Kevin & Lesley couldn't provide a more personal service and the place is spotlessly clean, what…read moremore can you ask? We were passing through on a one month tour of Eastern Canada and Vermont. As former award winning innkeepers from Woodstock VT we know how many places are not only operated by folks who really don't resonate with hospitality as a profession, but also seem to be unable to be consistent in how they offer it. Kevin and Lesley have found a level and deliver with aplomb, clearly loving human interaction. Whilst the style of the inn is not one I would seek out, the owners clearly love it, clean it and offer a very gentle personal service. The plumbing is a little noisy but it's an old building and really doesn't disturb you. The bathroom provided a range of complimentary lotions and potions, the bedroom all manner of tea/coffee and more. Even fresh milk was offered however I had my own. The bed was traditional in height, comfortable and with decent pillows. Air conditioning is provided and exceptionally quiet it was to; not one of those noisy window units. The breakfast was prescriptive and as I really cannot abide french toast, Kevin provided me with some scrambled eggs and bacon without any fuss. My one small piece of advice, given to me decades ago by a hospitality professional I will happily share. The innkeeper owns the vertical surfaces; the client the horizontal ones. I had to clear space to allow the use of my laptop, the bathroom again would benefit from a clear surface to place personal items. Simple to enact.....and this would also allow for easier dusting.... Believe you and me EVERY nook, cranny and corner had been dusted which I found impressive as the place contains an awful lot of nostalgia. The cherry on the cake; I left a power lead behind. An e-mail quickly made its way to me offering to send it, keep it etc. However I was able to return to pick it up the next day. That was the sign of a true innkeeper.

My fiancee and I rented a canoe for a few hours to explore the Keji national park. We paddled out…read morethe River and into Kejimkujik Lake and across to Bear Island. It was an awesome experience at a great price!! Additionally, they rent a lot of gear, bikes, canoes, kayaks, bear canisters, dry sacks, and much more. Furthermore, I rented a yurt from the national park service at Jake's Landing. The park service never gave me any information on unlocking the yurt, which happened to have a padlock on it!!! I can't remember exactly, but I think his name was Chad (a keji outfitter worker), he posted a note on the door with his phone number to try and help the people that reserved it the night be fore us. They couldn't get into their yurt also. 'Chad' assisted us with getting the combo to the yurt. Those folk at Keji Outfitters are kind souls indeed!!

I cannot recommend this place enough. The employees were friendly and helpful and really knew their…read morestuff. They have a good range of kayaks and canoes to rent and reasonable pricing. Definitely worth a trip while you're at Keji.

Western Nova Scotia is a different place. Big business is nearly unheard of. The nights are…read morequiet. All but a few major roads are unpaved, and if you ask a local there what a traffic jam is, they may just say "I don't know." Our headquarters for our stay in western NS was the Mountain Gap Inn. A collection of little cabins across the Annapolis basin from the little town of Digby (the scallop capital of the world, evidently,) the Inn was a great place to call home for a few days. The cabin we rented was well-kept. Nothing was broken, everything was very clean, and there were all the appliances we could have ever wanted. We had a little porch out front, which offered an absolutely stunning view of the Annapolis basin. It was the kind of view you'd want to turn into a painting and hang on your wall. Beautiful. I will one day return to Nova Scotia, and if I come back to the western side, I'll probably stay here again.

Mountain Gap is an okay place, but just okay. The whole facility badly needs an upgrade. We stayed…read morethere a few times and I honestly did not feel safe in their cottages. I felt like the whole place could collapse at any moment, the furniture, and beddings looked like they had not been changed for decades. It does, however, have amazing view, large outdoor pool, hot tub, and nice bonfire.

My husband and I have been staying at this campground for the last 2 years ever since we bought our…read moreRV. We have LOTS of experience tenting but NO experience RVing. The owners, Courtney and Nick, have been so above and beyond gracious showing us the ropes. The campground is just a few minutes outside the Town of Digby, and it comes with a nice beautiful, CLEAN pool. The washrooms and laundry facilities are also extremely clean. Great playground for the little ones, and an indoor place for when it rains. I think the best thing of all is the enforcement of the 10km/hr speed limit to keep the kids safe. There are also cabins down in the back of the campground if you want to bring a group of friends who do not like tenting and who do not have RVs. Perfect next to the washrooms and not too far from the pool :)

Amazing summer stay!!!…read more We had the absolute pleasure of staying in the Winchester House of the Harbourview Inn for August of 2020 and we can hardly wait to go back next year! Our unit came with a fully equipped kitchen (including a dishwasher), a washer dryer and even a whirlpool bathtub. Our room was quaintly decorated and the bed very comfortable. We loved having breakfast on the side patio and Greg and Belinda even supplied us with a bbq for our month long stay. We received excellent value for our stay. We made sure to explore the local walking paths and swam in the pool daily. We also enjoyed beachcombing and the playground daily but the true icing on the cake were Greg and Belinda. They were incredibly helpful and friendly to make sure we got to enjoy all the local hidden treasures of Smiths Cove and the surrounding areas.

No complaints - the rooms were clean and the bath/shower was great and I'd stay there again. There…read moreis a view of the harbor but this definitely not a waterfront property. Quick notes are the third floor suite is very nice but there's no elevator so if you have any problems climbing three flights with luggage keep that in mind and the "private pool" isn't on the same property as the actual house, you need to walk a hundred meters or so down the road.

We just returned from our second stay at Su Ben. How wonderful it was to be at home with Norm and…read moreRenette once again. They made us feel very comfortable and provided superb breakfasts (lobster or scallop omelets are their specialty) and lively music in the evening kitchen parties. They were very helpful in assisting us in locating places of interest in the area. Getting to know fellow guests is one of the treats of staying at a B&B and Norm and Renette provide such a welcoming place that all feel like they are friends when they must leave. We look forward to returning someday.

From the moment we walked in, Norm and Renette were delightful hosts, certainly making us feel at…read morehome in their lovely B & B. Only about 200 metres from the shores of St. Mary's Bay, the view is captivating. Their hospitality is exceptional, not to be exceeded by their lobster omelet! Absolutely the best breakfast I have ever had!! Evening conversation led to Norm pulling out his guitar and playing some of Neil Diamond, with superb backup provided by Renette. What a duo!! He sounds just like ND. They even provide a kitchen party, upon request! Their advice in getting around the area, was perfect. In their porch, there is a small plaque that says "Enter as strangers, leave as friends" and, I feel that is exactly what we did. Thank you for giving so much of your time and energy! Grateful guests, Donna & Yvette

Our best camping experience in Nova Scotia over a ten-day trip. A bit of the beaten path, this is…read moreby far the cheapest, but also nicest site around. Perched upon the banks of Bear River, you get to absorb the beautiful tidal scene as the water level rise and drop, and rise again! The tide brings in the Herings and during low tide a pack of deer performers a crossing. We tented, but the cottages were nice and almost to cheap to resist. I even get Wi-Fi in my sleeping bag, so I can write this review...

I dare you to find a better B&B anywhere. This historic property was built in 1859 in the midst of…read morewonderful gardens. It truly is a great place to have a wedding. We didn't, but there was one going on when we got there. Innkeepers Val Peterson & Paul Stackhouse made us feel like family...and eavesdropping on the conversation with the bride and groom, I know they felt special too. Each room is beautifully decorated with antiques and every morning you are greeted to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and muffins and scones baking in the oven to go along with a full breakfast served in the very formal dining room. The room may be formal, but the atmosphere is very relaxed. I really can't wait to go back! One word AWESOME or maybe EXTRAORDINARY. Just remember they are open from April 1-November 30. Even they need a break sometime.

This house is definitely more an "inn" and less a "B&B" due to its size, but all the same, it was a…read morewonderful stay, and the breakfast was great. The house is like a comfortable museum - beautifully decorated with antique items, but you don't feel like you're in a "no touch" zone. The hostess was super friendly and extremely accommodating, especially when we told her we would miss breakfast because we had to leave a little early to go whale watching. She and her staff started breakfast early and still fed us a full feast! It's centrally located, an easy walk to the center of Annapolis Royal but still a bit quiet and tucked away. We stayed in Room 2, which has a wonderful bed (comfy and quiet) and a large free-standing tub perfect for soaking in. The only complaint is that we're a bit sensitive to noise on a road, and this room is at the front of the house, so you can hear the cars moving along. However, the house is set back from the road, so it's not a considerable annoyance, and there is not much that the Inn can do about that. As it is, they do have an AC unit in the room, so it's easy to keep windows closed. Room 2 has a great free standing bathtub and a comfy and quiet bed. You don't share a wall with any other guests since the bathroom separates your bedroom from other guests, so it's very private.