Guestbook

May 7, 2010

Wonderful food, gracious, fun and accommodating hosts. Loved it!

Coral – Portland, Oregon & Barclay – Stellarton, NS

May 12, 2010

Couldn’t have found a better place to stay in Cape Breton. Hosts were wonderful, food was so great! Lovely house, lovely place! Thanks a lot!

Genevieve – Quebec

May 23, 2010

Thank you so much for your hospitality. From the first email through the can of gas, we really appreciated all of your guidance and friendliness! The cottage was lovely, and the food and coffee was delicious! You two are awesome! All the best to you and the Maven Gypsy for the coming season.

Kiley & Bethany – USA

May 23, 2010

What a sweet place and a sweet couple! I wish you well.

Elizabeth – Newfoundland

May 24, 2010

What a wonderful experience – complete with a Cape Breton dinner and amazing conversation. Your home is beautiful. Thank you so much!

Anne – Winnipeg

May 25, 2010

Excellent accommodations! Great people and wonderful breakfast! We enjoyed the conversation. Good luck!

Cathy & Don – Ontario

May 26, 2010

Thanks so much for the wonderful stay. From the fresh food, beautiful accommodation, everything was perfect! Wishing you all the best!

Shira – Toronto

May 26, 2010

You guys are so warm that it puts the weather to shame. I really enjoyed my food, company and the gorgeous views from the breakfast window. Hope to stay connected. Wishing  you all the success in your life.

Vik – Toronto

June 3, 2010

We were here for our honeymoon, all the way from Boston. Beautiful place, wonderful people, excellent food and a super cute dog! We will definitely be back.

Vivien & Greg – Boston

June 8, 2010

Merci beaucoup pour ce petit coin de paradis. La montagne, la foret, le petit et charmant cottage. Nous avons passé une tres belle nuit! Et le dejeuner, wow, merci c’etait excellent!

Julie & Mathieu – Quebec

June 8, 2010

Love the digs – great healthy breakfast!

Buffy & Don  – Ontario

June 9, 2010

Very peaceful, loved the view!  Friendly service, nice breakfast and good coffee! Thanks so much.

Elizabeth & Gilles – Manitoba

June 21, 2010

Thanks for the wonderful hospitality and delicious breakfast.

Pamela & Ormi – Glace Bay

June 23, 2010

A cabin in the woods. Perfect, fantastic breakfast and a beautiful place to relax.

Len & Margaret – Toronto

June 28, 2010

Thank you so much for a lovely stay. You both are so nice and friendly and it was a real pleasure. Good luck with your future plans.

Lyn & Rick – North Vancouver

June 30, 2010

Thanks for a great time. Breakfast was wonderful.

Rosemary & Jan – White Rock, BC

June 30, 2010

A wonderful oasis after a day biking in the rain. Our stay will certainly be one of the highlights of our trip. Thanks so much!

Mitchell & Joey – Ottawa

June 30, 2010

Thanks so much for the wonderful stay and breakfast…not to mention the conversation.

Randy & Wendy – Fort McMurray

July 3, 2010

We had a delightful stay enjoying your warm hospitality and fun life stories. The breakfast was delicious! Thank you for the memorable stay, Rodeo Queen and Devin Chef Extraordinaire!!

Joel & Kristen – Wheaton, IL

July 4, 2010

Thorougly enjoyed our stay. Hospitality about the warmest we’ve come across. We couldn’t have been made more welcome! Breakfast and dinner could not have been better. We have never encountered food as good as this in a B&B anywhere. It would do credit to a top grade hotel! Best wishes for the future of the Maven Gypsy, you deserve to succeed!

Derek & Sylvia – London, UK

July 6, 2010

Ever wanted to special getaway place – quiet, unobtrusive, fabulous scenery, wonderful food, hospitality, plus…..We found it here! Thanks so much for being part of our vacation in such a special way.

Trudy & John – Waterloo, ON

July 8, 2010

Le site est merveilleux ainsi que nos hôtes……….we hope to see you again on the Cabot Trail!!

Danielle, Richard & Picasso – Quebec

July 11, 2010

Had a wonderful time – enjoyed visiting with you both….an Smokey! Breakfast was delicious! Please give us a call or e-mail if you are coming to Texas. It is warm in the winter!!

Robin & Bill – Texas

July 11, 2010

Thank you for such a wonderful stay! I had a great time on the Cabot Trail. Devin and Christine you were wonderful hosts, and you were very friendly and easy to talk to. I will definitely visit the Maven Gypsy if I’m ever past this way again. Feel free to stay in touch.

Ravi – Mississauga, Ontario

July 13, 2010

Lovely accommodations, delicious breakfast and wonderful hospitality. Thanks so much!

Ann & Will – Virginia

July 13, 2010

“The Maven Gypsy” – one place you won’t want to miss. Wonderful memories, best breakfast & friends. We enjoyed the whole scene. Thanks for everything & good luck on your life adventures & experiences.

Jerry & Phyllis – Virginia

July 14, 2010

Thank you for a wonderful stay. If you ever are in London on your travels feel free to contact us.

Diane & Richard – London, England

July 16, 2010

It is auspicious though no coincidence that you three (Smokey included!!) would find a magical little establishment in the region of the Kalapa Valley. Thank you for a sweet room, wonderful nourishment for body& soul and a new friendship.

Andrea – Vermont

July 16, 2010

Feel alive again after a great nights sleep! Wish we could stay longer to enjoy your friendly hospitality, lovely room and beautiful surroundings. Too bad we live so far away! Come visit with your cute dog! Thanks Christine & Devin.

Anne & Ray – Vancouver

July 17, 2010

Thank you for a lovely and restful week! We enjoyed our hosts, wonderful bakery and breakfasts and of course Smokey and the chickens! Thanks so much Devin & Christine. P.S. our B”&B” is open when you trek to Vermont!

Karen & Lauren – Vermont

July 20, 2010

We enjoyed your hospitality, the great breakfast and your tips concerning the trail. We wish you all the best for your future and plans for next summer.

Wangler Family – Switzerland

July 24, 2010

We couldn’t imagine a better place to stay. Our lovely cottage #4 and the cheery and helpful hosts, made for a wonderful homey place up here in the east coast. Please stay in touch and we will see you again sometime in the future. Good luck and thanks a bunch!

Shaianne & Jon – New York

July 28, 2010

Thank you very much for the perfect hospitality and the fantastic lumberjack breakfast. The children enjoyed your big pancake very much and had a lot of fun with your nice Smokey dog. Thanks a lot.

Rager Family – Austria

July 31, 2010

Best stay ever…great rest and eggcellent breakfast (let Christine cook sometime). Good luck and hope to see you again! P.S. A tickle for Smokey!!!

Peter & July – Montreal

August 5, 2010

Guys, when you are in Montreal you definitely have to give us a ring! We had a lovely time at your place…amazing atmosphere, bed, shower and place to relax to get the strength for the trail. Christine, keep it up with the place and your organizing skills. Devin, the food you make and create is FANTASTIC and DELICIOUS! We love Smokey 2. Thanks for everything.

Jeffrey & Kayla – Montreal

August 8, 2010

Thank you so much for a spectacular stay at your lovely home! A nice campfire on the beach, excellent food and great company made this the highlight of our trip thus far!

Dave, Nola, Ed & Sharon – Maine & Montana

August 20, 2010

Thanks for the great hospitality! Great breakfast even without power! We will drop by again when we come back to Cape Breton. as we are looking forward to trying out your new restaurant…..from what we’ve tasted so far I’m sure it will be a success. It was a pleausre meeting you both. Happy Trails!!

Karen & David – Ontario

August 25, 2010
Our thanks for your wonderful hospitality – great energy, great stories, great breakfast. If you make your way to Calgary please call us up!
Faith & David – Calgary

August 25, 2010
Great stay – would love to come again. Super breakfast – great fun. Thanks!
Judy & Rob – Sarnia

August 26, 2010
We loved our stay in our cozy cabin. Steff had the best sleep, as did I. We hope to be back again soon, next time with our girls in tow. Thank you for your great hospitality and for letting us use your phone! Till next time….”the honeymooners”.
Steffen & Keri – Nova Scotia

August 27, 2010
Thanks so much for your wonderful humor and hospitality. Devin your breakfasts are fabulous and we really enjoyed your company Christine & Devin. We had a wonderful stay. Good luck in your future!
Bernice & Walter – Montreal

August 30, 2010
Thanks so much for everything! The room was great, the beer was cold and the breakfast was “wow”.
Susan & Kendra – Ottawa

September 4, 2010
Thanks so much for a great week. The cottage and fish pies were delicous and the perfect antidote to Earl’s rainy day.
Kevin & OP – Boston

September 6, 2010
Thank you for your friendly warm welcome to your hoem. We had a very comfortable night and thoroughly enjoyed the delicious breakfast. Sorry we can’t stay longer – you are such a lovely couple. Thanks again!
Anne & Ron – Brampton

September 7, 2010
Thanks for such a wonderful cottage. We have had a great time. Thanks for watching out for us during the storm!
Dianne & Alok - Michigan

September 13, 2010
I can’t stress enough how appreciative Laura and I are for your hospitality when we arrived to The Gypsy. We had an amazing stay, and the dinner provided was incredible – I still have dreams about that fish pie! You two were the nicest people we met all trip and we’ll definately be back to The Gypsy the next time we find ourselves on the Cape.
Kevin & Laura – Kingston

September 19, 2010
We had a great Maritime holiday and enjoyed our stay with you. You are wonderful hosts!
Bruce & NormaMae - Saskatchewan

September 22, 2010
We really enjoyed our stay at your home. It was one of our favourites in Cape Breton!
Sandy & Colin – Toronto

September 25, 2010
It was lovely even with the fog. The breakfast made with your homegrown eggs was enough for a football player! Enjoyed trading recipes with Devin. Christine, thanks for the wonderful apples from the tree. Thanks for all the pampering! If you make it as far as Colorado on your sojourning, let us know.
Kay & Caleb – Colorado

October 5, 2010
Great place. Love the atmosphere. Very “homey” and “welcoming”. Thank you for your hospitality.  We will e-mail you with our bike trip results!!
Pam & Don – Calgary

October 9, 2010
We did enjoy our first trip to Cape Breton. A beautiful place and the view is amazing. Thank you for the lovely breakfast and the cabins were comfortable and very nice. We hope to come back in the future. It was very nice meeting you and thanks.
Greta & Preston – Montague