Packages

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River Ridge lodge Packages

Relax and Renew Package

Escape to the Ridge for a two-night stay surrounded by nature, on the edge of Martins River. Savour local flavours with a custom gift basket including NS wine and a $50 local dining certificate, explore the Rum Runners trail with complimentary bicycle or snowshoe rentals, or simply relax and take in our peaceful property – just minutes from seaside Mahone Bay!

Relax and Renew Package Highlights:

Two-night stay in a deluxe room at River Ridge Lodge, the perfect place to unwind and connect with nature or explore shops, galleries, and restaurants in nearby Mahone Bay.
Customize your very own NS flavours gift basket including your choice of NS wine and culinary:
- Choose your local wine from Avondale Sky winery: Tidal Bay (white), Ferry Road (red) or Nirvana (sparkling).
- Choose your $50 dining certificate: June 1 through Oct 15 - Mateus Bistro or Oh My Cod!. Oct 15 through June 1 - Mateus Bistro or Betty’s at the Kitch (closed Jan 1-15). Looking for a recommendation? Let us know!
Enjoy a delicious and hearty breakfast for two each morning prepared by your hosts, to fuel your South Shore, NS adventures.
Take in coastal views along the Rum Runners Trail with complimentary bicycle rentals or snowshoes (depending on the season!), hiking maps, and trail insights. Cycle into nearby Mahone Bay or to other communities like Chester or Lunenburg - all accessible from the trail.

Price: Starting at $429 + hst, based on double room occupancy.
** Custom pricing available for up to a maximum of eight guests.

To book contact us at 902-531-2284, WelcomeToRiverRidge@gmail.com or click on the link below.

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Lobster Crawl at River Ridge Lodge

Enjoy delicious local lobster dishes, customized breakfast, craft beer and snowshoes to use on the Rum Runners Trail with this two-night package at River Ridge Lodge – the perfect base for your Nova Scotia’s South Shore Lobster Crawl adventure! Relax, enjoy the trails or head into town to explore the many quaint shops, galleries, and restaurants in nearby Mahone Bay.

Lobster Crawl at River Ridge Lodge Highlights:

Two-night stay in a deluxe queen or king room, or two-bedroom suite
Savour local lobster dishes with a $50 gift certificate for one of our favourite nearby restaurants:

o Old Black Forest (Open year-round, Thursday through Sunday)

o Betty’s at the Kitch (Open year-round, Open Tuesday through Sunday)

Enjoy a delicious and hearty breakfast for two each morning prepared by your hosts featuring local sourced preserves and ingredients, to fuel your adventures on Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
Take in scenic views along the Rum Runners Trail with complimentary snowshoes, hiking maps, and trail insights. Snowshoe to nearby Mahone Bay or to other communities like Chester or Lunenburg - all accessible from the trail!
Craft beer tasting flight at Saltbox Brewing Company. Choose five unique, craft beers or ciders at the Saltbox tap room in Mahone Bay. Be sure to sample Crustacean Elation – the official beer of the Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl!

Price: Starting at $375 + HST based on double room occupancy for two nights.

**Custom pricing available for up to a maximum of eight guests.

To book: Lobster Crawl at River Ridge Lodge is available for the month of February.

Check out our online booking (be sure to select two nights) or contact River Ridge Lodge at 902-531-2284 or by email: WelcomeToRiverRidge@gmail.com.

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Family Fun at River Ridge Lodge

Make family memories year-round with River Ridge Lodge as your home base. Enjoy two-nights accommodation in our two-bedroom suite, a delicious breakfast each morning, and a seasonal Nova Scotia family adventure – all included in one, fun & easy family package!

Family Fun Package Highlights:

Enjoy two-nights accommodation at River Ridge Lodge in our two-bedroom suite, perfect for families! Enjoy 9.5 acres of peaceful outdoor space, relax on our deck or riverside dock overlooking Martins River. Families also love our amiable Newfoundland Dog Charlie and Tuxedo Cat, Max!
Savour a German-inspired breakfast each morning featuring fresh local ingredients from around our region, prepared by your host.
Explore the South Shore with seasonal family adventure:
- October 1 through June 1: Admission to Ross Farm Museum (Time slots available for visitation 9:30 am–12:00 pm and 2:00–4:30 pm Wednesday to Sunday. You may arrive for your visit anytime in your designated 2.5-hour visit time slot)
- June 1 through October 1: Family Beach Picnic & Ice Cream: Enjoy a family picnic from the Nosy Crow and driving directions to Rissers Beach or Crescent Beach. Plus, ice cream at Oh my Cod! in Mahone Bay for either day of your visit.
Discover the Rum Runners Trail adjacent to River Ridge Lodge. Connecting communities from Halifax to Lunenburg and along a former rail bed. This trail offers an easy, flat ride for cyclists and is great for hikers and snowshoers of any age! We have a number of adult and youth bicycles, and snowshoes available for our visitors to use throughout their stay.

Price: $549 + HST for a family of four (October 1 through June 1)
$589 + HST for a family of four (June 2 through September 30)
** Please call to inquire about customizations like changing room type, adding additional family activities, etc. We would be happy to assist.

To book contact us at 902-531-2284, WelcomeToRiverRidge@gmail.com or click on the link below.

Good to Know: Looking for additional options for bicycle rentals beyond what we have available at the Ridge? Check out Sweet Ride Cycling, Lunenburg Bike Shop, or Pedal and Sea! We would be happy to pick-up your rentals for you during your stay.

For Availability and to book (Enter 2 Nights)

Taste of Germany Package

Good food and good company are two of life’s greatest pleasures! You bring the company and let River Ridge Lodge and Old Black Forest Restaurant WOW your tastebuds with German-inspired flavours. This Taste of Germany package is complete with complimentary bicycle or snowshoe rentals for two.

Taste of Germany Package Highlights:

Unwind with a two-night stay in a deluxe room at River Ridge Lodge, nestled on the edge of Martins River - the perfect place to connect with nature.
Savour a German-style organic breakfast for two each morning of your stay, featuring fresh local ingredients, sourced throughout the South Shore.
Enjoy dinner for two at the Old Black Forest Restaurant on the evening of your choice (open Thu - Sun 4-8 pm). Includes an appetizer and dessert for sharing, two entrees, and two beverages.
Take in coastal views along the Rum Runners Trail, adjacent to the lodge, with complimentary bicycle rentals. You can even cycle to Old Black Forest Restaurant, also located along the trail (27 km return) or to other nearby communities like Chester or Lunenburg during your stay.

Price: From $395 + hst, based on double occupancy.

To book contact us at 902-531-2284, WelcomeToRiverRidge@gmail.com or click on the link below.

For Availability and to book (Enter 2 Nights)

Sailboat on Mahone Bay with Indian Point in the background

Sails and Trails Package

Discover picturesque Mahone Bay by boat and bicycle on your two-night Sails and Trails Package. Take to the water with Sail and See on a half-day or full-day sailing tour of the Mahone Islands, anchoring mid-day on full-day sails for a local-sourced picnic. Relax in nature, head into town to shop and dine, or explore the Rum Runners Trail with your complimentary bicycle rentals included in this package!

Sails to Trails Package Highlights:

Unwind with a two-night stay in a deluxe room at River Ridge Lodge, the perfect place to unwind and connect with nature or explore shops, galleries, and restaurants in nearby Mahone Bay.
Enjoy a half-day or full-day private sailing tour on day two with Sail and See Captain and crew onboard the Oak Haven, a 35-foot Island Packet Sailboat with all the comforts of home and all required safety gear.
Savour a delicious and hearty breakfast for two each morning at the lodge to fuel your adventures.
Take in coastal views along the Rum Runners Trail adjacent to the lodge, with complimentary bicycle rentals.
On full-day sailing tour anchor for a locally sourced picnic lunch at one of the many islands in Mahone Bay, or choose to visit Big Tancook Island or sail past the money pit on Oak Island.

Available June 1 to October 15

Price: Starting at $738 + hst including a half-day sailing tour and

$958 + hst including a full-day sailing tour, both based on double occupancy.

Custom pricing available for up to a maximum of six guests on the sailing tour.

Prices vary depending on room selection. Please call to enquire!

Good to Know: Your sailing tour departure at 11:00 am or 15:00 am for the half-day tour and at 10:00 am for the full-day tour. Departure is from Mahone Bay Civic Marina. Parking for the day at the Marina is included in the package price. Subject to availability.

To book contact River Ridge Lodge at 902-531-2284, WelcomeToRiverRidge@gmail.com or click on the button below.

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Terms and Conditions

We would like you to have an enjoyable and memorable stay. To help us provide you with the best possible service, please review the following policies.

Check-in/Check-out

We will welcome you with physical distancing, either in the parking lot or inside the guest side of the lodge.

Currently, it is mandatory in Nova Scotia to wear masks in all public indoor spaces, including B&Bs. Therefore, we ask guests to wear masks when entering the lodge in common areas like hallways.

Check-in: 4-6 pm

Check-out: 11 am

It helps our daily life greatly if we know approximate when you will arrive, please let us know your approximate check-in time. If you arrive at the airport that day and plan to come straight here, you might want to give us your flight details, so we can check if the flight is delayed and you don't have to worry.

In case your scheduled arrival time has changed, please notify us.
Early/Late Check-ins

We will accommodate early and late check-in times whenever possible. Please arrange with us in advance. If we don’t know that you will be arriving before or after 4 pm-6 pm, you might arrive at an empty house since we do NOT have a 24-hour front desk.

Please also see Adjustments to Our Check-in Procedures Due to COVID-19

Cancellation Policy

We have introduced more flexible terms for bookings made directly with us until February 28, 2022. Rest assured that we will be flexible if new Covid-19 related travel restrictions get introduced within the cancellation period. These are extraordinary times, and we understand.

Until April 30, 2022

If the booking is cancelled less than 5 days before arrival, then a charge equal to the full booking amount will be made.
In the event of a no-show or booking reduction (after arrival date), the booking's full cost is charged.

After April 30, 2022

If the booking is cancelled less than 10 days before arrival, then a charge equal to the full booking amount will be made.
In the event of a no-show or booking reduction (after arrival date), the booking's full cost is charged.

When you reserve a room or rooms, we agree to turn away all other requests for the room(s) you reserved, guaranteeing to hold them for the day(s) you requested. We want our policy to be fair for our guests, yet we also need to prevent income loss to our B&B by cancellations.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited inside the building. We ask that you be considerate of other guests when smoking outside. Please ask us for ashtrays.

River Ridge Lodge reserves the right to charge the credit card on file a $250 fee to cover the cost of deep cleaning.

Parking

There is ample free parking available at the lodge. The guest parking is close to the guest entrance on the left side right after the gate.

Pets

We adore (most) animals and there are a dog and a cat on-site in the owner’s quarters; however, to ensure the comfort of all our guests and to be able to accommodate guests with allergies, we are unable to accommodate guests' pets. We will happily work with you to make arrangements for your pet at a local boarding facility.

Baggage

Should your room not be ready yet or you would like to enjoy the property/area before check-in or after check-out, we gladly offer to store your luggage and allow you to park your car on the premise free of charge.

Visitor Policy

River Ridge Lodge is a private place for rest and relaxation for our registered guests. Should you, however, anticipate guests during your stay, please discuss with us first.

Other House Rules/Policies

Rates/Policies are subject to change
Use of the dock on the river and the boathouse is entirely at the risk of the Guests
To assure all our guests have pleasant and peaceful stay, no unregistered overnight visitors please
No open flames or candles in the guest rooms please
Unfortunately, we are not wheelchair accessible. Access to all bedrooms/suites requires at least some stairs.
We will do our best to make sure all amenities are in working order during the visit, but the guest will not be entitled to any refund due to malfunctions or repair difficulties.
We reserve the right to charge guests the cost of rectifying any damage, including deliberate, negligent or reckless act, or omission during their stay to River Ridge Lodge’s property or structure. Should this damage come to light after the guest has departed, we reserve the right to make a charge to guest’s credit/debit card, or send an invoice for the amount required to make good or remedy any such damage, to the registered address. We will make every effort to keep any costs that the guest would incur to a minimum.

River Ridge lodge Packages

Relax and Renew Package

Lobster Crawl at River Ridge Lodge

Family Fun at River Ridge Lodge

Taste of Germany Package

Sails and Trails Package

Terms and Conditions

Check-in/Check-out

Cancellation Policy

Smoking

Parking

Pets

Baggage

Visitor Policy

Other House Rules/Policies

Cookie Policy