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Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!

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A two-story house with a covered front porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.
An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a swing set by a lake.
A swimming pool with wooden deck and chairs, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.
A spacious living area with a dining table, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sydney, NS
  • Place, Membertou Heritage Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Coxheath

This cottage places you within a 10-minute drive of Membertou Heritage Park and Petersfield Provincial Park. This cottage welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Petersfield Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Membertou Heritage Park - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Centre 200 - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Mug - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!

Unwind and relax in our cozy suite at Rita's Retreat. This spacious suite allows comfort for the entire group, with a full kitchen and living space on the main floor and sleeping quarters upstairs. Spend your days swimming in the indoor pool, fishing on Blackette lake, having a bonfire in the backyard, hiking on the trails or golfing nearby. @ritas.retreat on Instagram & website www.ritasretreat.com for full property bookings and attractions in the area
The cottage is air-conditioned and features 2 bedrooms. The cottage also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 1 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06181612467353499-815

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Coxheath, close to Membertou Heritage Park, Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk, and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. You'll also find World's Largest Fiddle and Centre 200 nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!?

As of Jul 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! on Jul 22, 2026 start from $448, 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.

Is parking available on site at Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Sydney, NS (YQY), which is 13.7 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!?

No, there aren't any cottage at Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! that offer a balcony.

Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and spacious. Loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

first trip east

It was lovely to stay at Rita's Retreat, lovely, private.We enjoyed the location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rita retreat

lovely spot in great area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was excellent we had fun and enjoyed the pool. Our section was very spacious and enough room for the 4 of us. Very nice location and close drive into Sydney. Only feedback I have is there was not enough pots & pans to cook properly and adding more cooking utensils.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Boys Reunion back Home

Annual reunion for friends. Property was great to entertain and stage us for other local events. Had an acoustic singer guitarist in and the acoustics were great! Pool is clean but is shared with two other Vrbo rentals on the property. Fire pit nice touch by the lake.privacy between the three suites is a challenge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Although the Rita Suite was clean, comfortable and roomy, and it is in a great location, we found it lacked some basic amenities for travelers such as: Salt and Pepper, cooking oil, servettes, extra roll of paper towel, and sufficient amount of coffee pods for the length of our stay. As well, there was no "Welcome Basket" that we are accustom to seeing at other VRBOs that includes such things as preserves, crackers etc. (i.e. small items that are often not brought by travelers). Lastly, there was no Information packet that includes a list of recommended local restaurants and sites to see in the region (i.e. providing local knowledge). Again, this is often provided for guests who are not familiar with the local offerings. These are not significant issues by themselves, but they were noticed by their absence. This feedback was provided during our stay not as a criticism per se but as a means of enhancing the experience for future quests.That aside, everything worked as expected and the host was very responsive to any questions we had, which made the stay enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024