Colby House has it all. The hosts are warm and engaging and the rooms are comfortable and beautifully decorated. It is conveniently located with off street parking. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Karen & Peter Thunder Bay Ontario more

From the outside of this beautiful restored Victorian home to the warm greeting we received from Gordon and Bev, we knew we were in store for a great experience. Our room was spotless, the bed was very comfortable, and all of the amenities one could expect were available. Don and Beverly were very helpful in providing helpful hints on places... more

We couldn't ask for more with our short-but-sweet stay at the Colby house. An absolutely beautiful home where each room has its own style and character, attention to detail is second to none and no expense has been spared here, be it plush bedding and towels, or bathrobes and bathroom slippers or Jelly beans and chocolates for late night indulgences.... more

We traveled across Nova Scotia for a week staying at several Canada Select 4 star hotels and B&Bs, and the Colby House was by far the best place we stayed! The owners were extremely friendly and welcoming, going above and beyond with their service. The room was beautiful. It had plush bedding and towels, and was absolutely pristine. I would... more

Bev and Gordon are wonderful hosts. The most friendly and down to earth people you'll ever meet. The house was amazing and the rooms very clean and comfortable. Bev recommended a great place for dinner and it didn't disappoint. She even put some beer we brought in her refrigerator so we could have a few drinks on the porch when... more

Under the watchful eyes of Missy the cat, Beverly and Gordon do an amazing job as B&B owners. They anticipated my every needs and made sure I would have the time of my life while I was their guest. Which I did. They are very knowledgeable about what's going on in the region and have made some great recommendations to... more

Being a big fan of porches, the Colby House had immediate appeal. The hosts were friendly and eager to please. They immediately made us feel right at home and were happy to assist with restaurant recommendations and travel info. The MacLennan room had a light airy feel and was definitely spacious enough to meet our needs. The full breakfast the... more

I stayed at the beautiful and elegant Colby House Bed & Breakfast while in Sydney for a business meeting. What a find! Clean, quiet, beautiful with charming hosts, Bev & Gordon! They were extremely friendly & accommodating and even printed off some papers which I needed for a presentation when I was having some trouble. The breakfast Bev served was... more