With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Sydney River, within a 15-minute drive of Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and Membertou Heritage Park. .This vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Bethel Presbyterian Church and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Centre 200.
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 - 5 min drive
Tim Hortons - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
Joany's Pizza & Donair - 4 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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
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
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04080944052533188-9860
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
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
10 - Excellent
8
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
8 - Good
2
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Lorna H.
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This little gem was so awesome and convenient location.
Lorna H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wayne K.
30 Aug 2025
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.
Wayne K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen C.
14 Aug 2025
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!
Kathleen C.
Stayed 44 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
KELLY H.
17 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
KELLY H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joel P.
15 Jun 2025
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.
Joel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Kyler
Travelled with partner
3 Oct 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place was uncleaned. Food in fridge, garbage was full and there was lots of dirt on the floor and dog hair
Kyler
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila S.
27 Aug 2024
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.
Sheila S.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shaun L.
18 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Lahey's
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, quiet, and convenient. Book with confidence. A+
Shaun L.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anne W.
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little gem
Great property
Great amenities. Friendly owner and good central location.
Anne W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Laurel A., Kitimat
19 Jun 2024
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.
Laurel A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vikram S.
10 Jan 2023
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.
Vikram S.
Stayed 27 nights in Dec 2022
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