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"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada

Lakefront vacation home in West Lake Ainslie with kitchen

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Experience a serene retreat at Forest Lake House, surrounded by 560 acres of private forest and Nova Scotia's largest freshwater lake. Indulge in a peaceful escape with access to canoes, kayaks, and artisanal pizza nights.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada

A modern rustic peaceful escape on Nova Scotia’s largest freshwater lake plus access to a private 560 acre forest. We are thrilled to introduce this amazing accommodation to VRBO guests!

Michael Nikas earned VRBO Premier Partner status for many previous years and now returns with this new friendly + cozy property on Cape Breton Island near world famous tourist attractions + golf courses.

Michael and his family are full-time residents at West Lake Ainslie, Cape Breton Island, NS Canada. Michael's lengthy travel photography and video production career has taken him to many exotic destinations and has given him a taste of quality accommodations and hosting skills. Michael is a bestseller publisher of the coffee table travel pictorial book: "Greece Rediscovered" and has two TV series currently on the Bell Fibe TV Network by the titles "Home of their Hears, Cape Breton" and "Lone". Michael created and is the host of a Music Festival in Inverness: "Banks Schoolhouse" by DMNikas. It's a popular one-day free outdoor festival. Michael Nikas and his wife Winnie are your hosts at the "Forest Lake House" and you are in for a fabulous & memorable experience. The House is part of a glorious 560 acres of private forest and guests are welcome to explore it. Guests have full access to Lake Ainslie and Michael provides complimentary canoes and kayaks ... he might even offer to bake one of his original Artisan thin crust pizzas!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

For every guest after the first two guest, there will be an additional guest fee of a 25 dollars per night.
Nightly rate is greatly reduced from Oct 15th to Apr 30th from to $99/night minimum stay of seven (7) nights - bookings from Friday to Friday only.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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-2023-24-03271507233206290-4333

About the neighborhood

Map
Inverness Cape Breton Island, NS

What's nearby

  • Trout Brook Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Cabot Links - 40 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 41 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 50 min drive - 40.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlene's Bayside Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cape Breton Smokehouse Restaurant & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waycobah Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Ainslie and within 9 mi (15 km) of Trout Brook Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lake. Whycocomagh Provincial Park and MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely everything about our stay was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

mark b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

CB 2024

Nice accommodation and location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ioana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful peaceful home away from home. Perfect for a family (we were there with our two kids), and we particularly loved being able to canoe with the kids right out of the backyard! Michael and Winnie were lovely hosts too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Central location odor Cape Breton and the central/coastal areas. Stunning place right on the lake. Sunrises and moonshine on the lake. Hosts are wonderful. Planning our next trip.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent and friendly

Beautiful property on the lakeside, but it’s about more than just the quality of the accommodation. The hosts have considered every possible comfort and thoughtfully provided it, a fire pit, chairs, canoe and kayak, great WiFi etc. We had a wonderful 3 day stay, and would love to come back sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would book again!

Loved this property. Our only regret was that we didn't book it for a longer stay! Very comfy beds. Loved the comfy throws. Kitchen had everything we needed. Great hosts. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amy Newberry

This was the best place ever. Our house was great and so were the hosts. I highly recommend staying at least a week to be able to do everything around. The 4 of us felt very comfortable and relaxed. Thank you both for the best place ever. So clean, and spacious. Until we see each other again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Lake House

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was rustic and modern. Well appointed kitchen with more than everything you need. Quality wine glasses and coffee mugs. Comfortable beds, great living area and the owner brought us some hot homemade pizza. My grandson and I enjoyed fishing and kayaking on the lake. I could watch him fish from the great chairs on the front deck. Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Line A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beauty & Tranquility

If you want beauty and tranquility on or off the water then this is the place. Waterfront coffee mornings looking at the Eagles hunt for their breakfast, fish jumping and more. Activities for all ages, swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing or just hanging out at the lake. The cottage is gorgeous, staying summer or winter. The owners Micheal and Winnie have done a great job and continue to do so. Thank you Micheal and Winnie it was a pleasure. Our paths may cross once again. All the best. Line/Ron
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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