Staff was incredibly friendly and service was fast! Tons of different food and drink options! The…read moredried meat sandwich was delicious. Nice outdoor seating options!

After driving a portion of the Cabot Trail we stopped into Salty Rose's and The Periwinkle Cafe for…read morelunch before turning back to Sydney. What a delight. Located in an old home, it is quaint and clean. We ordered a Turkey Sandwich and due to the size, we decided to split the sandwich which was a good decision. We grabbed our sandwich and waters and headed outside to sit at one of the picnic tables as it was a gorgeous and sunny day. The sandwich was delicious. Fresh and flavorful and the bread was soft. The staff was nice, and the location was excellent. They have a parking lot off to the side with plenty of parking. We highly recommend a stop here along the Cabot Trail.

A Warm Welcome to Baddeck - We'll Be Back!…read more After six mornings of B&B/hotel breakfasts on our Nova Scotia stay, we were happy to choose a self-catering option in Baddeck, giving us the flexibility to eat on our own schedule and grab a bite to eat in the town. Willie's The Worn Doorstep was just what we wanted, and then more. Our suite was more of an apartment with the choice of two queen beds, a fairly large living room area with a kitchenette and verandah. Our room faced away from the street, and it was quiet with no traffic noise.The suite was clean, bright, nicely furnished, with comfortable beds, and a short stroll into town, making it an easy recommendation for others. We also sat upstairs on the roof deck, to enjoy the July weather and the views. But what made The Worn Doorstep an extra special stay for us was the kindness and hospitality of Willie and Gina. We were given a warm Scottish welcome (genuine - Willie is a Glaswegian, transplanted to Canada many years ago). Willie was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Baddeck, gave lots of advice when we asked for local information, and shared many entertaining and interesting stories. Will return for more!

Stayed 1 night in the Oceana room and wish we stayed longer. The bed is sooo comfortable. The decor…read moreis relaxing & listening to the ocean at night, sitting on the balcony was heaven.

A one bedroom cottage about 800 Sq feet. With a corner jet tub and in the off season for 135 a…read morenight get the moonbeamer cottage. Two days of pure luxury right on the beach. You can hear the waves crashing on the beach from your living room. I fell in love with this place. It was bigger then my home and it came with beach front what else could anyone expect for 135 a night. Off season. A perfect vacation. They only have one moonbeamer so reserve it. The rest are all family units cost more have an extra bedroom minus the Jacuzzi.

Bear on the lake is a charming guest house/hostel on Big Bras D'or Lake with all the basics (yes,…read morewifi!). Nancy showed us around the kitchen and common areas when we arrived. There is an outdoor patio with chairs, tables, and a grill, as well as a smaller deck on the upstairs level. Within a half hour of sitting outside in June, I saw goldfinches, a blue jay, and a hummingbird. There is a huge communal kitchen, full sized fridge, stove/oven, and bins you can label with your name to keep food in. Previous travelers had left perfectly good food so between that and our own groceries, we made quite a few meals here. We stayed in a private room (accessibility note: private rooms are up a flight of stairs). Our room had a double bed, two nightstands with lamps, a standing fan, a closet area with hangers, and a window. The upstairs common area and bathroom were shared with a couple staying in the other private room. Clean towels, hand soap, and a hairdryer were provided. The common area has couches, board games, and a big dining room table. One minor, minor quibble: our bed had 2 total pillows and we are both double pillow people. I probably could have asked but I was tired from our travels and didn't bother. Yes, you do have to wash your own dishes but if you're looking for a budget-friendly place that's also clean, this is it. I paid $207 CAD for two nights which is about $75 USD per night. An absolute steal for a great place to stay.

This place is everything a real down home B&B should be. Em and I rolled up to this beautiful…read morehillside farm house on a whim, after arriving in Pleasant Bay later than expected and without any lodging planned. The proprietor, Tanya was incredibly welcoming and generous, and flexible with the fact that we have a medium-sized dog (despite her own cats!) and had arrived without any cash. We were immediately made to feel at home and spent a lovely evening chatting with the other guests on the screened-in porch with an amazing view overlooking the ocean. The adorable little bedroom was cozy and comfortable, the shared bathroom and toilet perfectly accommodating (the place only has three rooms, so sharing is no trouble), and the simple breakfast in the morning was delicious and lovingly prepared. Pleasant Bay is (very) small anyway of course, but I might add also that Windswept B&B is perfectly located for whale watching tours or a visit to the Buddhist monastery nearby. Most of all though, I can't speak highly enough of how comfy and cozy and quaint the little farm house itself is, and of how kind and accommodating its proprietor. I would definitely go back.

Staying here was an exceptional experience. The owner was welcoming and gracious. The wine and…read moresnacks in the early evening were a pleasant surprise. Breakfast was delicious and very elegantly served. We had mini quiche, fresh fruit cups, blueberry pineapple waffles, muffins, more, but those are what I tasted. The sheets on the bed were the silkiest. The living areas were furnished with antiques and decorative pieces, a pleasure to explore.

A charming Victorian home with a beautiful country garden. Breakfast was a tremendous selection of…read morefruit salad, eggs, pancakes, and more sweet breads than I can recall. We were well satisfied to continue exploring Cape Breton. A wonderful stay at a convenient location if travelling through, to or from Newfoundland at a great price. I highly recommend it.

Absolutely stunning! We had a very relaxing time at The Williams Beach House. Thank you John and…read moreSherry for sharing your place with us! The accommodations are top notch! And the food was amazing!

Amazing food and a great ocean view. Initiate dining experience with exceptional dishes to choose…read morefrom. Fresh seafood at amazing prices. You will not be disappointed.

Pros The beach…read moreaccess is great, the property was clean and the front porch were all nice perks. The kitchen and grill are nice additions we did not need but, certainly add some value. The kids playground was cool for my littles to run around on after a long day in the car. The property is a ways off the road and stays pretty quiet. The AC was nice. Having Two rooms was also nice. Cons The beds were extremely uncomfortable. The sheets and blankets also cheap. Additionally we had a minor issue with our stay and because the office is generally unstaffed there was nobody we could contact to help fix a really simple problem. So we went the duration of our stay with an unresolved issue. The only reason I am really writing this review is that for the price we payed (about $650 for a single night) and the accommodations and lack of service do not meet my expectations for such a high dollar stay. My perceived value of this stay is somewhere around half the price we payed. Suggestions: Upgrade the bedding and mattresses. Have someone on call who can resolve minor issues with people's stay effectively either via phone or text. Our issue could have been cleared up in 30 seconds.

We had a two bedroom cabin with kitchen, living room and bathroom. It was quiet with a deck, grill…read morewe didn't need, but nice to have, appliances, and everything needed to cook. Beds were ok and the cabin was clean. So why the three stars? There is absolutely NO one to contact for emergencies or in the event something needs to be fixed. They have a number to call that no one ever answers or gets back to. We had a couple of issues that needed to be attended to and never were. Texted, left voicemail with NO response. When we booked this place about six months before our trip, they had someone answering the phone who started she ran the place. Not sure what happened. Unless they change this policy where they have no one to attend to issues, I would not stay here again nor recommend. All they had to do was pick up the phone or call us back.

We stayed in the Suite Room because it has it's own bathroom in the room. The room is at the front…read moreof the house, and was decorated in simple country tones with beautiful furniture. The bed was comfortable, and the room and bathroom were very clean. However, there were a few drawback to the room. With these things in mind, it felt that our room was just a bit overpriced: 1) You can hear traffic on the road. 2) There is common room lighting that illuminates through the door all night. I actually went to find the switch to turn off the lights, which was not easy, and I'm sure was not appreciated by the host and the people who needed that light. However, what could we do? It was so bright in our room. 3) You *must* keep the bathroom door closed and the bathroom window open, as the smell of sewage will seep in. We found out the hard way about half way through the night when the smell woke us up. Breakfast was one of the best we had on our trip. Also appreciated are the loose teas available for guests. The host was not there, but the place was being minded by a woman who was an introvert that I would not put in charge of a B&B during high season. Though she was nice when you asked for help with something, she could come off gruff to some and volunteered no info about the area. I really wish I had known that across the street was a beach - we had no clue, and missed out on this opportunity that we surely would have taken, had we known.

Had a wonderful experience staying the night at this B&B with my partner, and would highly…read morerecommend it to anyone doing the Cabot Trail. Highlights were: - clean, cozy and very large room (we stayed in the largest one with the ocean view) - the best breakfast of our entire vacation, consisting of home-made granola with fresh berries, tasty plunger coffee from vancouver (hard to find nice coffee locally), and INCREDIBLE eggs Benedict with salmon that they smoked on site! - wonderfully adorable couple who run the place (though I have forgotten their names now) made us feel at home, and were just damn good to talk to.. felt like I was hanging out a friend's place - a short stroll to a sandy/rocky beach Cannot recommend this place highly enough - we were nearly tempted to cancel our accommodation back in Halifax so we could stay another night!