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Cape Breton Cottage, Off the Beaten Path... Spectacular Ocean/Mountain Views!
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Overview
2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, sleeps 4
If you are looking for something off the beaten path, you have found it! Out at the northern tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the cottage is located at St. Margaret's village, in Bay St. Lawrence. From the 8x28 foot front deck you have a panoramic, unobstructed, undeveloped view as the sun sets into the ocean. In season, you can enjoy the local lobster or snow crab caught in the bay in front of you.
Not far off the Cabot Trail, the cottage is a good base for golf at Highland Links in Ingonish (one of the top-rated courses in the world), whale watching or deep sea fishing from the nearby fisherman's wharf or the Hike the Highlands Festival. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is just 10 miles away where there are hiking trails and other activities in the summer. Our family spots at least one moose and one bear at this park every year! It is a thrill for the kids!
Right in the village is a friendly community center with internet access (as well as ping pong for the kids and a basketball hoop). There is a local grocery with all the basics. Right near the community center is an ice cream stand that is great for a quick dinner as well.
It is a birdwatchers paradise. Watch the eagles soar, the guillemots fly in and out of the cliffs below, or the gannets dive into the ocean from the cottage. You might even see the occasional pod of whales in the bay while you sit relaxing or reading on the deck.
See the links at the bottom of this page for more tourist information on Cape Breton.
Guestbook comments from the owner
A very comfortable cottage, well equipped and beautifully situated beside the ocean (and closer to the sea than is apparent from the photo). A wonderful place both to relax and to enjoy the mix of easy and more challenging walks in the vicinity; and the weather was warmer and drier here than in England! Very grateful to the most helpful owner, prompt and obliging in every respect.
Amenities
Bay Saint Lawrence Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 4
- pets considered ...
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Mountain
- Mountain View
- Near The Ocean
- Ocean View
- Oceanfront
- Rural
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Ceiling Fans
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Linens Provided
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Lobster Pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Music Library
- Radio
- Stereo
- Television
- Video Library
- Binoculars
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Walkway to Water
- Wood Deck
- 6 garden chairs
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- autumn foliage
- bay/sound
- churches
- forests
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- groceries
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- pier fishing
- sailing
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(20 traveler reviews)
Breathtaking
The cabin is absolutely as amazing as the pictures. The views are fantastic and the cabin is spacious provides everything you need. The deck is perfect and allows one to absorb the views. The town of Bay St Lawrence is fantastic and the community center has some great food! The whale watching was a must do and very reasonably priced. The cabin is located midway between many of the holes in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Overall it was an amazing time and we cannot wait to book our next stay!
Can't ask for more!
This was our first time to Cape Breton, and after our stay here at this heavenly cottage we will definitely return. The cottage was lovely and very comfortable. The view was absolutely spectacular. My teenage daughters absolutely loved it as well. It provided us with the right atmosphere if you just wanted to relax, and also within driving distance to the beach, Cabot Trail, or Meat Cove. I highly recommend!!
A little piece of heaven!
I loved my stay here. It is a little piece of heaven in a beautiful and amazing setting. The view was spectacular, the peace and quiet was wonderful and the sunsets were the best in the world. It was blueberry season while I was there and the yard was full of wild blueberries. It was wonderful to be able to pick your own blueberries and make blueberry pancakes. I would highly recommend renting the beautiful cottage on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. The cottage was spotless when I arrived and had everything I needed for the stay. I would recommend bringing some DVDs to play in the TV. I had brought some and so was able to view a movie in the evening. It was well worth the 900 mile drive up and I would rent again next year if I can get the time off from work.
Serenity in Bay St. Lawrence
We spent a week at this private cottage in July and loved every minute. We're birders so we had binoculars and a spotting scope with us. From the deck we spotted a few pods of pilot whales and, in the distance, humpback whales (fins and spouts). Eagles (mature and sub-adults) were around every day along with Common Ravens, Gannets, Guillemots, and occasional Common Eider. Song sparrows and their young were everywhere on the property. One early morning I briefly observed a bull moose on the lower part of the road.
The cottage is all you need for an enjoyable stay. We had excellent cell service (Verizon and AT&T) and after establishing a cell phone hot spot we had Internet access. It's nice, but this location begs you to stay "off the grid" as much as possible.
The Milky Way at night was as good as I've seen. Stay up late, block the few lights from the small motel on the hill with your car, sit close and be amazed. Binoculars, again, will show you a celestial world rarely seen. We had three great nights during our stay. Oh, and don't forget to stop at Walmart/Canadian Tire and pick up some $10 folding chairs if you're planning extended stays.
Many thanks to David and the four young men who assisted us after I got the rental car stuck in a small ditch. The warmth of the people in Bay St. Lawrence made our trip truly enjoyable.
For history buffs there's an interesting Pioneer Cemetery on Money Point Road (go left as you leave the property).
Many thanks to Katy and her family for sharing this lovely property!
Magical location!
This cottage is fabulous and its location is simply magical! There is a deck overlooking the water, and the property is situated on a sloping meadow looking down to the sea. The cottage is very well appointed. We simply could not have asked for a lovelier holiday. So grateful that the Hughes family shares this property!!
The little cottage on the cliff with the wonderful ocean views!
My husband and I spent the last two weeks of October at the little cottage on the cliff, and if you are looking for a peaceful retreat then this is the place for you. We were warm and cosy even as the tail end of 'Nicole' came through. The cottage is very comfortable and has all of the essentials for your stay. Out of season it is very quiet. One thing worth remembering is to bring any groceries that you couldn't live without because it is quite a distance to any large stores. After that, sit back, relax and enjoy all of the moods of the ocean!
Map
Great location to stay for the Hike the Highlands Festival or Celtic Colours! Just 25 minutes off the Cabot Trail!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Pet Fee | $75 |
| Damage Deposit | $200 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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