beach house

Guest: douglasc (halifax nova scotia)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/28/07

It was great cozy cottage with good size bedroom. great trails for outdoor lovers good for snow shoeing in the winter and hiking in the summer close to Ingonish and Cape Breton highlands park. with great cross country skiing. nice views of the ocean and the highlands with private trails leading through the hills. .

Owner response:Thanks so much Doug. You have discovered one of the best kept secrets in Eastern Canada...Cape Breton in winter. Many come backs! Jitka and Gilbert

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Christmas 2011 was great

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

My husband, 2 terriers and myself spent Christmas 2011 at the studio loft. We had a great time. Snow had fallen and the trails were picture perfect. The little touches i.e. the apple pie (awesome) and the table top real xmas tree were truly appreciated, The friendliness of both Jitka and Chance completed the perfect 5 day get away. Can wait to rent the beach house in the summer.

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Singing Pebbles - Cabot Trail

Guest: Karl and Betty (Kincardine, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 09/12/10 Review Submitted: 09/26/10

We had a wonderful one week stay in the studio loft at Singing Pebbles. The property has trails through the woods and access to a clean cobble beach for walking. On the loft's deck, all of the senses are stimulated by the view of the ocean - a view of ocean sunrises and distant passing ships, the freshness of the ocean air and sounds of crashing waves and wave tumbled rocks. Located on the Cabot Trail and close to the Ingonish entrance to Cape Breton National Park, there are many opportunities for all manner of outdoor activity. Thank you Jitka.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Jim & Lisa Myers (Wyckoff, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/27/09

We spent a wonderful week at Singing Pebbles in July. While the weather was not as good as we might have wanted, Singing Pebbles was beautiful and we enjoyed the company of both the cat and dog! We enjoyed walking the property and strolling along the beach. One evening we saw seals. We saw bald eagles from the house and even more on Bird Island and at Pleasant Cove. We highly recommend Donelda's Puffin Boat Tour; it was one of the highlights of our trip. Also recommend The Chowder House in Neil's Harbour. Great chowder & oatcakes and reasonable prices.

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Guest: Jim, Cathy & Brian Schultis (Mantua, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/12/09 Review Submitted: 06/12/09

What a wonderful time we had staying at Singing Pebbles and exploring Cape Breton Island. Jitka's warm, genuine hospitality made us feel so at home. We enjoyed the whole property --the beach, the trails, the games room, and the cozy loft apartment that had everything we needed. We would love to return.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/17/08

We stayed in the cottage loft over studio. We could hear the ocean and smell the beautiful pristine air. Beautiful gardens surround the property along with many walking trails. We had our Westie with us and he enjoyed his walks. This property offers many possibilities for you...If you are looking for relaxation and beauty...this is the place..

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Guest: Punsch (Oro Valley AZ)
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/11/08

I was recently telling a friend about our stay at Singing Pebbles as they will be in the area in September of this year and I recalled what a glorious experience we had staying here for a week in the summer of 2006. We did not want to leave - it felt like home and Jitka and Gilbert and ALL the animals were wonderful. We do hope to return someday.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/05 Review Submitted: 08/22/05

Thank you Jitka & Gilbert for you kind hospitality during our stay at Singing Pebbles.We so enjoyed our holiday on Cape Breton. We felt totaly at home and relaxed .We especially enoyed the wild life watching the whales from the deck. seeing the moose on the trail where else in the world can you bold eagles and humming birds the wild life was wonderful.Thank you for all extra special touches the flowers and the delicious apple pie it was very much apprecited .Singing Pebbles is a perfect base to explore Cape Breton from. Anyone thinking of renting this property you will not be disappointed if you want please contact me Hopefuly we will return one day David & Kathy Gatrell

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Guest: Hezzy (New Gloucester, ME USA)
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/30/05

Our hearts were captured by this lovely North Shore, the beauty of the land and the waters. The amazing music of Celtic Colors VIII-2004, the wild storms of this visit (tropical storm Nicole) the very colorful maples and- most of all- by your warm friendship. Yours is a special hospitality - where else might one's hosts provide fresh apple pie, flowers,and mushroom walks. So we leave, rested and renewed, and looking forward to Celtic Colors 2005!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/30/05

We had a wonderful stay. We went to the beach, walked the paths, drove the trail, visited Baddeck, were chased by the geese, and had a table-tennis trournament in the games room. The weathere varied from sunny and warm to rainy and cool. We enjoyed the gardens and admired Jitka's pottery, Gilbert's woodcarving skills. We hope to be back soon! Thank you, Bep and the kids

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