Title: The Riverside Dutchmen. Reconnect with nature - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105946117&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Riverside Dutchmen. Reconnect with nature ## Photo gallery for The Riverside Dutchmen. Reconnect with nature ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - The Riverside Dutchmen. Reconnect with nature (Petit Étang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946200/105946117/8491c2ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Riverside Dutchmen. Reconnect with nature (Petit Étang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946200/105946117/48d6ff34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi - The Riverside Dutchmen. Reconnect with nature (Petit Étang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946200/105946117/d933c15e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Riverside Dutchmen. Reconnect with nature (Petit Étang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946200/105946117/01030d57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Riverside Dutchmen. Reconnect with nature (Petit Étang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946200/105946117/w1073h1432x0y6-ac064894.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Minutes from Cape Breton Highlands, the Dutchmen at Riverside Retreat offers a serene escape. Enjoy beautiful beaches, hiking trails galore and wildlife viewing within walking distance. Bring your camera to capture memories of this tranquil retreat. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Riverside Dutchmen. Reconnect with nature Get ready to reconnect with nature. Minutes from the world famous Cape Breton Highlands, the Dutchmen sits on lot #1 at Riverside Retreat. Beautiful beaches, meandering river, wildlife, hiking trails galore, all within walking distance from your front door. Be sure to bring a camera and sense of adventure! ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105950000/105946000/105945945/f1f91eac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riversides Copper Canyon! 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Checking the daily burning regulations at novascotia.burnsafe.ca There is NO CHECK IN REQUIRED. The units will be unlocked and ready for your arrival. Unit keys will be hanging up inside (above or beside) door. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number STR2425B1956 ## About the area Petit-Etang is home to The Riverside Dutchmen. Reconnect with nature. Sunset Art Gallery and Centre de la Mi-Carême are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cheticamp Harbour Range Front Lighthouse and Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse. [Visit our Petit-Etang travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Petit-Etang.dx3000009023) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.65733,-60.96837&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ksx%7BGh%7BbsJ%3FW%3FU%3FW%3FU%40U%40U%40W%40U%40WBU%40U%40UBUBWBUBUBUBUDSDUBUDSDUDSFUDSFSDUFSFQFSFSFSFQHSHQFQHQHSHOHQHQHOJOHOJOHOJOJOJMJMLMJMJMJMLKJMLKLKJILKLKLILILILGNILGLILGNELGNGLENELENCNELCNCNCNCLANANCNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%40N%40LBNBNBNBLDNBLDNDNDLFNFLDLFLHNFLHLFLHLHLHLJLJLHJJLJJLLJJLLLJLJLJLJLJNJNJNHNJNHNHNHPJPHPFPHPHPFPHRFPFRFRHRDPFRFTDRFRDTDRDTDRBTDTDTBRBTBTBTBVBT%40TBT%40T%40V%40T%40V%40T%40T%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FVATATAVATATATCVATCTCTCTCTCTCTETETCRETETERETGRERGRGRERIRGRGPGRIRGPIPIPGPIPKNIPIPINKNINKNKNKLKLKNKLKLMLKJMLKJMJKJMJMJMHMHMHMHMHMHOFMFMFMFOFMDODODMDODMBODOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEOEMGOGMGMGMGOIMIMIMIMIMIMKKKMKMKKKMMKKKMKMMMKOKMKMKOIOKOIOKOIQIQIOIQIQIQGQIQISGSGQGSGSGSGSESGSESGUESEUEUCSEUEUCUCUCUCUCUCUAUAWCUAUAUAWAUAU%3FW%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J76FQ9k2XfhHaMbpKioJDKFaX2w=) Petit Étang, NS ### What's nearby - Sunset Art Gallery \- 5 min drive \- 3.3 km - Cape Breton Highlands National Park \- 7 min drive \- 4.7 km - Le Portage Golf Club \- 7 min drive \- 4.7 km - Cheticamp Visitor Centre \- 7 min drive \- 5.1 km - Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa \- 9 min drive \- 6.9 km ### Getting around - Sydney, NS (YQY) - 150 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Robins Donuts - ‬5 min drive - ‪Le Gabriel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mr Chicken - ‬6 min drive - ‪L’abri - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Doryman - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Riverside Dutchmen. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Susanna Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Liked the location. The RV is dated and smells of stale smoke. The shower head is broken. ##### Susanna Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia F. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10 von 5 Sternen! Super Location, super Host. Ich kann es jedem wirklich nur ans Herz legen. Wunderschön in der Natur, nur ca 3km bis Cheticamp und ca. 3 km bis zum NP. Buchen!! ##### Julia F. 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