[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! Cottage in Coxheath ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99300000/99291300/99291273/d2692b27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99300000/99291300/99291273/7153336d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99300000/99291300/99291273/f3966be6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99300000/99291300/99291273/0d0d9452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99300000/99291300/99291273/e30000e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! Unwind and relax in our cozy suite at Rita's Retreat. This spacious suite allows comfort for the entire group, with a full kitchen and living space on the main floor and sleeping quarters upstairs. Spend your days swimming in the indoor pool, fishing on Blackette lake, having a bonfire in the backyard, hiking on the trails or golfing nearby. @ritas.retreat on Instagram & website www.ritasretreat.com for full property bookings and attractions in the area ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99300000/99292400/99292349/04e33fe7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rita's Retreat: The Bachelor ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! 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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 RYA-2023-24-06181612467353499-815 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.099655,-60.260532&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DukxGhsxnJ%3FU%3FU%40W%3FU%40U%3FW%40U%40UBU%40U%40UBUBWBU%40UBSDUBUDUBSDUDUDSDSDUFSDSFSDSFSFSFSHQFQFSHQHQFQHQHOHQHQJOHOJOHOJOJOJMJMHOLMJKJMLMJKLKJMLKLILKLIJILINILILGLINGLGLGNELGNELENELENCNCLCNCNCNANALCN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDLFNDLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLHJHLHLJLHLJJLLJJJLLJLJJLLHNJLLLHNJNHNJNHNJNHPHPHNHPFPHPHPFRFPHRFPFRFRDRFRFRDRDTDRDRDTDTBRDTBTDTBRBT%40TBVBT%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%3FV%40T%40T%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FTAVAT%3FTATATAVCTATCTCTATCTCTETCRETCTETERERETERERGRGTERGPGRGRIPGRGPIPIPGPIPIPIPINKNINKPILKNINMNKLILMLKLKLMJKLMJKJMJMJMHMHKJMHMHOFMHMFMFOFMFOFMDMFOBODMDOBOBMDO%40OBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMEOCOCMEOCMEOGMEOGMGMEOIMGMGMIOIMIKIMKMIMKMKKKMKKMMKKMKMMMIMKMKOKOKMIOKOIQKOIOIQIQIQGQIQIQGQGSIQGSGSGQESGSEUGSESEUESESEUCUEUCSEUCUAUCUCUCUAUAUCUAWAU%3FUAU%3FWAU%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7OETRhCUskauxK6TGqLMsooCsr8=) Sydney, NS #### What's nearby - Membertou Heritage Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km - Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 10 min drive - 8.3 km - Centre 200 - 10 min drive - 8.4 km - World's Largest Fiddle - 11 min drive - 9.4 km - Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 22.9 km #### Getting around - Sydney, NS (YQY) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!? > As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! on Oct 20, 2025 start from CA $359.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Coxheath-Hotels-Ritas-Retreat-Rita-Suite-Indoor-Saltwater-Pool-With-Lake-View.h99291273.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! located? > Situated in Coxheath, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Membertou Heritage Park, Bethel Presbyterian Church, and Centre 200. Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Petersfield Provincial Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rita's Retreat: Rita Suite ~ Indoor Saltwater Pool ~ with Lake View! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 9.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol B. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Very clean and spacious. Loved the pool. ##### Carol B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan W. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rita retreat lovely spot in great area ##### Susan W. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luc Aug 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Everything was excellent we had fun and enjoyed the pool. Our section was very spacious and enough room for the 4 of us. Very nice location and close drive into Sydney. Only feedback I have is there was not enough pots & pans to cook properly and adding more cooking utensils. ##### Luc Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jason Y. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Boys Reunion back Home Annual reunion for friends. Property was great to entertain and stage us for other local events. Had an acoustic singer guitarist in and the acoustics were great! Pool is clean but is shared with two other Vrbo rentals on the property. Fire pit nice touch by the lake.privacy between the three suites is a challenge. ##### Jason Y. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayne K. Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jayne K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krishna Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Krishna Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Antigonish](https://www.expedia.ca/New-Glasgow-Hotels-Microtel-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Antigonish.h64402536.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Orchard Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Wolfville-Hotels-Old-Orchard-Inn-Spa.h903228.Hotel-Information) > > [Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Annapolis-Royal-Hotels-Digby-Pines-Golf-Resort-Spa.h890065.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax - Dartmouth](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-By-Hilton-Halifax-Dartmouth.h2432733.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Lunenburg-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Bridgewater-Hotel-Convention-Centre.h3812334.Hotel-Information) > > [Inverary Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Baddeck-Hotels-Inverary-Resort.h3845323.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Halifax-Airport.h1942038.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Halifax Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Halifax-Airport.h1379443.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge by Wyndham Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Sydney.h13904.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Sydney-Waterfront.h27986.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Halifax-Dartmouth.h27486693.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Glengarry Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/New-Glasgow-Hotels-Best-Western-Glengarry-Hotel.h6213.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Windsor NS](https://www.expedia.ca/Wolfville-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Windsor-NS.h1710981.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Dartmouth-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-Dartmouth-Hotel.h92611337.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Hotel Bayer's Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Comfort-Hotel-Bayers-Lake.h4258037.Hotel-Information) > > [Inn on Prince Hotel & Conference Centre Truro](https://www.expedia.ca/New-Glasgow-Hotels-Inn-On-Prince-Hotel-Conference-Centre-Truro.h428538.Hotel-Information) > > [Tru By Hilton Yarmouth](https://www.expedia.ca/Yarmouth-Hotels-Tru-By-Hilton-Yarmouth.h58323252.Hotel-Information) > > [Alt Hotel Halifax Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Alt-Hotel-Halifax-Airport.h6159326.Hotel-Information) > > [Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Lunenburg-Hotels-Oak-Island-Resort-Conference-Centre.h1215229.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Chocolate-Lake-Hotel.h11505.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Dartmouth by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-And-Suites-Halifax-Dartmouth.h34504431.Hotel-Information) > > [Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Halifax-Tower-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h76690078.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Halifax-Dartmouth.h27486696.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Dartmouth-Hotel-Suites.h2256605.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Dartmouth.h15692.Hotel-Information) > > [Keltic Lodge At The Highlands](https://www.expedia.ca/Ingonish-Beach-Hotels-Keltic-Lodge-At-The-Highlands.h90103667.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Membertou-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Sydney-Nova-Scotia.h4905064.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Stellarton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/New-Glasgow-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Stellarton.h2066604.Hotel-Information) > > [The Simon Hotel Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Cambridge-Suites-Hotel-Sydney.h8311.Hotel-Information) > > [HFX Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Goffs-Hotels-HFX-Airport-Hotel.h528264.Hotel-Information)