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Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton

River Ryan vacation home with kitchen

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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River Ryan, NS
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, World's Largest Fiddle
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

River Ryan

In River Ryan .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Cape Breton University and Fort Petrie Military Museum. Fast Go Karts is within 6 miles (10 km) and St. Mary's Polish Church is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape Breton University - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Centre 200 - 20 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 20 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 21 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 41 min drive - 31.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬6 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.

Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton

Welcome to The White House Retreat, a serene escape nestled in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. This modern, all-white haven sits on an expansive, private 8-acre property, offering tranquillity and beauty at every turn. With 3 stylish bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen, it’s perfect for families, friends, or solo travellers. Located just 7 minutes from Dominion Beach, enjoy peaceful mornings on the patio, explore nearby ATV trails, or relax in total comfort. Book your stay today!

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Very cozy quiet and rustic space on a lake.
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 61 reviews
$112 nightly
The price is $128
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Very cozy quiet and rustic space on a lake.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

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 are allowed on site
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2425B4495

Frequently asked questions

How close is Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton to downtown River Ryan?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from River Ryan.

Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trisha P.

Cute little house, short and direct route to Sydney, very comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Devon M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
After finding various hairs in the beds we ended up washing the sheets. Doesn’t look like anyone checked the property before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard R., Binghamton, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Bright, spacious and a convenient location for our time in Sydney and exploring the coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S., cranbrook

Liked: Cleanliness
Super comfortable beds. Nice big tv and we could watch Netflix, Prime. Clean and bright. Weather wasn’t good enough to sit outside but beautiful area behind house with chairs for all ofnua
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dwayne H.

It was fine, the beds were comfortable. Could have been cleaner but was good enough for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jolyn C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Has lots of potential, but cleanliness was terrible. Crumbs and sticky marks on kitchen table, hair on bathroom floor, dust and dirt on many surfaces throughout, soggy and smelly towels in a drawer in rhe kitchen, hairs in bed sheets, broken lawn chair, empty coffee can and empty/unfilled items throughout, such as body wash, shampoo, etc. It basically felt like the owners have a lack of pride in the upkeep of the property. Definitely, there is need for a better cleaning staff. I feel that, in being asked to pay a cleaning fee for this place, the guest is being fraudulently taken for extra money, as it clearly wasn't cleaned prior to arrival. Also, we arrived at night to find the driveway poorly marked and no outside lighting. I had to use the flashlight on my phone to avoid trip hazards on the way to the door. In sum, one night here was more than enough.
Sand in the utensil drawer.
Dirt on floors and in corners.
Curtains and rods caked with dust.
Empty containers used by other guests throughout property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, but a bit hard to find especially if you arrive after dark. There is no house number at the road and the house is not very visible. They need a better cleaning service. A bbq outside would have been nice, otherwise the kitchen has everything it’s needed. The rooms are nice and the beds comfortable. We stayed for two weeks, so the washing machine and the dryer were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had eveything we needed, check-in was easy and fast and we appreciated the games, especially chess. Would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki D.

Liked: Cleanliness

River Ryan Visit

Beautiful first stop on our East Coast trip. The house was quaint, clean and well appointed. It was minutes to the town of Sydney and a lovely resting spot between days on the Cabot Trail. The hosts were responsive and helpful. 10/10 highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah F.

White House

Air conditioning was great. Wished all bedrooms had it. Great spacious house but requires better cleaning staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This lovely renovated home was very welcoming. Being three couples, the house was spacious and the bedrooms were very comfortable. The location is well suited to easily get around. Our stay in the area was to explore the region and visit the Fortress Louisbourg. We had a minor issue with the WIFI, but the owner was prompt to answer our text and come and resolve the problem. We were all very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydell & Renae B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious property

Beautiful updated house on a private and spacious yard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The White House Retreat review

The accommodations exceeded our expectations. The heat pump on the ground floor and the air conditioner in the upstairs bedroom were welcomed features. The host was very accommodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sydney stay over

Nicely renovated little house; all new and clean inside. Just missing a few commodities. Good location close to Sydney.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting from USA

Very clean property in a quiet neighborhood. Have three bedrooms, perfect for a bigger group. The owner responds to vrbo messages right away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

Great except, on such a busy, wavy road and with no one home, he needs to post the house number on the property. Wasted a lot of time and finally a neighbour led me to the house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved old farm house. Nicely updated. Be nice too sit in yard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

not quite "the white house"

Older house recently updated but poorly completed....drywall dust not cleaned up, loose door handles, kitchen drawers that did not work properly, over the stove microwave with cord that came out and plugged in counter outlet. Spring rental, and the ants and lady bugs were sharing the space. BUT....the price was right....so lower your expectations and be happy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness

One night stay

I needed a spot to stay close to the ferry terminal. This turned out to be a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iain M.

Quick visit

Worked out great, just needed a place while visiting relatives.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Trè bien
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025