House in Nova Scotia
4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
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!
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!
Amenities at "Forest Lake House" by DMNikas spectacular lakefront Cape Breton Island, Canada
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Nova Scotia
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay. The hosts were warm, helpful, and friendly, and communication was great. A couple of small things: one of the canoes had a broken seat which made our paddle awkward, and the furniture in the main bedroom did not really match the overall feel of the place: the desk and chair looked like office discards. On the whole, though, we felt it was a great litle haven and would definitely stay there again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
We had a lovely stay! Michael and Winnie were lovely and attentive hosts. They made great suggestions for a nice hike on their beautiful property, and to a wonderful distillery and restaurant for a great dinner! We spent our first day exploring Beddeck, and our second with an incredible drive around the Cabot Trail.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Looks just like the pictures! Host is friendly and helpful. Beautiful and quiet surroundings!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
I spent 8 days there with my husband. The house is wonderful, very spacious, clean and equipped with everything you would need to live there all summer long (which we wished we could have). We were there in September, so it was nice to have a fire in a large wood stove in the evenings. The place is decorated with original artwork. The surroundings are beautiful, and the lake is great for canoeing and swimming. It is so very peaceful there. At the same time, it is located close to the Cabot Trail and some great live music on the Ceilidh Trail (west coast). Last but not least, Michael, our host, was awesome, so friendly and generous. He even lent my husband one of his favorite hats for the duration of our stay. Thank you so much for being such a great host.We highly recommend this place to couples and families.
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9.8Outstanding
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"We had a lovely stay! Michael and Winnie were lovely and attentive hosts. They made great suggestions for a nice hike on their beautiful property, and to a wonderful distillery and restaurant for a gr..."
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