Name: Fisherman's Daughter B&B
Address: 97 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, Canada, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, CA
Rating: 9.45

What guests think

At Fisherman's Daughter Bed & Breakfast, travellers consistently praise the exceptionally welcoming host, delicious homemade breakfasts, and the scenic, walkable Mahone Bay setting, with comfortable rooms in a charming historic house that offers restful stays and thoughtful touches.

Several guests enjoyed relaxing harbour views from outdoor seating. Steep stairs are noted, so travellers with mobility needs may prefer a downstairs room. Overall, expect a cozy, well-run B&B stay.

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Rebecca

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Such a beautiful and unique property with an absolutely delightful host. Delicious breakfasts and afternoons spent in comfy chairs watching the bald eagles fly over the harbour bay.

10

Sean

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodations. Room was clean, nicely decorated and had its own a/c and heat. Cathy, the owner is amazing! So friendly and helpful, you feel like family right away. Definitely would recommend and stay there again.

10

Frances

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cathy, the wonderful innkeeper, is devoted to her customers. She solved all our (minor) travel issues and offered great advice about what to see in the area. Her breakfasts were very good. The house is historic, so narrow steep stairs and small rooms might not be great for some but the charm is undeniable. Plenty of hot water, good WiFi, coffee, refrigerator and TV in our room were great. Wonderful location. We’d love to stay again.

10

Kate

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had such a restful and beautiful stay with Cathy! The property is quaint and in a beautiful part of town. Chairs at the front of the property had a wonderful view. Nothing was too much trouble and there were lots of lovely touches! Breakfasts just gorgeous!

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly describe the property and rooms as very clean and well kept.

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Edward

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Kathy was the best host ever!!! The house was amazing comfortable and clean. The breakfasts were great and the location was perfect for getting to what we wanted to see. We also took some great hikes right from the house and the town was fun to explore. We would go back in a heart beat

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Maria

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is excellent for anyone visiting Nova Scotia South Shore. Mahone Bay itself has a lot of charm and the B and B is located across the water and walking distance from everything you need. Cathy is an exuberant host. She is incredibly welcoming and was very helpful as we figured out where we wanted to visit each day. My friend and I stayed in different rooms (the Captain's Quarters and Emma's Hideaway) and they both were comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious and Cathy was great at making dietary accommodations. I would highly recommend!

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Kathy

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome!!!! Best description. Very clean, walkable, great food. All of the amenities you could possibly require. Highly recommend. I know we’ll go back.

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Sean

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodations. Room was clean, nicely decorated and had its own a/c and heat. Cathy, the owner is amazing! So friendly and helpful, you feel like family right away. Definitely would recommend and stay there again.

10

Rod

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had an excellent time when we stayed at this B&B, very clean and quiet. would definitely stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and cozy within a character filled historic house; some have spacious bathrooms and a two bed layout suited to families. Multiple reviews note steep stairs, so downstairs rooms are better for those with mobility concerns.

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Leslie

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and comfortable

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Cynthia

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Heritage home. Lovely room, spacious bathroom. Steep stairs, pick downstairs room if you have mobility issues. Host was lovely, friendly, informative and a great cook. Breakfasts were wonderful. Highly recommend if in this area.

10

John

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love the property. Out room was beautiful, as was the entire house. The breakfast, included with the room, was delicious! Cheryl was a very good host! Highly recommend.

10

Colleen

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Host was very pleasant and helpful on what to see in the area! Breakfasts were delicious! Room was very comfortable with a beautiful view!

10

Constance

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint, cozy, comfortable. Everything I was looking for on my self-care weekend in Mahone Bay.

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Maria

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is excellent for anyone visiting Nova Scotia South Shore. Mahone Bay itself has a lot of charm and the B and B is located across the water and walking distance from everything you need. Cathy is an exuberant host. She is incredibly welcoming and was very helpful as we figured out where we wanted to visit each day. My friend and I stayed in different rooms (the Captain's Quarters and Emma's Hideaway) and they both were comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious and Cathy was great at making dietary accommodations. I would highly recommend!

10

Marianne

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

As all of the other commenters have reported, this is a very cool BnB in a historic home. We stayed in Emma’s hideaway, which is the only room with 2 beds. It was perfect for our family of three. Cathy, the Innkeeper, is very personable and a great cook! Breakfast was delicious and everything about our stay was fantastic. We would stay again in a heartbeat.

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Sean

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great accommodations. Room was clean, nicely decorated and had its own a/c and heat. Cathy, the owner is amazing! So friendly and helpful, you feel like family right away. Definitely would recommend and stay there again.

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Frances

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cathy, the wonderful innkeeper, is devoted to her customers. She solved all our (minor) travel issues and offered great advice about what to see in the area. Her breakfasts were very good. The house is historic, so narrow steep stairs and small rooms might not be great for some but the charm is undeniable. Plenty of hot water, good WiFi, coffee, refrigerator and TV in our room were great. Wonderful location. We’d love to stay again.

10

Susie

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First time at a B&B and we loved it!! Cathy was super friendly and gave us great tips of places to visit that we would have missed. The food was fantastic…the presentation lovely! Travelling with 2 teenagers and they were full after breakfast. We had the Emma room and it fit us comfortably. Great experience!!!

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Service

Cathy is widely praised as an exceptional, welcoming, and knowledgeable host who offers local tips and thoughtful touches. Guests highlight accommodating care and smooth, friendly stays.

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Jenna

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous and knowledgeable host, wonderful location, great historic home, and delicious breakfasts. Highly recommend!

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Ewan

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were made to feel so very welcome from the moment we arrived at the b&b. It is in a fantastic location and is full of character… including the very knowledgeable and helpful landlady (Cathy). The breakfasts were different from the usual fare which was good! Very tasty and delicious. We were so lucky to have booked this place. Thank you Cathy we will definitely book again should we return to the wonderful NS!

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Mora

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A big thanks to Cathy for her friendly and conscientious care of guests! Had a lovely breakfast and pleasant stay at the Fisherman's Daughter B&B.

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TIm

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional host, picturesque views of mahome bay, dining close by, perfect.

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Sandra

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cathy is an exceptional host and provides lovely breakfasts as well as great suggestions on what to see in the area. Our beds were comfortable and Mahone Bay is a lovely little town to explore.

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Laura

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, cozy place with a wonderful host who has great attention to detail. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

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Maria

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is excellent for anyone visiting Nova Scotia South Shore. Mahone Bay itself has a lot of charm and the B and B is located across the water and walking distance from everything you need. Cathy is an exuberant host. She is incredibly welcoming and was very helpful as we figured out where we wanted to visit each day. My friend and I stayed in different rooms (the Captain's Quarters and Emma's Hideaway) and they both were comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious and Cathy was great at making dietary accommodations. I would highly recommend!

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Frances

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Cathy, the wonderful innkeeper, is devoted to her customers. She solved all our (minor) travel issues and offered great advice about what to see in the area. Her breakfasts were very good. The house is historic, so narrow steep stairs and small rooms might not be great for some but the charm is undeniable. Plenty of hot water, good WiFi, coffee, refrigerator and TV in our room were great. Wonderful location. We’d love to stay again.

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Susie

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First time at a B&B and we loved it!! Cathy was super friendly and gave us great tips of places to visit that we would have missed. The food was fantastic…the presentation lovely! Travelling with 2 teenagers and they were full after breakfast. We had the Emma room and it fit us comfortably. Great experience!!!

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Emilee

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Fisherman's daughter was a lovely spot to stay in Mahone Bay. You are greeted upon arrival by the owner Cathy and she takes you on a tour of the property. Cathy is very knowledgeable about Mahone Bay and things to do. I highly recommend staying here. The bonus is her chocolate lab Murphy who is a very good boy and will hangout with you outside.

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Location

Set in Mahone Bay within easy walking distance to restaurants and town sights, with lovely harbour views. Convenient base for exploring the South Shore.

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Edward

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Kathy was the best host ever!!! The house was amazing comfortable and clean. The breakfasts were great and the location was perfect for getting to what we wanted to see. We also took some great hikes right from the house and the town was fun to explore. We would go back in a heart beat

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Marcia

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mahone Bay was so beautiful! The Fisherman's Daughter is a great place to stay. The view is exceptional and the house is so welcoming. Our group was a party of six and Cathy went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Cannot wait to come back again!

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Melanie

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful host(Cathy) was great with info. Beautiful town with location in easy walking to restaurants and ice cream! Highly recommend this B&B both for its charm & the delicious breakfast.

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Colleen

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Host was very pleasant and helpful on what to see in the area! Breakfasts were delicious! Room was very comfortable with a beautiful view!

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TIm

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional host, picturesque views of mahome bay, dining close by, perfect.

10

Rebecca

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Such a beautiful and unique property with an absolutely delightful host. Delicious breakfasts and afternoons spent in comfy chairs watching the bald eagles fly over the harbour bay.

10

Maria

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is excellent for anyone visiting Nova Scotia South Shore. Mahone Bay itself has a lot of charm and the B and B is located across the water and walking distance from everything you need. Cathy is an exuberant host. She is incredibly welcoming and was very helpful as we figured out where we wanted to visit each day. My friend and I stayed in different rooms (the Captain's Quarters and Emma's Hideaway) and they both were comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious and Cathy was great at making dietary accommodations. I would highly recommend!

10

Kate

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had such a restful and beautiful stay with Cathy! The property is quaint and in a beautiful part of town. Chairs at the front of the property had a wonderful view. Nothing was too much trouble and there were lots of lovely touches! Breakfasts just gorgeous!

10

Steven

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

GREAT LOCATION!! INNKEEPER WONDERFUL.

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Emilee

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Fisherman's daughter was a lovely spot to stay in Mahone Bay. You are greeted upon arrival by the owner Cathy and she takes you on a tour of the property. Cathy is very knowledgeable about Mahone Bay and things to do. I highly recommend staying here. The bonus is her chocolate lab Murphy who is a very good boy and will hangout with you outside.

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Dining

Breakfasts are consistently praised as delicious, generous, and beautifully presented. Several reviews mention homemade items.

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Lori

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Highest praise for this property and the exceptional host Cathy. She goes ABOVE & BEYOND with her support and breakfast in the morning. It was a highlight to stay in such a lovely place.

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Rhona

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An historical building with great water view. The host Kathy was a pleasure treating us as very special friends. Breakfasts were scrumptious.

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Jenna

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous and knowledgeable host, wonderful location, great historic home, and delicious breakfasts. Highly recommend!

10

Ewan

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were made to feel so very welcome from the moment we arrived at the b&b. It is in a fantastic location and is full of character… including the very knowledgeable and helpful landlady (Cathy). The breakfasts were different from the usual fare which was good! Very tasty and delicious. We were so lucky to have booked this place. Thank you Cathy we will definitely book again should we return to the wonderful NS!

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Karla

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cathy was an amazing hostess and made us feel welcome and comfortable in her 1850’s home. She created wonderful breakfasts (including making us fresh bagels) and provided tips of good places to visit and where to eat. I would highly recommend.

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Colleen

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Host was very pleasant and helpful on what to see in the area! Breakfasts were delicious! Room was very comfortable with a beautiful view!

10

Rebecca

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Such a beautiful and unique property with an absolutely delightful host. Delicious breakfasts and afternoons spent in comfy chairs watching the bald eagles fly over the harbour bay.

10

Maria

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is excellent for anyone visiting Nova Scotia South Shore. Mahone Bay itself has a lot of charm and the B and B is located across the water and walking distance from everything you need. Cathy is an exuberant host. She is incredibly welcoming and was very helpful as we figured out where we wanted to visit each day. My friend and I stayed in different rooms (the Captain's Quarters and Emma's Hideaway) and they both were comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious and Cathy was great at making dietary accommodations. I would highly recommend!

10

Kate

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had such a restful and beautiful stay with Cathy! The property is quaint and in a beautiful part of town. Chairs at the front of the property had a wonderful view. Nothing was too much trouble and there were lots of lovely touches! Breakfasts just gorgeous!

10

Susie

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First time at a B&B and we loved it!! Cathy was super friendly and gave us great tips of places to visit that we would have missed. The food was fantastic…the presentation lovely! Travelling with 2 teenagers and they were full after breakfast. We had the Emma room and it fit us comfortably. Great experience!!!

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Fisherman's Daughter B&B

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View, Ground Floor (Captain's Quarters)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View (Gull's Nest)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Emma's Hideaway)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bay View (Sea Breeze)

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