A Short Distance
To Feel Worlds Away
Unwind in a heritage inn where the only rush is the river.
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A Place to Pause
Step off the map and into a story — welcome to Pleasant View Inn on Belleisle Bay.
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Your Jumping-Off Point
From here, you can go anywhere — but you might just want to stay.
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Welcome to Pleasant View Inn

Step away from the rush. Step into something real.

Welcome to Pleasant View, a step back in time on beautiful Belleisle Bay.
Built in the 1790s, expanded for riverboat travellers, and later home to lumbermen and mill workers, Pleasant View is one of New Brunswick’s oldest inns — updated for comfort, but intentionally not renovated.

Here, rooms are simple, mornings are quiet, and the stars shine bright without a single streetlight. Whether you’re exploring Fundy, traveling for work, or gathering with family, Pleasant View offers a rural retreat with history in every board and beam.

Rooms & Rates

Rustic rooms with river views and shared bathrooms — a step back in time.
Nine rooms across two upper floors offer the charm of a 1930s inn with modern essentials: clean linens, fans for warm nights, and space to unwind.

Small Standard Room

Double Bed
Garden View
Shared Bathroom

Prices start at:

$60

PER NIGHT

Best Stardard Room

Double Bed
Bay View
Shared Bathroom

Prices start at:

$70

PER NIGHT

Best Standard Room

Double Bed
Bay View
Shared Bathroom

Prices start at:

$70

PER NIGHT

Historic Inn Experience

Step Into 230 Years of Stories

Pleasant View began in the 1790s, served riverboat travelers in the 1800s, and grew to house millworkers and spring log-drive crews in the early 1900s. Today, it remains one of New Brunswick’s oldest continuously welcoming inns — updated for comfort, but intentionally not renovated, preserving its original charm and character.

Here, history isn’t displayed behind glass. You live inside it.

Highlights:

  • Built in the 1790s, expanded in 1912 and 1919

  • Once a stop for Riverboats on Belleisle Bay

  • Hosted travelling salesmen, millworkers, and holidaymakers

  • Original architecture, creaking boards, plaster walls, and countryside warmth

Perfect for guests who appreciate authenticity over luxury.

Rural Getaway

A Quiet Escape on Belleisle Bay

Pleasant View sits at the edge of the water, surrounded by rolling farmland, forests, and open sky. Whether you come to unwind, explore the outdoors, or simply breathe in the stillness, the countryside offers space to move, think, and reconnect.

Nothing fancy — just fresh air, quiet mornings, and nature in every direction.

Highlights:

  • Kayaks & canoe access at the wharf

  • Swimming, river walks, and sunset views

  • Verandas with rocking chairs 

  • BBQ available for all seasons

  • Quiet roads for biking and scenic drives

  • Minutes from hiking trails, waterfalls, and wineries

Ideal for couples, families, and anyone needing to truly unplug.

Group & Work Crew Friendly

Simple, Spacious, and Practical for Groups

With nine bedrooms, shared common areas, and flexible sleeping arrangements, Pleasant View easily welcomes work crews, wedding groups, family gatherings, and traveling teams. Breakfast is provided, and a private kitchen and dining room can be made available on request.

Straightforward, affordable, and comfortable — just what groups need.

Highlights:

  • Nine bedrooms across two upper floors

  • Large dining room, two sitting rooms, verandas

  • Fully equiped Butler’s Kitchener in dining room

  • Access to a full kitchen for group use upon request

  • Laundry on site

  • Reliable internet & cell reception

  • Safe storage for gear (bikes, paddles, tools, etc.)

  • Past guests include drillers, linemen, geologists, genealogists, artists, surveyors

Designed for crews during the week and families on the weekend.

What to Expect

Pleasant View is authentic, rural, and historic.
Please expect:

This is part of the charm — and part of the experience.

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Kind Words From Our Guests

4.6★ average rating on Airbnb

WINTER WONDERLAND AT PLEASANT VIEW

A cozy rural escape on Belleisle Bay.

Winter transforms Pleasant View into a peaceful, snow-covered retreat perfect for families, couples, and adventure-seekers. With the Bay frozen into a glittering white field and quiet country roads stretching out in every direction, this is the place to slow down, bundle up, and enjoy the best of New Brunswick’s winter magic.

Whether you spend your days outside exploring or inside warming up by the fire, Pleasant View offers a simple, nostalgic winter getaway that feels like stepping into a storybook.

Winter Activities Right Outside Your Door

Perfect for Families, Groups & Weekend Getaways

Pleasant View offers nine simple, comfortable bedrooms and plenty of shared space — ideal for:

  • Ice fishing on Belleisle Bay – Set up a tent, drill a hole, and enjoy one of rural NB’s favourite winter pastimes just steps away.

  • Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing – Gentle terrain and quiet countryside perfect for exploring.

  • Sledding hill for all ages – A nearby slope ideal for kids and adults.

  • Easy access for snowmobiles (ski-doos) – A great home base for weekend rides through the Belleisle region.

  • Quiet common rooms – Relax with a book, play board games, or enjoy the peaceful stillness of winter.

  • Starry winter nights – With no streetlights, the night sky is bright, crisp, and unforgettable.

WINTER WONDERLAND AT PLEASANT VIEW

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Summer Excursions

Direct On-Property Summer Activities

  • Kayaks (free to use)

  • Canoe (free to use)

  • Swimming in Belleisle Bay

  • Moorage at the wharf for guests arriving by boat

  • Veranda lounging (BBQ, rocking chairs, hammock)

  • Country kitchen (DIY meals)

  • Beach area

  • Stargazing (no streetlights)

“Located on Belleisle Bay in Hatfield Point — one hour from Saint John, Fredericton, and Moncton.”

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