Warm Ocean Water, Sandy Beach, Spacious Cottage
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Vacation rentals for the 2013 season will be taken beginning in January.
Lovely cottage, @1300 sq feet built in 2005, vaulted ceiling, . Bonus room with TV and DVD in loft area. White sandy beach is perfect for families. Very swimmable water, which at low tide creates warm pools and sand bars just made for water games and exploring. There is a life guarded beach 150 ft to the North.
There are 2 possible launching places for your boat. Big boats @ a mile to the north, small boats on the beach in front of the cottage. Plenty of space to park your boat at the cottage.
Summer is filled with 'Ceilidhs'-a Gaelic word that means to dance and party. Traditional fiddle music and Scottish step dancing are indigenous to this area.
There is a computer center in the Library just up the street, as well as a medical clinic in Port Hood. The cottage is rented for no less than a week during high season, and no fewer than 5 days during off season periods. Your well-behaved dog is welcome.
Keywords: Cottage Home, Beach House
Property Type
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Beds for 7
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Loft
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- 1 full ceramic bath, 1 enclosed outdoor shower.
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Stove
- Microwave
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Parking Off Street
- Hair Dryer
- Towels Provided
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- CD Player
Communications
- Telephone
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
Theme
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
- Beach View
- Ocean View
Activities
- Churches
- Hiking
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Wind-Surfing
- Golf
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Groceries
- Fitness Center
- ATM/Bank
- Medical Services
- Whale Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shelling
- Scenic Drives
- Boating
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Eco Tourism
- Restaurants
- Playground
- Museums
- Marina
- Library
- Ice Skating
- Pier Fishing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Heaven On Earth
Heaven On Earth
- Guest David
- Date of stay 08/18/12
- Review Submitted 08/26/12
We just reluctantly returned home from Port Hood. Everything was perfect. The cabin offered you a perfect view of the sunset each night whether you watched from the patio outside or from the loft inside. The beach is great...... sandy with the warmest water you could want. The cabin has 2 bdrms downstairs with a loft upstairs.......it was perfect for family and friends who stopped in for the day and wanted to spend the night. This is a perfect spot to spend a nice quiet week on the beach. The neighbors were quiet and very friendly. We definitely plan to return to Port Hood beach again next year!!!Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Owner response: August is a great time at Port Hood Beach. The water has warmed up and is wonderful for swimming. We added a wall in the loft this year, so there are 3 private bedrooms as well as a twin bed in the loft area. What a great review! Thank you, David. I'm glad you had a good week!
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Why stay at hotels!
Why stay at hotels!
- Guest Elliott
- Date of stay 06/18/11
- Review Submitted 07/06/11
Wow! To stay at your own cottage, not having to deal with typical tourist scenarios, and being able to immerse yourself in the local flavor of a small quaint community was enchanting. Going down to the fisherman's pier, buying lobster right off the boat, and bringing it back to cook yourself was a memory that will stay with us! Now to the cottage. Comfortable, clean, beautiful sunsets and a great view added to our relaxation. The feeling of warmth was welcoming every morning when we awoke and again in the evening when we returned from our travels. There is a Co-op close by, neat little restaurants, great music at the Red Shoe Pub and the Celtic Music Centre, and don't forget the Sunday Farmers Market in Mabou! Take the Cabot Trail, see the Highland Center in Iona, and get in a whale watch and Puffin tour. Beautiful and relaxing. Cape Breton rocks!Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Owner response: A wonderful place for families or...explorers, honeymooners,dancers, best friends. Nice review. thank you!
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Port Hood Perfection
Port Hood Perfection
- Guest Jennifer
- Date of stay 07/17/10
- Review Submitted 07/27/10
We can't recommend this property enough. What a beautiful location and a warm and welcoming house to come home to after a busy day exploring all of the interesting sights on Cape Breton Island. We travelled with our two young children and felt like we were at home- the beach in front of the cottage is perfect, especially for little ones, as the water is very shallow and warm. Our kids played in the water for hours. The house is very clean and beautifully decorated, with everything you need (kites, cd-players, dvd player, beach chairs, camping chairs...) for a wonderful holiday. We really hope to be able to come again!Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Owner response: Low tide in front of the cottage is great for the whole family-especially kids! On the North side of the breakwater, the water is deeper and a little cooler- for the more serious swimmers in your family!
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- Guest Richard Curzi
- Date of stay 09/02/09
- Review Submitted 09/02/09
This cottage is indeed FABULOUS as advertized. Its location is amazing - you truly can enjoy a breath taking sunset over the water every evening just sitting on the deck. The house is clean and new with lots of windows to catch the constant Cape Breton ocean breezes. If you are into Celtic music you are right in the midst of the Ceilidh Trail and will find something nearby every day. Pick up lobsters at the local fisherman's COOP and boil them yourself in the pot provided in the well-equipped kitchen. At first we considered the lack of decent TV reception and no DVD player connection a negative - but in the end we appreciated not wasting our time in front of the TV and instead enjoying one-another's company, playing games, and taking in the beautiful beach surroundings. My daughter just couldn't wait to get back to the house each evening and take a swim in the warm water at sunset. Ms. McFarland was very easy to work with...overall it was a great stay!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5
Rates
Low weekly rate is June 15 - 29th and all dates from between August 31 - Sept 28, 2013. Low weeks $950/week Celtic Colours rate:$1000/wk. A deposit of $250 is required to hold your time, The $250 will also be a damage deposit to be returned after your departure. Summer rates are from June 30-August 31, 2013. Changeover is Saturday. A 2nd dog will be $100/non refundable .
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose Port Hood:
The area reminded us of Cape Cod-40 years ago-except no traffic, uncrowded beaches and the Gaelic influence. Cape Breton Island has truly astounding scenery,(We are @ 1 1/2 hours to the Cabot Trail, with wonderful hiking trails and scenic drives everywhere in between.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
We enjoy the beautiful sandy beach in front of the cottage, a place where if you're lucky, you might see bald eagles teaching their young. We love seeing the fishing boats heading home in the late afternoon. (We hope they're heavy with lobsters)
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Photos
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Wrap around deck, St. George's Bay with Port Hood Island in the distance
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From the deck (happens every night!)
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comfortable living area
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View from the loft
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Kitchen view, beautiful alder cabinets
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Bayberries and breakwater
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Beauty and the Beach
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Our vacation home
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Tansy on the Rocks
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loft bedroom, kitchen
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ceramic tile bath
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Twin bedroom
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The Beach
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Celebrating Summer
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