Location: Inverness, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada (One mile from town!!)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
This gorgeous beachfront/oceanfront house was built in 2004. The house was built with an open, bright, happy concept to accommodate up to eight people comfortably.
The living/dining room combo has a 25 foot cathedral style pine tongue and groove ceiling with huge windows looking out onto a beautiful view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It also has a wonderful wood fireplace and a leather full size sofa bed.
There are maple hardwood floors throughout the house. The kitchen features butcher block counter tops and a refinished antique farmhouse sink with the Gulf view!
There is a huge deck that has three separate entrances and includes an outdoor shower with hot and cold water to get the sand off your body.
There is a first floor bedroom with two twin antique wrought iron beds. Next to that bedroom is a full bathroom including shower. The laundry area is located in the hallway adjacent to the bathroom.
The second floor is fabulous! This is an open loft style bedroom with a king size antique wrought iron bed and a futon bunk bed that has a full size bed on the bottom and a twin on top. This is one big loft area and the beds are all in the same room together. Great for adults or kids!!
There is an awesome bathroom with an incredible tiled steam shower!! On a rainy day after a hike, run or ride, this steam is heaven! Great views from the many windows too!!
Our house sits 300 feet in from the road on 17 acres. Very private. There is a hiking path (about 15-20 minute walk) to our beautiful beach.
All this just one mile from the town of Inverness which has shopping, restaurants, a public beach with cafe and a new golf course, Cabot Links that opened in July 2011!
Cape Breton was noted by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as the #1 Beautiful Island and the #2 Most Friendly People. In 2005, National Geographic called Cape Breton Highlands National Park the #2 best national park in North America. Cape Breton was voted the Number 2 destination world-wide by National Geographic Traveler Magazine (March 2004). It was singled out by Travel and Leisure Magazine in 2006 as one of the “World’s Best Islands” (one of four)
Celtic Colours International Festival is October 5-13, 2012!!
This is a very special place. It is our dream home. We hope you love it as much as we do!!
PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR MANY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS!
*This property is fully licensed as 'Banks Road Vacation Home Rental' with Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage. The house received a 4 star rating through Canada Select.
*Fully insured
HAPPY VACATION!!
No Smoking Inside Please.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : first floor bedroom
- Bunk Bed : double bed on bottom, twin on top
- Convertible Bed : double sofa bed in living room
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- HDTV/DVD, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Stereo with Sound System and Individual Volume Controls throughout house and deck, Steam Shower, (master bath shower converts to a steam room), outdoor shower
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Whale Watching
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
$1900 CAD per week
weekly minimum stay
$100/wk deposit before February 1; 50% deposit after February 1
Balance due in cash or check upon check-in + $200/damage deposit
Full refund less $100 for cancellation in writing up to 8 weeks prior to arrival.
No deposit refund if cancelling less than 8 weeks of arrival date.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Property Photos
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Traveler Reviews (23)
What a house!
Guest: Jon
(Calgary, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 09/30/11
Recently my family rented this beautiful house for a week, we travelled from Alberta, New Brunswick, and Halifax to meet in Cape Breton. When we arrived we were excited to see a kitchen that was fully stocked with all the dishes that we would need, pots and pans, coffee maker. The entire house was spotless, and there was a pile of firewood ready for the evening's fire. It was the perfect house for a week long relaxing get-a-way. The location was perfect for us, and what a view!
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Beautiful House, Stunning Location
Guest: Jeanette
(Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/21/11
This is a beautiful house in a stunning location. It has all the mod cons of up-to-code construction with the gracious feel of an older home. The kitchen is well-equipped; the hot water supply and water pressure are fantastic; and the double pane windows, efficient heating, and working fireplace make this a cozy retreat in cooler weather. While we loved leisurely evenings preparing meals at the house and enjoying the spectacular sunsets from the patio, we were also pleasantly surprised that there were some viable options for dining out nearby. We had a wonderful holiday at the Banks Road home and look forward to returning! Thank you Vicki!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful Views From A Light Filled House
Guest: David
(Toronto)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
This is an incredible house with gorgeous high and wide views out over the ocean. We are a family of four with kids 5 and 7 and we all just loved it. The kids slept on the first floor and parents on second, the kids played in the spacious grass yard and parents watched from the recliners, kids watched a movie while we made dinner, it is just perfectly set up for a family. The house is spacious clean and bright and we enjoyed just relaxing around the house with the children. Leisurely breakfasts, then a walk down through a fragrant pine forest to a private beach. There is a fabulous steam shower for off the master bedroom for those who appreciate these things. I had a great later afternoon steaming, cold showering and then resting while I watched the sun set. Inverness is a pleasant town and the new Cabot Links golf course is expected to be fantastic. We also saw a lot of local music and did a lot of hiking, beach-combing and exploring around the island. Cape Breton is really fantastic and feels quite secluded. Best of all I had no cell phone reception, so I was forced not to check my blackberry and focus on the vacation! Top marks for this vacation house! We've stayed in about four different houses in Nova Scotia on the South Shore over the last seven years and this house in Cape Breton is one off the best.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Tucked-away Saltbox
Guest: The MacDonalds
(Oakville, ON, CAN)
Date of Stay: 08/01/09
Review Submitted: 08/19/10
High-end accomodations are hard to come by in the still relatively-hidden treasure of Cape Breton but this saltbox certainly fits the bill. If you want privacy, exercise, fresh-air and a base of operations to explore this part of Nova Scotia we highly recommend.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Inverness Vacation Home
Guest: Susan
(Halifax Nova Scotia)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10
Review Submitted: 08/04/10
My family & I had a lovely vacation at this beautiful home this past summer. The home is beautifully decorated, clean, spacious and well-equipped. There is lots of room to roam outside as well with access to a private beach area. Perfect location for excursions in the Cape Breton area. We were thrilled to see whales in the ocean from the front deck! We highly recommend this home as a vacation destination.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful house in a great location
Guest: Chris
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 07/26/10
Our family spent a wonderful vacation in this house. We spent a lot of time enjoying the gorgeous views and lounging outside with the stereo system blasting. We went to Inverness town beach several times and explored various parts of the island. The sunsets were amazing. Cape Breton was a long drive from Boston but well worth the trip!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
An amazing house in a great place!
Guest: Brad
(South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/06/10
If you are travelling to NS, I highly recommend this house for your stay. We had an amazing time, and the house is roomy and well appointed, the kitchen is well equiped and the beds are great. You can tell alot of time and energy is spent on have a great place for people to enjoy their stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: tom and sherie
(Eugene, OR [USA])
Date of Stay: 11/16/09
Review Submitted: 11/16/09
We spent a lovely, relaxed week in this spacious, cozy home-away-from-home. The spectacular views, amenities, including a well-stocked kitchen, made the time here very special. We'd definitely pick this place again when we return to Cape Breton Island. No disappointments, and like some other reviewers, hesitate to 'let the word out' on this west coast gem.
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Guest: Diane Raschke1
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Date of Stay: 10/15/09
Review Submitted: 10/15/09
Just wanted to let you know that our vacation surpassed my expectations by a long shot. It was soooo much fun. I do have to get therapy for the sea glass obsessed in my family now. Thanks for the beautiful house and all the adventures on the property. We came in with Hurricane Danny and the next evening went down to the beach. Great fun! Pipers Cove was another gem - if you haven't been there you have to go. The food was great but the people were the best part - so accommodating and friendly Definitely a trip we will never forget. Thanks so much, Diane
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Guest: Diane Raschke
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Date of Stay: 10/06/09
Review Submitted: 10/06/09
We had the best time here. The house was fabulous and we had our very own beach. We became addicted to looking for sea glass every evening after our adventures for the day. We loved the area and coming back to the house at the end of every day was a treat. What a great place !!!
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