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Reviews of Discount rate 7 Day Stay $1665 <br>THE TIDNISH PEARL Grand Nova Scotia<br>Country Home

Discount rate 7 Day Stay $1665 <br>THE TIDNISH PEARL Grand Nova Scotia<br>Country Home
Amherst, NS

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9.8

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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Well equipped
Every drawer had something useful in it. And there were lots of drawers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D., Altona, Manitoba

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The Tidnish Pearl is a Precious Gem!
The Tidnish Pearl lives up to it’s name, it is a real gem! Norma & Rick were amazingly reliable and generous hosts, promptly replying to all my questions and concerns. Upon arrival at The Pearl, we were treated to a welcome tray of bottles of wine, complimentary certificates to check out the local winery and ice cream parlour, homemade loaves of bread and jam. All were delicious!! Our little ones also received personalized gifts which were perfect for the beach and the cottage. The house is just so darn cute and homey, with plenty of room for family and friends. Each uniquely decorated room is a delight for the senses. The well stocked kitchen will remind you of your Grandma’s and take you back to the good ole days. The Tidnish Pearl is centrally located and is only a 20 minute drive to Amherst, a little further to the quaint town of Pugwash, with several beautiful beaches, for exploring low tide, in between. Be sure to check out the Winegarden Estate winery and distillery, which is just around the corner and up the road. If you want to learn a thing or two about art, we also recommend visiting the Blue Heron Gallery located in Lornville, which is also a short drive. We were thoroughly delighted with the Tidnish Pearl and were so sad to leave. This little cottage perfectly represents Nova Scotia and is as inviting and welcome as the people who inhabit this province and the East Coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce L.

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Lovely
Property is well supplied, communication with owner is great, great neighbourhood and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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Family vacation
The Tidnish Pearl was absolutely amazing. It had everything you could ask for. My family highly recommended staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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Lovely vacation at the Tidnish Pearl
My family and I headed out East from Ontario so my 84 year old father could experience the east coast for the first time. The Tidnish Pearl was the perfect place to stay, right in the centre of PEI and NB. We were greeted with a lovely welcome note, yummy treats and
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia D., Northampton, USA

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Beautiful home & fantastic host
The house was beautiful and spacious, and was equipped with everything we needed, plus lovely touches like fresh bread & jam and wine tasting coupons! Norma, Maxine, and Piercy were great hosts and super responsive. The house is in a serene neighborhood with a huge lawn, and having breakfast on the back porch was idyllic. :) This was a great home base for us to explore the area. We recommend Island Hill Farm on PEI (we got to hold baby bunnies!), the Winegarden Estate right near the house, the Hopewell Rocks, and afternoon tea at Jassy Boutique in Moncton!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda R.

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Excellent!!
Everything as advertised. Lovely amenities with all the comfort of home. Wonderful communication with the host and the handyman stopped in to see if we need anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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Tidnish Pearl a lovely choice
This property is very well maintained. The home is equipped with everything you could possibly need. It is very spacious and Norma ensures that you arrive to the warmest welcome with fresh baked bread homemade jam and a bottle of wine. Located near many historical sights, a beach with seals, a winery that were so welcoming an art gallery and an amazing restaurant called the Blue Cat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Peaceful and Serene
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Tidnish Pearl. The home is beautiful, location serene, and the people are friendly and welcoming. Norma and Rick were great hosts and left goodies for us and the kids which we throughly enjoyed during our stay. We highly recommend checking out Winegarten Estates (and their summer concert series) which is located nearby. We are looking forward to our next vacation at the Tidnish Pearl.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loretta B.

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Lovely home and wonderful host
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely heritage home. As other reviewers have written, Norma could write a book on hosting!. There was nothing we lacked in our stay. The extra special touches waiting for us when we arrived (fresh baked bread and homemade jam and a bottle of wine for us and gifts our teens) and Piercy, the local handyman, who checked in with us to make sure we were comfortable made our stay more memorable. The home was more space than we needed as a family of four and we enjoyed the antiques that decorate the home. It was a lovely stay to cap off our trip to Nova Scotia!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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Really nice house
There was 7 of us, we had lots of room. A large yard for outdoor games and very close to both the river and the gulf. The owner and caretaker were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Pat M.

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Fun at the Tidnish Pearl
The Pearl is a beautiful old home with many rooms and space for a large group. Three bedrooms, (one is attached to another) bathrooms, good wifi, great space for kids and dogs outside. Everything you need is provided….beach towels, beach toys, outdoor games, fire pit with wood, descent bikes and trails close by, a fully loaded kitchen including tons of spices, baggies, foil and plastic wrap, soaps, and every kitchen tool needed! Norma thoughtfully treated us to to a amazing tray with wines, homemade breads, butter, jam and complimentary passes to Winegarden Estates, 10 minutes away. It is such an amazing wine tasting experience, we highly recommend it. Piercy, the handyman is so friendly and thoughtful. He came by everyday to see if we needed anything and always dropped off something from his garden or oantry. 😋 Maxine is close by if anything needs attention in the house. The Northport beach, 20 minutes away has gorgeous red sand lots of tide pools and the warmest water! The Birkinshaw Tea house in Amherst is a fun experience. We loved our stay at The Tidnish Pearl!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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Better than expected!
This place is fabulous - much more spacious and well equipped than we expected! The space was very clean! The home is decorated with care and has so many interesting things to look at - have never seen this in a rental before! Highly recommend Chases lobster !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kym S.

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Excellent property! Everything you could need
Had a wonderful stay at this lovely country set property. It was a great home base for us to see many sites around New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI. The home was fully equipped with everything we could have needed and the hosts were wonderful to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

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Great getaway
Our stay was filled with successful fishing adventures just around the corner from the house, exploration of beaches nearby, sweet gifts from our host ❤ and easy communication for a no trouble stay. The home was just lovely with that old charm. 😍
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F., Canada

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Beauty abounds
We spent 24 glorious days in Tidnish, barring the occasional trip to Halifax. Everything was as expected with a couple of small exceptions. It took a few days and a couple conversations with people to figure out exactly how to get to the suspension bridge trail which was unfortunately very overgrown. As well the third bedroom or room with twin beds is only accessible through the queen bedroom, not a big deal for a family but if you have mixed families it may take a bit of negotiating :). The pictures are 100% representative of the house, we cooked lobster with friends and had a meal fit for a king in the dining room, everything we needed was there. We luxuriated in the front room after dinners and I loved reading my book curled up on the chaise lounge where the sun shone in most mornings. The second living room/TV room was perfect for catching up with the world in the morning , we had difficulty with calls until I found the perfect reception in the twin bedroom. There is also a landline if needed. We were welcomed with fresh bread and jam, wine and even treats for our dog. We took advantage of the wine tasting at the Winegarten in near by NB and it was spectacular! We drove the quick 5 minutes up the road to the Tidnish Docks park most days and it was a little slice of heaven. The true beauty of the place was in the people we met. Piercy the care taker is an absolute gem, Maxine was so kind and happy to pitch in if anything was needed. The local folks are some of the best people I have ever met. In a nutshell GO ! Norma makes sure everything and anything you need is available. On that note the house was equipped with so much more than I would have guessed available; beach towels, outdoor games, dog bowls if needed, umbrellas....everything!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

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The Pearl!! :)
Amazing house - we loved all the character of the home and how much space there was for our family. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could ever want - and then some!! We even got jam, butter, bread, and wine! Also my three year old was given a welcome treat! He loved it! So thoughtful! Communication with Norma and Piercy was quick and easy! We had a challenging time outside - time of the year when the mosquitos were pretty bad - but even outside was stocked! My son loved riding the small bike and helmet in the garage!! They were a perfect fit! Even though the house is not “child proofed” - I would certainly recommend the Pearl for families! We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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Great stay at The Tidnish Pearl
Spacious for a group of five. Lots of lovely, welcoming touches i.e. bread, wine, gift vouchers for local vineyard, bouquets of roses. Quite a well stocked kitchen in terms of cookware, dishes, spices etc. Great location for doing day trips to places like Bay of Fundy, Northumberland Strait, PEI, some good local hikes too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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Works Well for Family Visit
Well thought out and welcoming hospitality. Area has lots to offer . The tides and rivers make for interesting kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cari P.

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Lovely week at the Tidnish Pearl
We were warmly welcomed and tended to by our hosts and their helpers. The Tidnish Pearl is comfortable, spacious, and well equipped. It was a great place to stay with our friends and have as a home base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T., Dartmouth

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Wonderful getaway in northern NS
The Tidnish Pearl was a wonderful spot to stay. We were a group of 8 and we never felt too cramped. The kitchen had ever amenity you could need for food prep. When we arrived, we were greeted with fresh bread, jam, and local wine. The garage had bikes, and we were so close to so many beaches and trails. This place was great. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

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Restful and Relaxing
Thank you Norma and Rick for the use of your beautiful property! Just the place to recharge and relax. Very clean, everything you could need and of course the wonderful Piercy!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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The beautiful Pearl
We had an amazing 2 week stay at the Pearl. It is such a beautiful, comfortable house, and is stocked with absolutely everything we could have ever wanted. The bed was soooo comfortable. Norma and Rick were fantastic hosts, so helpful as we navigated the fun of travelling and self isolating in a pandemic. We highly recommend spending time at the Pearl 😊
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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Five Wonderful Months at the Tidnish Pearl
For the first five months of 2020, due to unforeseen personal circumstances, I had the opportunity to stay at the Tidnish Pearl. It was the most comforting, delightful and satisfying of times. The Pearl is a real gem with all the conveniences of home and then some. Staying at the Pearl was a lovely experience. The owners were most helpful in making my stay a stress free and relaxing time. Located in one of Nova Scotia's nicest vacation areas, and in proximity to NB, PEI and other key destination points, the Pearl is a beautiful vacation or anytime place to come home to!

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

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Tidnish Pearl
Tidnish pearl was exactly as expected, were walked in to home made bread and jam and beer on ice. We found little notes everywhere welcoming us to our trip. We were very happy with our stay and would recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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Tidnish Pearl is a Gem
Beautiful historic home that exceeded all of our expectations. The owners were fantastic and a joy to deal with. It was in a great location to visit the Northumberland Shore and Prine Edward Island and I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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Country relaxation at its best
Our host Norma was wonderful down to the smallest detail. We arrived to a loaf of fresh baked bread homemade jam and generous fruit platter. Gorgeous roses on the dining table. Fireplace and outdoor fire pit stocked with wood for the delightful cool nights. Milky Way also supplied. The country kitchen had everything a chef could desire to prepare feasts of all sizes. Feather pillows, crisp linens, comfortable beds meant a good nights sleep and off we went on our 4 to 6 mile hikes on trails throughout the area. 5 star dining nearby at Le Chat Bleu, 15 minutes from Amherst for essentials. A wonderful vacation for replenishing the spirit. 9 days were not enough. Thankyou Norma
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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Great location
Comfortable home with everything you need. Loved all the personalized care that was put into making our stay great. The new BBQ was a plus. Close to so many great adventures. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori G., Campbell River

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Beautiful guest house
Norma and her staff Maxine and Percy were amazing. We arrived to a sparkling clean and well presented home that was Pride and Prejudice worthy. (I could imagine Mr Darcy striding into the parlour) A loaf of fresh baked bread, homemade jam, butter, cream and milk in the fridge awaited us, as well as a bottle of wine and 3 complimentary cheese plates at a nearby winery. The rooms were all beautiful and accomadated our group of 7 quite nicely. The location was wonderful for a visit to PEI and other places. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely home to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan and Heather H.

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August 2019
Beautiful spot. Ample space indoors and out, close to lots. Only one small quibble re. BBQ which should be replaced. Overall wonderful property and made for a great vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M., Markham ontario

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Fabulous stay
The Tidnish Pearl was simply amazing. The best place we have ever stayed in. Beautiful location - so well equipped and an elegant and comfortable vacation spot for a family. Tons of room and so many places in the house to enjoy! Would recommend it highly!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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Above and beyond any expectation we had!
Our family made the journey to Tidnish to visit family and friends for 11 days. We could not have asked for a better cottage rental. It was clean, big enough for all 3 of generations of our family and had everything that we needed during our stay. Norma was very easy to contact before and during our stay. All of the little touches such gifts for the children, fresh bread, jam and wine for the adults were the cherry on top. We will definitely be keeping this place in mind for future visits and will be recommending it to all of our family and friends. Thank you Norma and others for helping us to create such amazing memories that will be cherished for years.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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Beautiful Country Property
Rented this lovely home for a family wedding nearby. Pristine and spacious, with personal touches and a surprise welcome gift. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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Lovely, quaint, clean and homey!
You cannot hope for a better "rental" hostess than Norma. Not only is she very accessible to communicate with before your stay, she is very accommodating with specific needs. We had two family members that needed to have a bed on the first floor, and three members that needed to be together in the second floor room (where there are twin beds). Norma and her staff supplied two sturdy cots that made these requests possible - and everyone in the house reported great nights of sleep! The sofa bed in the piano room supplied one of those two first-floor needs; my elderly uncle was comfortable there. The bathrooms, although not featured in the photos, are quite accommodating, modern, roomy and clean. The piano was a special treat and it experienced frequent use as we are a family of musicians and musician wannbees! We had so much fun and the property was a perfect get-together spot to receive additional cousins (staying in a "dollhouse", but sweet, rental nearby). We feel so fortunate to have found the Tidnish Pearl! Thank you Norma (and her supporting "cast") who are ever-ready to make your visit delightful. Karen & Cousins

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie B.

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As quaint as Anne’s Green Gables
This quaint historic property was just what we needed for an extended family gathering. You can’t beat sitting in a rocker on the front verandah catching up on family lore or staying up late in front of the fireplace sipping wine. The location is great if you want to experience something of all three provinces & accesses many beaches. Twin beds in one bedroom probably a bit hard to sleep on for adults but ok for kids. The kitchen was the best stocked place we’ve ever rented in terms of dishes & accessories. And then they even supplied mosquito repellent! We also made use of the bikes. Nice touch when you’re out in the country. We discovered a part of our country we did not know before.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

A splendid, charming traditional clapboard home, “Tidnish Pearl” fabulously well-equipped, too.
This old family home is immaculately well-kept. Our multi generational family was thrilled with our stay here: wonderful linens, comfortable beds, and everywhere we looked thoughtful touches, fresh fruit and flowers left out for arrival, blankets and throws on every comfortable chair in case there was a draft. The weather was fairly cool while we were there, temperature never above 12, but the house Is so bright and sunny, with garden and neighbourhood views in all directions, that the house was cheerful regardless of the time of day or the weather outside. There were also numerous welcoming touches which showed just how seriously your hosts take hosting: there was a fire already laid in the fireplace and the damper was open! The ice in the freezer - just perfect for the end of travel scotch! – has been freshly made just before we arrived. There was fresh bread from the local bakery, preserves made by the caretaker, and our local handyman swung by just to see that everything was shipshape, and to our liking. This was, without doubt, the most elegant, comprehensively run home we have ever stayed in, and if there is a manual to be published on how to do this type of home rental properly, these owners should write it! Right down to all the lobster cracking and poking tools, for the obligatory and magnificent lobster boil we had on Mother’s Day, the Tidnish Pearl surprised and delighted us all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven G., Calgary/Phoenix

Family Getaway for a wedding.
Beautiful home, all the amenities you need but in the most amazing, well decorated home. We loved it. Norma made my entire family feel welcome. The home reminded me of why Nova Scotia is a special place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

daniel m.

Friends had a great time in central location
We ha 3 couples who wanted to see several sites in central Nova Scotia. The pearl was a great home base to see PEI, Fundy etc. we did the tidal bore rafting which was a blast. The best was when we cooked live lobsters and mussels at the pearl. Wish we would have had one more day just to stay at the pearl and take advantage of all the things at the pearl.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shirley A., _

Great house!
We really enjoyed our stay at The Tidnish Pearl. We were charmed by the extras that we discovered on our arrival: fresh flowers, homemade bread and jam, a fruit bowl and milk and cream in the fridge. There was every imaginable kitchen appliance and utensil. The house was very clean and well kept. We enjoyed the rocking chairs on the front porch, the dining table and BBQ on the back deck and the back lawn for games and fire pit. Lots of information about local sites and activities. We got great lobsters at Chase Lobster Pound. We were a group of 6 adults but the house would not feel crowded with a slightly bigger group. A printed copy of 'What goes Where' for garbage, recycling and composting would have been helpful. We would stay at this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

murray h.

A lovely home capturing the history of Tidnish
My family enjoyed the spaciousness and charm of the Tidnish Pearl. It was decorated thoughtfully with touches from pre-1900 to modern. It was lovely to be greeted with a basket of locally baked bread and local wine - both enjoyed. The Pearl has a formal sitting area with lots of room - enjoyable for an afternoon read on the few days it rained. I think the feature most enjoyed was the covered porch and rocking chairs - a wonderful spot for morning coffees. The grounds were well manicured and became the location of choice for a family picture shoot. All in all a lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Perfect in so many ways...
I just can't say enough about how 'set-up' and ready to go, this place is. It was a wonderful experience. Norma and her family made it feel like home. Do not hesitate...
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Great Location! Three Provinces in One Trip
Hard to say anything negative about the Tidnish Pearl! Norma was informative and quick to respond, from questions before booking right up to the entry/access information. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived to a welcome basket of all the essentials, and a treat for our daughter. The location is great for day-tripping. You could plan something different every day for probably three weeks. We were able to see parts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI, which was a really unique experience. There are lots of great, warm beaches nearby as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Would stay here again
OVERALL: 5 stars. STAY: 5 nights. PROS: Clean house, quiet neighborhood, big backyard, comfortable furniture, thoughtful and responsive landlord, responsive handyman, proximity to Prince Edward Island and Bay of Fundy. CONS: None. NOTE: One bedroom can only be accessed through another bedroom or a steep staircase to/from the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cori C.

Excellent vacation rental
Clean, comfortable, spacious, well-equipped home close to a number of tourist attractions. Big enough for entertaining extended family and friends. Owners are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Franco M.

We loved our stay at the Tidbish Pearl.
It was central to all of our daily excusrsions in NS, NB and PEI. It was perfect for a family of 8 and all rooms were very well maintained. Couldn't have asked for more for our first visit to the East Coast. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Wendy C.

The property was beautiful. A fully equipped home with warm personal touches everywhere. Very clean.
After our long days of outtings it was so nice to go back to our "home". This is a perfect family house however I kept my children away from the white couches and white dining room chairs. The house is much larger than the pictures depict. The bedrooms are gorgeous, I felt them to be hotel quality. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking and the huge lawn is great for soccer and other games. Use the fire pit at night and marvel at the amazing stars.

10/10 Excellent

eileen q.

Very clean
We enjoyed very much our stay at the Tidnish Pearl.

10/10 Excellent

Johannes R.

Spacious and cozy house
We spent a very nice week in Tidnish. Excursions to Prince Edward Island and the Hopewell Rocks (great national park) are highly recommended. The house leaves nothing to be desired and is well equipped and very spacious. All rooms are lovingliy furnished and clean. We would book again anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018