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

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A residential street with houses, a paved driveway, and a picnic table.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams on the ceiling, a tiled floor, and a wooden deck area.
A room with wooden flooring, four blue chairs, a small table, and a window with a view of trees.
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden table with a teapot, and a kitchenette area.
A picnic setup with a wooden table and benches on a grassy hill with a house in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 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, Centre 200
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪21 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 - 6.1 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: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!

Our cute and cozy bachelor suite at Rita’s Retreat is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Everything you need is fit into this suite. You also have unlimited access to the indoor swimming pool and backyard, dock and fire pit. @ritas.retreat on Instagram & website www.ritasretreat.com for full property bookings and attractions in the area
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a separate bedroom. The cottage also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

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: 26
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: 26.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to 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: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!?

As of Jul 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! on Jul 8, 2026 start from $274, 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 there parking available at Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!?

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

Is this cottage adjacent to 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.

Are there hot tubs at Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide 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.

Are there connecting rooms at Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from 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 at Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!?

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

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Highly recommended!

We wish we could live at Rita’s retreat all the time! Our room was nice and cozy. The backyard is so spacious and peaceful all the way down to the water. The indoor saltwater pool was icing on the cake! Mike was very accommodating, helpful and fun to talk to— I recommend Rita’s Retreat!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great for our three night stay which has been a tradition each Nov/Dec for the past three years. Everything in the bachelor suite was great, clean and in good shape. When we had some challenges with our toilet on our last day, Mike was at the site and came quickly to try to fix it. When that wasn't possible, we were offered the opportunity to stay in the house for our last night. Of course we were delighted to accept this offer and enjoyed the house to the maximum, especially the beautiful staircase, sun room, piano, comfortable bedrooms and the pool table in the lower level as well as the direct access to the swimming pool! Thanks so much for this incredible upgrade for our last night. The kids were so happy to enjoy the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha C.

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

Great location!

We loved the location of this property as it was the center spot of where our family lives. The yard was nice as we brought our pup with us. Based on the listing that the property was on the lake we were looking forward to him being able to swim, yet were told "NO" by the locals as it is a duck itch water spot. The room was spacious and clean (we stayed in the Bachelor unit), however the mattresses could be replaced. I'm not sure why rentals feel that hard beds are the way to go. If we stay again I would bring mattress toppers just in case.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
I lovely place to stay. The property is close to all the Sydney area activities while being out of town with quiet ,peaceful surroundings. The property is dated and its age is showing. Trim and paint need a refresh and the doors need oiling. The pool was nice but also showing its age. The Bachelor area is up a narrow stairs with a door right at the top which is initially awkward to enter. The door itself is wood and frosted glass which seems nice till someone downstairs turns the light on at 1am. The bank of switches should be labeled. You hear the noises from the pool, which has a sign up system! And no place to hang up wet swimwear. The beds and linens while clean were in need of a refresh. If you roll over the squeaking and shaking of the bed is going to wake your partner. Coffee pods but no salt and pepper. Only area out doors to sit is down by the water, where there s a mix of old or cracked lawn furniture. You need to be staying in the main house to use the deck (rightly cause its off the front windows) but its a big property and a nice little area nearer the house or infront of the pool house could be set up for the other 2 units. The BBQ for the 2 units is old and was probably cleaned in spring but never oiled or cleaned since. So rust and spiders were its main features. While all this is minor we were paying a lot for the stay. Victoria was very understanding when we were facing the cancellation of our Air Canada flights. And Mike was friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terrilee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024