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House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling,

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A wooden deck with a glass table and chairs overlooking a body of water and greenery.
A spacious living area with a high wooden staircase, a green sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a television, a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A view through a window with a grid pattern, displaying a lake surrounded by trees and a distant shoreline.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a cushioned chair, a lamp, and a view through large windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Inverness, Cape Breton, NS
  • Place, Lake Ainslie
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabot Links
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Cabot Cliffs Golf Course
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bottom floor

1 Queen Bed

Bottom floor

1 King Bed

Main floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Up stairs

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bottom floor

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling,

This house is newly renovated, it has five bedrooms and five beds. Three large bathrooms to accommodate everyone. It’s located on a mountain overlooking the largest freshwater lake in Nova Scotia. There is 105 acres of mostly large hardwood forest, so if you like outside and climbing this is the place for you. Our home has a large deck with a barbecue so you can enjoy the view. If you love watching eagles you’ll see them sore above you while catching fish in the lake below.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 STR2627D2477
Property # 7951436
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

West Lake Ainslie

Located in West Lake Ainslie, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Orangedale Railway Station Museum and Inverness Miners Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Marys Parish and Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine. Travelling with kids? Consider Inverness County Centre for the Arts and Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre. Water tubing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Inverness, Cape Breton, NS

What's nearby

  • Lake Ainslie - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 38 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Cabot Links - 39 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 45 min drive - 64.6 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 48 min drive - 63.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling,?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling, located?

This family-friendly West Lake Ainslie holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Lake Ainslie and within 9 mi (15 km) of Trout Brook Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lake. Black River Bog Nature Reserve and Whycocomagh Provincial Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing property with a great view of the lake and well equipped with everything you may need. Mary was also very responsive to my questions! Great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2026
Johanna and family were great guests! Would definitely recommend them to other hosts, and would welcome them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we wanted and needed. Central for the Cabot Trail and surrounding area. Very nice and quiet location with an awesome view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2025
Thank you for staying with us, we’re glad you had a great stay on our beautiful Island, take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

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

Super Place

Beautiful property and great owner. Very clean and easy to stay there. Would love to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa C.

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

Beautiful, well-provisioned home

The house was perfect for my family group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2022
Can I ask why only 4 out of five
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, property was really comfortable and a home from home. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending. We were a 3 generation group of 6 and it worked really well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

very nice property

The house is very clean. View is spectacular. Wifi didn't work for the first several days, but Mary kindly offered us an unlimited SIM card for hot spot sharing. She is truly the best host! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adele S.

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

comfortable Home overlooking lake Ainslie

Lovely view in spacious well appointed home marred only by pervasive musty smell especially in the lower level rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2020
It was such a hot summer that we never had heat on in the basement, unfortunately, your group were there when we had the wettest week of the summer, heat is now on and the dampness is gone.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine C.

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

Great stay!

Only reason I gave 4 stars overall rating instead of 5 is because I found the mattress and pillows to be very hard - but that is personal thing. Location was great for us, but not if you want to spend most of your time in the National Park. Inverness is only 20 minute drive and has a really nice beach! Driveway is very steep and was a bit intimidating at first.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
Sorry to hear you found the mattress and pillow hard, we have two extra pillows of different size and softness in each bedroom along with extra blankets and comforters. All our beds are like the three bears house, soft, medium and firm. The road is a bit steep, but in order to get that beautiful view of the lake and mountains, it had to be built on the hill. I hope you had a wonderful trip on our beautiful Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great stay

The place was very clean and very well maintained, all the amenities were almost new and everything worked like it was supposed to. It had plenty of supplies for all of the appliances & all of the guests.The place was a little further away from all attractions around the area that we visited during our stay. Had no problem communicating with property manager in a timely manner for any of our inquirerys. Overall very happy with our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon L.

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

Perfect view

The view of Lake Ainslie, the largest fresh water lake in NS, was mesmerizing. Great location to visit the Cabot Trail and Bras d’or Lakes. The best seafood chowder is found in Whycocomagh at Charlene’s. Lunch at the Dancing Goat a must. The home has all the amenities. Communication was excellent. Mary checked in to see how we were doing mid week. Kudos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2022
Sheldon and family were wonderful guests, they left the house spotless, would welcome them back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jillian C.

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

Comfortable and clean

Two sets of family stayed at this property and it was more than enough room. The house was very clean and tidy and a comfortable space. Kitchen was stocked with the essentials and all bathrooms had plenty of soap, paper towel and toilet paper. The host was super friendly and helpful. They were very quick to respond to inquiries and helpful recommendations. Overall, the property met our needs and we really enjoyed our stay. Over
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2024
Jillian and family were wonderful, welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Our family of 9 people had a wonderful stay. The location was more than large enough, and was very comfortable when we were all there with lots of space. Sleeping options were more than acceptable and comfortable, although it was warm at night for some. The place was very clean and it is clear the owner take care of the property. The bbq worked well. Location was good for visiting many areas of Cape Breton, especially Inverness Beach. It can be a bit of a drive to some places, but that would likely be the same wherever we stayed. Mary was quick to respond to any questions, but we had no issues during our stay. We definitely would recommend to others. Thainks Mary.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Beautiful View… Nice House

Overall, the place was lovely. It was spacious, clean, and tucked away from it all. The heat pump air conditioning didn’t work the best to cool the house, but the temperature at the time were extremely hot! Originally the listing said it had a hot tub…. It did not 🙁. It also stated there was a waterfall on the property….. if it did, there was no path or signs showing the way. The ad is now updated and excludes these two things. Which is great for the next guests that rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
We have had an extremely hot summer so far, we have added an air conditioner in one of the windows along with the heat pump air conditioner, it has cooled the house down a lot. As I mentioned to you when you called, I have no idea how a hot tub was advertised on the site, and I apologize for that, I have since removed that when you notified me, I have not and never had a water falls on the site, I’m afraid you must of been thinking of another property. I hope you enjoyed your stay on our beautiful Island.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

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

West Lake Ainslie Stay

This property was clean, well stocked with basic necessities, and large enough to fit a party of 8 adults comfortably. We were lucky enough to see a couple of beautiful sunsets over the lake! We traveled to the area to do some motorcycle riding, specifically The Cabot Trail. We trailered 6 bikes in 3 trailers/trucks with 8 riders. This property was a great location to many of the local riding trails . One statement of caution for anyone considering this property for motorcycle riding in Cape Breton. The driveway is gravel packed and fairly steep and It may be difficult for some riders to negotiate. Once arriving at the property, some in our party did not feel comfortable riding/trailering up/down the driveway. Two trailers did drive up the driveway and found the space very tight to turn around in. Mary, the owner, was responsive and was able to quickly negotiate parking for the trailers and bikes for those who were not comfortable using the driveway. We were offered parking approximately ¼ of a mile down the road from the house for the trailers and bikes. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and this property met most of our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

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

Very clean and large home

We had a great stay. 5 bedrooms and 3 baths worked great for us. Sunset was beautiful as described. Great place for a group of people to us as a golf vacation rental. We would rent it again. .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

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

Great Stay

The house was very clean and very spacious and comfortable for our group. The house overlooks the lake and the view is beautiful. Our first night the sunset was gorgeous. Google maps over shot the driveway so we had to turn around to get back to it and look specifically for the marker Mary mentioned to us, which was a bit hard to see in the dark, that was our only hiccup. Mary was very fast to reply to me every time and was a pleasure to deal with. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

One of the best AB@Bs I’ve ever stayed at!

Beautiful location, breathtaking views of the lake, private, spectacular house, well organized and stocked with pretty well everything needed. Fire pit was a wonderful evening escape with a sky full of stars! Within easy drive to beaches and amenities. Made our family happy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Gillis

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My husband Stewart, myself and my brother Donald and his wife Diane bought the house in 2018 and did a lot of renovations to it. We’re all retired and love our island We wanted to share the beauty with visitors so they could relax and get back to the beauty of nature.

Why they chose this property

It’s overlooking the largest freshwater lake in Nova Scotia and the view is breathtaking.

What makes this property unique

It's very peaceful and quiet .Breathe in fresh air, get back to nature. Explore the outdoors.

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