Title: House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling, Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling, ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39040000/39037500/39037495/2eb9750f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39040000/39037500/39037495/61917c06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39040000/39037500/39037495/w1152h1536x448y0-8bc38643.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39040000/39037500/39037495/1974470a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39040000/39037500/39037495/98167d6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a mountain overlooking the largest freshwater lake in Nova Scotia, this newly renovated house offers endless outdoor adventure. With 105 acres of hardwood forest to explore and eagles soaring above, unwind with a barbecue on the large deck or retreat to one of five spacious bedrooms. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling, This house is newly renovated, it has five bedrooms and five beds. Three large bathrooms to accommodate everyone. It’s located on a mountain overlooking the largest freshwater lake in Nova Scotia. There is 105 acres of mostly large hardwood forest, so if you like outside and climbing this is the place for you. Our home has a large deck with a barbecue so you can enjoy the view. If you love watching eagles you’ll see them sore above you while catching fish in the lake below. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 STR2425D2477 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in West Lake Ainslie, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Orangedale Railway Station Museum and Inverness Miners Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Marys Parish and Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellemeade Farm Shoppe and Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our West Lake Ainslie travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Lake-Ainslie.dx717124727937847296) [View more Holiday homes in West Lake Ainslie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Lake-Ainslie-Private-Holiday-Homes.d717124727937847296-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.07491%2C-61.13837&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KqvXn91pktMidUbI9EkDPAIZCK8=) Inverness, Cape Breton, NS ### What's nearby - Lake Ainslie - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Trout Brook Provincial Park - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles - Cabot Links - 37 min drive - 20.2 miles - Glenora Inn and Distillery - 38 min drive - 19.8 miles - Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 47 min drive - 23.5 miles ## Frequently asked questions ### Is House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling, pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling,? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling,? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling, located? > This family-friendly West Lake Ainslie holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Lake Ainslie and within 9 mi (15 km) of Trout Brook Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lake. Whycocomagh Provincial Park and Black River Bog Nature Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House on the lake. Large home with cathedral ceiling, Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glen B. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Place Beautiful property and great owner. Very clean and easy to stay there. Would love to go back. ##### Glen B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 12 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely location, property was really comfortable and a home from home. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending. We were a 3 generation group of 6 and it worked really well. ##### James Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ted S. 21 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean and large home We had a great stay. 5 bedrooms and 3 baths worked great for us. Sunset was beautiful as described. Great place for a group of people to us as a golf vacation rental. We would rent it again. . ##### Ted S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### very nice property The house is very clean. View is spectacular. Wifi didn't work for the first several days, but Mary kindly offered us an unlimited SIM card for hot spot sharing. She is truly the best host! We really enjoyed our stay! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay The place was very clean and very well maintained, all the amenities were almost new and everything worked like it was supposed to. It had plenty of supplies for all of the appliances & all of the guests.The place was a little further away from all attractions around the area that we visited during our stay. Had no problem communicating with property manager in a timely manner for any of our inquirerys. Overall very happy with our vacation. ##### Mark S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jillian C. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and clean Two sets of family stayed at this property and it was more than enough room. The house was very clean and tidy and a comfortable space. Kitchen was stocked with the essentials and all bathrooms had plenty of soap, paper towel and toilet paper. The host was super friendly and helpful. They were very quick to respond to inquiries and helpful recommendations. Overall, the property met our needs and we really enjoyed our stay. Over ##### Jillian C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine C. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Only reason I gave 4 stars overall rating instead of 5 is because I found the mattress and pillows to be very hard - but that is personal thing. Location was great for us, but not if you want to spend most of your time in the National Park. Inverness is only 20 minute drive and has a really nice beach! Driveway is very steep and was a bit intimidating at first. ##### Christine C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Adele S. 14 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### comfortable Home overlooking lake Ainslie Lovely view in spacious well appointed home marred only by pervasive musty smell especially in the lower level rooms. ##### Adele S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer B. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful View… Nice House Overall, the place was lovely. It was spacious, clean, and tucked away from it all. The heat pump air conditioning didn’t work the best to cool the house, but the temperature at the time were extremely hot! Originally the listing said it had a hot tub…. It did not 🙁. It also stated there was a waterfall on the property….. if it did, there was no path or signs showing the way. The ad is now updated and excludes these two things. Which is great for the next guests that rent. ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff G. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Family Vacation Our family of 9 people had a wonderful stay. The location was more than large enough, and was very comfortable when we were all there with lots of space. Sleeping options were more than acceptable and comfortable, although it was warm at night for some. The place was very clean and it is clear the owner take care of the property. The bbq worked well. Location was good for visiting many areas of Cape Breton, especially Inverness Beach. It can be a bit of a drive to some places, but that would likely be the same wherever we stayed. Mary was quick to respond to any questions, but we had no issues during our stay. We definitely would recommend to others. Thainks Mary. ##### Jeff G. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynn S. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### West Lake Ainslie Stay This property was clean, well stocked with basic necessities, and large enough to fit a party of 8 adults comfortably. We were lucky enough to see a couple of beautiful sunsets over the lake! We traveled to the area to do some motorcycle riding, specifically The Cabot Trail. We trailered 6 bikes in 3 trailers/trucks with 8 riders. This property was a great location to many of the local riding trails . One statement of caution for anyone considering this property for motorcycle riding in Cape Breton. The driveway is gravel packed and fairly steep and It may be difficult for some riders to negotiate. Once arriving at the property, some in our party did not feel comfortable riding/trailering up/down the driveway. Two trailers did drive up the driveway and found the space very tight to turn around in. Mary, the owner, was responsive and was able to quickly negotiate parking for the trailers and bikes for those who were not comfortable using the driveway. We were offered parking approximately ¼ of a mile down the road from the house for the trailers and bikes. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and this property met most of our needs. ##### Lynn S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Teresa C. 14 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, well-provisioned home The house was perfect for my family group. ##### Teresa C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheldon L., Canada 2 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect view The view of Lake Ainslie, the largest fresh water lake in NS, was mesmerizing. Great location to visit the Cabot Trail and Bras d’or Lakes. The best seafood chowder is found in Whycocomagh at Charlene’s. Lunch at the Dancing Goat a must. The home has all the amenities. Communication was excellent. Mary checked in to see how we were doing mid week. Kudos. ##### Sheldon L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley G., Calgary, Alberta Canada 10 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay The house was very clean and very spacious and comfortable for our group. The house overlooks the lake and the view is beautiful. Our first night the sunset was gorgeous. Google maps over shot the driveway so we had to turn around to get back to it and look specifically for the marker Mary mentioned to us, which was a bit hard to see in the dark, that was our only hiccup. Mary was very fast to reply to me every time and was a pleasure to deal with. Thank you! ##### Shelley G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula M. 2 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### One of the best AB@Bs I’ve ever stayed at! Beautiful location, breathtaking views of the lake, private, spectacular house, well organized and stocked with pretty well everything needed. Fire pit was a wonderful evening escape with a sky full of stars! Within easy drive to beaches and amenities. Made our family happy!!! ##### Paula M. 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