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Bear River Vineyards

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Guest room entrance from winery
Vineyard view from just outside the guest room
queen bed in rustic barn board frame
corner table with vineyard view
Glimpse of the vineyard from table in guest room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bear River, NS
  • HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Smith's Cove Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Digby Pines Golf Resort
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Digby, NS (YDG)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

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. Guests are also offered a private tour and tasting experience as part of their stay. 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
Premier Host

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number STR2526B5696

About the area

Bear River

Bear River is home to this holiday home. Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre and Bear River Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Annapolis Basin Look Off Provincial Park and Lambs Lake Nature Reserve.
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Bear River, NS

What's nearby

  • HMCS CFB Cornwallis Military Museum - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Smith's Cove Beach - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Admiral Digby Museum - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Digby Pines Golf Resort - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Digby Heritage Centre - 18 min drive - 18.9 km

Restaurants

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

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear River Vineyards located?

Situated in Bear River, this holiday 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

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

So Relaxing

The scenic setting, the welcoming and friendly hosts, the accommodations were all first rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Relaxing Hideaway

Darren & Su were fantastic hosts!!! The guided tour was very informative. The chance to see a couple whose hearts directed them into the year round business of winemaking is endearing. The room was spotless. They were responsive to our questions and requests. Nothing quite like being able to order pizza and watch the sunset with a bottle of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bear River Winery is a gem

The property is gorgeous, the wine is the best in Nova Scotia, the accommodations are lovely and the hosts are wonderful. We love Bear River Winery :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Len C.

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

A piece of serenity

Great hosts, peaceful and serene. Comfortable room and amenities. The owners make you feel so welcomed, personal tour and tasting. The vineyard and valley create the perfect backdrop to relax and unwind. Have stated here twice, and will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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Fantastic stay

What a warm and welcoming stay at Bear River Winery. Darren and Su were phenomenal hosts and we appreciate all of their helpful information and kindness. The wine is excellent and the grounds are stunning. Thank you again for a fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIAN L.

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

Bear river vineyard

Je recommande a tous de visiter se vignoble les hosts sont adorable et le vignoble de toute beauté ! Nous avons passer une semaine mémorable !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Darren and Su are great hosts and make great wine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Hosts were exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nos hôtes parlent bien le Français. L’environnement du vignoble est magnifique avec le coucher de soleil en cadeau. La chambre est grande, bien équipée. Frigo et mico-ondes. Salle de bain confortable. Hôtes très accueillant. On peut souper dehors dans le vignoble en apportant notre lunch. La visite et la dégustation valent le prix. Vraiment magnifique.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

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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.

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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.

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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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Darren Carey

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We are from Nova Scotia but had followed career paths across Canada until finding this unique opportunity to follow our dreams home. We purchased Bear River Vineyards in 2017, but the winery has operated since 2005 and the first vines were planted in 1993. We are a small, family run, business that focuses on guest experience.

Why they chose this property

The guest room was on VRBO under previous ownership and received 5-star reviews. When ownership transitioned, the slate was wiped clean for VRBO reviews, but our Facebook page highlights the guest experience you can expect at Bear River Vineyards. Stunning views, and the charm of a "cottage winery" in beautiful Bear River, Nova Scotia.

What makes this property unique

No other winery in Nova Scotia, and very few elsewhere, offers the experience of staying in a guest room that is situated within the winery itself. This unique experience includes a private tour by the owner and the privacy of enjoying sunsets alone in the vineyard.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests