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The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Stewiacke with free breakfast

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Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast offers comfort and tranquility. Guests enjoy a praised full breakfast, relax in the garden or on the terrace, and benefit from reliable WiFi and luggage storage in smoke-free surroundings. Attentive staff enhances every stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 20 - Sept 21
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Tomorrow

Sept 21 - Sept 22
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Stewiacke is home to The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast. Mastodon Ridge and Colchester Historeum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park and Caddell Rapids Lookoff Provincial Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Atlantic Motorsport Park or Rath Eastlink Community Centre.
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Map
138 Main Street East, Stewiacke, NS, B0N 2J0

What's nearby

  • Mastodon Ridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park - 18 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Rath Eastlink Community Centre - 21 min drive - 31.0 km
  • NSCC - Truro Campus - 22 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre - 31 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast

Upscale bed & breakfast
Consider a stay at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast boast perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 13-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Built in 1905
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 13-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 19 September 2025 to 31 October 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
Property Registration Number STR2526B5141

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Stewiacke
Nelson House Bed & Breakfast
Nelson House Stewiacke
The Nelson House & Stewiacke
The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Stewiacke
The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Stewiacke

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated in Stewiacke, this bed & breakfast is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mastodon Ridge and within 6 miles (10 km) of Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park and Shortts Lake. The Links At Penn Hills and Caddell Rapids Lookoff Provincial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 222 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le petit déjeuner vaut le détour!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marla and Darryl were exceptional hosts Breakfast fantastic Rooms very clean Parking great Thank you both for your hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were super welcoming and made breakfast specially for us. Such a cute atmosphere with lots of charm. Lovely people, lovely room, and we would for sure go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host & hostess. Wonderful breakfast. Five star all the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

D*S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eggs Benedict were the Bomb. Room was roomy and spotless
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great hostess. Breakfast was awesome and Marla was very accommodating.Room was very spacious and well equipped and bathroom was quite big! We would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and sparkling clean room with private bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Very happy with everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience, beautiful old house, very clean, super friendly people, great breakfast will be back again if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sali

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B with great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great BnB, nice large clean rooms. Quite, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The owners were warm and inviting. It is a charming B and B nestled in a small town. Breakfast was simply delicious. I highly recommend you stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little unqiue BnB was perfect and just what we needed! The host were kind and polite and eager to make your stay wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marla was very welcoming, her breakfast was lovely, and the room was very well taken care of. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Congenial hosts made us feel welcomed in their well maintained home. Breakfast was excellent. One small drawback was private bath across hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ES

Convenient location, well appointed room and excellent value and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Amenities
The host and hostess are delightful and the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well rum B&b great breakfast walking distance to a fun local oub
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place, Louise is a wonderful host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable Breakfast was great The staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly host. Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice personal,very clean,the breakfast is so good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for wonderful stay. Such a friendly couple you are.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts and adorable house.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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