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Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages

2.5 star property
Riverside cottage with private beach, near Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre

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Located close to Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre, Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages provides a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy canoeing, boating and cycling at this cottage. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Room options

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Classic Cabin, Non Smoking, Garden View | Front of property

Classic Cabin, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Heating
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Deluxe Cottage with Loft

Deluxe Cottage with Loft

Highlights

Deck/patio
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Heating
Pet friendly
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • River view

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Economy Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Valley View | View from property

Economy Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Valley View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate bedroom
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • River view

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • River view

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Heating
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • River view

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Standard Tent

Standard Tent

Highlights

Patio
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • River view

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Exclusive Tent, River View

Exclusive Tent, River View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • River view

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Standard Cabin

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate bedroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • River view
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About the area

Located in Bear River, Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages is on a private beach. Old Temperance Hall Museum and HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre and Bear River Lighthouse. Smith's Cove Beach and Trinity Anglican Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Bear River travel guide
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1145 River Road, Bear River, NS, B0S 1B0

What's nearby

  • Beautiful fall day Oct 2017
    Kejimkujik National Park
    50 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Smith's Cove Beach
    9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum
    11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Digby Pines Golf Resort
    15 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    139 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sissiboo Coffee (Bear River)
    4 min walk
  • Annapolis Highland Vineyards
    5 min drive
  • Tacocat
    12 min drive
  • Mariner's Landing
    10 min drive
  • champlain hall (officers)
    13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages

Riverside cottage with private beach, near Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre
Along with a private beach, this cottage has a lazy river and barbecues. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. This cottage has 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is not available.
Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages offers 5 accommodations.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include a private beach and a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private black sand beach

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Rollaway/extra bed: CAD 7 per day

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Porch/lanai
  • Terrace

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: CAD 15 per pet per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Deposit: CAD 50 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat and paddles
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 5 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2014

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee: CAD 5 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 7:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 7 December and 6 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 7.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CAD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 5 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 7:30 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 7.0 per day
  • Firewood fee: CAD 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of CAD 50 per stay and a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM for a fee of CAD 5.

What time is check-out at Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person, one way fee applies.

Where is Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bear River Lighthouse and Old Temperance Hall Museum. Smith's Cove Beach and HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful scenic site next to the bear river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Glamping at it's best

Everything was great. Very friendly staff. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well kept clean cabin we had very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This spot is beautiful, clean, and just what you need for a camping experience. We stayed in the A-frame cabin, which was lovely! You may want to bring your own bedding and pillows (although they did provide linens, pillows, and blankets), for extra comfort. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the location is gorgeous! Thanks for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We showed up to find that they did not receive our reservation from Expedia. They were booked solid so the owner called other customers who had yet to arrive and Somehow managed to accommodate us in a cabin. Nice little cabin with a water view. Very Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

SHU-CHUAN

Disliked: Amenities
Host is friendly. Campground is by the beautiful Bear River. Cottage is a bit rustic but acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect place to recharge! The owners were very friendly, shared washroom facilities were clean. The cottage had everything we needed. Thanks for a great stay. Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Really enjoyed the Bear River area and Mill Yard was really convenient for visiting both Digby and Annapolis Royal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimzee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a nice and cozy place. You’ll love it if you want to be near to the nature.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

River view Nice hosts good service Coming back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Had a lovely 2 night stay in one of the Riverview retreat cabins. The cabin was cozy and clean, and came with a BBQ on the deck for any cooking needs. Will be back in the warmer weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My famiky and I had and amazing stay. The hardest part for my mom was the walk to the bathroom.nice quiet place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is fabulous!! Located right on the river, charming and wonderful owners! I was running late and called to say that I couldn't make it inside check in hours. Cathie, one of the owners was super friendly and was waiting for me when I arrived. I stayed in a dome which was beautifully decorated with lovely furniture and drapes,and outfitted with everything I needed – a mini fridge, a microwave, coffee maker, dishes. A nice touch was a soft electric blanket on top of a very comfortable bed. I will definitely recommend this place and come back again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Wenming

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
We did not get the cottage we booked via Expedia. The owner explained the she didn’t get notice. She was really nice and gave us one obviously not ready for living yet: the door cannot lock and with holes, worms on the bed … The owner did provide sheet etc. that was really good since we didn’t know. Not sure who to blame? Expedia?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So friendly and welcoming. Cathy and Pat were great. So exciting to see them completing many upgrades to the facilities. Simple accommodation in a stunning location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the quiet atmosphere. The different sleeping options they had to offer. Beautiful scenery. Great care takers. Patrick and Cathy are awesome host. The place offers plenty to do, from nature walks, canoe rides, biking, swimming in the river and beautiful nature all around. Highly recommended. Great pricing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin had everything we needed; small fridge, coffee maker, heater, and a fan. There was a fire pit and some chairs, as well as wood for purchase. The kindling was a bit large (we didnt have an axe) but we were able to make a nice fire regardless. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Very affordable pricing as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was one of our most enjoyable places we have stayed. The pics on the site dont show how cozy the cabins really are. Very nice place to stay. Watching the tide enter and exit the river,the stripped bass breaking the surface. Very nice view. The hosts there are absolutely amazing!!! Very friendy and accommodating. There is also basic necessities at the office to purchase.also kayak and canoe rentals. A must go to place. We are definately going back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall, the owners were very nice and so were other people staying. The cabins were a great overall option to tenting, but if you have kids afraid of bugs, you should probably look at a hotel or an inn elsewhere. Honestly, for what it was, the price was a little high in comparison to orher accomodations in motels with AC and full service, but i crack that to the demand due to Warf Rat Rally. Ill definitely consider it for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

AINGEAL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in the most beautiful spot, right on the estuary river, watching tide go up n down. Very clean. Staff very helpful. Ice available on site. We had deluxe cabin, it was so comfy for 3 people.Bathrooms are shared as in any campsite, kept very clean. Flush toilet, sinks and showers..i would love to stay longer. Definetly a sweet spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very nice and quiet was a little disappointing at first as the ad didn’t state there was two lofts the one I booked we didn’t get, but the loft with cottage the second one we got, the view was excellent and we loved it. Just wish the ad stated both is all. But definitely loved the stay the management and customer service is excellent! Very nice camping ground !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Latoya

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were expecting to have a bathroom in our cabin but the showers and bathrooms are shared on the property in a separate building. Also, the neighbors next to the property had dogs barking all night long, was hard to fall asleep. Other than that the service was really good, but we did have to pay extra to use the bbq.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is an interesting overnight stop. Bearing in mind, the theme is based on 'campng', there are no usual amenities such as luxury bedding. No water in the room. no in room bathing or toilet facilities. However, if you arrive with the right mindset, you will enjoy the location and views. Just bring your own soap and other luxuries
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

We stayed in an A frame which was not on the water. The building did not look like the pictures in the booking. The cabin was clean with a bed that we brought sheets for. There was a blanket. No frig. there was a microwave. There were yurts with decks on the river's edge. Since we were away from the water, we walked over to a yurt that was being assembled and sat on that deck to watch the reversing tide on Bear River. Drove a short distance to Digby for scallops and fish and chips. Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little paradise! Very relaxing! If you love the outdoors you’ll love this place! Also very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024