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The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Stewiacke with free breakfast

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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
The current price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

  • ‪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

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
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • 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

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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 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

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

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$186.21, including 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.

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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Reviews

The Nelson House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hosts. Very comfortable room and lovely prepared breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Cozy rooms in a lovely house nestled in the heart of Stewiacke.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was fantastic and the hosts and breakfast were excellent! Would stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

Marie-France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super breakfast great coffee and good bed

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small b&b, very clean, we loved the served breakfasts: eggs Benedict with the best homemade sauce ever and blueberry waffles with delicious local maple syrup!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time at this bed and breakfast. It was clean comfortable and the hosts were amazing. Had a great breakfast and chat 🙌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very welcoming. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price in a charming little b&b with a very sweet host. Really nice breakfast as well! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing B&b. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very comfortable and super charming. Proprietors were so professional and fun to be with. Eggs Benedict for breakfast so delicious! Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was most obliging and sent us off with a super packed breakfast when our flight was changed to an earlier departure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly owners. Beautiful heritage style house. Great breakfast. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaehong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. Very clean bathroom. Coffee in room. Great breafast. Very nice hosts! Couldn't be better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Jonathan

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

Wonderful B&B

The Nelson House is one of the best B&Bs in Nova Scotia. The hosts are amazing and jumped through hoops so that we could leave early the day after our stay. The house is spotless and the beds, rooms and washrooms were beautifully appointed. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place -- elegant, comfortable, and welcoming. Marla and Daryl are great hosts. Breakfasts were delicious and beautifully presented. I highly recommend this!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the heritage home. Inn keepers were lovely people. Great breakfast. We had a private bathroom but had to leave our room to get to it across the hall which we didn't like.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaysen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025