Full of pesky critters (mice) that left droppings all over the kitchen area. Not very sanitary or…read moreappealing. Had to wash all the dishes and cutlery before I felt safe using them. Pretty overpriced for a place that used to be top notch. Had a friend tell me it had gotten bad and it's true. The owner is a piece of work when he gets a complaint through his manager. Confrontational does not begin to explain his inhospitable language and behaviour. I wonder if he's trying to run the place into the ground based on the condition and his reaction to criticism? Would have left but he would not issue a refund. Won't be back and won't recommend to anyone.

Stayed in the 3 bedroom recently with family, great cottage…read more Spacious and had everything you'd need to cook a nice meal. Bbq on big patio. Big soaking tub in one of two bathrooms. Great selection of board games. Andriod tv (my only disappointment as an Apple TV user) Owner was awesome, very friendly and knowledgable of area. Quick walk to private beach, a minute or so. Multiple fire pits to use throughout property. Have recommended Larinda's already to others and would definitely return.

Absolutely the best cottage and vacation spot. I've stayed here twice and it has been nothing but…read moreamazing. Some of the cottages are located right by the coast and some have terraces so you can have a bbq and dinner as you watch the waves roll. A few cottages and units are located inland but you still get a nice view of the waters. Colin is super friendly and we've had some great chats. He lives on the property, so if you need anything, he is available. Of the cottages that have a kitchenette, it comes with an induction stove and a small fridge. It comes included plates and bowls, pots and pans, and even condiments. All you need to bring are your groceries. Perfect for romantic getaways, or solo travel like me.

From the owner: Our beautiful Oceanfront cottages are just 5 minutes from Peggy's Cove, and have amazing views of…read morespectacular sunsets over St. Margaret's Bay. Book your stay today!

So I always wanted to go visit Cape Breton Island. My wife thought the drive is too long but this…read moreChristmas she gave the green light. I researched for a while on where to stay. In the middle of the winter time most hotels and motels are closed on the island so I had to look on Air B&B. Sidanna Retreat caught my eye. They had a ton of amenities and the interior of the houses were just awesome. The owners really do have an eye for interior decoration. I contacted the owner and asked her some questions and she was really nice and answered all of my questions. A month later I booked the "Mystical Chalet". Its an awesome A-frame on the top northern edge of the island. It has a hot tub, pool, and a sauna. So everything seems good right? Responsive owner. Great location. So why the one star? The pool was broken. And she let us know 1 1/2 hours prior to check in that is was broken. The pipes froze so the pool was out for the count. I mean it happens right. Things break. Plumbing fails. She said she would take care of us. So while my girls were really disappointed we made the most of it. Now the main reason I picked the mystical chalet was the pool. And because of the hot tub, the sauna, and the pool, the chalet commands one of the highest prices on Air B&B for the area. But mainly its the pool because its pretty much the only Air B&B with one. So at the end of the stay she sends me a message that she refunded me 11% of the stay because of the pool being down and it was "purely as a gesture of goodwill" and she was not obligated to do so. What?? Thats some arrogant BS. The amenity that allows them to charge through the roof is not working and they dont think that they needed to give me a refund? They said giving a refund is beyond what their policy requires. I want people to look this up on chat gpt, Google, reddit. When a major amenity goes down the standard is 30-50%. Especially if the pool is a major draw. And when a major amenity like this goes down they also need to give the option for me to cancel the reservation. How would you feel if you are going on vacation in the middle of nowhere and the main featured amenity goes down! I wouldn't have booked this A-frame if it wasn't for the pool. Thats a fact. The owners insisted that the pool closure was outside of their control and the 11% was more than enough and again that they didnt need to even give that much. She said that the pool while is a nice amenity its not the only reason people book the chalet. So I guess shes a mind reader now. Just epically arrogant. So after a little bit of research I went directly through Air B and B and was refunded 30%. The hosts broke a major hosting standard by telling a guest(me) no refunds for a closed amenity. I mean it can be total false advertisement right? I hope they learn from this encounter and do not try and limit the rights that the guests have in situations like a closed amenity. Their mindset was purely that they didnt do anything wrong in the closing of the pool. That it wasnt a maintenance issue and just because of extreme circumstances they had to close it. And because they didnt do anything wrong they dont have to refund their guests anything... its just obvious they only really care about the bottom line and themselves. I guess she totally forgot that they can charge through the roof for having a pool on their property? And she forgot that she totally made us disappointed to start our 5 day vacation? I guess she doesn't think people book a place solely for the pool? I could tell that the host was trying to gauge me. I got a sense that she was trying to get a read on me before giving the refund. FYI I'm not a complainer. And I keep a pretty cool demeanor. So she could have totally got the sense that she can just give the minimum and get away with it. I dont bitch and complain but im no walk in the park. I fight for whats right. Priyanka. Read this. Let it soak in. And learn from this. Dont take advantage of your guests. Give a refund when its due. Its the best way and sometimes the easiest way to alleviate headaches. And please dont make up stories and lie on responses. You didn't offer the place next door. I asked about it first. I didnt take it because it was already booked the 1st two nights. You also offered 11%. Not 15% as a refund. And communication was never difficult. Dont make up stuff just because you are sore about a review. Your true character shows in your responses.

I just returned from a Sidanna Retreat location ,totally enthralled by the service and location,…read morehighly recommend! Beautiful location, amazing amenities and spectacular oceanfront homes .

If you're looking for a longer stay, Jibstay is your best option. Two condos overlooking the harbor…read morewith the penthouse even having its own deck for soaking in the sun and scenery. Looking for a rental cottage for a week or more? Jibstay has a variety of options for you each with their own glorious view. Decor is geared toward making you feel at home with local scenery and artists. You will want to revisit Lunenburg over and over, and staying in the same or another Jibstay venue. TIP: Sign up early as the bookings can be months or even a year out. If this is your first time in Lunenburg, you won't need a car for the local activities. But with so much to do around Nova Scotia, the ability to drive at your leisure is a MUST!

Broken bedroom door. Light missing in bathroom. Semi plugged bathroom sink. Only one TV in 2…read morebedroom unit and that was a 1990's 20" box TV. Flagstone walkway was a tripping hazard. They were raised instead sunken to be level with ground. Only one parking spot for each unit including my friends 3 bedroom. No dishwasher n my unit. All this for $300 per night in May/low season.

This is hands down an absolute amazing tour. Fun and beautiful sights, wonderful way to spend time…read morelearning about Lunenburg.

The best tour I have ever been on and I travel often. Absolutely an amazing experience. Jason is so…read moreknowledgeable and informative. I learned so much about the environment. I highly recommend this tour. You won't be disappointed. Deb Cosher

sorely disappointed with the disgusting change room at the end of the day. Dirty Kleenex floating…read morein sink, an inch of gross water on the floor, robe basket overflowing and flipflops everywhere. It made me gag after a relaxing time outdoors. All this after having to listen to a staff member being rude to a fellow worker. When we were leaving the response was that the cleaner went home early! One staff member followed us out to apologize not like the colleague who was rudely yammering to her colleague. We followed up with a call and email and received a sorry. That too is not appropriate. A refund or something to try to make up for the disgusting state of the non sanitary change room would be an attempt to make things right. Sad situation caution on the change room conditions and less than satisfactory excuses.

This place is magical. Truly…read more We were in Nova Scotia for our honeymoon trip and had only planned the first couple of days and the last couple as well - leaving a bit of room in the middle for spontaneity. An internet search brought us to Oceanstone, which seemed like the perfect place to stay as we also wanted to check out Peggy's Cove too. We were lucky enough to secure one night and totally fell in love with the resort, pretty much at first sight. We had put in our booking comments that we were on our honeymoon, hoping we might get a really nice room. We were so pleasantly surprised to walk up to the kitchen in our super cute private cottage and find a lovely bottle of wine along with handmade, outrageously delicious sea salt caramels and a hand written note. To the resort, perhaps a small gesture but to us, it really make our stay that much more special. We really enjoyed our night's stay in our private cottage, which was just set behind the main lodge. The cottage was quaint, clean, and well appointed. We loved our small balcony just outside the living room area, we enjoyed our coffees out there in the morning. The bed was also super comfy too, like a cloud. We loved it there so much we inquired about staying a second night however sadly the resort happened to be fully booked for a wedding party the days immediately following our stay. We ended up eating at the restaurant on their property, Rhubarb, three times in just 2 days - it was so good. We enjoyed an early dinner when we first arrived, then ordered pizza as a "later" night snack then ordered take out the next day for dinner from the next cottage resort we ended up staying at just down the road. We also took a couple of lovely, calm walks along the ocean front during our stay which was so nice. The property is stunning and it feels like you are in another part of the world completely. Looking forward to someday returning again!