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.

Below standard for B and Bs in Nova Scotia and PEI in terms of check in process, no owner to warmly…read morewelcome guests, small room with no amenities , I. e., no TV, one tiny shampoo for 2 people, and a cold breakfast buffet you would find at a very cheap hotel - cold hard boiled eggs from the refrigerator , breads, yogurt, very small selection of fruit, bagels. We had to go to breakfast at a restaurant after we left in order to get a decent hot breakfast The only positives about this place were it's location on the water and it's central location in town It was way overpriced for what we got

Very nice Bed and Breakfast…read more Pros - towards the end of the street and so a little quieter and more private (but easy access to all places of interest in this small town). A nice commons room, nice porch, and a nice place to sit at the lake's edge. Kitchen is very nice and there is a small refrigerator where you can store your own food. Beds comfortable. Cons - this is a house refurbished into a B&B and so the bathroom/shower is shared. The breakfast is good, but it's not a fancy upscale breakfast (e.g., it's not french toast stuff with local blueberries) cooked by the host.

I was in town for a week and ate here twice! They make a delicious steak. It was juicy and tender…read more I also had the barley leek soup. And the biscuits with peppermint tea. It was lovely. Highly recommend!

My family loved staying here and eating at the restaurant! It's super quaint, full of light, and…read morethe rooms and whole property are beautiful. I loved sitting on the porch in the morning! The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. We had dinner at the restaurant and all ordered the one vegan entree, the Vegan Salisbury Steak (refried bean patty with portabella mushroom gravy, potatoes, and seasonal vegetables), which was DELICIOUS. The house-made sorbet was also fantastic. Our server was so friendly and nice and we really enjoyed our whole dinner experience, especially since we ate outside (on the porch). Telegraph is right in the center of Baddeck, near multiple cafes, restaurants, gift shops, a supermarket, and on the same block as nightly ceilidh locales. Thanks to everyone at Telegraph for such a wonderful experience!

I stayed here while in town for the Celtic Colours festival in October. The village of Baddeck in…read moreautumn in beautiful (as is all of Cape Breton Island). The place is a little on the run-down side, but I hear they've been sprucing things up. The food and music downstairs in the dining room was a lot of fun! It also is a great location in the small town to start from, wherever you may be going...

Good place to stop to find out about the local businesses, hotels and events. Staff very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. Right in the middle of Baddeck and easy to find.

Beautiful house, warm hosts and fantastic experience. It's a bit off the beaten path, but worth it.read more

From the owner: Our 100-acre farm and Bed and Breakfast is located on the shores of the Bras d'Or Lake in the…read morespectacular Bras d'Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere. Our B&B is smack dab in the middle of nowhere. "Come for the sunset! Stay for Breakfast." We are 45 minutes from both Baddeck and Sydney in beautiful Victoria County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

We loved this B&B and it was a wonderful place to wrap up our tour of Cape Breton. It is…read morebeautifully set just a few minutes north of town so you get country ambience and quiet but the convenience of city center options just a few minutes drive away. The hosts are delightful and clearly enjoy conversation with all their guests. Our room was excellent with plenty of windows for fresh air and a very effective A/C unit when things got hot. The entire property is well appointed and the bed was very comfortable. We had a great night's sleep. Take the time to explore the old barn which is also a nursery. The old wood structure is quite beautiful and interesting. My one downer during our stay was that hordes of mosquitoes seemed to love the ceiling right outside our room (6). I'm very tall and have a bald head ... so I was not thrilled about that. However, I'm not sure quite what the hosts could have done about it. I didn't bring it up because it may have just been a singular occurrence with the high heat and humidity that evening. Bottom line? This place is a first class winner. Book here with complete peace of mind.

We had the most comfortable stay at this place. The pillows and beds were so comfortable, the room…read morewas beautiful and spotless, and breakfast was great and included a homemade cinnamon apple egg bake. Jan and Glen were so kind and extremely accommodating with a few personal needs. We definitely recommend staying here!

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.

Heather is the nicest BB host I've ever met and she freshly made each of our breakfast dishes -…read morewhich is rare for BB hosts to do - her place is very clean and comfortable, great Internet connection. Location is right by the NFL ferry and close to many good restaurants.

Just leaving the Harbourfront B&B. The owner is very kind and accommodating. Slept soundly and…read morefelt at home. Enjoyed our stay!