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4 out of 5
Fisherman's Daughter Bed & Breakfast
97 Edgewater st, Mahone Bay, NS

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 90 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, cozy place with a wonderful host who has great attention to detail. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kathy was the best host ever!!! The house was amazing comfortable and clean. The breakfasts were great and the location was perfect for getting to what we wanted to see. We also took some great hikes right from the house and the town was fun to explore. We would go back in a heart beat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanne, Branchburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kathy was an incredible host and was helpful if I wanted suggestions in places to dine. She prepared such wonderful homemade breakfast each day. Would highly recommend and stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cathy is an exceptional host and provides lovely breakfasts as well as great suggestions on what to see in the area. Our beds were comfortable and Mahone Bay is a lovely little town to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GREAT LOCATION!! INNKEEPER WONDERFUL.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations. Room was clean, nicely decorated and had its own a/c and heat. Cathy, the owner is amazing! So friendly and helpful, you feel like family right away. Definitely would recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cathy was an amazing hostess and made us feel welcome and comfortable in her 1850’s home. She created wonderful breakfasts (including making us fresh bagels) and provided tips of good places to visit and where to eat. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful historic home with a lovely hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cathy does everything she can to make sure you are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this b and b. Excellent host, food, and ambiance. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiloh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cathy the hostess was friendly and fun. She gave me great restaurant recommendations and always found a way to accomodate me. This is a cute and well placed BnB. Highly recommend 😊

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!! Beautiful home, wonderful host, amazing food, can't ask for better. My daughters and i really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent host!
Cathy was warm and welcoming, the room was comfortable, the food delicious and we wished we'd had more time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rolande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cathy is an exceptional host. From the moment I walked in I felt like I was home. The welcome was warm and genuine, the room was comfortable and immaculately clean, and the breakfasts were delicious and varied. As a testament to Cathy's warmth, she noted that I didn't have a rental car with me and that my kids, who live in Mahone Bay, would simply pick me up and drop me off. She offered her car to me to use if I needed to go anywhere(!). And that is who she is, everyone is family to her and she treats everyone as if they are a long lost friend. I cannot recommend highly enough. Stay here you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cathy (our host) was very welcoming and made our stay incredible. Her homemade breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. The location was serene and the view of the bay was visible from our room. Overall a great getaway and I will definitely come back. Thank you for your hospitality Cathy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cathy is a great host who makes great breakfasts and does everything she can to ensure your stay is perfect. We would go back in a heartbeat not only because of the accommodations but also to see more of Mahone Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at The Fisherman’s Daughter was like staying with family. Kathy took care of our every need from our arrival until our departure ! She is very, very funny and warm and we thoroughly enjoyed our many conversations with her on all matters big and small. She encourages the entire use of the house to include the charming living room and dining room, and even the kitchen (I went in several times to use the ice maker). I really cannot say enough nice things about this Bed and Breakfast (Oh! Breakfasts were delicious and gourmet and homemade) and we are hoping to get back there sooner rather than later! Mariánne (New Jersey)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathou

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming place to stay. The host Cathy was very welcoming and helpfull. Will recommend this B&B to all my friend and will go again, soon i hope.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Cathy on 17 Oct 2021
It was a pleasure hosting you Cathou...looking forward to seeing you at the next show !

10/10 Excellent

willem van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Great location in between two churches across from the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Cathy on 7 Oct 2021
Thanks for taking the time to review Rosalyn. Hope to see you next season !

8/10 Good

Jacques

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The only objection is the staircase. It is long and steep. The was a problem for my wife's knees. Otherwise great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Cathy on 6 Oct 2021
Thanks so much for your feedback Jacques. Next visit, let's try to put you in Captain's Quarters on the main floor. Hope to see you in 2022 !

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was an original Captains House. We stayed in a room that was called Emma's Hideaway that was quaint and cozy with period furniture, and beautifully decorated with quilted bed coverings. Host was very friendly and new to the Bed and Breakfast. We were very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Cathy on 7 Oct 2021
Thanks for your kind words Debbie. Hope to see you next season !

8/10 Good

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very cute room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Cathy on 7 Oct 2021
Thanks for your kind words Richard...hope to see you next season !

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and overlooked Mahone Bay. Easy walking to restaurants. Cathy the owner was very friendly and helpful. Offered to do our laundry. This is a Heritage House in Mahone Bay and has a lot of character.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Cathy on 7 Oct 2021
Thanks so much for the kind words Lorraine. I look forward to hosting you in 2022 !

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

lucien

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is listed as a Bed& Breakfast which is fall, a Continental Breakfast at a Motel is better. All we had was a piece of bananas bread, one muffin Apple turnover and two fruit. I stayed at four different B&B which was actual breakfast. Especially for the price I paid. I would not recommend it to anybody.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Owner on 25 Aug 2021
Hi Lucien, Thank you for your comments. You were told when you made the reservation back in June that we were only doing breakfast in the rooms due to covid and the need for social distancing. We cannot speak for other B&B's but we take the safety of our guests quite seriously and do not apologize for doing all we can to keep people safe - especially now that the 4th wave seems to be upon us. Regards.

6/10 Okay

Peter

We stayed in Emmas Hideaway on the second floor. Both queen beds are too close to the wall to be accommodating for two people sharing the same bed. The stairs are steep and short tread which might prove a challenge for some getting suitcases up and down. The "garden view" was difficult to see due to smaĺl windows one of which has an air conditioner in it. The upside is its location. The room was clean and airconditioned. Bed was comfortable. Tasty continental breakfast in the room due to covid restrictions. Overall the stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host didn't show up. Breakfast consisted in some yogurt in the fridge a muffin , a cookie and one slice of bread, for 2 adults. Old installations, a/c old and useless. In the sink you can't mix hot and cold water, you wash like they did 100 yrs ago.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Owner on 19 Aug 2021
Thanks for your comments. You checked in later than the normal check-in time so we were not onsite at that time but we did see you the next morning and spoke to your wife. We have never served cookies for breakfast so we are unsure what you are referring to and we do not put bread in the rooms. Due to social distancing guidelines we stock the rooms with fruit, yogurt, juice, water, coffee, tea and a selection of muffins, scones, croissants, etc. Sorry you were so challenged with the sink, it is an antique basin from Mexico and most people love the quaintness of the sink which does have both hot and cold running water. In regards to the A/C, you had set in on fan and not A/C - you need to make sure it is on the snowflake for cold air. All of this could have been resolved easily if you had just reached out to us. Regards.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like most places, they have no taste in quality coffee. Food was OK. would have at least liked an option for a hard boiled egg or some such. Something more breakfast-like.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

D&D, Fall River

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, very friendly host and absolutely adorable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property set in an idyllic location with wonderful hosts. If you are staying in Mahone Bay, don't miss out! Thank you Bruce and Lisa for an exceptional stay. Ken & Fiona p. s. breakfast was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Spike, Winnipeg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cons- bathroom in the Captains quarters, is on the same common wall as the living room. Noises were clearly heard from both sides. Bathroom towels were disgustingly smelly and should be thrown. The smell was so bad that after we towelled off from showering we smelt just as bad as the towels! Completely unacceptable especially at the price of the room. Pros- this is a beautiful heritage property with a water view. The location is excellent and the breakfast was delicious. Hosts Are very good also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from B&L on 29 Sept 2019
Thank you so much for your fair review. We take criticism very seriously and will look into the towel situation immediately! This was our first complaint about them, but we appreciate that you brought it to our attention so we can address this. Our apologies! We enjoyed chatting with you two and having you stay with us! Thanks again for your honest review, we appreciate good and bad feedback so we can improve where we need to!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are friendly, helpful & professional. Breakfast was great! Best location in town & very historic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this beautiful 18th century home between the churches is excellent. The view while sitting in adirondacks out front was great. Host was very helpfull with selecting and booking restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

bruce, Victoria BC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly and knowledgable hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!! Beautiful B&B! Food was delicious, wonderful hostess’s and clean, quaint rooms! We would stay again in a heartbeat! Hope to come again someday! -grande prairie-
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was right off the water and a short walk to town. A short (15) minute drive to Lunenburg - an hour from Peggy’s Cove. There are 4 rooms for guests. Each is different . 3 are up a narrow flight of stairs. Two front bedrooms with queen bed in each. One rear with 2 beds - but darker - Breakfast in the dining room seated 8 so it was nice to meet the other guests. Bruce and Lisa were good hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful antique home on the water,friendly hosts, great breakfast. Would highly recommend for your stay in Mahone Bay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOHNM, Hamilton , ontario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and tidy. Well kept by the hosts. Service was very friendly. Staff and hosts briefed us on the house rules , provided introductory tour of the home, and very helpful with suggestions for local dining and activities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The charm of the place is amazing Lisa, our host was really hospitable, something we miss about staying in the US. Great breakfast, and an amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from B&L on 28 Aug 2019
Thank you so much for the review! Seeds of kindness grow lush gardens! Hope we see you again one day!