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My wife and I stayed at this B&B for two nights to celebrate our anniversary and wanted to stay in a part of Nova Scotia we'd not yet been to (and also to do a day hike of Cape Chignecto which is very close to this B&B). First of all, I have to tell you about Margaret who is the fantastic owner! She knew so much about the area and provided a number of useful tips for hiking, where to eat, and local attractions. She is so friendly and you can tell she has a passion for hospitality! Make sure to ask her about the history of the ship captain who originally owned the house - fascinating nautical history to say the least!! ||||I also have to take a moment to mention her breakfast-cooking abilities - I don't think I've had better breakfast at a B&B or really anywhere in recent memory! Lemon and blueberry waffles with local maple syrup and local smoked bacon? Or how about homemade bacon and mushroom quiche with roasted potatoes? If those sound good, I guarantee they taste even better. By far the best waffles I've ever had and the bacon had incredible flavor with subtle smokiness. Oh and I don't really drink coffee but I had some and she makes it in a French Press - it was delicious!||||The house itself is lovely - the bedrooms and living/dining/kitchen all very much have a period feel to them. We were told that all furniture in the house is original and I certainly believe it when you look at the details and craftsmanship. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms so if the place is full, you don't have to worry about overcrowding of washroom (although only one has a shower, and the other has a claw-foot tub). Free wi-fi is included and I found it to have good reception upstairs or down, though it seemed to not work past 9 or 10 at night. Should also note that there are no TVs, but there are plenty of books to read, as well as cards and card/board games (we had alot of fun playing Scrabble in the parolor - very cool!). All in all, was a nice break from usual dependence on technology for entertainment 🙂 ||||The property is located just up the road from a huge stone beach which was great to walk along and see the drastic change in shoreline due to the Fundy tides depending on the time of day! There is also the Beach Cafe just down the road so if you don't want to drive somewhere to eat, it's ideal (and the food there was exceptionally good - I recommend the lobster roll!). Couple more things to note: Bring cash as she (understandably) isn't set up for debit/credit card, however if you forget then you can pay at the Wild Carraway which is only a 10 min drive away (Margaret's niece is the owner I believe). Two other ladies were staying there our second night and had a puppy with them so the B&B is also pet friendly, but I'd of course confirm with Margaret before going 🙂 ||||I'll sum this up (finally!) by saying we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the people in Spencer's Island (and the extended area) are so friendly and welcoming, by day two I caught myself waving back at fellow motorists as they drove by! Thanks again Margaret - definitely highly recommended!!