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

9.8 (27 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Inverness County House | "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada

3 Bedroom House in Inverness County, Inverness Cape Breton Island

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!

"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada is located in Inverness County. "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Security/Safety, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Security/Safety, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

"Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Inverness County has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Inverness County, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
  • On the lake
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • 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 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number rya-2023-24-03271507233206290-4333 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: RYA-2023-24-03271507233206290-4333

Reviews

Nico K.
Jul 31, 2025 05:16:52 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We loved staying in the Forest Lake House! Michael and Winnie were gracious hosts and very welcoming. The house was well equipped and very comfortable. We enjoyed kayaking, the canoe and roasting marshmallows over the fire in front of the house overlooking Lake Ainslie. A true gem!
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