The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Stewiacke B&B

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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138 Main Street East, Stewiacke, NS, B0N 2J0
  • Place, Mastodon Ridge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Rath Eastlink Community Centre
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Stewiacke

Stewiacke retreat .Stay at this Stewiacke B&B and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Mastodon Ridge and 6 miles (10 km) of Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park. Shortts Lake and The Links At Penn Hills are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mastodon Ridge - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park - 18 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 21 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • NSCC - Truro Campus - 22 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre - 31 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Star - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Stewiacke B&B
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Stewiacke bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1905
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. 13-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 13-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 19 2025 to October 2 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number STR2526B5141

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast to the airport?

The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast is 24.4 mi (26-min drive) away from the Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast on Oct 28, 2025 start from $90.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast.

Does The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast offer free breakfast?

The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast does not have a pool.

Does The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast to downtown Stewiacke?

The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast is 0.2 mi away from Stewiacke.