Name: Blueberry Bay Seaside Inn Bed and Breakfast
Address: 1621 Eastern Shore Rd, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0, Canada, West Berlin, West Berlin, West Berlin, B0J 1H0, Canada
Rating: 8

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I was so glad that we only booked this B&B for one night. As mentioned in Chris D's review, the owners are very focused on their own needs, not of the needs of the guests. Miguel was very clear when we spoke prior to our arrival that there was a narrow window of time during which we were expected to arrive. The morning we left we were hoping to at least enjoy the breakfast which so many other visitors had written about. However, breakfast was not served until 9, which we found too late for a travel day. We asked if we could get anything prior to 9 to take with us and that was not possible. The room itself - we were in the Lowlands - was quite uncomfortable. There were two small, metal folding chairs and one other chair - so not really anywhere for two adults to sit. And the bed is situated in such a way with the slanted ceiling that getting in and out of bed, without hitting your head on the ceiling or hitting your torso on the bed posts, was quite a challenge. Add to this very unattractive décor and this room had nothing going for it. Miguel and his wife were friendly enough, but completely lack the kind of hospitality that I have come to expect at B&B's. As Chris D wrote, it is all about them.

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We had the most amazing time at Blueberry Bay Inn...I can not say enough good about it.  The location was great (not too far from South Shore towns, but far enough out to feel like you are in beautiful, natural beach setting).  The room and the yard of their home (which Miguel and Monique graciously let us use for hours on end) was perfect for us and our two young boys.  It was spotless and very comfortable for all of us. The breakfast was a several course meal (yogurt, fruit and granola, followed by bagels, eggs and bacon, followed by apple fritters or pancakes)  and filled us up until the late afternoon.  Miguel and Monique have a wonderful summer home and clearly enjoy sharing their little piece of heaven with others...I highly recommend staying with them.  I notice that others reviews suggest that the owners are "all about them", but that was so far from our experience.  They were so kind and friendly, but certainly went about their own private family life in their home as they should be entitled to!  They are not going to follow you around and cater to your every whim...if you expect that type of self indulgent service, then you should choose another place.  If you want a gorgeous setting, lovely, pleasant hosts who are so nice to talk to and will give you great tips on the area, a place to relax and unwind nearby to so many South Shore attractions, then the Blueberry Bay Seaside Inn should be your choice.  We can't wait to return...

Incredible place...lovely hosts!

Right off the bat things started off on a sour note when we were taken to task for being “late.”  The owners wanted to go to the beach with the kids and they had to wait for us. Things improved later with some friendly conversation.

When we got to the room it was not what we imagined.  I did imagine rustic but there were none of the finishing touches or coziness of other B&Bs. The views of the ocean are lovely from the breakfast room (a porch in the front of the house) but from 2 of the rooms (ours included) it is only a partial view.

Later on things were a little friendlier and I mentioned to our hosts that my wife and I work remotely and needed a better work space.  Our room had small television tables and some small wooden chairs that would start to be uncomfortable in a short time.   Many B&B’s have a central area where guests can read or work outside of their rooms.  This B&B did not.  We asked “could we use the front (enclosed) porch which had a large table and more comfortable chairs.”  “No”, was the reply.  That would be too much of an invasion of privacy.  

The next day I told the owners that we were cutting our stay short from 12 to 5 days.  I asked them to do what they could to rent out the rooms.  I made it clear that the workspace problem was the main issue and that my wife and I could not compromise our work.  I wondered if the owners would relent on the issue of using the porch.  No they would not.  While I expected to take some loss for the change we were unhappy with the room and the owners were inflexible to help us correct an issue when they could have done more.  While I put some blame on myself for booking too many days site unseen I believe they shared responsibility.  At first that seemed to be the case in our first meeting when Miguel said he would only charge us half for any unbooked days.  On our second meeting they had changed our rate and then charge half of $150 (the maximum they would ever get).  Suddenly I was paying $1270 for 5 days when the original 12 days would be $1350.   In the end a slightly fairer (but not satisfactory from our point of view) settlement was made and the owners did credit back 2 days.  

I suggest to other readers that you do read the bad reviews as carefully as the good reviews.  You will notice a pattern here:  The couple that runs this B&B are only aware of their own needs and not the need of their guests.  We met one couple staying at the B&B at dinner in town.  They told us that when they arrived they were scolded for being late. I heard outside my window another couple scolded for not being on time.  In our case the owners only saw their own point of view – they are losing potential revenue – but never cared that we were unhappy with our room.  My suggestion to the owners is if you do not want to wait for guests and you want to maintain your privacy then don’t run a B&B.  It is not simply about collecting revenue.  A good business considers the clients convenience first, not the other way around.

It's All About Them

We had a lovely stay at Blueberry Bay Seaside Inn Bed & Breakfast! 

- We stayed two nights in the Universe Room, which boasts a beautiful view of the ocean. It was spacious and clean, with a very comfortable bed.

- Breakfast both mornings were delicious and filling. They consisted of three courses and had many items that were freshly prepared. The coffee was hot, delicious, and plentiful! Miguel and Monique were very accommodating to everyone's dietary needs and preferences, ensuring that we all left breakfast full and happy.

- Miguel and Monique were wonderful hosts, and made us feel very comfortable. They were very accommodating to our requests, for example providing us with wine glasses and ice. We also had many pleasant conversations with them.
 
- Blueberry Bay is a beautiful place. There are plenty of things to do there, and it is also close to Liverpool and Lunenburg. If in doubt, just ask Miguel and Monique, and they'll be happy to provide you with many suggestions for fun activities.

We had a wonderful time!

- Colette and Mike

Lovely Stay in Blueberry Bay

Any accommodation--Ritz Carlton, Super 8, Blueberry Bay Seaside Inn--needs to do one thing right, above all else: provide a decent bed. If you can't provide a decent bed to each of your guests, you've failed, no matter what you charge.

It's one thing to sleep on a bagged out spring mattress on a creaky metal frame when you're a guest in someone's home. You're paying nothing, so you sacrifice. But when you want $120 a night or thereabouts, you've got to pay attention to this. Unless you are homeless and regularly sleep on an iron grate in the sidewalk, you will not think sleeping on a worn out bed purchased in the 20th century is comfortable.

Furthermore, when you're styled a "bed and BREAKFAST", the breakfast has to be better than the Super 8's continental breakfast. Keep your Costco granola and your on-sale silhouette yogurt; I came here for home-made breakfast. My grandma had a bed and breakfast, and breakfast was custom made to order. All you had to do was get up by 9 and you could have whatever your heart desired, made from scratch before your very eyes. 

Oh, you can have the use of a barbecue. It looks like one somebody pulled out of a shed though: it's rusted and filthy. 

Finally, what is there in Blueberry Bay to get excited about? There's no ocean view from these rooms; there's no wharf; I don't see the appeal. I see the appeal for the owners of this place; it photographs well; but the reality is not so great.

Unless you're staying for free, don't stay

A wonderful place, a lovely B&B and a world-class breakfast. 5 nights in a very comfortable room. Beautiful surroundings with easy way to explore the exciting area photographically. Miquel is a language-savvy, friendly and entertaining host. The overall package is unique and highly recommended.

A perfect B&B

Miguel (also speaks German) which is extremely helpful with tips and discounts. Breakfast was lavish and so beautifully different. Location 1a and the rooms are spacious, colorful and tastefully furnished.

I'm going to get it.

Although we had booked months in advance, the two licensed bed and breakfasts were booked, and we were given a room on the top floor, accessible via a multicolored staircase with old furnishings. The floor was decorated with shrill colored, loose plastic tiles, there was an old, tiny TV, the bed was good, several mattresses were stored in the back of the room. The breakfast was very sparse and unloving compared to the other B&Bs we'd stayed in.

Unfortunately, I ended up in the nursery.

oustanding welcome, treated us like old fiends. Went the extra mile to accommodate. Looking forward to our next stay. An extraordinary welcome, we were welcomed like longtime friends. Nothing was spared to make our stay a pleasant time. We'll be back for sure.

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