Whale Cove Inn

The property was clean and pretty much what you would expect. It was close to the ferry which we were going to take to the island where we were booked for whale watching the next day. Only draw back is there are no close ammenities to eat, buy grocery, etc, so take what you need in food, etc.

Found the bed very noisy. Very small room. Had no shampoo or soap in shower. Arrived at 8 pm and left at 8:45 the next day. We saw no one. Breakfast was very limited. Toast and cereal. Cooked and cleaned ourselves. It was very quite there.

The property is not kept up well. We had “family” room. It was the basement, it smelled gross musty, damp stink. Beds were a wore out futon and a crappy double bed that was not Comfortable. We will not go back and we would not recommend this to anyone.

We checked in the room, and checked out of the room. There were cobwebs on the ceiling and behind the door. The baseboard heaters were rusty and full of dust. There were plastic wrappers under the bed and a white substance on the bedside table. The windowsills were full of black dirt (or mold). A picnic table outside was literally falling apart. The lady at the reception desk was very understanding and refunded our money.

Whale cove was peaceful and quiet just what I wanted. The place was clean and tidy. Enjoyed my stay there.

Its rustic feel is authentic with the cove, as warm & welcoming as the locals. Few cricks & cracks in the night but is customary with an old building, can catch a nice view just over the trees in the morning on the left side of the building.

The property info said private bath and shower, however, the shower was shared. The included continental bfast was just cereal and toast. You make everything yourself. Again, not mentioned in the info. We skipped it as we didn't have time to make a pot of coffee. Staff was super nice and helpful though.

Excellent service and comfortable, clean and spacious room. We enjoyed our time there.

A Disappointing Stay in the Basement Suite at Whale Cove Inn Our time in the "Basement Suite" at Whale Cove Inn was quite a letdown, to put it mildly. Right from the start, it was clear that the reality didn't match up with the expectations. Despite the fancy name, this place fell short in so many ways. Frankly, it was disgusting. When we walked in, the place felt damp and stuffy, and we couldn't even open the window because the screen (on the single window in the space) had holes in it. The blinds were broken, so we couldn't even get privacy from the family staying directly across from us. The kitchenette area was a mess. Everything was filthy, like it hadn't been cleaned in years. The handles on the cupboards were sticky, which was pretty gross. The bedroom was even worse. The bedside lamp didn't even have a bulb in it, and the ceiling light was full of dead bugs. There were dead bugs all over the floor as well. They had put sticky paper ("mac tac") on surfaces, but it was peeling off everywhere, making the place look even worse. The bathroom had a problem with water pooling between the toilet and sink, and there was an odd piece of board covering a hole in the shower wall, barely hanging on with some caulking. There was also a water pipe running through the main hallway that was dripping water on the floor constantly. Spiders and cobwebs were practically roommates with us, and thick layers of dust were everywhere. It was pretty clear that cleaning and upkeep were not high on their list of priorities. Even outside, the so-called "sitting area with firepit & bbq" was a disaster. The BBQs were old, rusty, and covered in cobwebs and bugs. It was like they hadn't been used in ages. The sofa in the living area had a large glob of something sticky on the armrest – it looked like gum, but who knows. And it was so filthy that it seemed like it had been there for ages, gathering dirt. This inn prides itself on being the closest accommodation to the ferry to Brier Island. However, given our experience, I would strongly suggest considering alternatives, even if they're slightly farther away in Digby. While proximity is a plus, it's essential to prioritize a comfortable and pleasant stay over convenience. In short, our experience at the basement suite of Whale Cove Inn was far from pleasant. It felt like they hadn't properly maintained, or even cleaned, the place in a long time. If you're considering staying here, I strongly urge you to seek alternative accommodations, as this place is truly disgusting and should be avoided at all costs.