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Mayfly Tiny House on fresh water Lake Ainslie 12 min distant to Inverness beach

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Outdoor dining
On the beach
Exterior
On the beach
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view

Explore the area

Map
Scotsville, NS
  • Lake Ainslie
    1 min walk
  • Black River Bog Nature Reserve
    6 min drive
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery
    16 min drive

Room options

About the area

West Lake Ainslie

On the beach.At this West Lake Ainslie cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Ainslie and 3 miles (5 km) of Black River Bog Nature Reserve. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Glenora Inn and Distillery and Inverness Miners Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Cabot Links - 16 min drive
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 16 min drive
  • Inverness County Centre for the Arts - 16 min drive
  • Inverness Beach - 17 min drive
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Mayfly Tiny House on fresh water Lake Ainslie 12 min distant to Inverness beach

Welcome to our Tiny Mayfly! Nestled between the trees on a gorgeous lake side property outside of Inverness, Cape Breton, this retreat has been planned and built with lots of love and attention to detail by the owners themselves. Over the stretch of several summers, we’ve poured all our energy into this project to create a meaningful space, that would allow folks to explore, adventure, discover and most importantly recharge while enjoying the beautiful scenery that this part of the world offers.
Please check the fire restrictions like provided on the last photo and use that QR code to get minimum 10% discount on your booking!

Please check back with us about the minimum stay. Starting with 2025 season we will register in March and pay registration fee for short term rental. You will be able to book 3 nights minimum starting in April 2025

Property manager

Bob

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The steps to the loft do not have railings.

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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04251324219151823-1409

Mayfly Tiny House on fresh water Lake Ainslie 12 min distant to Inverness beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to stay in central area of Cape Breton island!
Nice tiny home by a great view of Lake Ainslie. Great host and I recommend this spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joey B.

Great stay just outside Inverness
Very simple place to stay. Has everything you need to have a nice simple easy getaway. Location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The view and access to the lake is stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A place to lay your head
Craftsmanship of the tiny house was done well. It met our needs as a place to sleep after spending the day on the beaches of Mabou and Inverness. A few expected amenities were missing….no top sheet on the bed leaving only a heavy duvet. Given the extreme heat it would have been nice to have a sheet to cover yourself with! And no facecloths in the washroom. The only other issue was the water; it had an extremely unpleasant odour, although the owner did tell you not to drink the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing location !
This tiny house had everything we needed for our 3 night getaway.We even had the opportunity to rent 2 kayaks to get out on Lake Ainslie.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Darrell M.

Website misleading
The little house was fine. However, the property was not properly maintained; wild bushes, undergrowth, weeds. No access to the lake. Impossible to enjoy the surrounding property. Drive was narrow / difficult to turn car around for leaving. Overpriced with hidden charges. Should not be a separate cleaning charge. The property was overbooked, and through no fault of our own, we were left with 2 nights rather than 4 nights…but we’re not re-I’m used for half of the cost. Completely unacceptable. We will never return there and will let our friends and family know of our experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claude G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long live the Mayfly!
Very calm and quiet location, this cute and very clean tiny house is well equipped and welcoming for a nice relaxating stay. The mini woodburning stove is the cutest thing! Rob is a charming host and was very helpful. We really enjoyed winding down for the start of our summer vacation at the Mayfly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josée B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
We loved our trip in the mayfly tiny house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022