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The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool

Round Island vacation home with kitchen

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A living room with two sofas, a wooden floor, a window with a view of greenery, and a painting on the wall.
A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden floor, a staircase with a railing, and a small table with a vase.
A kitchen with wooden shelves holding glassware, plates, and a coffee maker.
Dining
Private kitchen

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Round Island, NS
  • Place, Mira River Provincial Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Round Island

Seaside stay .You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Mira River Provincial Park and 12 miles (20 km) of Mainwaring Island. Baleine Nature Reserve and Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Mira River Provincial Park - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum - 30 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Centre 200 - 33 min drive - 37.3 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 33 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 38 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dock Y'ur Dory - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool

The Old Farmhouse — a 100-year-old farmhouse on a quiet lane in Round Island, set on a wooded acre just 3 km from Mira Gut Beach. Sleeps 10+ in four bedrooms: one queen, four doubles (one with a single bunk above).

Enjoy our private heated Saltwater 16×32 indoor pool, open May–October, plus an eat-in kitchen, living room, sunroom, and dining room. Peaceful, private, perfect for families and group getaways. Make memories by your private indoor pool.

The space
A 100-year-old Cape Breton farmhouse, renovated top to bottom, with a private heated indoor saltwater pool attached to the house. Four bedrooms sleep 10+. The pool is yours alone for the length of your stay — no schedule, no sharing, no weather.

Set on over an acre of mostly wooded land off a quiet lane near Mira Bay.


The pool
A full-length heated saltwater pool sits under an open ceiling, Heated and open May through October. A removable mesh safety fence surrounds the pool, and we keep a bin of soft pool toys and floats.

The house
Sleeping arrangements — 4 bedrooms, sleeps 10 + 1 child

Main floor
Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed

Second floor
Bedroom 2: 2 double beds
Bedroom 3: 1 double bed
Bedroom 4: 1 single-over-double bunk

Bathrooms: half bath on the main floor, full bath on the second floor.

What's here
Private heated indoor saltwater pool, May through October
Removable mesh safety fence around the pool and Child Safety locks on the inside door
Soft pool toys and floats provided
Fully stocked kitchen — cookware, dishes, glassware, knives
Drip coffee maker and Keurig, with a coffee starter pack
Dishwasher, full range, microwave
Washer and dryer on the main floor
BBQ
High-speed wireless internet
Smart TV with Roku (sign in to your own accounts, sign out when you go)
Board games
High chair (Other Child Care items on Request)
Heat pumps for heating and air conditioning
Covered front porch with seating
Free parking on site


2-Way Trailer Site (Additional Cost):
This is an additional benefit to those staying on the property if you wanted to add Trailer to your stay to expand the sleeping capacity, we have Power and Water (No Sewer) access that can be added to your rental for a small additional fee. This site will not be sold to anyone else if you do not require it, it will not be used.


Getting around
We're in Round Island, Cape Breton County. It's quiet — this is a community of a few homes. You'll want a car.

Mira Gut Beach (Summer Supervised Ocean Beach): ~5 mins
Louisbourg and the Fortress of Louisbourg: ~30 min
Sydney (groceries, restaurants, hospital): ~30 min
Sydney/JA Douglas McCurdy Airport: ~30 min
Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ~40 min
Cabot Trail, Englishtown entrance: ~1 hr

Guest access
You have access to the Full Home and Property, as this is a private lane with other homes, we ask that you do not veer off the main lane or through any neighbors properties.

Other things to note
The home and pool have both been extensively renovated. Landscaping is the only item still outstanding, and the current price reflects a discount for that. Landscaping will be completed in early spring 2027 and may include grass, ground work up to the decks, a fire pit, and a playground — none of which are included in the sale as it stands.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 999 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2627D2953

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.4 mi (35-min drive) away from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool have a pool?

This vacation home features an indoor pool.

Does The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool to downtown Round Island?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Round Island.

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