"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS

Lake Ainslie
4 min drive
Trout Brook Provincial Park
9 min drive
Bras d'Or Lake
12 min drive
Port Hawkesbury, NS (YPS)
38 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A modern rustic peaceful escape on Nova Scotia’s largest freshwater lake plus access to a private 560 acre forest. We are thrilled to introduce this amazing accommodation to VRBO guests!

Michael Nikas earned VRBO Premier Partner status for many previous years and now returns with this new friendly + cozy property on Cape Breton Island near world famous tourist attractions + golf courses.

Michael and his family are full-time residents at West Lake Ainslie, Cape Breton Island, NS Canada. Michael's lengthy travel photography and video production career has taken him to many exotic destinations and has given him a taste of quality accommodations and hosting skills. Michael is a bestseller publisher of the coffee table travel pictorial book: "Greece Rediscovered" and has two TV series currently on the Bell Fibe TV Network by the titles "Home of their Hears, Cape Breton" and "Lone". Michael created and is the host of a Music Festival in Inverness: "Banks Schoolhouse" by DMNikas. It's a popular one-day free outdoor festival. Michael Nikas and his wife Winnie are your hosts at the "Forest Lake House" and you are in for a fabulous & memorable experience. The House is part of a glorious 560 acres of private forest and guests are welcome to explore it. Guests have full access to Lake Ainslie and Michael provides complimentary canoes and kayaks ... he might even offer to bake one of his original Artisan thin crust pizzas!

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Trout Brook Provincial Park. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a Smart TV
Free WiFi
Just a 4-minute drive from Lake Ainslie and 9 minutes from Trout Brook Provincial Park

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Michael Nikas

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Soap
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Hairdryer

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Winery tours nearby
Cycling nearby
Swimming nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Power boating nearby
Golf nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Whale watching nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167.2 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03271507233206290-4333