With a stay at this vacation home in Mavillette, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse and Mavillette Beach Provincial Park. .This vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Gaspereau Lake and 5 mi (8 km) from Smuggler's Cove.
Mavillette Beach Provincial Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Mariners Centre - 26 min drive - 25.7 miles
Yarmouth Regional Hospital - 28 min drive - 25.1 miles
Yarmouth Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 27.5 miles
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 10 min drive
SIP cafe - 9 min drive
DjDiner - 6 min drive
DJ corner store - 6 min drive
Cape View Restaurant - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Riverside Retreat of Mavillette
Take it easy at this tranquil riverside getaway. Although it is attached to the main house it is a self contained, open concept unit. Relax on the back deck to watch the birds and look for deer. Two sit on kayaks are available to use and there is a great fire pit for enjoying quiet evenings under the stars. 1km to Nova Scotia famous Mavillette beach. The river in the back yard is great for swimming and leads right through the wetlands to the Ocean. Equipped with a mini fridge, hot plate, microwave/convection oven, toaster and bbq and all kitchen essentials.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. A kitchenette makes it easy to prepare your meals. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Things to do
Kayak
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
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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-2023-24-03201247475009325-6100
Riverside Retreat of Mavillette Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Barry Z.
Feb 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Lee went beyond expectation and was very accommodating. Also parked(backed up) the cars with the trailers for us. The unit itself has all you need, and there is a nice hot shower.
Barry Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
2/10 Terrible
Ben N.
Feb 16, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness
Didn’t even stay. Smelled so bad like cleaner and febreeze that I had an allergic reaction and upon leaving immediately, I slipped in the ice on the deck from perpetually dripping water. No response for 20 hours from the host and had to contact support for a refund. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Ben N.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline C.
Feb 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very friendly and accommodating. Place was very clean. Really enjoyed my hot showers. Great water pressure. Would stay there again.
Jacqueline C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Nancy C., Ottawa, Canada
Oct 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Has everything you need for a happy trip! Very accommodating for pets.
Nancy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kirk S.
Sep 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My stay at this place was nothing short of spectacular! The house is in great shape inside and out. Lee is an excellent host and very accommodating (even upon my late arrival), he had everything well laid out inside the property as well as outside of it.The kitchen is well furnished with all your cooking utensils available, as well as plenty of garbage/recycling/compost bags ready when needed. Although there is no stove/oven however, there is a dual hot element plate and air fryer that's available as well as the BBQ, which I mainly used during my stay.Everything that you need for food prep (utensils, condiments, etc) in the kitchen and toiletries in the bathroom/shower is all nicely laid out and organized.The dining table set is nicely laid out between the bed and the TV/couch and kitchen areas without taking up too much room. The Smart TV and love seat area has board games and books and travel pamphlets of the Mavilette/Clare area for playing or reading if it's a rainy day out or if you just want to chill for a bit. There is ample closet room for your clothes or baggage storage that is nearly tucked away near the table.The backyard is nearly trimmed and well kempt, there is a firepit available for those evening fires (when there are no fire bans in place, of course) and there is a pathway to the nearby creek where there are kayaks or paddleboards available for day use.I will definitely come back here again next time I'm back in Nova Scotia! This place is a gem!
Host was very helpful, responded to questions promptly.
Maureen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
GERALDINE C.
Sep 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was fantastic. Hosts was so nice.
GERALDINE C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori E.
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My daughter and I had a wonderful stay. Lee was so kind, helpful, and easy to communicate with. He made us feel very welcome with our big dog and not at all a bother. The accommodation is well cared for and had everything we needed. Super close to a beautiful beach. And to top it off we were able to enjoy the kayaks that Lee offered. I would highly recommend.
Lori E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
ted D.
Sep 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach, clean, peaceful. Just what we were looking for.
The backyard and path to the river were nice, very picturesque. The riverside dock is a wonderful spot to sit and relax, have your morning coffee or sip a drink in the evening.
Lots of space in the apartment for four people. Kitchen was well stocked, the coffee was good.
Sean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Annette
Aug 27, 2025
Annette
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Courtney
Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Our host was friendly, kind, and welcoming. We had a great time and the place was very well. Kept everything that we needed was there and we most definitely will be staying again.
We loved our stay here! Beautiful big back yard with trail going back to the water! Great space for our dogs! Our space was cozy, clean and well equipped with everything we needed! Definitely recommend and will be back!
Wonderful accommodation, Hosts were truly "super". Lovely and private views. Quiet. A very nice stay.
Robert B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
May 28, 2024
The space was exceptionally clean and tidy with everything I needed. And the property is beautiful with a fire pit and a pristine brook at the back of the property and kayaks available. The owners were friendly responsive to questions. I will definitely be back.
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michele K.
Apr 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Mavilette Beach
We were greeted by Lee on arrival and shown to our home for the weekend.
Nice clean studio type apartment with lots of amenities. Comfortable bed, and nice powerful shower.
Pet friendly too which was a bonus
Mavilette Beach is just a 3 minute drive away.
Michele K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather June E., Pincourt, Qc
Oct 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Two glorious weeks in Mavillette
Friendly and helpful host.
Great location… quiet and picturesque… 2 minutes from the most beautiful beach… 20 minutes from Yarmouth and 60 from Digby… close to all amenities… including great golf.
Accommodations clean and spacious.
Great value!!!