Rita’s Retreat Main House ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! | Cottage in Sydney

8.8 (3 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Cape Breton Regional Municipality Cottage | Rita’s Retreat Main House ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!

3 Bedroom Cottage in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Sydney

Unwind or celebrate at this stunning lake view home in Cape Breton, NS. It's antique details give it a luxurious yet charming feeling. Enjoy the lake views with a bonfire by the water, take a dip in our grand indoor pool and relax before bed by taking a bath in one of our two jacuzzi tubs. The basement offers a great space for entertainment with a full bar set up. Check out ritasretreat.com for full property bookings or our IG ritasretreat

Rita’s Retreat Main House ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! is located in Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Rita’s Retreat Main House ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Rita’s Retreat Main House ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 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 Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, 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. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Pet Friendly
Pool
Private Pool
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • 3+ bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Pet Friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Internet
  • WiFi available
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Spa
  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 99
Pet Policy
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: pet fee of $50 per pet pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
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 parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99 property registration number rya-2023-24-06181612467353499-815 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-2023-24-06181612467353499-815

Reviews

Stephen M.
Jul 16, 2025 11:23:54 PM
Review Score:   6
Summary: Bottom line: this is a fun place to stay, and I think you will enjoy yourself if you stay here. House needs (and deserves) some TLC. The house could comfortably accommodate 8 guests, and maybe 2-4 more. We were not really familiar with Rita McNeil prior to our visit, but if you are, this place will be a thrill for you (it's her former home). The indoor pool is a lot of fun, and the backyard is vast and very nice. Its a quick drive to Sydney. The property is large but not isolated. It even has a piano. So I give this place 3 stars instead of 4 because 1: the owners were almost impossible to reach. I sent them 4 separate messages on VRBO and even a direct email to the address on their website just to confirm that they had our booking. I asked for advice on local activities and got a five-word response about kayak rentals. I didn't see the check-in instructions until the day before. 2: The bedrooms and bathrooms are nice, but much of the furniture in the house is dated and in rough shape. A lot of the trim pieces around the pool are missing or damaged. Swing by the waterfront needs to be fixed. 3: The kitchen needs a good cleaning with scratch pads. cabinet handles are gummy. It has plenty of pots and pans and utensils, but most of these were in bad shape. Appliances are dated. Outdoors, we saw cigarette butts between the deck boards and in the yard. I'd say this house could easily be a 5-star destination with a little work and investment.
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