Bear on the Lake Guesthouse

Cape Breton Island · Canada

Bear on the Lake Guesthouse

HostelPunk Score
89% GOOD
Medium confidence 57 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (22)
Direct Dial Telephone 24 Hour Reception Postal Service Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Towels Included Cots Available Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Common Room Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $32 / night
Privates $81 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Canada MALE 31-40 Oct 3, 2025 Atm 100%

Everything was fantastic.

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Canada COUPLE Sep 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Very clean, private space and very well equipped kitchen. Our host was lovely and very accommodating.Decided to stay an extra night!

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Canada FEMALE Aug 12, 2025 Atm 100%

The Bear feels like home. I’ve stayed here many times on my way from nb to nl. Beautiful deck, chairs, hummingbirds and view. Gorgeous group kitchen table, fully equipped kitchen, clean sheets and exceptionally clean bathrooms and shower. I’ve met interesting people, enjoyed the surrounding countryside and markets. The proprietor is a ray of sunshine. I look forward to staying here like it’s my favourite vacation spot!!

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Canada FEMALE Aug 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Very beautiful area, clean room, full kitchen, comfortable living room and dining room. Everything is so convenient.

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England MIXEDGROUP Aug 1, 2025 Atm 100%

This hostel is an absolute delight. Yes the rooms are a bit pokey, but the washing facilities are brilliant, the kitchen a great size, there are multiple areas for you to sit and chill and Nancy is a great help too. Our only criticism is that there is a lack of toilets. downstairs there is 2 rooms of 4 sharing a toilet and shower, however because its downstairs everyone is using it so this can be tricky. The location is amazing, so happy we found this.

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Canada MALE Jul 28, 2025 Atm 100%

Impeccable and very comfortable. Large gallery (surrounded by flowers) in front with a view of the lake. Superior quality interior and the owner takes great care... I recommend you

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USA COUPLE 25-30 Jul 28, 2025 Atm 80%

Liked this place a lot. The reception area was not staffed for check in or check out. But the stay was lovely.

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Canada FEMALE Jul 24, 2025 Atm 60%

Clean bed and clean bathroom 👍 Great view. Could have used more room to move around in the bathroom (shower was way too small to move around and not enough space for toiletries, change of clothes and towels).

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Canada MALE Jul 11, 2025 Atm 100%

Géniale !!! Vraiment aimer 😀👌

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USA FEMALE Jul 1, 2025 Atm 100%

What a great find! Spotless tasteful decor, lovely view, friendly people. Everything one could ask for. Plus manager brought me Tylenol after I had a shoulder incident. She was so helpful!

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USA MIXEDGROUP 31-40 Jun 29, 2025 Atm 100%

Beautiful setting, comfortable rooms, very friendly host, a kitchen with everything you need for cooking, and plenty of opportunities to get to know other guests.

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Italy FEMALE May 31, 2025 Atm 100%

A home away from home. It's like being in a big friendly house with roommates. I enjoyed spending time in the dining room / kitchen area to get to know some of the other guests. We even made dinner together one night.

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France FEMALE 31-40 May 26, 2025 Atm 100%

I absolutely loved and recommend this guesthouse for a getaway in Cape Breton! The bed was comfortable, the kitchen all equipped, tea and coffee facilities. And restaurant with good food only 4 minutes drive. Nancy was really nice and great with recommandations. Thank you for this lovely stay.

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USA MALE May 9, 2025 Atm 100%

Wonderful place. You should come here!

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Canada MALE May 3, 2025 Atm 100%

Amazing all round, nothing negative to say.

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England MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Oct 10, 2024 Atm 100%

We had a wonderful stay - clean, well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds, super friendly host and great atmosphere. We felt right at home!

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USA FEMALE Oct 2, 2024 Atm 100%

This is a great location and we have met so many interesting, fun travelers during our stay. Nancy keeps the place immaculately clean. She is a great source of information about the area. We are Congratulating ourselves on finding the place.

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Scotland FEMALE 31-40 Oct 2, 2024 Atm 100%

10/10! amazing! welcoming, homely, amazing place - like a home! i would of been happy to stay much longer - book this!

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Sep 29, 2024 Atm 100%

Great hostel with super view.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Sep 21, 2024 Atm 100%

This is about as good as it gets for hostels. It was an incredibly good price and was very nice. Clean, quiet, and beautiful location.

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