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Bear River Vineyards

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Bear River, NS
  • Popular LocationBear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSmith's Cove Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationDigby Pines Golf Resort18 min drive
  • AirportDigby, NS (YDG)23 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.

Bear River Vineyards

Welcome to Bear River Vineyards! Housed within our winery is a well appointed guest room, offering all the amenities needed for a relaxing experience. It includes a queen bed, a beautiful ensuite with heated flooring, and is equipped with a compact fridge and microwave. Free WiFi and satellite TV also included.
Comes complete with a stunning view of the vineyard and, of course, a complimentary bottle of our wine. We are the only winery in Nova Scotia offering the experience of staying in the winery, not just on the property, and we include a private tour and tasting with your visit.
Guests are also welcome to enjoy the property at their leisure. Beyond the 5 acre vineyard our property extends to the river, where we have 400 feet of water front. Almost as picturesque as the view of the vineyard!
Open seasonally from mid-June to mid-September.
For additional information on the winery and property, visit our website at:

Property manager

Leslie Darren Carey

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-05120827051639977-133

Property is also known as

Bear River Vineyards House
Bear River Vineyards Bear River
Bear River Vineyards Private vacation home
Bear River Vineyards Private vacation home Bear River

About the neighborhood

Bear River

This vacation home is located in Bear River. Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre and Bear River Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lambs Lake Nature Reserve and Kniffen Hollow Falls.

What's nearby

  • Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre - 5 min drive
  • HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum - 11 min drive
  • Smith's Cove Beach - 12 min drive
  • Admiral Digby Museum - 17 min drive
  • Digby Pines Golf Resort - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Annapolis Highland Vineyards - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Norm's World Cuisine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mariner's Landing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Myrtle and Rosie's Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪From Mild to Wild - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear River Vineyards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear River Vineyards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear River Vineyards?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear River Vineyards located?

Situated in Bear River, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kniffen Hollow Falls and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre. Bear River Lighthouse and Old Temperance Hall Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Hosts were exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vineyard adventure
Wonderful place to stay if you want a vineyard adventure. Well maintained with hosts that are passionate about their wine! Great discovery.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is great way to spend your vacation in the relaxing vineyard surroundings. The owners treated us very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
More than expected
Bear River Winery was an amazing getaway. The room had all the amenities we needed, the view was unmatched, the wine was better than the larger wineries in NS, and Darren was a fabulous host! There are many unique features to this winery I wasn’t aware of until Darren gave us a tour. And the town of Bear River was a lovely place too. I highly recommend a stay at Bear River Winery. We will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay at a beautiful small winery.
Bear Creek Vineyard was perfect for a short stay in the Digby - Annapolis Royal area. We were greeted by our host Daren as though we were old friends and received a personal tour of this unique, charming winery. Our tasting experience on the terrace overlooking the beautiful vineyard and valley was heavenly. Our guest room was very clean, comfortable and nicely appointed. I would recommend this as a great couple’s getaway. Also, the wine is very good too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mac
Wonderful wonderful and the owners were terrific. The amenities were superb and the on site wine tasting and tour were so well done. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear River winery is a must!!
The property was beautiful with amazing sunsets. The owners were a delight!! Very friendly, & hospitable. Our room had everything we needed. They made our stay very comfortable and their wine is refreshing and very tasty. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Len

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts, created a wonderful experience and stay. Property is beautiful and relaxing, room was comfortable and well prepared. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil S., Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant as always
We enjoyed our return visit to this property and our discussions with Sue and Darren who are great hosts. The case of wine we took home will be a continuing reminder of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gordon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stop
Beautiful area. Relaxing stay. Excellent art gallery, home studios close by, short drive to Digby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would absolutely recommend
Warm, responsive hosts. Comfy bed, great water preasure in the shower, and chilled wine waiting in the fridge. Adirondack chairs beneath the oaks was a wonderful, magical spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was such a beautiful setting very private with amazing views..our hosts were such lovely people and they made us feel welcome from start to finish. Our room had everything we needed and it was spotlessly clean. We really enjoyed our 3 day visit and would love to visit again in the fall season. We would not hesitate to highly recommend this unique property and the owners Dean and Sue to other travelers. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren A., London on.canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful winery
Completely enjoyed our stay and Darren and Sue were terrific. Great spot to enjoy all the surroundings.. winery was very enjoyable to watch , their daily work schedule non stop but still very caring to there guests. Great spot to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil setting
A lovely accommodation. Great views of the vineyard and surrounding hills make for a very relaxing getaway. The hosts were so welcoming…we enjoyed our tour of their vineyard. We would definitely return if we're ever in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
There's nothing not to love about Bear River Vineyards. The winery is very scenic and tucked into an interesting spot that is off the beaten track and yet very close to many spots worth touring. Our hosts were gracious and accommodating an have created lovely wines. The accommodations are very comfortable and cozy. Loved having the winery to ourselves after the tasting room closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie H., Lantz, NS

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful room with a view
We totally enjoyed our two night stay! The room was tastefully decorated, clean and well equipped. The view of the grape orchard is spectacular and there are beautiful chairs to sit and enjoy the view. We didn’t get a chance to experience a wine tasting due to our schedule but we will most definitely be back. Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cozy accommodations!
Wonderful place to stay… Darren and Susan are super friendly hosts who made us feel right at home. Convenient parking and extremely clean accommodations with a comfortable bed and good shower. Close to the little town of Bear River, and only about 20 minute ride to the quaint little town of Digby. We got a free bottle of excellent wine, and a very detailed tour of the winery and it’s operations from Darren. He’s a super kind, friendly, and a gracious person! We highly recommend and will definitely stay there again! It has been the highlight of our month long trip! Thanks Darren and Susan for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Traveled across Canada and this was the best place we stayed in. Great people at the winery.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Hosts were very welcoming and we felt at home. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. The property was fantastic, we enjoyed every minute we were there. The local pizza place is a definite gem, and you won't be disappointed. We received a wine tasting and tour and were so pleased to learn some history about the property and their wines. We can't wait to plan our next trip with Bear River as the main destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

wayde L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bear River Vineyard and winery
The room we stayed in was speechless I can’t put it it on words how we felt staying there .The owners of this place made us fell at home and their property .If you have a Anniversary and you love wine please stay there ,you will not regret it .Our 30 th Anniversary was spent there and our favourite spot was their oak tree .Thank you so much for your kindness ,your hospitality was outstanding .A place me and my wife will never forget .See you soon Bear River winery
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula B., Carrying Place, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great find!
The accommodation is wonderful (the best bed ever!). The winery is spectacular and the hosts couldn't be more hospitable. We stayed two nights and enjoyed every minute. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in an idyllic setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S., Salem,MA

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic
Outstanding - it’s a small, self-contained room, but exactly as shown in the listing. Sue and Darren could not have been nicer. Since they’re right on the property communication was very easy. The vineyards are beautiful and the setting is wonderful. Be sure to make use of the chairs situated in the orchard beneath the 2 great oaks - a wonderful place to sip wine on (for us) a very hot day. Sue did our tasting and was excellent - we really liked their whites and the roses, but didn’t taste the reds or do the vineyard tour with Darren (because of the heat we declined). Our number one find from Bear River was the botanical gardens at Annapolis Royale - don’t miss them! Second was Frank and Dora’s retro burger and shake place down the road - a trip in itself. Finally you cannot really count on the village of Bear River for dinner (at least in our experience) - go to Digby for the scallops. A great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James, Wake Forest

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to get away from it all. Room was excellent and the winery is amazing. The owners, Darren and Susan go out of their way to make sure you are happy. Wine tasting and tour were fabulous and informative. Local and up and coming artist Gregory also works in the winery. One of their wines has his artwork on one of the labels. Everyone at the Vineyard is amazing. We stayed for two nights and will definitely be back. Great location to get to other places around Digby. The winery is 10 miles away from Digby but when you are at the winery, it feels like you are a hundred miles away. Quiet and breathtaking views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Little Gem in Digby area
I am so glad we happened upon this listing! It was the best stay of our Nova Scotia travels. What better way to unwind than at a peaceful winery. Susan and Darren are the best hosts and their room is beautiful overlooking the winery. Would definitely stay here again😊 If you need relaxation, this place is where you need to be❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Winery!
We stayed here on the last night of our vacation. This place is beautiful. The owners were great. They provided us with a private tour and wine tasting. The room is nice, with a fridge, and comfortable bed. You can look out the window on to the vineyard. It was a great ending to a great trip! I highly recommend Bear River Vineyards!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022