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2 bdrm apt in Sydney 200+ Year old gently haunted home

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sydney, NS
  • World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Centre 200
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 bdrm apt in Sydney 200+ Year old gently haunted home

A labour of love this 2 bedroom apartment is located in the city of Sydney. This home is over 200 years old, renovated from the basement to the roof and other than a few bumps in the night, guests have not encountered too many ghosts . We are well stocked with several varieties of gourmet coffee/teas. There is a large back yard with lounging chairs and a swing. It is a very clean comfortable and warm space. ( air conditioner in the summer and heat pump in the winter) I offer breakfasts during your stay, so please inform me of your choice of eggs & toast or cereal or oatmeal. The space is for 4 and has a comfortable futon that will fold down to accommodate another 2 persons. There is free wifi Netflix and parking is included. Guests are free to snack on any foods items.
I keep an open communication going from the time my guests book. I am available whenever you need any information or have any questions. If the guest wishes to share a chat and a cup of coffee I'm quite open to it. If the guest prefers their privacy that is respected also.

Property manager

Owner / Property Manager Elizabeth Sanna

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

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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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06291127596271605-69

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sydney

Located in Sydney, this holiday home is near the beach. Jost House Museum and World's Largest Fiddle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Membertou Heritage Park and Petersfield Provincial Park. Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science and Marconi National Historic Site of Canada are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Whitney Pier Historical Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Centre 200 - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bdrm apt in Sydney 200+ Year old gently haunted home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 bdrm apt in Sydney 200+ Year old gently haunted home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bdrm apt in Sydney 200+ Year old gently haunted home?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 2 bdrm apt in Sydney 200+ Year old gently haunted home located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from St. Mary's Polish Church and within 3 miles (5 km) of Whitney Pier Historical Museum and Cineplex Cinemas Sydney. Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science and St. George's Church & Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Peter Robert Douglas H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Did not stay at this property. Was offered another which I was not quite ready to stay in. Needs some repairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin D.

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

quaint older home

the milk,eggs,homemadebread,butter and pastries were delicious! a sweet Treat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sugabare's C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time. Great stay, excellent host. The ghost was no bother at all! Really had a great time and fun experience for first time vrbo users. The fresh bread and chocolate cake were exceptional and a beautiful added touch. The host went above and beyond providing the rich history of the house. Sadly we did not have time to take advantage of the painting supplies offered but really enjoyed our stay. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Britt A.

Liked: Communication

Good place to stay while exploring Cape Breton

It's a good location for exploring Cape Breton and Sydney.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Evelyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location in Whitney pier

Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Doug H.

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

Ryan Rozicky

Only spent 7 hours at this property. Came to Sydney for the fight night at Centre 200. Got back late, slept and headed back to Halifax in the early AM
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Just what we needed

It's comfortable and clean. The shower is a little funky but we knew that going in. The beds are comfortable. All the appliances worked. Elizabeth was great. Very communicative and warm. She brought us food before we arrived, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

MARGARET R.

Utilitarian

If you are simply looking for a comfortable bed in Spartan surroundings, in an old neighborhood, you will find this crash pad to be quite adequate. And it was certainly affordable. The futon in the living room can serve to sleep maybe one or two adults, but I think that overall, the space is adequate for 2 adults. This apartment has a lot of potential, once the remodeling is completed. We were able to prepare simple meals in the kitchen, which was equipped with the very basics and had a lovely view of Sydney harbor. Downtown Sydney is very quaint, and not too far from this location. Elizabeth is delightful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Patti V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Not quite what they say

Place was neat and tidy. Place needs new or newer beds we had to place books under the mattress that was sitting on another mattress that was not big enough for the bed frame. The other bed was a futon base with a mattress that was to big for the frame you had to sleep in a u shape. Netflix did not work reached out to the host but still waiting on a reply. House has 2 apartments in it other guest downstairs had same issues with the Netflix and had reached out to the host and had not got a response either. Location has good, quite area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeanine M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Two night stay Whitney Pier

We stayed coming to a family reunion and only were there to sleep and shower. The place was clean but unfinished in the main bedroom with primer on the walls only and paint on carpets. The other room was finished. Kitchen had countertop unattached I nearly knocked down. Shower is a sit down only as described. Im 5’4 and had to kneel. Great for 8 yr olds to stand to shower. Our bed in the main bedroom was broken and was at a 30 degree angle with a mattress on top of mattress. Bed frame was the wrong size for mattress and broken underneath as we discovered trying to fix it in the middle of the night. The floor was more comfortable. Host provided breakfast items and clean towels and linens. Location is Whitney Pier which should be in the ad.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jim M., Belleville Canada K8P 0B1

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great rooms but terrible mattress.

Excellent accommodation, but the mattress in the main bed is simply unsleepahble for two people because it has far too little support.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Caroline G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pas fameux !

La propreté de l’endroit laissait à désirer et les lits étaient franchement inconfortables!!! Par contre, la propriétaire est très gentille et nous a fournit œufs, lait et pain pour le petit déjeuner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Gorgeous house. Stressful stay

We were travelling with 6 well-behaved cats and one dog due to family deathand attempted to book a “pet friendly” location with this host. She contacted us and said that the location we tried to book was not available but offered a different location—a 2700 square-foot home. We asked if it was pet friendly and she told us that there was a dog allergy and that it would be no problem as long as the dog stayed in the “foyer.” When we arrived she told us that her son was allergic to all animals and that they would all have to stay in the foyer. She then told us that her son would have to have access to the foyer all night because he was staying in an RV outside and needed access to the breaker box inside the foyer. There was no lock on the door between foyer and rest of the residence. We were worried about the animals getting out if her son came in through the outside door to the foyer during the night and suggested that he use the patio door, come in through the residence, and access the foyer that way. She refused. We asked if the cats could stay in cement floor bedroom that was beside the entryway/foyer if my daughter used her own bedding. She refused. My daughter slept in the car with the cats because she was worried that they would be let out in the middle of the night. Despite claims of severe allergies, there was a cat play structure in the residence, pet food dishes on the balconies, and cat treats in the kitchen. We carefully cleaned the bedroom and entryway before we left, leaving no trace of any of the animals. Several days after we left she posted a message in the chat claiming that the animals had urinated and defecated on the the floor and that there were paw prints all over the house. Neither was true. The cats are all litter-box trained and the dog is completely house-trained. The soiled litter and the dog “poop bags” were all disposed of appropriately. Her dishes were not used to feed animals. She billed us an additional large amount for “pet cleanup” even though the cats had spent the night sleeping in the car with my daughter and I had cleaned and washed the floors and wiped down 2 rooms because we were worried about her son’s allergy. She also made comments on the chat and in person about activities happening inside the entryway/bedroom that she could only have known if she had seen inside. We thought that she must have looked through the windows, however there is a real estate listing for the location listing security cameras
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dale R.

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

Pleasent and comfortable place to lay your head

First and foremost, the owner is kind and pleasent to deal with (true Cape Brettoner). This is a lovely little home in the Whitney Pier area of Sydney, a few minutes drive to city center. As we were traveling the extended area it was a perfect starting point each day. If you are looking to walk around Sydney you may want to look downtown (expect to pay a much more), however it wasn't that far to drive and park when we did go to the pier and casino. Again this upper section of the house is a great place to end your day and relax, perfect for 3-4 people as it is not large but comfortable. The not so good... expect to have a bath as the shower is next to the slope of the roof, though I did shower while kneeling a couple of times. That was all I could complain about, it really was perfect for our needs and the price was right!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

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

Propriétaire très attentionnee

Belle accueil, il y avait tout le nécessaire pour le dejeuner dans le frigo à notre arrivée. Petit bémol ; il est difficile de prendre notre douche, car le plafond est très bas et en pente.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bradley K.

Clean and Cozy Apartment

Stayed for a few nights and had a great time. The owner was very helpful and kind. Overall the apartment was great, very clean and comfortable. There were a couple of small things that bring this to a four star review, like a lack of head room in the shower (you are better off just having a bath), and a door at the top of the stairs to the apartment would be nice. Otherwise no complaints, and would definitely stay again if we are back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Property Manager Elizabeth Sanna

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