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The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property

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

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, Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Rath Eastlink Community Centre
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪32 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

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  • Free WiFi
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The price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Stewiacke

Located in Stewiacke, The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast is a 1-minute drive from Mastodon Ridge and 8 minutes from The Links At Penn Hills. .This bed & breakfast is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Shortts Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Mastodon Ridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park - 18 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 21 min drive - 31.0 km
  • NSCC - Truro Campus - 22 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre - 31 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Star - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast in Stewiacke with free breakfast
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include a communal living room and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9 AM.

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Built in 1905
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 13-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Property Registration Number STR2526B5141

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
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
Nelson House Stewiacke
The Nelson House & Stewiacke
The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Stewiacke
The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Stewiacke

Reviews

The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners went above and beyond to a provide a spot where we could have a light picnic snack upon our arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024