The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast

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

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, NSCC - Truro Campus
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 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 Caddell Rapids Lookoff Provincial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mastodon Ridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 15 min drive - 31.0 km
  • NSCC - Truro Campus - 16 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Truro Golf Club - 18 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Truro Mall - 19 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Star - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive

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

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

Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Stewiacke
Nelson House Bed & Breakfast
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The Nelson House & Stewiacke
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The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
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The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed and breakfast was nice and quiet and warm....was a pleasant little vacation stay. Darrell was very welcoming and kind and even called earlier in the day to let me know his wife was sick and wouldn't be able to cook breakfast (as she would need to stay away from spreading germs while she healed) and asked if I wanted to cancel. I thought that was very thoughtful to give me the option to cancel and provided a breakfast gift card, but I felt safe to still stay. I didn't meet lovely Marla (understandably) but hope to at a later date. Everything was very clean and bed was cozy and comfortable. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNCI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hosts were friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was amazing. I highly recommend The Nelson House.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good. The facilities were adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerry jr

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hosts. Very comfortable room and lovely prepared breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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