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Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages

2.5 star property

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A lakeside cabin with a deck, a small tree, and a view of the lake and hills.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a loft bed, a desk, and a chair.
A natural landscape with a body of water, trees, and a forested hill.
A red barn with a dirt path leading to it, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a body of water.
A geodesic dome structure with a wooden deck and seating area, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is $39
$33 nightly
$39 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22

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1145 River Road, Bear River, NS, B0S 1B0
  • Place, Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kniffen Hollow Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear River Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Cabin, Non Smoking, Garden View

A wooden cabin with a covered porch, a grill, and a chair.

Classic Cabin, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage with Loft

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, dresser, and windows overlooking a lake.

Deluxe Cottage with Loft

  • River view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Valley View

A wooden deck with a barbecue grill and a propane tank.

Economy Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Valley View

  • River view
  • 139 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View

  • River view
  • 249 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Tent

A tent set up in a forested area with trees and grass around.

Standard Tent

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Exclusive Tent, River View

A dome tent with a sleeping area inside, two camping chairs, a portable table with a thermos, and a small table lamp.

Exclusive Tent, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Cabin

A white RV with a green awning and the word "VIKING" on the side, parked in a wooded area with a table and chairs in front.

Standard Cabin

  • River view
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bear River

Located in Bear River, Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages is by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre and 8 minutes from Bear River Lighthouse. .This cottage is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Old Temperance Hall Museum and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Smith's Cove Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kniffen Hollow Falls - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bear River Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Old Temperance Hall Museum - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Smith's Cove Beach - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sissiboo Coffee (Bear River) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Annapolis Highland Vineyards - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacocat - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Hollow Take-Out - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jody’s Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages

Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages offers 5 accommodations.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include a private beach and a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a lazy river and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this cottage include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private black sand beach

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Rollaway/extra bed: CAD 7 per day

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Porch/lanai
  • Terrace

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: CAD 15 per pet per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Deposit: CAD 50 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat and paddles
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 5 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2014

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: CAD 5 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 7:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 7 and May 6.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 7.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CAD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 5 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 7:30 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 7.0 per day
  • Firewood fee: CAD 5 per accommodation per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 263 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful scenic site next to the bear river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, Exelent staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is amazing place !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well kept clean cabin we had very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jatin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and friendly owners And cozy to sleep in
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice little campground, the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The kids had fun, well stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love this place, I will get back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Glamping at it's best

Everything was great. Very friendly staff. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cesar Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Quiet and nice place

All good, nice cabin and quiet place to be sorrounded by nature
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alice

The location is spectacular with the beautiful views of Bear River. Host Patrick and Cathy are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olaf

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot! I will definitely be back !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful tranquil spot close to nature. I stayed in a dome and I loved it. I didn't want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Low cost camp-style accommodations. Very basic but safe with helpful staff. Decent value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the layed back atmosphere. The owners were great and friendly.The park is very well kept and clean as are the washrooms and showers. With a beautiful view of the river.
Cute cottages
Also if you like you can go glamping
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis E

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nature Sinphony

Best experience ever!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This spot is beautiful, clean, and just what you need for a camping experience. We stayed in the A-frame cabin, which was lovely! You may want to bring your own bedding and pillows (although they did provide linens, pillows, and blankets), for extra comfort. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the location is gorgeous! Thanks for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Really enjoyed the Bear River area and Mill Yard was really convenient for visiting both Digby and Annapolis Royal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great friendly staff ! Always a pleasure to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet friendly and rustic. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niels

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We only stayed one night before catching the ferry back to St. John but really enjoyed a quiet evening on the deck of the hut overlooking the river. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very relaxing, cozy accommodations, very clean washrooms, friendly and helpful owner. Area is beautiful, a hidden treasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

River view Nice hosts good service Coming back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

SHU-CHUAN

Disliked: Amenities
Host is friendly. Campground is by the beautiful Bear River. Cottage is a bit rustic but acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025