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.

What an absolutely delightful b&b. The Victorian house is immaculately kept and the owners are…read moregenuine and very friendly. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast of pancakes and bacon in the dining room while chatting with the other guests, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed their stay. We'll definitely be back again!

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 stayed in this beautiful B&B for one night on our tour of the Maritimes. The historic and…read morepicturesque little town of Annapolis Royal is visible across the water from the inn. Our hosts were eager to help us find things to do in the area, it was so appreciated especially as we were a few weeks ahead of the tourist season. We stayed in the King size Bessie suite, the namesake Seafaring Maiden. The private bathroom was located in the hallway and not attached to our room, but it was not an issue to us. The next morning we inquired if the guests in the other rooms had heard us creeping in the middle of the night and they told us they didn't hear a thing. Breakfast was served at one table with our fellow travelers. The table was beautifully set and I don't think I've ever seen a table more bedecked, not even for Christmas. Breakfast was two courses, the first one was fresh berries, yogurt and Anne-Marie's own granola. Our second course was a frittata, bacon, and a homemade biscuit served with homemade carrot-cake jelly. Wow. Every bite delicious.

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.

Joe and Barb were exceedingly gracious and approachable. The view from our room was exquisite! The…read moreroom was equipped with a mini fridge, coffee maker and was very clean. Breakfast was served at 9 and we were served the beat waffles I have ever had!! Bacon was cooked to perfection and the array of fruit was beautiful. Location is ideal. We will be recommending this to our friends. Thank you for ending our trip to Canada in a high note.

I would actually like to give this place 4.5 stars, but since I can't, I rounded up rather than…read moredown because this place is lovely. I had the room closest to the water and it was amazing. Huge windows and a private balcony made it the perfect place to sit with a glass of wine as the sun went down, and being able to look over the water. The bed was SO comfortable, and it was a wonderful setup. I easily could have stayed there for days. Breakfast is served at 7:30 and 9, and was really delicious the day I stayed. The owners were lovely people who had lots of brochures about places around the area. I would only knock off half a star because the cleaning crew started cleaning my room while I was at breakfast, even though I was checking out that morning. I had to wait for them to finish so I could pack and finish getting ready, and then they were irritated with me that they had to go back in and clean again. Clearly miscommunication on their part, and not a huge deal, but it was definitely a little irritating. I'll definitely come back here again.

This B & B is amazing! Beautiful inside and out and had everything we needed. Angela and her…read morestaff were friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable. Breakfast was wonderful! Would definitely stay here again!

My wife and I just had our first short get away since the pandemic started. The Bayside Inn was…read morefantastic. A small B&B just meters from the waterfront and the downtown, such as there is in Digby. The owner was all you could ask for, helpful and friendly without being intrusive. Our room was clean and well appointed. The hot breakfast in the morning was very nice, coffee was great. All in all a great place to unwind at the end of the day and look at your pictures from whatever adventure you went on. I highly recommend the Bayside and would stay there again.