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The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool

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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Round Island, NS
  • Place, Mira River Provincial Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Centre 200
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Round Island

At this holiday home, you'll be 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Mira River Provincial Park and 17 km (10.6 mi) from Mainwaring Island. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a patio and a Smart TV. A kitchen, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers an indoor pool. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Round Island holiday home include Baleine Nature Reserve and Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Mira River Provincial Park - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum - 30 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - 32 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Centre 200 - 33 min drive - 37.3 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 33 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dock Y'ur Dory - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool

The Old Farmhouse — a 100-year-old farmhouse on a quiet lane in Round Island, set on a wooded acre just 3 km from Mira Gut Beach. Sleeps 10+ in four bedrooms: one queen, four doubles (one with a single bunk above).

Enjoy our private heated Saltwater 16×32 indoor pool, open May–October, plus an eat-in kitchen, living room, sunroom, and dining room. Peaceful, private, perfect for families and group getaways. Make memories by your private indoor pool.

The space
A 100-year-old Cape Breton farmhouse, renovated top to bottom, with a private heated indoor saltwater pool attached to the house. Four bedrooms sleep 10+. The pool is yours alone for the length of your stay — no schedule, no sharing, no weather.

Set on over an acre of mostly wooded land off a quiet lane near Mira Bay.


The pool
A full-length heated saltwater pool sits under an open ceiling, Heated and open May through October. A removable mesh safety fence surrounds the pool, and we keep a bin of soft pool toys and floats.

The house
Sleeping arrangements — 4 bedrooms, sleeps 10 + 1 child

Main floor
Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed

Second floor
Bedroom 2: 2 double beds
Bedroom 3: 1 double bed
Bedroom 4: 1 single-over-double bunk

Bathrooms: half bath on the main floor, full bath on the second floor.

What's here
Private heated indoor saltwater pool, May through October
Removable mesh safety fence around the pool and Child Safety locks on the inside door
Soft pool toys and floats provided
Fully stocked kitchen — cookware, dishes, glassware, knives
Drip coffee maker and Keurig, with a coffee starter pack
Dishwasher, full range, microwave
Washer and dryer on the main floor
BBQ
High-speed wireless internet
Smart TV with Roku (sign in to your own accounts, sign out when you go)
Board games
High chair (Other Child Care items on Request)
Heat pumps for heating and air conditioning
Covered front porch with seating
Free parking on site


2-Way Trailer Site (Additional Cost):
This is an additional benefit to those staying on the property if you wanted to add Trailer to your stay to expand the sleeping capacity, we have Power and Water (No Sewer) access that can be added to your rental for a small additional fee. This site will not be sold to anyone else if you do not require it, it will not be used.


Getting around
We're in Round Island, Cape Breton County. It's quiet — this is a community of a few homes. You'll want a car.

Mira Gut Beach (Summer Supervised Ocean Beach): ~5 mins
Louisbourg and the Fortress of Louisbourg: ~30 min
Sydney (groceries, restaurants, hospital): ~30 min
Sydney/JA Douglas McCurdy Airport: ~30 min
Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ~40 min
Cabot Trail, Englishtown entrance: ~1 hr

Guest access
You have access to the Full Home and Property, as this is a private lane with other homes, we ask that you do not veer off the main lane or through any neighbors properties.

Other things to note
The home and pool have both been extensively renovated. Landscaping is the only item still outstanding, and the current price reflects a discount for that. Landscaping will be completed in early spring 2027 and may include grass, ground work up to the decks, a fire pit, and a playground — none of which are included in the sale as it stands.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 453 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 999 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2627D2953

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool have a pool?

The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool has a pool and an indoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool?

No, The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Farmhouse | Private Indoor Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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