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"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada

Lakefront holiday home in West Lake Ainslie with kitchen

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Interior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Experience a serene retreat at Forest Lake House, surrounded by 560 acres of private forest and Nova Scotia's largest freshwater lake. Indulge in a peaceful escape with access to canoes, kayaks, and artisanal pizza nights.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada

A modern rustic peaceful escape on Nova Scotia’s largest freshwater lake plus access to a private 560 acre forest. We are thrilled to introduce this amazing accommodation to VRBO guests!

Michael Nikas earned VRBO Premier Partner status for many previous years and now returns with this new friendly + cozy property on Cape Breton Island near world famous tourist attractions + golf courses.

Michael and his family are full-time residents at West Lake Ainslie, Cape Breton Island, NS Canada. Michael's lengthy travel photography and video production career has taken him to many exotic destinations and has given him a taste of quality accommodations and hosting skills. Michael is a bestseller publisher of the coffee table travel pictorial book: "Greece Rediscovered" and has two TV series currently on the Bell Fibe TV Network by the titles "Home of their Hears, Cape Breton" and "Lone". Michael created and is the host of a Music Festival in Inverness: "Banks Schoolhouse" by DMNikas. It's a popular one-day free outdoor festival. Michael Nikas and his wife Winnie are your hosts at the "Forest Lake House" and you are in for a fabulous & memorable experience. The House is part of a glorious 560 acres of private forest and guests are welcome to explore it. Guests have full access to Lake Ainslie and Michael provides complimentary canoes and kayaks ... he might even offer to bake one of his original Artisan thin crust pizzas!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For every guest after the first two guest, there will be an additional guest fee of a 25 dollars per night.
Nightly rate is greatly reduced from Oct 15th to Apr 30th from to $99/night minimum stay of seven (7) nights - bookings from Friday to Friday only.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03271507233206290-4333

About the area

Map
Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS

What's nearby

  • Bras d'Or Lake - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cabot Links - 40 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 41 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 49 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 50 min drive - 40.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Daughter - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Charlene's Bayside Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waycobah Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vi's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Ainslie and within 9 miles (15 km) of Trout Brook Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lake. Whycocomagh Provincial Park and MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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