Harbourview Inn

Easy reservation process, greeting by Darren always a pleasure, Winchester House is like your private home away from home and my mom and I love to have breakfast in their breakfast dining area.

We arrived soaked after a whale watching trip and Darren just gathered up all out wet clothes and had them back clean and dry to us in no time at all. The breakfast's great and as much as we could eat. The bird feeders in the garden were a joy too

Was a great place to stay just outside Digby. Would definitely go back, the staff were all helpful and very friendly.

Really enjoyed our stay and the host were very helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was great!

A wonderful one night stay at a very beautiful and well cared for B&B. Owners and staff most helpful and very friendly and welcoming. Excellent throughout.

We only stayed one night, unfortunately. Great location. Close to all area attractions and Whale watching tours. Our corner room was very comfortably appointed and quiet. The staff where not only freindly but talkative. Quite a good feel. Will definately go back again! Ross and Elva.

Darren was so friendly and was able to give us great ideas for things to see and places to eat. Our waitress was amazingly friendly and fun. The breakfasts were sooo.. good complete with homemade jams. We enjoyed being able to take the short walk to the cove to walk on the beach when the tide was out. A very relaxing stay.

Quiet location, spotless room, comfortable public area, good breakfast, friendly staff.......what else could you want!

This B&B has an interesting history and there are photos to prove it. Location good for easy access to restaurants in Digby. We booked this to take advantage of the whale watching package.

We were upgraded to the Winchester House and did not have the opportunity to view the Harbour Inn rooms. I think we would have preferred to stay at the Harbour Inn and preferably on the fist floor. However, the Inn Keepers were helpful, friendly and welcoming. The Smith's Cove setting was rural and peaceful and we enjoyed walking our dogs in this private location. Breakfast and the breakfast staff were delightful even though the weather was less than spectacular. If we return to Nova Scotia, we will return to the Harbour Inn to stay again.

Three of us stayed in the two bedroom suite for one night as we were touring Nova Scotia. Must have a car - no public transportation and not within walking distance of a restaurant. Darren & Vance both welcomed us and made an excellent restaurant recommendation for dinner in Digby. The windows were open in our rooms, so we enjoyed the cool breezes and had a restful night's rest. Breakfast was delicious - fresh fruit, blueberry pancakes and sausage links. Great way to start the day.

An interesting old building, well maintained, with an interesting history. Darren and Vance answered all our questions and were helpful. It never exceeded expectations, probably due to the large number of rooms compared to a B&B. Very nice and perhaps the best in the area, but it didn't "sizzle" for us.

We stayed 2 nights, took the whale watching package and were totally content! Darren gave us (German travelers) valuable informations about our trip in N.S.; breakfast was great, fresh fruit and self-made cakes and marmalade :) :). We enjoyed the very personal service and our entire stay very much.

Wonderful relaxing stay. The hosts were friendly and very accommodating. We have a family of 5 and we were all very comfortable.

Owners and staff are very friendly, helpful and courteous. Rooms were impeccably clean. Location is convenient to many attractions in Digby.

A great B&B with a very clean room and excellent, friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again!

We recently stayed at the Harborview, with a real satisfaction and enjoyning the experience. The hotel has its own atmosphere, the rooms are quiet, clean and definitely huge, service is definitely gentle, not invadent but effective. We frankly speaking suggest to stay at this accomodation.

We only stayed one night but would have stayed longer in a heartbeat! We stayed in the Captain's House (3 adults, 1 toddler) and the place had everything we needed. Service at breakfast was excellent (I wasn't even expecting service) and the place was so clean. The outdoor pool, playground, and nearby beach makes for a great getaway.

I and my husband spent a couple of nights at Harbourview Inn and I higly recommend it. It's conveniently located near Digby (where the main services like restourants, shops etc, can be found) in a very quiet location in Smith's Cove (6 km from Digby). It's a historical building, very well manteined and furnished, with spacious room : the only "negative" remark is not having a fridge in the room. It was "spotless" both in common spaces and in rooms. Owners and personnel were quite friendly and very helpful in supporting and counseling (what to visit, booking direcctly activities such as whale watching tour, etc.). It belongs to the Unique Countryside Inns (UCI) and I higly recommend it to who really wants to be "close" to activities but not in the "middle of caos". Luciana and Augusto

Our stay was very comfortable, the Inn is very clean and well kept...beautiful views in a lovely area. We went to the market about 20 minutes away which was quite nice. Stay here...you won't be disappointed.

We stayed two nights at the Harbourview while touring around Nova Scotia and PEI. We were warmly greeted by Vance and shown to our room, #4. It has a beautiful view of the Bay and cross ventilation out of two huge corner windows. Our breakfast was scrumtious! Homemade blueberry muffins one day and delicious eggs and sausage another, both with fresh fruit, coffee and juice. The am staff of two fabulous women couldn't have been nicer. We even had our laundry done and it was folded and set on our beds by the afternoon. Vance helped so much in directions and suggested Annapolis Royal to us as we left. We loved the Historic Gardens, thank you!! I loved the porches and living room-so inviting. We walked down to the Bay and also enjoyed the pool. It is a special spot that we will remember for a long time. Thank you!

we booked 2 nights for whale watching. Owner arranged tickets and gave useful information and advice. Great place to stay. No cappuccinos....

We enjoyed our stay, breakfast was super, lots of variety, the service was great and the people are very nice and helpful. Spent most of our time in Digby for the scallop festival!

Very accomidating- Let us have the Dog in the Room- relaxing atmosphere- short walk to a great beach Darren makes AMAZING cocktails!!!

We were there two nights. A comfortable, quiet room in a sedate old-time inn. The hosts were accommodating, the staff friendly, the neighbourhood beautiful and the breakfast delicious.

The Inn was a wonderful place to stay! We found that it was quiet and very relaxing. The host were informative and they were helpful in suggesting places to visit and to dine during our stay. They made arrangements for a whale watching cruise for us on Brier Island. The breakfast each morning was excellent! We usually stay in Hotels but from now on we will be staying at Inns. The service is much more personal!

Unfortunately, we arrived later in the evening and also had to leave really early to catch the ferry. We would have loved to stay longer. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Host was friendly and even packed us a breakfast to take with us on the ferry!

It was the best place (of all other locations in Nova Scotia) where I had tha chance to stay (for two nights) during my two weeks vacation in Nova Scotia

The Inn and its environs are beautiful. My wife and I stayed in the Winchester House instead of the Inn because the house provides a little more privacy. Breakfast included delicious local sausage and blueberry pancakes. Darren and Vance are consumate hosts. Among other things, they provided us a breakfast go pack to help us make the early ferry. Unfortunately, U.S. Customs confiscated our Nova Scotian apples when we crossed the border. Thanks, guys! Two from Alabama

The Hosts and Employees were warm, friendly and very helpful! We enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious! The only negative was the mattress was hard and would suggest upgrading to ensure a good night's sleep. Extremely helpful in arranging for Whale Watching and providing tourist information! Would definitely recommend Harbourview.

Belle découverte! Endroit très paisible et très bien situé. Accueil chaleureux. Le matin de notre départ, nous devions partir très tôt pour prendre le traversier. Un déjeuner pour emporter avait été préparé et laisser dans le frigo, cette attention fut très appréciée.

After a day of whale watching, my sister and I said the only thing we needed now was a glass of wine and too bad B&B's don't have a bar. To our surprise, the Harbourview has a fully stocked bar and will even pop you some popcorn! The room was large, and the beds were comfortable. All the staff were extremely accommodating and friendly.

The service and rooms at Harbourview Inn were excellent. We were also really impressed by the outdoor pool guest at the in can use.

Overall very good. Air conditioning could be better - it barely kept up during hot weather.

Unfortunately had to be on the road before breakfast but had a very nice bagged breakfast packed and ready for us.

Went with my elderly parents. Beautiful view, outstanding service from owners, lots of history with Inn.

Enjoyed our stay. The suite was very clean and functional. The breakfasts were delicious. The view is spectacular. Spent mornings walking along the beach and the afternoon by the pool. Heaven! Darren and Vance were very friendly and helpful.Hope to return soon.

We stopped here for one night at the end of our travels through Nova Scotia. Very nice, clean, and spacious B&B, a little off the beaten path but only 10 mins. from Digby. Room was large and very clean and nice, service was excellent, friendly, very accomodating but not at all overbearing. Would certainly be a relaxing place for multiple days.

We were given a recommendation to the Harbourview Inn. This beautifully resurrected building is a great place to stay. A little way out of Digby, but this was not a problem. Excellent breakfast with friendly staff and management. The bar is a plus too.

Did the 2 night stay plus whale0watch package. Great deal! Great staff. Great whales!

The room was nice, and the breakfast was lovely! The water view rooms were not available, but we were able to walk down to the water and see the changing tide. This inn is between Digby and Annapolis Royal - close to historical sites and going on whale watching tours. We appreciated the helpful information from Vance and Darren. They provided local info, did research, made reservations and answered many questions.

I happened to stumble across an offer for the Harbourview Inn while looking for a whale watching company in the Brier Island area. So glad I found them! The signage to the Inn was very clear and easy to spot in the dark and Darren was most accommodating about our late arrival. The Inn is nestled just off the road for convenient access yet has a serene feel about it. Our room was decorated tastefully and we found it very spacious and clean. The king size bed was very comfortable and the air conditioning worked well to keep our room at a comfortable temperature. Harbourview also offered a small but tasty breakfast with cereals, fresh fruits, quiche and homemade jams and jellies. I would certainly stay with Harbourview Inn the next time I'm in the Digby area - the facilities and staff were great.

We were immediately treated with warmest welcome which carried on throughout our stay. The staff went out of their to ensure our every need was taken care of even walking our dog while we were on a whale watching tour that they so graciously booked for us. The rooms were the cleanest, best layout and most comfortable of any B&B to date. The history of the Inn is well preserved with the hosts always ready to relate its past to current happening and events. The property is pleasure to enjoy with the aroma of assorted flowers and rose bushes, enhancing the setting of a well planned and different breakfast menu each day. We definitely will be considering these accommodation should we have the opportunity to visit this area again. We will continue to recommend Harbourview Inn in the future.

My husband and I stayed with our 2 children and had a wonderful time. The B&B owner helped us plan our siteseeing and provided excellent advice. Our children had an ajoining room that provided us amble space. The breakfast was lovely and the service outstanding. The decor was very old school victorian which was a change for our modern family but was a lovely reminder of times gone by.

I stayed a few weeks ago, on the second floor, above the dining room, overlooking the gardens, and loved this Inn. The staff and owners help us to feel at home. They are friendly, helpful and lovely - a must to see.

The Harbourview Inn was the best accommodation on our round trip in Nova Scotia. The Staff is so helpful and friedly. The rooms (we had a suite in Winchester House) was very clean and nice. The pool is also great. We are a family with one child. We will come back!

Very nice view of water. Personal staff were excellent. Rooms very clean. Would recommend it to anyone.

You will be greeted by a very friendly dog named"Rosey" and she knows how to work a room This is an outstanding Inn from the ease of the ckeckin down to the homemade vegetarian quiche at breakfast no detail was left out. There is even a well maintained pool only 300 yards down the lane from the Inn.It was very refreshing on a hot humid day We enjoyed our anniversary here in July and enjoyed a water view room.We would highly recommend this place! Cheers!

The Harbourview Inn was an unexpected treasure. Sure it had great reviews but it exceeded all our expectations. The Inn is beautiful, the rooms are gorgeous and the hosts are beyond friendly and accommodating. You really can't do any better!

Our family stayed at the Harbourview Inn (Winchester House) a few weeks ago. The owners and staff went out of their way to help us celebrate our daughter's 29th birthday. This is the second time we have stayed at this Inn and both times we have been pleasantly surprised at the hospitality, friendliness and helpfulness of the owners and staff. We will be back!

Really enjoyed our stay. The staff and owners were tremendous.

We enjoyed the warmth of the host and the other guests. The dining staff were also very friendly. Our stay here allowed us to have wonderful memories of our vacation.

The innkeeper was most accomodating. We enjoyed the breakfast, the well-planted grounds and the magnificent building. We bought home made jam as a gift for others after tasting it at breakfast.

We found the Inn very nice and the owner very welcoming. The greeting by the owner's dog was especially nice.

My husband and I stayed at the Harbourviw Inn in the wheelchair accessible room for 4 nights in May 2012.and enjoyed every minute. The area and garden, the comfort of the room with its large window. The place is wheelchair accessible (with some help from a walking companion). Some help is needed (and is always available with a smile) to overcome the ramped back entrance and the very small step to the breakfast room. The room was very comfortable with handrails in the bathroom. Darren and Vance were especially helpful with personal tips fo travelling, eating out and much more. Highly recommended place to stay and enjoy the good atmosphere of Nova Scotia..

Our stay at The Harbourview Inn was certainly one of the highlights of our trip. Not only was it beautiful, as the flowers were all in bloom, but the large guest room was clean and comfortable and the service was warm and friendly. We loved it!

Smith's Cove is not Digby as we had been led to expect from the address. However, it is a pleasant location and better than Digby town. Also quick and easy to get into Digby for restaurants etc. Darren and Vance were helpful and informative hosts. We much enjoyed our stay.

The Innkeepers are very knowledgable about local (and not so local) activities, events, and places to visit. The breakfasts were well thought out and delicious.

Didn't know anything about Harbourview Inn prior to our arrival and we left more than pleased. An absolutely delightful spot, peaceful with great service and two delightful breakfasts during our two-day stay. Grounds are also very pretty. We have already booked a return trip in July. If you like the bed and breakfast experience you'll love Harbourview Inn. Impressed in Colchester County

A wonderful place, nestled amongst the Bay of Fundy. The proprietors are quite passionate about the place and the experience was delightful. don't miss this place if you are in the Digby/Smith cove area.

This was our first experience at a B & B and Harbourview Inn has certainly set the bar very high. The rooms were impeccably clean and tidy. Their service and friendliness were absolutely wonderful. Breakfast was a perfect beginning to our days in Smiths Cove/Digby. We will definitely return to Harbourview when we have the opportunity to visit the area again.

Stayed for 4 nights in May 2012. Two room suits were very clean and great for family of 4. Kids had lots of room. Parents had privacy! Amazing views of Bay of Fundy and easy walk to beach!. Great playground for kids! Breakfast was great and very fresh both hot and cold. Fresh fruit always at each serving. When kids did not prefer selection - hosts were very accommodating to modify order. Very happy we picked this place and would stay again!

I came here in May 2012, on the recommendation of previous guests. The place was clean, in a picturesque area, the hosts are helpful and friendly, and the breakfasts were delightful. I took advantage of the stay one night, get the second night at half price. It was a great place to stay to explore Digby, Annapolis Royal, Long Island, and Brier Island. Would highly recommend this place!

We spent 3 nights at the Harbourview Inn based on the description on the web and the location. We originally booked 2 nights and extended the stay to 3 nights when we got there as it was truly amazing. The Inn is beautiful and the location couldn't be better for touring around the Fundy bay area. The rooms are decorated to a very high standard and have plenty of space. What made the stay so amazing was the hospitality. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and Darren and Vance couldn't have done more to make our stay memorable. We were in Nova Scotia for a week and the Harbourview Inn was the best place we stayed. We have already recommended this Inn to our friends in Ireland and plan to return ourselves the next time we visit Nova Scotia.

A harbour from the elements. Very much appreciated the client service when I called last minute.

The Harbourview was a wonderful place to stay. The rooms were clean, and full of amenities. It was like a home away from home, with a fantastic tub, shower stall, and kitchen to heat my meals. I was only there for work purposes but would stay here for leisure. T Fultz

Quaint B&B. Our accomadations were in a seperate house with private entrance. We were there after Oct 15 so breakfast was not available.

Wonderful inn with gorgeous surroundings. Best of all was the service and staff. We booked 2 rooms for our family, which included grandparents, parents and 3 teen age children. We were upgraded to a room which had 2 double rooms within a room and another room with 2 doubles. They also allowed up to bring our dog with us, and he had a great time too. We enjoyed drinks in the lounge area and breakfast on the sun porch. Both were lovely atmosphere with excellent service. Vance and Darren also made our arrangements for dinner the evening we stayed, which we all enjoyed at Cafe Compose and our whale watching trip with Mariner Cruises - which was a day of perfection! Highly recommend this inn for anyone singles, couples or families.

When we arrived we found that the room we had booked in January had been double booked. However, Darren was able to accommodate us by moving some of his other guests. We had a lovely stay and overall this was probably our favourite amongst the inns we stayed in.

Our room was clean, comfortable and just lovely. We felt welcome and at ease throughout our stay. We had to leave early for the Ferry and appreciated the very complete brown bag breakfast that was waiting for each of us in the refrigerator.

The rooms fit into the concept of an old captain's home, are lovingly tended to, and breakfast is served in a sun-flooded glass-verandah. Walls are really thin, so you should hope for neighbours that get up at about the same time in the morning. The shore is about a five minute walk away and can be seen from some of the rooms.

The Inn was a wonderful experience overall. We got an excellent breakfast in the morning and everyone was so friendly and helpful. What a beautiful old house.

It was a very friendly, clean and quiet place, that we really enjoyed and would recommend to anyone! Thanks Darren and Vance!

We stayed at the Harbourview Inn for three nights. We had a King bed (which is difficult to find in a B&B) with a water view. The Inn is not right on the water but there are water views and the grounds are beautiful. We really enjoyed the breakfasts in the sun porch overlooking the gardens. Darren and Vance were great hosts offering advice on our activities while staying at the inn and accommodating our late arrival and early departure. (We had to leave early to catch the morning ferry and really appreciated the breakfast in a bag that was left for us in the inn refrigerator.) We would definitely stay here again.

The room was clean. The bed was great - so much so I'm shopping for one for home. The ham and french toast breakfast was better than the food I'm used to in a hotel breakfast.

Lovely Inn in Smith's Cove, near Digby, NS. One drawback and one only. We didn't enjoy the noise from ATVs on the track that ran behind our room. It was far from a peaceful setting.

My wife and I stayed for one week. The room, service, and breakfasts where exceptional. The view of the harbor is wonderful. I would recommend this B&B to anyone, whether your stay is a week, a few days, or one night. Norm & Deana Roberts

Stayed at the Winchester House with my family for a three night stay. Enjoyed the innkeepers service (either Darren or Vance were always available), the breakfast was wonderfully tasty with very engaging staff, and the rooms were incredibly clean. The grounds were beautiful and access to the pool and beach were a bonus...only wish I had brought my court shoes!

Great place to stay. Charming surroundings and welcoming hosts.

Beautiful Inn and wonderful hosts. The breakfast room was quite enjoyable as it looked on to a nice garden. The food was wonderful.

I can't say enough about the Harbourview! The rooms are cozy and the beds are most comfortable. Darren & Vance are the best hosts who make you feel at home as soon as you arrive. Rosie the dog completes the package!

Received a warm welcome from the owner. Peaceful and quiet environment. Delicious breakfast and different every morning. Would definitely come back.

Great room for our family of 4. Two kids had their own beds in an alcove to the main queen bed: the girls nominated Harbourview as their favourite hotel/inn on our entire trip out East. Pool was shared by local cottage community, but it was huge, with lots of chairs and umbrellas and nearby playground equipment. Hosts were friendly and knowledgeable. Couldn't judge breakfast as we had to catch the early ferry, but our hosts did pack us all a nutritious boxed breakfast snacks and had them ready for us when we departed at 7 a.m. Would return if ever back in Smiths Cove.

We only spent one night at the Inn. I would have loved to have had time to relax on the front porch with a good book, but the walk down the lane was just as wonderful. Lovely retreat! Excellent breakfast!

Everything was very good, and the owners and staff were thoroughly agreeable and helpful. Our suite was excellent. We received good recommendations on restaurants and activities.

We stayed at the Harbourview Inn with our two border collies for six days. It was the best choice ever. We needed to relax and get away from everything, and the Harbourview was the perfect place. Not only were we made to feel completely at home, but so were our dogs. We would very highly recommend this place to anyone wishing to visit the Maritimes and especially to anyone travelling with dogs. The owners Darren and Vance were so welcoming and helpful, and so was their dog Rosie. What a find!

I have stayed here for several years and this is the best. I am picky about where I stay and this is perfect in every way. Darren and Vance are awesome innkeepers -- nothing is too difficult for them. The Inn is immaculate! The property is beautiful and in an ideal location between Annapolis Royal and Digby. I have recommended it to several friends and they have all felt the same. I have stayed here alone and with my teenage children. Could not find a better place to stay unless I was at home.

Charming Inn conveniently located in Digby Bay 'environs'. Super welcome, service and recommendations. Good hot buffet breakfast. Comfy bed in clean room where everything works. Highly recommended.

The room was fantastic. Loved all the flowers and the off road to walk to Fundy Bay, the swimming pool and Birch Chapel. The breakfast was fabulous and the Inn Keepers were friendly and helpful. My bed was just perfect! This would be a "must stay." Super clean, outstanding rooms which include a queen bed, a small sitting room and a nice size bathroom.

My daughter and I spent two nights in the Harbourview in two seperate rooms. On both nights we slept soundly and comfortably in an atmosphere I could only desctibe as visiting a favourite relative's home where you are given the best room and feel both welcomed and valued. The owners are both friendly and engaging and go out of their way to amke you comfotable. Lovely garden and quiet surroundings with a pleasant beach a short walk away. Also a pool but we never got there. A wonderful stay, a great place to rest and enjoy a micro beer after a drive,

Lovely location, clean room, welcoming hosts and a fine breakfast. Note, however, that the name 'Harbourview Inn', does not actually guarantee a view of the harbour. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically across the plain.

We really enjoyed our room at the Harbourview Inn (Room 1). It was extremely nice, and the location was excellent! I would definitely stay here again and will definitely be recommending it to all of my friends and family!

Darren was a terrific host and was very considerate at looking after our stay.

Lots to do on the property, with the pool, shore and trails. The owners are very helpful with directions and restaurant recommendations.

Nice place, would have liked to have the time to explore a bit and meet other guests (we only stayed overnight for a ferry ride to St John). The owner recommended a restaurant in Digby for local seafood, and we very much enjoyed it. We had a to-go breakfast packed for us since we left early for the ferry, this was great and had enough food to keeo us going until lunch. It was a warm day when we arrived, but the room had nice big windows and they caught the breeze so we didn;t even have to try the window A/C unit. Owner was warm and inviting.

We only had one night to spend in the Digby area so we did our research through Purple Roofs and Trip Advisor. The inn is easy to reach from Halifax, in a great location for taking in whale watching tours or enjoying the natural beauty. Darren and Vance have a great inn and everything was better than expected. We'd highly recommend a stay at the Harbourview Inn!

The inn is situated off a main road, not far from the bay. It is surrounded by beautifully tended lawns and gardens where birds are attracted by the flowers and feeders. One can enjoy walking and biking trails, home to all kinds of berries which the proprietors pick to make homemade jams. The property shares private tennis courts and a full lap pool... something you don't find easily in a country-style Victorian inn! My husband and I had a very enjoyable stay.

We had a great stay at The Harbourview Inn - it is a lovely building, with lots of history and character, but with modern facilities - set in beautiful gardens and surroundings. Our room was comfortable, the breakfasts great and Darren and Vance wonderful hosts. What more can we say? Oh yes, the walk down to the beach was lovely, the tennis courts great, though we were sorry not to have time to enjoy the pool. Plus - the home made jams and jellies are amazing (we brought 6 jars home with us)! Our next visit will definitely be longer!

We made a three week trip from inn to inn in NS, NB, PEI and NL, this was really one of the best we had! Many Thanks to the Innkeepers Darren and Vance. Best regards from Leon K. + family from Germany.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Harborview Inn. It is a beautiful old Inn with a gorgeous view and a lovely garden. We slept with the windows open to catch the cool breeze from the water--delightful. Breakfast was served in a sunny, cozy side porch. Very convenient to the highway and Digby.

Very warm welcome; we felt at home and had a very pleasant stay (we stayed 5 nights!).

Darren and Vance do an exceptional job and are friendly and courteous . They personify what Innkeepers should be . I hope to return again soon and enjoy their fine establishment . You can not go wrong with this one . From Bob and Susan

Lovely room, friendly welcome. Would like to have been able to stay longer.

My husband and I have been staying at the Harbourview for the past 5 years. The Inn is wonderful, clean, private, comfortable and has exceptional Innkeepers who will accomodate your every need. We highly recommend this Inn and are planning to stay again next year. Thanks guys!

This is a great place. Darren and Vance are wonderful - friendly, helpful, knowledgable. They have great ideas for things to do, places to go and eat. I love the location. It is maybe 5 or ten minutes from downtown Digby so it is calm and peaceful. Be sure and visit Bear River, just up the road. This was my third year and I will be back next year as well.

I heartily recommend Harbourview Inn as a relaxing, beautiful place to stay. Rooms and beds are very comfortable. We did the Inn's Whale Watch package with OceanExplorations in the Zodiac, and that was fabulous! Harbourview is very professional about details, yet Darren and Vance are warm and friendly hosts. Darren gave us lots of great advice about walking trails, surroundings, ferries, etc and we spent a lovely evening chatting with him about the area. His roses rival those of the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens in beauty and scent (though not as many of course!). Note that the Gardens and a number of other must-see attractions are an easy drive from Harbourview.

Excellent recommendations for dinner (O'Neils, Boardwalk cafe)

While the staff were very warm and accomodating, the breakfast left something to be desired. There should have have been more hot coffee available and why not make eggs to order. There aren't that many people who stay at the inn at any one time. why not have more specialty items, muffins or croissants and make your breakfast stand out.

We paid for "waterview" room and caught a glimpse of water through the trees far away. Having to cart luggage up and down stairs makes this place unsuitable for seniors. The bathroom was TINY and the room was rather small for 3 people. The swimming pool was almost 1/2 km from the Inn. We had to catch the ferry at 8am so did not have breakfast and we were not offered any compensation - we had paid $20.00 a day extra for the 3rd person. In conclusion, we were on vacation for 17 days and Harbourview was the most expensive place we stayed and the only one that was a disappointment.

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At the front door of Harbourview Inn, there are four steps to enter the Inn. For guests with mobility issues, there is also a wheel chair ramp on the side of the Inn. We have a lot of seniors that stay with us and do not seem to have difficulty accessing the inn. The size of the room that this lady was occupied was 12 feet by 19 feet...usually considered by most people to be large enough to accommodate 3 people comfortably. The third person was charged $20 a day for their queen bed and complete access to all the facilities that the Inn has to offer. When guests who are planning on catching the early morning ferry give us enough notice, we offer a continental breakfast to go. But when a guest only notifys us late in the evening when only one person is on duty, it is too late to start baking muffins. I am sorry that this lady was disappointed by her stay at our Inn. We try very hard to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our guests and try to ensure that they are provided with maps and directons to local attractions, restaurants and artist's shops. We want our guest to enjoy their stay, to experience all that the local area has to offer and try to provide good value for the money that they spend with us. (PS:I am not sure what route this lady took to get to our pool as the distance from the inn to the swimming pool is 1/10 of one kilometer or about 500 feet...I just measured it.)

Stayed at the Inn with another couple. All of us had a wonderful experience! The innkeepers are fantastic, providing local info complete with maps and tips! They were warm and welcoming too! The Inn is spotlessly clean and lovely with gorgeous gardens and a clear water view. We would recommend it to all!

We have stayed at the Inn three times to date - each visit has been wonderful. The proprietors are great - as is the location, breakfast, tennis, pool, gardens and sunporch - one can read and relax, or enjoy the tennis and pool activities. We hope to return next year.

This is a beautiful, friendly B&B. My ratings are carefully considered and based on a comparison of the many places that I have stayed. The old house is well kept and the acre or so of lawns are beautifully landscaped. It would be difficult to find fault with this well run hostelry.

This was our first experience in a bed and breakfast and really couldn't have been better. From the arrival and introduction by Darren through the departure it was a wonderful stay. We felt at home, loved sitting in the comfortable common areas after returning from dinner - sipping wine while we planned the next day's excursion and watched the sun set. Breakfast was great with accommodations willing made for my wife's Gluten allergy.

We traveled to Nova Scotia to see whales and we chose Harbourview Inn to stay for two nights. It was really beautifull and nice place to stay with very special atmosphere, very good service and very friendly staff. I would recommend this hotel to a friend.

this was our favorite b and b during our recent visit to Nova Scotia and New brunswick. Rooms are large and have wonderful views. The owners are most amiable and helpful and the inn and grounds are beautiful. We did not want to leave.

The Harbourview Inn is located a short distance outside Digby, close but no problems with traffic noise! It is a short walk to the beach, which was fun. We stayed in Winchester House. The rooms were quite large (they are suites) with a large, modern bathroom. We did not realize that it was across the gardens from the main house and next to the road (no noise problems) but it did make us feel more isolated. Next time we would stay in the main house. We cannot say enough nice things about Darren, the manager. He is affable, knowledgeable, helpful! He made all the arrangements for our whale-watching trip, he was very familiar with the area, he had good maps, he even brought me a birthday muffin with a candle and sang Happy Birthday to me! :)

We stayed here two nights in June and had a wonderful time. The rooms are nice. Breakfast was great. Thanks Darren and Vance for the hospitality!

While touring the NE my party decided to travel in to Novia Scotia to briefly tour the countryside. The Inn was all the ad said it would be and the host was wonderful to talk with us and tell us all about the town. Wonderful experience and we all plan to return when we can schedule a visit. Next time it willl be for a longer visit. William--Memphis TN

Harbourview Inn is a great place to stay whether it is for a family trip, romantic getaway or alone for some relaxation. The owners provide service which is over the top. It is truly a home away from home. The breakfast is a great start to the day and is really delicious (home make jams and all)!

We were met in a timely manner with our late arrival. The rooms were beautifully decorated, the beds were so soft and comfortable, and the rooms very clean. We would recommend this Inn to anyone. Excellent location near Digby. We enjoyed using the popcorn that night and the morning coffee was delicious.

Nice quite spot, great retreat after a day of whale watching

No breakfast available at this time of year - from October to May of each year. We enjoyed our stay, it was very comfortable and very clean with all that we needed.

appropriate support for directions as well as dining, nice talking at the bar ( dining above cannot be rated: their was none! But also not expected...)

Very nice accommodation close to many different travel destinations.

Hosts could not have been more helpful. Breakfast was delicious and our room was very comfortable with a great view.

We recently spent a night at the Inn and wished we could have stayed longer.We will certainly recommend this place. It was a little hard to find- thank goodness for a GPS.

Darren & Vance made us feel welcome right from the start and they were very helpful when we asked for information on local tourist sites. It is a superb B&B, immaculately clean, lovely grounds, and very friendly. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and also encourage them to take the Whale Watching package, which is superb value and something that should be on everyone's bucket list!

Our room was large, clean, decorated beautifully, and very comfortable with all the amenties you could want. Unfortunately we did not have the time, on this trip, to enjoy the public areas of the inn but they were very nicely decorated and inviting. The innkeeper, Darren, was extremely helpful with local information! Very convenient location to Digby, restaurants, and the ferry.

Facility is very nice and staff very helpful and caring.

My wife and i thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay at the Harbourview Inn in Digby. The room was clean and tidy, bed was comfortable and bathroom was well sized and clean. The breakfast was enjoyable with great service. I would recommend this Inn to anyone, and we will be booking our room for the next Wharf Rat Rally soon.

My wife and I have been fortunate enough to stay at this 1899 Inn on four occasions and each time were treated royally. Breakfasts are a feature of this Inn being served in a bright and airy room overlooking the outstanding garden redolent with bird song. Access to the Inn Dog is encouraged for those who have left their dog behind. Rosie will walk with just about anybody The bar is more than adequate for those guests who want a casual drink of an evening sharing stories with the other guests, and the two Innkeepers who are themselves world travelers. Personal service abounds.

Our stay in Smiths Cove at the Harbourview Inn was an absolutely wonderful time! Darren and Vance went above and beyond in their accommodation, were extremely pleasant in conversation, and assisted us with all our enquiries!Their little dog,Rosie,was such a joy!We received first class sleeping quarters,as well as a superb breakfast daily! We will most certainly return to this special retreat,on our next visit to the wonderful province of Nova Scotia!Thank you,Darren and Vance,for such warm hospitality! John & Diane Bakker