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2-Bedroom Cottage On Lake Ainlsie Private Beach, Enjoy Fishing & Swimming.

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

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INVERNESS, NS

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2-Bedroom Cottage On Lake Ainlsie Private Beach, Enjoy Fishing & Swimming.

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, sleeps 6 with pull out sofa bed situated on over an acre property with 300 feet of waterfront on Nova Scotia's largest natural fresh water lake. This home is only a 15 minute drive from Inverness, home to the world renowned Cabot Links/Cliffs golf courses and beautiful sandy ocean beaches. 35 minute drive to the Cabot trail and 12 minutes to Whycocomagh, and the Cape Breton Brasdor Lakes. Enjoy a swim, fishing and watersports from your backyard. The cottage also has high speed internet from Starlink.

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West Lake Ainslie

Located in West Lake Ainslie, this cottage is on the waterfront. Cabot Links and Trout Brook Provincial Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Inverness County Centre for the Arts and Bellemeade Farm Shoppe. Orangedale Railway Station Museum and Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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INVERNESS, NS

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Location
Had a great stay. Cottage was clean and well stocked and fully equipped kitchen. The host Kris was great to deal with and was very accommodating to our request even on short notice. Location was central to most places like beaches and amenities and would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2026
Thanks Heather. Hope to see you back again some time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing, very quiet and secluded with a beautiful view of the lake . The host was fantastic to deal with and quick to respond when any answers were needed. I will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2026
Thanks for staying. Hope to see you back in the future!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for family, right on the lake. Close enough to town and golf course. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geneva P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, very peaceful and just a few steps to the lake - kids loved swimming in it Host was excellent to deal with - looking forward to going back again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2025
Thanks.
Verified

8/10 Good

Clark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location for exploring the Cabot Trail.Very private and nice lakefront setting for sunrises.Cottage had all the basic necessities and was dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2025
Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Great place

It was a wonderful place to stay with two amazingly comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2024
Thanks for the nice review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was very quiet and neatly kept. Everything you would need was in the cottage. Very clean. Would visit again for sure.
Beautiful Sunrise
Lovely property 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Perfect long weekend

Relaxing get away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2023
Thanks Kevin. Glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian M.

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

Awesome trip with friends.

It was a quaint cottage. Very isolated and quiet. CloseEnough to everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Serenity

We enjoy this property so much it is private and peaceful. The cottage sits on the lake with a we’ll built stairway to the lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily M.

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

Lovely spot

Beautiful spot on a quiet and secluded lake. Host was wonderful and helpful, check in process nice and easy. Kitchen and bathroom were very clean. Had a great stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Great spot!

Had a great weekend and enjoyed the private beach area, BBQ and fire pit. Nice quiet and secluded spot, and worked well as a base to tour around Cape Breton during the day to see Louisbourg and whale watching.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cottage. The only thing I would suggest is sweeping down the windows and doorways to get rid of the spiders
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Hi Colin, do you mean the inside windows and doors or the outside windows and doors.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

West Lake Ainslee

We really enjoy this property. It sits on a beautiful (huge) lake and has amazing sunrises and sunsets. The cottage itself is very comfortable and privatr
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Cottage

This is a beautiful, private property sitting on beautiful Lake Ainslie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
Thanks Ann.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolynn w.

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

Exceeded expectations

Beautiful location well-maintained all the amenities required Even to Windex
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2024
Thanks for great review.
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with direct access to the lake.Didn’t have any low/cosy lighting throughout the property. No outdoor table, only chairs.Cleanliness needs to be improved, especially after pets having stayed at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thanks for the review. I am going to be purchasing a picnic table when I am down next for the deck. We had a brand new table and umbrella but it blew over and broke the glass and umbrella. I will forward your comment to our cleaners. Can you provide more detail about the property lighting concern? Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Cottage

This cottage is in a beautiful area. It is very private, peaceful and steps from Lake Ainslie. The owner was easily contacted and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rhona S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
It was a cute cabin, but too remote for us. The bedding, kitchen & bathroom themselves were clean. But we left after one night due to being uncomfortable after seeing how dirty the bathroom door was, inside and out. And a health risk, was to find the coffee filter with old and very mouldy coffee in it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Lake Ainslie Hideaway

The cabin is secluded as in you can’t see your neighbors and right on the water. Lake Ainslie is beautiful lake! The cabin is small but comfortable and well-stocked with everything you’d need. Comfy beds, plenty of towels and a nice shower with plenty of hot water. The owner responded quickly when I had a question. Overall very satisfied with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

A Great Escape.

If you want to recharge or reset your mind with the bliss of solitude, this is the place for you. Amazing scenery, peaceful and quiet, nice and clean. All the comforts of home included, plus amenities within 20 minutes if restock is needed. We had an amazing week and will definitley be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach P.

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

Great Place

Our stay was great. Very relaxing. Had all the "comfort amenities" (stove, laundry, ac, wifi etc). Kris was awesome and had outstanding communication. He messaged us to make sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2024
Thanks for staying Zach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burton C.

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

Tranquility

Man I didnt excpect to be secluded but what a beautiful, relaxing piece of property ! 15 min either direction to some amazing little towns and the main beach The cottage was just what we wanted and if your lucky get to catch some great small mouth bass as we did ....highly recommend this place 10 star in my book !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rémi S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Isolate and quiet

Isolate and quiet with an access to the lake. Beautiful sunset and place the take a cup of wine.All the furnitures is pretty new. Expect provisions, groceries store , dinner and other isn't close. Enjoy the BBQ, and for kids the wifi network is excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Family fishing trip

Beautifully located on Lake Ainsley. Steep walk down to shoreline, shallow entrance to the lake, perfect to use waders for fishing. Had lots of fun fishing in this lake and in the Whycocomagh area only 15min away.Tranquile and private setting. Lots of apples trees lining the driveway and mature birch, poplars and maple trees. Rabbits and many birds came to visit :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2024
Hi Patricia, thanks for the review. If you come again the stairs and landings to the water will be completed.
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