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3 Bdrm Cottage near Baddeck and St. Ann's<br>1 hour to Inverness

Family-friendly cottage in Big Harbour

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Dining Room
Cozy Living Room
Cheery Kitchen
Breakfast Nook
View of the Bras d'or

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Big Harbour, NS
  • Place, MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

3 Bdrm Cottage near Baddeck and St. Ann's<br>1 hour to Inverness

The ROOST is a bright and cheery, fully equipped cottage in the heart of Cape Breton. With views of the Bras D’or from inside and outside - you won't want to leave. But if you do, the cottage is close to amenities, shopping, tourist attractions, golf, nature and centrally located to all of the treasures Cape Breton has to offer - Nothing is farther than a day trip away.

The Master Bedroom has a Queen bed and private balcony over looking the Bras D'or. The 2nd (Queen) & 3rd (2 twins) bedrooms feel like you are nestled in the treetops. All of the beds are super comfortable with quality linens leaving you well rested.

The living room is equipped with WIFI and a smart tv and blu ray with tons of movies, but as the cottage comes with oodles of board games for kids and adults, you may never turn the tv on. We also have a sample of CD's of local artists for you to enjoy, but the stereo is bluetooth so you can still enjoy your own music.

The spacious kitchen is ideal to cook a large meal with the entire family helping out. It is fully equipped with everything you could need - including lobster pot! Added bonus - we have our own "lobster guy"! During lobster season he can bring a fresh catch right to your door!

Need to do a load of laundry, no problem - we've got you covered!

Upon booking, we can offer you suggestions on what to do and where to eat and recommend day trips appropriate for your group and budget.

The ROOST is Pet Friendly, however there is an additional cleaning charge

If you are interested in staying on a day that is blocked, please let us know. These dates have been set aside for our amazing housekeeper so that we can be flexible with her schedule.

For more information, please visit our website at theroostonbigharbour.com
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is responsible for paying for all damages. Including but not limited to broken windows, appliances, accessive cleaning, damaged furniture, etc

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-05171557381842669-727
Property # 1616769

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Big Harbour

Located in Big Harbour, this cottage is by the sea. Kidston Island Lighthouse and Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Ross Ferry Provincial Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Big Harbour, NS

What's nearby

  • MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • St. Anns Provincial Park - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 19 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobster Galley - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Cove Takeout - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Boisdale Firehall - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flynn's Beaver Cove Foods - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪MacKenzie Hall - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Bdrm Cottage near Baddeck and St. Ann's<br>1 hour to Inverness pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Bdrm Cottage near Baddeck and St. Ann's<br>1 hour to Inverness ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Bdrm Cottage near Baddeck and St. Ann's<br>1 hour to Inverness ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Bdrm Cottage near Baddeck and St. Ann's<br>1 hour to Inverness located?

This family-friendly Big Harbour cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bras d'Or Lake and MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve. Otter Island and St. Anns Provincial Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot and very well-appointed home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jetta L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage!! Everything you need and then some…Jen has thought of everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Franey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a pleasure to stay here! It's well located, very cozy, spacious, and full of amenities. We felt nestled in a restful, peaceful area, and our dog enjoyed his long walks along the lakeside road. The owner was very attentive to our inquiries.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well laid out, good size, well appointed kitchen and enjoyed the BBQ and game nights at the perfect kitchen table.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't say enough about this place. It was spectacular
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay in Big Harbour. The Roost was perfect. It was incredibly clean, had everything we needed and was in a perfect location to venture to all parts of the Cabot Trail. Jen was an amazing host, who gave us some perfect ideas for our adventures. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Harbour

Everything that makes for a pleasant visit is provided. Have no complaints .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was wonderful…clean and kitchen well equipped. Bed rooms wonderful! Bathrooms great with plenty of soap, shampoo, etc. Common areas great too. The host was fabulous! Gave us so many recommendations for places to go and places to eat. Make sure you catch some music. Be aware that it is off the beaten path which is exactly what we wanted. We would stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna R., Hershey, PA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay near Baddeck

We loved our
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Roost

Great location and very nice cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful well-located, livable waterfront house.

We thoroughly enjoyed this house! It was roomy and very comfortable with a well-stocked kitchen to prepare and enjoy wonderful meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lyse T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and cozy house

Nice, clean and full of beautiful decorations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded my expectations!

The Roost did not disappoint in any way! It was beautiful, comfortable and peaceful. Our host, Jennifer, was immediately responsive and gracious when I contacted her. All in all, the vacation was perfect and I would not hesitate to stay there again.Mary Ann Coulter
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

We travelled as a family of 4 plus my father, there was plenty of room for all of us and the cottage was well equipped with everything we needed. With its central location, everything was within a short day trip distance of 1 to 1.5hrs including Fortress of Louisbourg, and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. We had a fabulous time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away from Home

Beautiful, very well-appointed home with home-y, colourful, quirky decor. Thoughtful, pleasant, and timely communication from host. No complaints whatsoever. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay at the Roost

Our family had the most amazing 4 days in Cape Breton using The Roost as our base. The host was amazing and gave us many great recommendations on seeing everything we wanted to see. The cottage itself was in amazing shape and truly felt like a great family home. Would not hesitate to come back if we were going to be in the area or recommend to other friends and family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Lititz PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to Nova Scotia with friends

The property was extremely clean and delightfully decorated. It was a great place to stay to explore Baddeck and the Cabot Trail. We had a wonderful time. The owner was very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely use this property again for a vacation, it felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Stay in Big Harbour

What a perfect stop to relax- beautiful setting-loved the gardens- and immaculate living spaces. Owner was very helpful with minor issues and provided great info on how to best navigate Cape Breton. The central location of this property made it possible to visit all the highlights of Cape Breton and return "home" for a relaxing evening. The house is more beautiful than the pictures on the VBRO listing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olympia L., Red Deer, Alberta CANADA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Roost

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Accomodations

We thoroughly enjoyed your cute comfy home away from home! It was very well stocked, clean, had everything we needed! The itinerary guide was a bonus! Very informative! Our type of place!! Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Accommodations and Perfect Location

"The Roost" is a large, clean, well-equiped and charming home located near Baddeck and within an easy drive of everything we wanted to see on this trip, including Fortress Louisbourg. The owner, Jen, was very quick to respond to any questions. I would highly recommend "The Roost" for up to six guests!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cape Breton Wedding Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at the Roost. It's a beautiful home with every comfort you can think of. It's perfectly located in Cape Breton and I cannot say enough positive things about the owner. She's so responsive, kind and gives great recommendations for the area! We were traveling from the United States to Cape Breton for a wedding with 2 young children and the Roost was perfect for our stay! Thank you so much again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Baddeck

Hello,This is a very clean cottage/house. Communication with Jen was excellent. A very well equipped house ….nothing missing.My only comment it was a little farther from Baddeck than I thought and would have loved to have a water access. There are some rocks across the road to sit and enjoy the view so I suggest bringing a cushion..and don’t forget your bug spray.Thank you Jen for sharing Lorraine
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay on Bras D'or Lakes

This is a great property to explore all Cape Breton has to offer. The property was clean and without question has one of the most complete kitchens we've stayed in. We kept windows open when we home allowing for nice breezes. From this base, we rove the Cabot trail, sailed on Bras D'or lakes, kayaked around Baddeck, hiked, ate lots of great food, and experienced local music. Cape Breton has so much to offer and yet remains a relatively uncommercialized, maintaining its' charm and culture. We had a great trip and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the Beaton Track

Quiet, peaceful piece of Paradise. The Roost was the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday living yet close enough to the beautiful attractions that make Cape Breton. The house was clean, big and well supplied. Thank you for sharing your home, it was just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Blanchard

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We are a family of 4 with 2 young daughters. We live and work in northern Ontario surrounded by wilderness where we spend most of our time outdoors.

Why they chose this property

We visited Cape Breton for the first time in 2015 and fell in love. So much so that we came back as often as possible and we will continue to visit as often as work allows us to run away. We have made many great friends and as lovely as it is to spend time with them we really wanted to have our own place when we came. We searched for the right property for a few years and finally found The ROOST. It is in a perfect location for when we are on holiday and it will be perfect for when we finally retire.

What makes this property unique

Big Harbour Rd is a dead end road and it is really quiet, but still close to town. On our first visit to the house we saw 5 deer and a few bald eagles which we really enjoyed watching.

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