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The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Stewiacke B&B

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Exterior
Property grounds
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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138 Main Street East, Stewiacke, NS, B0N 2J0
  • Place, Mastodon Ridge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Rath Eastlink Community Centre
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Truro Golf Club
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Stewiacke

Stewiacke retreat .Stay at this Stewiacke B&B and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Mastodon Ridge and 6 miles (10 km) of Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park. Shortts Lake and The Links At Penn Hills are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mastodon Ridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 21 min drive - 31.0 km
  • NSCC - Truro Campus - 22 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Truro Town Hall - 24 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Truro Golf Club - 24 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Golden Star - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Stewiacke B&B
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Stewiacke bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1905
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. 13-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 13-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number STR2526B5141

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 229 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D*S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eggs Benedict were the Bomb. Room was roomy and spotless
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host & hostess. Wonderful breakfast. Five star all the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great hostess. Breakfast was awesome and Marla was very accommodating.Room was very spacious and well equipped and bathroom was quite big! We would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le petit déjeuner vaut le détour!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Saskatoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marla and Darryl were exceptional hosts Breakfast fantastic Rooms very clean Parking great Thank you both for your hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were super welcoming and made breakfast specially for us. Such a cute atmosphere with lots of charm. Lovely people, lovely room, and we would for sure go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and sparkling clean room with private bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Very happy with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marla was very welcoming, her breakfast was lovely, and the room was very well taken care of. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colombe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement champêtre et charmant. Propriétaire sympathique et accueillant. Chambre et salle de bain très propre. Déjeuner copieux et délicieux. C’est juste « wow » 5*
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hosts. Breakfast was amazing. Beautiful B&B. Beautiful grounds and the room had AC which helped us have a comfortable sleep. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaysen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Congenial hosts made us feel welcomed in their well maintained home. Breakfast was excellent. One small drawback was private bath across hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The owners were warm and inviting. It is a charming B and B nestled in a small town. Breakfast was simply delicious. I highly recommend you stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience, beautiful old house, very clean, super friendly people, great breakfast will be back again if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little unqiue BnB was perfect and just what we needed! The host were kind and polite and eager to make your stay wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great BnB, nice large clean rooms. Quite, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for wonderful stay. Such a friendly couple you are.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home in a nice little town, not far from the airport. Our hosts were friendly and breakfast was delicious. Would return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B with great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. Very clean bathroom. Coffee in room. Great breafast. Very nice hosts! Couldn't be better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well rum B&b great breakfast walking distance to a fun local oub
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024