Cottages are nice, but very hot in the summer. Although they have ceiling fans in all rooms you can…read morebarely feel the cool wind coming from it. Would be nice if they invested in A/C. Pool is not heated! Had a nice whirlpool tub in the bathroom but takes forever to fill up. Cottage is lovely and has everything you need. Bbq on deck worked great and it cooked the food to perfection. Couch is very uncomfortable and the two chairs along side of the couch need to be tossed out and replaced with something comfortable to sit in. Will stay again, but not in summer as it is very hot to sleep in. Host is kind and friendly

The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The cottage was absolutely beautiful and very clean. It…read morewas very peaceful, which was what we were hoping for. I will definitely be returning next year.

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!

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 .

Gorgeous cottages overlooking the water. 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units available. They're affordable…read moreand well-kept. The view of the water is unbeatable (and when the tide is out you can walk down and stroll along the ocean shore!). We love these so much that we've been there twice in the last month. Economy isn't too far from Halifax, so you don't feel like you're killing much time in travel. But it's far enough that you feel like you're far from home and away from it all. There are three Bernese Mountain Dogs that roam the property and love making friends with guests. The owners are friendly, and the duty manager Warren couldn't possibly be more helpful and happy to make your stay the best possible. I really can't recommend these cottages highly enough. Give them a try, you won't regret it!

I stayed here a few years ago and was very impressed. We were on vacation driving along a…read morestretch of road looking for a place to stay and finding none for quite a stretch of highway. We happened upon this place only to find them full. The people were so nice, and after some calls they found us a place in Parrsboro. We were impressed with the place and decided to return the next day for a night. That one extra day turned into three extra days. The cabins are very well equipped, clean and reasonably priced. It's right on the bay and the tides are amazing. We definitely plan to return some day.

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!

I used to love staying at Irwin lake, stayed there 5 times in the last year alone. Brought many…read morepeople to stay. The last time with new owners was not only terrible but terrifying. I booked to stay in a 2 bedroom. When I called to confirm the month before, they advised me that I was actually in the new 1 bedroom (that was not available when I booked) The day I was leaving they called to advise there was a "plumbing issue" and I would be staying in even a smaller room. I did not complain one time. Friday afternoon someone had gone to the front office to ask which cabin I was staying in and they told this person which cabin I was in. Friday night when my husband was alone as he did not feel good, during this time someone showed up at the door to advise there was also a plumbing issue in this cabin and we have to get out ASAP. When he asked where we being moved, he advised that the person who rented would get an email, which I never did. I got back to my cabin and my husband and my dog are gone. I finally get him back to the cabin to advise I never got an email. Saturday morning while getting ready for the rodeo in Truro, the cleaning team advised we had to leave as they had someone else booked in for the night, we had an hour to leave and find a hotel to stay in last minute. When I emailed to advise of how disappointed I was, they offered nothing barely even an apology. I have emailed them numerous times to get my deposits back for the stay i canceled in 2026 and they still have not reached out to me. Place has gone downhill and is no longer a safe and peaceful environment. I have filed a claim with small claims court with them.

Just back from another visit up to Irwin Lakes! This adventure led me up there flying solo for Sat…read more& Sun. I am currently involved in a Yoga Program that requires me to observes 24hrs of silence at some point during the course. No radio, internet, TV, talking---notta. What better spot came to mind then Irwin Lakes! My husband and I have been here 2 other times and just loved it. The chalets are rustic but equip with everything you would need. They are nestled in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by trees and wooded area. And the view---overlooking the lake. Stunning. They have 1 bedroom chalets and and even 2 bdrm. Some larger then others, some have hot tubs even. Irwin Lakes is reasonably priced and such a great spot. I recommend to so many people!! If you havent experienced you should!

We've stayed at several of Sid's HostOften properties, and they've all exceeded expectations by…read morefar. We also used the spaces for photo and video shoots, and Sid was so accommodating. He is prompt with any and all questions and the places were squeaky clean, with all the comforts of home. Sid was also fantastic in introducing us to other entrepreneurs who turned into clients for our business! We highly recommend HostOften!

I had the opportunity this afternoon to speak with Sid from HostOften. We talked about cleaning…read moreservices, business opportunities in the AirBNB space, and ideas on how best to scale my own property management business here in the states. I would highly recommend Sid and HostOften as a resource for anyone managing 2 or more AirBNB units or anyone interested in starting a property management business. Thanks again, Sid!