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Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ 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.
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden table with a teapot, and a kitchenette area.
A room with wooden flooring, four blue chairs, a small table, and a window with a view of trees.
A swimming pool with wooden deck and chairs, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.
A lakeside picnic area with a swing set, picnic table, and Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$395
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

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)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Coxheath

At this cottage, you'll be 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from Membertou Heritage Park and 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Bethel Presbyterian Church. .You can enjoy a washing machine in accommodation.
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What's nearby

  • Membertou Heritage Park - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Centre 200 - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • World's Largest Fiddle - 12 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Membertou Market - ‬8 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

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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
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 26.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06181612467353499-815

Frequently asked questions

Does Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! have a pool?

Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! has a pool.

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

As of 9 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! on 10 Sept 2026 start from AU$395, 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 a free airport shuttle available at Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!?

No, Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Did not know that there were so many stairs to get to and from the bachelor apt., However Hosts were there at the time we arrived to check on things and graciously helped us up the stairs with our bags ! We really appreciated their friendliness and kindness after a long day . The oatmeal cookies that were left for us as a special treat were fantastic and waking up to a beautiful view with Canada geese on the lawn by the lake was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Terrilee B.

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

8/10 Good

Dave L.

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