.

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

A little gem worth getting to

Very welcoming hosts. Property is outstanding with the views of the vineyard. Just lovely. The room is very comfy and well appointed.The community of Bear River is also worth a visit. Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Fantastic stay

What a warm and welcoming stay at Bear River Winery. Darren and Su were phenomenal hosts and we appreciate all of their helpful information and kindness. The wine is excellent and the grounds are stunning. Thank you again for a fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Darren and Su are great hosts and make great wine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Such a great find!

The accommodation is wonderful (the best bed ever!). The winery is spectacular and the hosts couldn't be more hospitable. We stayed two nights and enjoyed every minute. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in an idyllic setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
It was a real pleasure to have you here. Perhaps we will see you again in the future. All the best, Darren and Susan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Very nice

Traveled across Canada and this was the best place we stayed in. Great people at the winery.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2022
It was a real pleasure to have you here Kim! Hope we see you again someday. Best wishes, Darren and Susan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Vineyard adventure

Wonderful place to stay if you want a vineyard adventure. Well maintained with hosts that are passionate about their wine! Great discovery.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Tranquil setting

A lovely accommodation. Great views of the vineyard and surrounding hills make for a very relaxing getaway. The hosts were so welcoming…we enjoyed our tour of their vineyard. We would definitely return if we're ever in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2022
Thanks for your visit and review! We worry a bit about our September guests and their experience here because as we prepare for harvest it sometimes isn’t as peaceful as usual here. Happy to hear you enjoyed it and we hope to see you again some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a beautiful place to relax in peace and quiet! A fantastic view, Darren and Sue are excellent hosts and the wine is spectacular! Take them up on the offer for the tour, they are passionate about their vineyard and their wine. You can't beat a glass of wine under the Oak Tree in the center of the vineyard.
View with coffee in the morning from the deck!
View from the Oak Tree with wine in the evening!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Bear River winery is a must!!

The property was beautiful with amazing sunsets. The owners were a delight!! Very friendly, & hospitable. Our room had everything we needed. They made our stay very comfortable and their wine is refreshing and very tasty. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

Pleasant as always

We enjoyed our return visit to this property and our discussions with Sue and Darren who are great hosts. The case of wine we took home will be a continuing reminder of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
We always enjoy your visits Phil and we are flattered that you continue to return to visit and enjoy our Greater Yellowlegs! We hope to see you and Deborah again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

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

Bear River Winery VRBO Nova Scotia

The Bear River Winery VRBO is situated in a beautiful valley overlooking the Bear River near Digby Nova Scotia. In addition to the very pleasing setting, the location is perfect for a couple who want to relax or get out to explore the Bay of Fundy side of Nova Scotia. As a bonus, the wines are excellent, and the hosts are friendly, gracious and very helpful. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2022
We enjoyed your visit very much! I know we are a long was from New Mexico but hopefully we will see you again some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenna M.

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

Mac

Wonderful wonderful and the owners were terrific. The amenities were superb and the on site wine tasting and tour were so well done. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
It was a real pleasure to have you and Rod stay with us Glenna. Maybe we will see you again in the future! You will always be welcome here. Cheers, Darren and Susan

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Darren Carey

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We are from Nova Scotia but had followed career paths across Canada until finding this unique opportunity to follow our dreams home. We purchased Bear River Vineyards in 2017, but the winery has operated since 2005 and the first vines were planted in 1993. We are a small, family run, business that focuses on guest experience.

Why they chose this property

The guest room was on VRBO under previous ownership and received 5-star reviews. When ownership transitioned, the slate was wiped clean for VRBO reviews, but our Facebook page highlights the guest experience you can expect at Bear River Vineyards. Stunning views, and the charm of a "cottage winery" in beautiful Bear River, Nova Scotia.

What makes this property unique

No other winery in Nova Scotia, and very few elsewhere, offers the experience of staying in a guest room that is situated within the winery itself. This unique experience includes a private tour by the owner and the privacy of enjoying sunsets alone in the vineyard.

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