Big Intervale Fishing Lodge

Location: 3719 Big Intervale Road, Big Intervale, Nova Scotia, B0E2C0, Big Intervale, CA

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Cabin

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Fireplace in lobby
• Free WiFi
• Luggage storage
• Picnic area
• Fireplace in lobby
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free self parking
• Housekeeping on request

Rooms Available

• Family Cabin

  1 Twin Bed and 3 Double Beds

  Deck/patio with hill views

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 48-inch LCD TV

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and microwave (on request)

  Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 6 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Deck or patio

• Classic Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

  2 Double Beds

  Deck/patio with river views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 48-inch LCD TV

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and microwave (on request)

  Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo

  Practical - Wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Deck or patio

• Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Mountainside

  1 Queen Bed

  Deck/patio with river views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 48-inch LCD TV

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and microwave (on request)

  Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Deck or patio

• Signature Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, River View

  4 Twin Beds

  5393-sq-foot room, deck/patio with river views

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 48-inch LCD TV

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, cookware/dishware, coffee/tea maker, and microwave (on request)

  Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shower, towels, and shampoo

  Practical - Rollaway beds (free) available on request

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Deck or patio

Guest Reviews

• Robin (8/5): - If you like solitude and nature, Big Intervale will give you that! The property is beautiful and off the beaten path. There are no services nearby so if you’re visiting off season, be sure to gas up and bring your toothbrush and snacks. It’s a good 20-30 minutes on a dirt road to get in or out of the cabins. The owners were welcoming and accommodating.
• sarah (10/5): - Great place in nature. Ruth is very accommodating and lovely. Would recommend and would stay again!
• Andrea (10/5): - This little spot has a view that you can’t put a price on when the stars come out. No light/city pollution, quiet , alongside a beautiful river. The road is a little questionable getting there if you are not an off road type, but I assure you, trust the journey. It’s worth it !
• William (10/5): - Owners are there to help Excellent owners Next to stream - a fishermen’s delight Off the beaten path - will take a bit of effort to get there - but a unique experience Travel well
• Carolyn (10/5): - This is a beautiful hideaway in the middle of northern Cape Breton. The owners are so welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. We arrived on ADV motorcycles looking to explore the interior and were not disappointed. The food at the restaurant was also a highlight.
• Craig (10/5): - Excellent stay in the wilderness, very quite with great staff with local knowledge, We recommend a stay here.
• robert (10/5): - Beautiful property with excellent cabins and delicious dining.
• michael (10/5): - Magnificent location….the hosts Ruth and Hermann are wonderful people and full of local knowledge, meals are excellent as well as the hospitality
• Keith (10/5): - This place is magic - I’ve never had such a relaxing getaway. Whether it’s hiking or fishing on the wooded trail alongside a gurgling river, sipping coffee on the cabin porch in complete solitude, or sampling some of the finest cuisine at the lodge restaurant for dinner; you will leave here with a rejuvenated soul. Great Intervale Lodge renewed my spirit, and I can see why visitors revisit this place year-after-year once they discover this lodge tucked perfected in a river gorge in the heart of Cape Breton.
• Michael (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay! To say it is off the beaten path is an understatement. Dirt road for a very long drive in. But once there, it was beautiful! The hosts Hermann and Ruth were awesome. The food was the best, from seafood to hamburgers a very varied menu all delicious. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. We were able to travel from here to most villages in the area easily. We are not fisher people but if we were the river is very accessible. This a wonderful place for all seasons. Highly recommend if you are up for an adventure or a quiet getaway it’s up to you!
• Devna (10/5): Perfect cozy cabin spot for a fall time getaway - We had a fantastic experience, loved the old school hospitality and the location was perfect for the fall colors viewing around which we had planned our trip. Would highly recommend to all travellers
• gail (10/5): - People are great
• Robert (10/5): - Very cozy cabins. Satellite TV ,mini fridge ,and coffee maker are supplied in the cabin .WiFi is available in the lodge but the farther you are from the lodge the lower the signal . We had the farthest cabin and signal was weak and spotty. Cell service is unavailable due to the mountains surrounding the property . I would definitely recommend that you stay here if you are in need of a reset from the stresses of work and day to day routine . Lots of hiking and fishing locations and just off the Cabot Trail . This is a little slice of heaven . The owners are very friendly and welcoming .
• Pavlina (10/5): - Wonderful location with breathtaking scenery - don't forget to have dinner at the Lodge....one of the best meals I've ever had on the East coast and I have been traveling all over the Maritimes for 15 years.
• Jackie and Chris (10/5): - The owners were friendly and helpful. Cabin location was absolutely beautiful and unique. Cabin was well stocked and had everything we needed for our stay
• Verified traveler (6/5): No Devices - It's a beautiful spot if you are wanting to be totally secluded in the wilderness. It's a very verrry long and windy gravel road to get there, but the scenery is lovely! The owner is the sweetest, and while we didn't get to enjoy any of the food there because of our time restrictions, it looked very delicious! *something to note, the website says WiFi but there was none at all in the cabin. (this was an issue for us because we had to do work online at night and weren't able to connect). Also, the power went out for many hours so make sure you are ready for the pitch black and crickets😉
• Marlon (10/5): - Quiet secluded spot with basic amenities. Restaurant options were varied and the food was fantastic. Ruth & Hermann are great host and take very good care of their guests and their needs.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Such a wonderful experience where do I start?! First off, Herman and Ruth were hands down one of the TOP hosts we have ever had. They were friendly, accommodating, and really made our family feel warm and welcome in their cottage. The amount of care and attention to detail they give in every aspect of their business is simply top notch. From putting up signs from the road to direct you to the place (they know that most people’s GPS cuts off there), to the FOOD.. oh God the food!! I had to ask Herman if he used to be a world class chef in the past because it was that good! They use herbs and veggies from their own garden, and the cooking techniques he used were like that of a classically trained chef (I know as I am in that industry), to the the cleanliness of the cabins and much much more… we could instantly tell that they truly do give their heart and soul into the place! I am also a huge fly fisherman and our conversations about angling were great as he shared local intel and even recommended a great guide that I ended up hiring for a fantastic trip on the rivers! Needless to say we loved our stay at Big Intervale Fishing Lodge and we highly recommend them to anyone looking to stay in the area. PS. Did I mention how great the food was already?! 🏆🏆🏆
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Off the main road, but that's what I loved most! Well nestled in the middle of nature and a beautiful valley.
• Carol (10/5): Great weekend. - The owners of this lodge are a lovely couple who does everything then can to make your stay the best it can be. The cottages are comfortable and have all the comforts of home. The food was excellent and a lot of choices. We have been here four or five times and look forward to our next trip.
• Jayla (10/5): - It was Beautiful! The owners were so friendly and welcoming.
• Heidi (10/5): - A beautiful property in the most serene setting. Hermann and Ruth are wonderful hosts. Restaurant is cozy and food is delicious!!
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Everything about the lodge and cottages was lovely but we requested a stay though Expedia close to Chéticamp. The Expedia site gave us this place as an option for staying in Chéticamp with a noted travel distance of 23km, which we thought was reasonable. Fact, the back of the drive from Chéticamp to the turn off to here is 55km plus an additional 16km up a dirt road 😳. Not ideal for three woman and children in the late evening.
• Cliff (10/5): - Loved the property, owners were great, very nice people, right on the Margaree River, the gravel Road was the only negative
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful property Food amazing Owners very friendly
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The food was fabulous!! The service was excellent and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. Very quiet and peaceful.
• Motorbike (10/5): - I wasn't able to stay because the power was still out from Huricane Dorian. I booked through expedia earlier in the day. The property staff contacted me well before I arrived. They were very friendly and apologized for the inconvenience. They suggested a few other places but I ended up finding one closer to where I was when I got the call. I would love to come back and experience what I missed. Very genuine friendly people.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Very beautiful property and great cabin. We were in the area to fish and this was the perfect location for us- we wanted to be remote and near to fishing pools. Friendly staff and an intimate dining room.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - The property is nice and tidy. The food is impressive. Staff is very friendly. The internet service is a bit slow. However, the location is very challenging. The area is not covered by GPA signal. We need to go through a dirt road for 30 mins. It is advice that plan to arrive before sunset because we need to watch for the road sign of the property. Another way is to down the map beforehand so that you can use the GPS offline map. I think expedia should warn the user before the booking is completed.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful location! The owners were very hospitable. They even split our banana split for sharing on separate plates.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful setting away from everyday life with all the necessary amenities you could need. It could be a little remote for some people but for those of us who’d like to throw your smartphone off a cliff, it’s perfect (But wifi is included for those who can’t).
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful river runs through hence being call a fishing lodge. Awesome dining. Food was terrific
• kk (8/5): - Cute cottages and good food in a beautiful remote (seriously remote!) setting on a river. No lunch served, so we ate leftovers from dinner and breakfast. Nice hiking trail along the river with views of mountains. Owners were friendly. Only negative is the 8 miles (13 kilometers) to get here over muddy, pot-holed-dirt road, sometimes partly covered by water. Took 30 minutes to go the 8 miles, so no easy in or out if you want to visit other places. Still, a pretty nice place to be!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Long drive off the highway down a rough gravel road is the only down fall.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Placed between hills, very nice. For about 10km dirt road, need a big car.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Near the salmon pools. Excellent dining area . A lot of salmon pictures and trivia. Gravel road could use grading ,a few potholes. Owners treated guests like family.
• Martina (10/5): - We had lovely stay! Everything was wonderful including our hosts. We felt welcomed.
• Alexander (10/5): - Such a beautiful place, great dinner ( breakfast not included ), very kind and helpful staff. Was enjoing every minute.
• Seth (10/5): Backwoods Gem - Although it is 30 min down a dark bumpy dirt road, what a gem of a spot. We showed up late just for 1 night and my family was starved. Much to our surprise, there was a resturant with outstanding food and service. The cottage we stayed in was spotless, comfortable and offered all the amenities you’d have at home. The only areas for improvement would be better signage to find the facility, better lighting/numbering of cottages, and provide better pillows for beds. I would highly recommend this lodge for anyone wanting to escape.
• Janet (10/5): - Gorgeous isolated location. Wonderful friendly hosts. Dining room cosy & food was fresh, generous servings, reasonable prices. Would definitely return, recommend to sport fishers, hikers & bikers.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful location but not marked well - it's quite a ways off the main road on a gravel road for most of the way
• Kerri (10/5): - This property is tucked away in a quiet valley with the most amazing hosts who are more than happy to provide a delicious meal, clean and comfortable stay, and local travel tips. We stayed just one night on our travel route on Cape Breton Island. There was no fishing at the time we stayed, however would consider going back for an extended stay with some fishing.
• Kevin (10/5): - Beautiful property where the owners are very much committed in ensuring your stay is comfortable. Food is delicious and varied.
• David (8/5): - Very nice place to stay. Very difficult to find property. GPS sent us on the wrong road.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - The cabin was comfortable and clean. The environment was pleasant. You cannot do much about mosquitos but, they were a big problem. Being in the country and away from noise was great.
• Carolyn (10/5): Beautiful and Secluded - Worth the 15 kilometres of dirt road. Beautiful and secluded with a great restaurant. Visit the fish hatchery on the way in or out. We stayed in cabin 1. Fully equipped kitchen just bring your own can opener. Great place to unwind and unplug.
• Robert (8/5): Fishing Lodge - It is a fishing lodge, so lower your expe tations. We tried to find the lodge at night. GPS will gave problems. It is several miles out on gravel roads. Great breakfast. Very nice hosts.
• Dianne (10/5): - Quite a long drive to get there but well worth it for those who like to see more of rural Cape Breton. A real get away from the touristy feeling .
• Verified traveler (8/5): Very clean - It is a great place. We liked it. Just remembered to follow Google map intead of GPS.
• Sonny (6/5): - It took hours to find it, and it was a raining day, dirty road, no wifi in my room.

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