Antigonish Victorian Inn

Convenient walking distance to downtown stores and services. Charming decor and very quiet. We stayed in the Erie room on the top floor = lots of stairs, very attractive decor, two beds (very firm mattresses) and its own private bathroom. The place was very clean, service was prompt and courteous. The breakfast part of the B&B was delicious and food arrived quickly. A very economical and attractive choice for accomodations in Antigonish. The only suggestions I would have, would be for the server to make sure they write down your breakfast order, because it's busy and easy to get distracted, and to perhaps have a Keurig so early risers could have access to coffee.

Deeply Disappointed – This Once-Charming Inn Has Been Neglected We recently stayed at the Victorian Inn in Antigonish, paying $600 for two nights in a family cottage, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. From the moment we walked in, it was clear the unit had not been properly cleaned or maintained. The kitchen was filthy—ant traps placed around, a dirty oven with a cookie sheet still inside, and under the sink was a mess of more ant traps, grimy cloths, and general dirt. The bathroom was no better: the shower curtain was badly stained, the bathtub had a visible ring, and the bathroom fan was so caked with dust it couldn't possibly function properly. Throughout the cottage, surfaces were unclean. The glass coffee table had visible handprints, the door knobs and windows were grimy, and the one throw pillow on the sofa hadn't even been fluffed—it still had the imprint of the previous guest’s nap. The back patio was in poor shape, with rotting boards and no furniture to sit on, making it unusable and unsafe. To make matters worse, there was a coffee maker with a dirty basket but no actual coffee provided. When I spoke with one of the owners' workers at check-out, I was told that just two people were responsible for cleaning 13 rooms in a 4-hour window. That explains a lot, but it also highlights poor management priorities. This building is iconic in Antigonish and deserves so much better. It’s heartbreaking to see it so clearly neglected, with no apparent interest in preserving its reputation or offering guests a respectable stay. Sadly, it seems the owners have chosen to run this once-charming inn into the ground. We will not return—and I can’t in good faith recommend this property to anyone until major improvements are made.

So , Im going to be picky because 99% of the time I book through airbnb . This time, i did not, and I was disappointed . We stayed in the family cottage . Advertised to have a full kitchen When we arrived, it was 25 degrees at least outside, and the aircon was not on . It was really hot so we went out to explore for a while . Antigonish is a beautiful place . Later, I discovered that there was no plug for the tub , no scissors , no frying pan , no oven mitt to take things out of the oven . Empty salt Shaker and I found it funny that there was a lamp on the kitchen counter until I tried to turn on a light . I had to use my phone light to see what I was cooking on the stove because the above light did not work. Coffee maker available, but absolutely NO coffee anywhere , Finally, a dishwasher is advertised and is available, but dishwasher soap/tabs are not provided , nor are dishclothes or dish towels to do the dishes. I had to use a facecloth and hand towel to do the dishes.. For $300 / night, this was unacceptable as far as im concerned.