Title: The Riverside Windchaser! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000009023&destination=Petit-Etang%2C+Nova+Scotia%2C+Canada&selected=105944858&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Riverside Windchaser! ## Photo gallery for The Riverside Windchaser! ![Living area - The Riverside Windchaser! (Petit Étang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105944900/105944858/b1812489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, toilet paper - The Riverside Windchaser! (Petit Étang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105944900/105944858/76ecb542_edited_0d5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - The Riverside Windchaser! (Petit Étang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105944900/105944858/6f638f2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - The Riverside Windchaser! (Petit Étang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105944900/105944858/314b582c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Riverside Windchaser! (Petit Étang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105944900/105944858/8dd7906d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Windchaser, situated on site #2 at the Retreat property, offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by natural beauty. Hike along scenic trails or paddle to nearby beaches and enjoy water-sport equipment on hand. ## Reviews 6.4 ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning £29 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### The Riverside Windchaser! Minutes from the Cabot trial, Windchaser sits on site #2 at the Retreat property. The natural beauty of this place will have you to wanting to stay forever, with wildlife, the beautiful river, hiking trails galore, water-sport equipment, and amazing beaches a quick drive or paddle away. 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Checking the daily burning regulations at novascotia.burnsafe.ca There is NO CHECK IN REQUIRED. The units will be unlocked and ready for your arrival. Unit keys will be hanging up inside (above or beside) door. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number STR2425B1956 ## About the area Petit-Etang is home to The Riverside Windchaser! . Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Cheticamp Visitor Centre reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Les Trois Pignons and Centre de la Mi-Careme. [Visit our Petit-Etang travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Petit-Etang.dx3000009023) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.653053,-60.969807&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uxw%7BGhdcsJ%3FW%3FU%40W%3FU%40W%40U%3FUBW%40U%40U%40WBUBUBUBUBUBUBUDUBSDUDUDSDUDSFUDSFSDSFSFSHSFQFSHQFQHQFSHOHSJOHQHOHOJOHOJQJMJOJMJMJOJKJMLMJKLMLKJKLKLILKLILILILILGLINGLGLGNELGNELENENELCNCNCNCLCNANCLANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNBLDNDNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLHLJJHLJLJLJJLLJJLJLLJJNHLLLJNHNJNHNJNJNHNHPHPHPHNHRFPHPFPHRFPFRFRFRDRFRFRDTFRDTDRBTDTDRBTDTBTBTBTBTBT%40T%40VBT%40T%40V%40T%40T%3FV%40T%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FTAT%3FVATATAVATCTAVATCTCTCTCTCTETCTETERCTETERGRETGRGRERGRGRGRGPIRGPIRGPIPIPINIPIPINKNKPINKLINKNMLILKNMLKJKLMJKLMJMJMJKHMJMHMHMHOHMFMHMFOFMFMFODMDODODMDOBMBODOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%40OAO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCMAOCOEOCMCOEOEMEOEMEOGMGMGOGMIMGMIMIMIMIMIMKMKKKMKMMKKMMKKKMKOKMKMKOKMKOIOKOIQIOIQKOIQIQGQIQGSIQGSGQISGSGSESGSESGSEUESEUEUESCUEUCUCUCUCUCUCUCUAWAUAUCW%3FUAUAW%3FUAU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hahNS_EvZqhW6Lm62qM5F_P4KzU=) Petit Étang, NS ### What's nearby - ![Cape Breton Highlands National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089486/b69f07f9-9bce-480b-91d5-9eb4879be7b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cape Breton Highlands National Park 5 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Sunset Art Gallery 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Les Trois Pignons 5 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Le Portage Golf Club 5 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Cheticamp Visitor Centre 5 min drive \- 3.2 miles ### Getting around - Sydney, NS (YQY) 150 min drive ### Restaurants - Robins Donuts 5 min drive - Le Gabriel 6 min drive - The Doryman 6 min drive - Mr Chicken 6 min drive - L’abri 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Riverside Windchaser! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Riverside Windchaser! ? ### What time is check-in at The Riverside Windchaser! ? ### What time is check-out at The Riverside Windchaser! ? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Riverside Windchaser! Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 5.0 Staff & service ### 5.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Colleen 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice spot close to a river ##### Colleen Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### roger b. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Had a great stay weather wasnt the best but not your fault we will be back but instead of 3 days make it a week see ya next time. ##### roger b. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamel G. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy trailer, with power and air conditioning Booked it , and didnt think to ask if there was power as I need to sleep with a CPAP machine.was delighted it was so accommodating. If we were staying a few more days it would have been nice to explore more ##### Pamel G. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### David 1 Sept 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We ended up not staying at all. Site was very unkept. When we opened the door the musty/mildew odour was overwhelming. There was notes stating the possibilities of electrical issues. The stove consisted of an electrical hotplate placed over the units propane cooktop. Place was very unsuitable, we did not stay at aĺl after looking at situation. We left and found other accomodations ##### David Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Victoria J. 23 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location ##### Victoria J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Geraldine 30 Jul 2024 ##### Geraldine Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The Maple Inn B&B](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amherst-Hotels-The-Maple-Inn-Bed-And-Breakfast.h3808584.Hotel-Information) > - [THE Beach Club Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanaimo-Hotels-THE-Beach-Club-Resort.h1899963.Hotel-Information) > - [The Simon Hotel Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Cambridge-Suites-Hotel-Sydney.h8311.Hotel-Information) > - [Kettle Valley Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penticton-Hotels-Kettle-Valley-Beach-Resort.h83175601.Hotel-Information) > - [Lighthouse Lane Cottages](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Halifax-Hotels-Lighthouse-Lane-Cottages.h36127396.Hotel-Information) > - [Miette Mountain Cabins](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pocahontas-Hotels-Pocahontas-Cabins.h977909.Hotel-Information) > - [Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Annapolis-Royal-Hotels-Digby-Pines-Golf-Resort-Spa.h890065.Hotel-Information) > - [Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Airport Sidney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Victoria-Airport.h22468.Hotel-Information) > - [Eleven Revelstoke Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Revelstoke-Hotels-The-Explorers-Society-Hotel.h16491226.Hotel-Information) > - [Hilton Garden Inn Halifax Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Halifax-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Halifax-Airport.h1379443.Hotel-Information) > - [Burnt Cape Cabins](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Burnt-Cape-Cabins-Viking-Lodge.h10518258.Hotel-Information) > - [The August House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windsor-Hotels-The-August-House.h92024852.Hotel-Information) > - [Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chilliwack-Hotels-Harrison-Hot-Springs-Resort-And-Spa.h553971.Hotel-Information) > - [The Sentinel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kaslo-Hotels-The-Sentinel.h24952011.Hotel-Information) > - [Eileen's Bed & Breakfast - Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hay-River-Hotels-Eileens-Bed-Breakfast-Guest-House.h14770100.Hotel-Information) > - [Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Liverpool-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h2920158.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Express Pembroke by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pembroke-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Pembroke.h5598436.Hotel-Information) > - [Jasper Inn & Suites by INNhotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Jasper-Inn-Suites-By-Sunrise.h32667087.Hotel-Information) > - [Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cranbrook-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Fernie-Mountain-Lodge.h597175.Hotel-Information) > - [Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanaimo-Hotels-Tigh-Na-Mara-Seaside-Spa-Resort.h891260.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Express Whitby by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oshawa-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Whitby.h456085.Hotel-Information) > - [Sparkling Hill Resort and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vernon-Hotels-Sparkling-Hill-Wellness-Resort-And-Spa-Adult-Only-Resort.h3489503.Hotel-Information) > - [Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Membertou-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Sydney-Nova-Scotia.h4905064.Hotel-Information) > - [Seawind Landing Country Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Larrys-River-Hotels-Seawind-Landing-Country-Inn.h15250509.Hotel-Information) > - [Fernie Fox Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cranbrook-Hotels-Fernie-Fox-Hotel.h897673.Hotel-Information) > - [The Voy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Schreiber-Hotels-The-Voy.h46366018.Hotel-Information) > - [Black Rock Oceanfront Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tofino-Hotels-Black-Rock-Oceanfront-Resort.h2432309.Hotel-Information) > - [Forest Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Sawridge-Inn-Jasper.h126160.Hotel-Information) > - [Sandy Lane Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Algonquin-Highlands-Hotels-Sandy-Lane-Resort.h110933314.Hotel-Information) ---