
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Sydney
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Sydney holiday rentals start at $85 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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50 of Sydney holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.7 Average rating
Sydney stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Sydney
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Modern Ground-Floor Suite - Downtown (Unit 36)
Welcome to this bright, contemporary ground-level suite in downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and ease, the space is ideal for couples, business travelers, or anyone visiting beautiful Cape Breton. Enjoy a convenient location close to everything Sydney offers: • Just minutes from downtown shopping and dining • Near the Sydney waterfront and scenic boardwalk • Close to Cape Breton Regional Hospital • A short drive to the casino, cruise pavilion, and local attractions
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Isles Cape • Private• Hot Tub• Fire Table• BBQ
Welcome to Isles Cape ✨ The entire home is yours to enjoy! Escape to a thoughtfully designed, modern getaway where comfort meets simplicity. This private, single-level home features 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, conveniently located between Sydney and Glace Bay. Whether you’re visiting for work, family getaway, or a Cape Breton adventure, you’ll find everything you need for a relaxing, comfortable, and memorable stay—complete with a private backyard patio to unwind after exploring.
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Seaside Hideaway; sleeps 10, 2 mins to the beach
Soak up modern charm of this renovated basement fully converted into a 5 bdrm with 5 queen beds & 1 large bthrm w/ double vanity only 2 mins to the beach. It boasts large living room & huge kitchen. Although it is a basement, there are a few stairs to access the space, yet the entrances & hallways are more than 5' wide. Each bdrm has large window & black out blinds. The space is equipped with Geothermal for heating & cooling. Children and pets are welcome but please be respectful of space.
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Cape Breton’s Shoreline Point
Waterfront Apartment Nestled in a Restored Barn with Breathtaking Views. Enjoy a Maritime experience, walk along the shoreline. Catch the Sunsets. Enjoy the local cuisine. Private 2 bedroom suite in a restored barn, sleeps 6. Perched on the St. Andrew’s Channel leading to the Brasd’Or Lakes and to the Atlantic Ocean. Just steps from a working Maritime Warf that will offer you a front row seat to watch the local fishermen. Centrally located. Minutes from the Trans-Canada Highway and NFLD Ferry.
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Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment in Quiet Neighborhood
Welcome to Beaumont! Our spacious 2-bedroom, 1 full bathroom apartment is found in a quiet, desirable subdivision of Sydney River. Designed to be bright and airy with vintage touches, you will forget you are in a basement! Having all the amenities of home, our apartment is equipped with a complete kitchen, dining area, even a full washer and dryer. Our apartment is situated with easy highway access and is a short five-minute drive to downtown Sydney and a 45 minute drive to the Cabot Trail.
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Harbourview Retreat
You will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located home. It hosts a full kitchen, three bedrooms, one and a half baths, primary with a king size bed and a hot tub with water views. Walking trails and great food venues, are close for your enjoyment. Once you have all your supplies you can spend time watching cruise ships or boating activity in the Sydney Harbour, taking a walk or jog along a beautiful roadway. Wi-Fi and a smart TV with a Netflix account are included.
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Private, Modern Cape Cod Loft
Welcome to our newly-renovated, private one-bedroom suite in Sydney. Located close to Cape Breton University (5 minutes), the Airport (8 minutes) and downtown Sydney (12 minutes). This space has a 4-piece bathroom, 1 bedroom with queen bed, living room, and a full kitchen with sink, fridge, stove, and island seating for two. Features include TV with cable, WiFi, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, kettle, and over-the-range microwave. Contactless check-in with keypad entry through private door.
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Spacious Beautiful Sydney Home
A newly remolded home that is spacious and clean. Beautiful hardwood floor throughout the home. A large back deck and yard with an upstairs balcony off one bedroom. The kitchen is stocked with appliances and all cooking needs. There are three bedrooms upstairs and sleeps six: one queen, and two doubles. There is a fourth bedroom on the main floor off the kitchen with two twin beds. A short walk will take you to downtown Sydney. Wentworth Park is two blocks away. Ample parking
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Cozy Spot
This is a newly built and centrally located Airbnb located within minutes of the ocean. Equipped with all the amneties of home for a nice stay , 2 bedroom's included and has lots of room including 2 bathrooms with showers in each. There is Tv's in each unit with a couch to relax. Stove & fridge to cook a nice meal. The Cabot Trail is about an hour away. Newfoundland ferry is 15 mins away. There is an adjoining door in the middle that seperates the units.
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Private House on the Mira River with hot tub
Welcome to our 9 acre private lot sitting up on a hill over looking the beautiful Mira River. Enjoy the open concept cottage with spacious bedrooms and large kitchen. A short walk down the hill takes you to your own private beach on the Mira River to swim in the day and enjoy a bon fire at night. The spacious deck has a large hot tub and chairs to enjoy the views. The property also has its own 1km hiking trail that circles the property.
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1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Sydney (Unit 60)
Beautiful upstairs one bedroom apartment in downtown Sydney. A small kitchen with a table for two flows right into the living room where A wall mounted tv. Queen bed, bathroom and walk in closet with laundry facilities. Located in the heart of downtown Sydney with lots of attractions, restaurants, gyms, and as grocery stores within walking distance. There is parking available for one vehicle onsite. The unit has air conditioning.
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East Coast Comfort
Enjoy a “ Feel like Home” cozy experience at this centrally located space . This is a lower level space. Other things to note To all my dear valued guests. The management fee that you see on your booking is the new 3% tourism marketing levy for Cape Breton Island that came into effect on January 1st 2024. It is required by law for all accommodations to charge and remit to their Municipality.
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Popular amenities for Sydney family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Waterfront 4 bedroom house with hot tub
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Riverfront Cottage +Priv. Hot Tub/25 min to Sydney
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Peaceful Pines Cottage
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Private Waterfront Luxury w/Hot Tub & Barrel Sauna
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A Hütte Waterfront Grand A-frame
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Spacious, Clean, 3 bedroom apartment.
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East Bay Getaway
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Private Bras d’Or lakehouse - dock, hot tub, SUPs
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Eagles nest one bedroom walk to harbour front
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Seaside Cabot Trail Retreat
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Boutique Tiny Home • Stay in the Bay (Verified)
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Robyn’s Nest, where modern meets country
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TheBarachois Quaint Seaside Home
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Scenic Lakefront Apartment on Bras D'or Lakes
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Greta's Place, 2 Bedrooms with Captivating View
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Point Edward Guesthouse
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Baddeck 2 bedroom2 bath Condo-Incredible Lakeview
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The Yellow Door Retreat
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Rita's Retreat: Main House (Indoor pool)
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Cozy Guest Suite in Alder Point
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Macaulay’s Hill Farm
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Scottish Thistle
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Baddeck lake view home- near Bell Bay Golf Club
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Lakeview Cozy Cabin
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| Avg. price | $207 NZD | $209 NZD | $214 NZD | $209 NZD | $213 NZD | $207 NZD | $216 NZD | $231 NZD | $214 NZD | $211 NZD | $204 NZD | $207 NZD |
| Avg. temp | -5°C | -5°C | -2°C | 3°C | 8°C | 13°C | 18°C | 18°C | 14°C | 9°C | 4°C | -1°C |
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