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Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages

2.5 star property
Riverfront cottage with a private beach, near Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre

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Located close to Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre, Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages provides a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy canoeing, boating, and cycling at this cottage. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Room options

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Classic Cabin, Non Smoking, Garden View | Front of property

Classic Cabin, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Heating
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Desk
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Cottage with Loft | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Cottage with Loft

Highlights

Deck/patio
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Heating
Pet friendly
  • River view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Valley View | View from property

Economy Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Valley View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate bedroom
Pet friendly
  • River view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View | 1 bedroom

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Heating
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Tent | 1 bedroom

Standard Tent

Highlights

Patio
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Pet friendly
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4

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Exclusive Tent, River View | 1 bedroom

Exclusive Tent, River View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Cabin | 1 bedroom

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bear River, Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages is on a private beach. Old Temperance Hall Museum and HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre and Bear River Lighthouse. Smith's Cove Beach and Trinity Anglican Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Bear River travel guide
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1145 River Road, Bear River, NS, B0S 1B0

What's nearby

  • Beautiful fall day Oct 2017
    Kejimkujik National Park
    50 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Smith's Cove Beach
    9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Admiral Digby Museum
    14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Digby Pines Golf Resort
    15 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ)
    139 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sissiboo Coffee (Bear River)
    4 min walk
  • Annapolis Highland Vineyards
    5 min drive
  • Tacocat
    12 min drive
  • Mariner's Landing
    10 min drive
  • champlain hall (officers)
    13 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.

Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages

Riverfront cottage with a private beach, near Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre
Along with a private beach, this cottage has a lazy river and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. This cottage has 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is not available.
Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages offers 5 accommodations.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include a private beach and a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private black sand beach

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Rollaway/extra bed: CAD 7 per day

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Porch/lanai
  • Terrace

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: CAD 15 per pet per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Deposit: CAD 50 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat and paddles
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 5 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2014

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: CAD 5 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 7:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 7 and May 6.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 7.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CAD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 5 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 7:30 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 7.0 per day
  • Firewood fee: CAD 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of CAD 50 per stay and a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:30 PM– 7:30 AM for a fee of CAD 5.

What time is check-out at Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person, one way fee applies.

Where is Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bear River Lighthouse and Old Temperance Hall Museum. Smith's Cove Beach and HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was actually closed for the season. The owner wasn’t even understanding how it got booked in the first place. In any event. The place seemed organized but did not have any cottages really ready to rent. We were a bit upset due to a celebration Thank you. Mark.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Glamping at it's best

Everything was great. Very friendly staff. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful scenic site next to the bear river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, Exelent staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at Highlands Campground in New Glasgow, PEI. The facilities were spotless, thanks to hardworking staff. The cabin was clean, spacious, and simple, with bunk beds and a queen bed. You bring your own dishes and small appliances, which worked fine for us. The campground has a saltwater pool and is popular with young families in peak season, but during our off-season visit it was peaceful and quiet. The location made it easy to explore the whole island. Highly recommended for a clean and convenient base on Prince Edward Island.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis E

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nature Sinphony

Best experience ever!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful tranquil spot close to nature. I stayed in a dome and I loved it. I didn't want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

COLETTE

Disliked: Cleanliness
Freezing no heat cabin had holes in walls could see outside. wifi was iffy !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We showed up to find that they did not receive our reservation from Expedia. They were booked solid so the owner called other customers who had yet to arrive and Somehow managed to accommodate us in a cabin. Nice little cabin with a water view. Very Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
The place was great but I was booked for 2 rooms when I only wanted one and now have to argue for a refund
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well kept clean cabin we had very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is amazing place !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love this place, I will get back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We are non smokers and the room smelled of smoke. This place is falling apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Low cost camp-style accommodations. Very basic but safe with helpful staff. Decent value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jatin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and friendly owners And cozy to sleep in
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very nice little campground, the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The kids had fun, well stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This spot is beautiful, clean, and just what you need for a camping experience. We stayed in the A-frame cabin, which was lovely! You may want to bring your own bedding and pillows (although they did provide linens, pillows, and blankets), for extra comfort. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the location is gorgeous! Thanks for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
When we arrived for the check in we’ve been informed that the cabin had no running water nor toilet.Once in the cabin which is a hunting shack basically we notice many cracks in the walls and floor where we could see outside. There was no bedding except old blankets in very poor condition «  the kind you use to cover the floor when you paint « We checked the mattress to see for bed bugs and found some. After asking the owners to come and see which they both did. The man brushed em off saying it was only dust and asking us if we were really that picky. We asked to be reimbursed but they refused and told us it was whether what we had or to leave. We also have been downgraded because it wasn’t what we rented for our two days stay. Long story short. Very poor customer service and bad sanitary condition of the cabin, especially where it really matters. El: general cleanliness or good sanitary condition
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dorothea

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The cottage idea is great. The pics
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Très bel endroit, tranquille, superbe vue sur la rivière. Très bon rapport qualité-prix. Personnel aimable et aidant. Les petits chalets sur la rivière sont les plus jolis. Aires communes propres. Sites bien espaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Wonderful quiet camp on Bear River

We had an amazing 1 night stay. Arrived past check in time and communicated via phone and email approximate time of arrival. Was not a problem for Cathy. We were greeted by the kindest and friendliest staff. The little cabin was ok for my husband,teen daughter and myself. I would reserve a larger cabin on the water or awesome Domes they have next time. Soon a ship will be avaliable as well,Excellent,clean bathrooms close to our unit. There are more washrooms and showers close by as well. Office/store had camp wood,snacks,supplies and activities if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Wenming

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
We did not get the cottage we booked via Expedia. The owner explained the she didn’t get notice. She was really nice and gave us one obviously not ready for living yet: the door cannot lock and with holes, worms on the bed … The owner did provide sheet etc. that was really good since we didn’t know. Not sure who to blame? Expedia?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the layed back atmosphere. The owners were great and friendly.The park is very well kept and clean as are the washrooms and showers. With a beautiful view of the river.
Cute cottages
Also if you like you can go glamping
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025