Cottages are nice, but very hot in the summer. Although they have ceiling fans in all rooms you can…read morebarely feel the cool wind coming from it. Would be nice if they invested in A/C. Pool is not heated! Had a nice whirlpool tub in the bathroom but takes forever to fill up. Cottage is lovely and has everything you need. Bbq on deck worked great and it cooked the food to perfection. Couch is very uncomfortable and the two chairs along side of the couch need to be tossed out and replaced with something comfortable to sit in. Will stay again, but not in summer as it is very hot to sleep in. Host is kind and friendly

The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The cottage was absolutely beautiful and very clean. It…read morewas very peaceful, which was what we were hoping for. I will definitely be returning next year.

Full of pesky critters (mice) that left droppings all over the kitchen area. Not very sanitary or…read moreappealing. Had to wash all the dishes and cutlery before I felt safe using them. Pretty overpriced for a place that used to be top notch. Had a friend tell me it had gotten bad and it's true. The owner is a piece of work when he gets a complaint through his manager. Confrontational does not begin to explain his inhospitable language and behaviour. I wonder if he's trying to run the place into the ground based on the condition and his reaction to criticism? Would have left but he would not issue a refund. Won't be back and won't recommend to anyone.

Stayed in the 3 bedroom recently with family, great cottage…read more Spacious and had everything you'd need to cook a nice meal. Bbq on big patio. Big soaking tub in one of two bathrooms. Great selection of board games. Andriod tv (my only disappointment as an Apple TV user) Owner was awesome, very friendly and knowledgable of area. Quick walk to private beach, a minute or so. Multiple fire pits to use throughout property. Have recommended Larinda's already to others and would definitely return.

If you're looking for a longer stay, Jibstay is your best option. Two condos overlooking the harbor…read morewith the penthouse even having its own deck for soaking in the sun and scenery. Looking for a rental cottage for a week or more? Jibstay has a variety of options for you each with their own glorious view. Decor is geared toward making you feel at home with local scenery and artists. You will want to revisit Lunenburg over and over, and staying in the same or another Jibstay venue. TIP: Sign up early as the bookings can be months or even a year out. If this is your first time in Lunenburg, you won't need a car for the local activities. But with so much to do around Nova Scotia, the ability to drive at your leisure is a MUST!

So I always wanted to go visit Cape Breton Island. My wife thought the drive is too long but this…read moreChristmas she gave the green light. I researched for a while on where to stay. In the middle of the winter time most hotels and motels are closed on the island so I had to look on Air B&B. Sidanna Retreat caught my eye. They had a ton of amenities and the interior of the houses were just awesome. The owners really do have an eye for interior decoration. I contacted the owner and asked her some questions and she was really nice and answered all of my questions. A month later I booked the "Mystical Chalet". Its an awesome A-frame on the top northern edge of the island. It has a hot tub, pool, and a sauna. So everything seems good right? Responsive owner. Great location. So why the one star? The pool was broken. And she let us know 1 1/2 hours prior to check in that is was broken. The pipes froze so the pool was out for the count. I mean it happens right. Things break. Plumbing fails. She said she would take care of us. So while my girls were really disappointed we made the most of it. Now the main reason I picked the mystical chalet was the pool. And because of the hot tub, the sauna, and the pool, the chalet commands one of the highest prices on Air B&B for the area. But mainly its the pool because its pretty much the only Air B&B with one. So at the end of the stay she sends me a message that she refunded me 11% of the stay because of the pool being down and it was "purely as a gesture of goodwill" and she was not obligated to do so. What?? Thats some arrogant BS. The amenity that allows them to charge through the roof is not working and they dont think that they needed to give me a refund? They said giving a refund is beyond what their policy requires. I want people to look this up on chat gpt, Google, reddit. When a major amenity goes down the standard is 30-50%. Especially if the pool is a major draw. And when a major amenity like this goes down they also need to give the option for me to cancel the reservation. How would you feel if you are going on vacation in the middle of nowhere and the main featured amenity goes down! I wouldn't have booked this A-frame if it wasn't for the pool. Thats a fact. The owners insisted that the pool closure was outside of their control and the 11% was more than enough and again that they didnt need to even give that much. She said that the pool while is a nice amenity its not the only reason people book the chalet. So I guess shes a mind reader now. Just epically arrogant. So after a little bit of research I went directly through Air B and B and was refunded 30%. The hosts broke a major hosting standard by telling a guest(me) no refunds for a closed amenity. I mean it can be total false advertisement right? I hope they learn from this encounter and do not try and limit the rights that the guests have in situations like a closed amenity. Their mindset was purely that they didnt do anything wrong in the closing of the pool. That it wasnt a maintenance issue and just because of extreme circumstances they had to close it. And because they didnt do anything wrong they dont have to refund their guests anything... its just obvious they only really care about the bottom line and themselves. I guess she totally forgot that they can charge through the roof for having a pool on their property? And she forgot that she totally made us disappointed to start our 5 day vacation? I guess she doesn't think people book a place solely for the pool? I could tell that the host was trying to gauge me. I got a sense that she was trying to get a read on me before giving the refund. FYI I'm not a complainer. And I keep a pretty cool demeanor. So she could have totally got the sense that she can just give the minimum and get away with it. I dont bitch and complain but im no walk in the park. I fight for whats right. Priyanka. Read this. Let it soak in. And learn from this. Dont take advantage of your guests. Give a refund when its due. Its the best way and sometimes the easiest way to alleviate headaches. And please dont make up stories and lie on responses. You didn't offer the place next door. I asked about it first. I didnt take it because it was already booked the 1st two nights. You also offered 11%. Not 15% as a refund. And communication was never difficult. Dont make up stuff just because you are sore about a review. Your true character shows in your responses.

I just returned from a Sidanna Retreat location ,totally enthralled by the service and location,…read morehighly recommend! Beautiful location, amazing amenities and spectacular oceanfront homes .

The best tour I have ever been on and I travel often. Absolutely an amazing experience. Jason is so…read moreknowledgeable and informative. I learned so much about the environment. I highly recommend this tour. You won't be disappointed. Deb Cosher

BEST EXPERIENCE! This was a fantastic experience during our visit to Nova Scotia. Deb and Jason…read moreare fantastic guides and hosts! They are super knowledgeable of the area and keep you engaged for the whole trip. We loved the social at the end on the tour, which allowed us all to share our experiences.