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Summer/Fall vacation rental

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Sydney River

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sydney, NS
  • Place, Membertou Heritage Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Sydney River

City center stay.You'll find Membertou Heritage Park and Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Bethel Presbyterian Church and Centre 200 are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Membertou Heritage Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Centre 200 - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Joany's Pizza & Donair - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Summer/Fall vacation rental

We’ve waived the cleaning fees!!2 bedroom, main floor house. Centrally located in Sydney River, a great jumping off point to tour our fair island. Walking distance to all amenities including groceries, pharmacy, bars and restaurants. Enjoy the peacefully quite back yard while replaying the adventures of the day. Whether touring the island or enjoying downtown Sydney. This accommodation is a great starting point to enjoy your vacation to the fullest. We hope you enjoy

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Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 24 reviews
The price is CA $89
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Absolutely no smoking! If it is found that someone smoked inside the house there will be an additional $100 fee added for cleaning ! No exceptions!
Please put garbage to the curb if your stay includes Friday!Friday is garbage day If you want garbage removed message me and I will make arrangements

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04080944052533188-9860

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Year round vacation rental Sydney
Year round vacation rental Private vacation home
Year round vacation rental Private vacation home Sydney

Reviews

Summer/Fall vacation rental Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent central location for visiting friends and family in the area. House was clean, comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were pleasantly surprised by how spacious the place was. Traveling from overseas, we were looking for a Cape Breton experience and this place ticked off all the boxes. Very charming and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This little gem was so awesome and convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was clean, the living room reclining sofa was lovely to relax in. The king bed was very comfortable. Love having the walk-in shower as we have some mobility issues. The decks out front and back allowed you to catch the morning sun out back & the afternoon sun in the front. A great place to relax with a book if we weren't out exploring the Cape Breton scenes. This place is centrally located to go to Sydney, Louisburg and for getting to the Cabot Trail. The host responded in a timely way to any questions we had about the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay. Everything that was needed was provided. Great communication with Charlene. It was the perfect spot for connecting with our family that live in the area. Beds were comfy and air conditioning kept us comfortable during the hot summer. We were so happy to find a place that accepts pets also so our puppy came along! Thanks again Charlene. We look forward to staying again soon!
Stayed 44 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

Spacious and clean property that we used as base camp for day trips. Very convient to the highway, gas station, and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyler

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place was uncleaned. Food in fridge, garbage was full and there was lots of dirt on the floor and dog hair
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort and convenience

Our host was very friendly and helpful. The location is central. We were able to relax and enjoy our vacation.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Lahey's

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, quiet, and convenient. Book with confidence. A+
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful little gem

Great property Great amenities. Friendly owner and good central location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laurel A., Kitimat

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Home

Good beds, excellent supply of kitchen utensils and towels. Nice to have a washer/dryer. Seems to have been under renovation recently and not everything finished. Excellent communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikram S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place to stay at with the most wonderful host in the world

Let me say the location of the property is very convenient as it has access to a convenience store, hospital, day care, salon, bus stop right across the street and also the house had everything in it including some kitchen appliances to toiletries ready. The thing that made the best experience for us was our host who were so warm and welcoming from the moment we landed in Sydney till day. I would like to thank Charlene and Donald for the best experience in Canada and to share their wonderful house with us.
Stayed 27 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
schöne FeWo mit allem in der Nähe.. Atlantic Superstore. Schöne Wohnung mit guter Ausstattung. Thx Charlene
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025