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Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail

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A room with large windows offering a view of a lake and greenery.
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A neatly organized shelf with folded towels, a decorative bowl, a framed picture, and a container of cotton balls.
A modern two-story house with a prominent gable roof, large windows, and a balcony.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen counter, and large windows with a view of trees and a deck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Located at the waterfront, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 6 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It offers beach views from the patio and deck, ideal for outdoor relaxation. Adventure activities include game walks, hiking, biking, and birdwatching, with attractions like Saint Anns Bay and Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts nearby.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Englishtown, NS
  • Place, Saint Anns Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ski Cape Smokey
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

guest 1

1 Queen Bed

guest 2

2 Twin Beds

master bedroom and loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail

This gorgeous chalet home has three bedrooms including a master loft bedroom with master bath on the second floor.

The master bath has a shower with three different heads and six settings in addition to a claw-foot tub. The bathroom on the first floor has been completely renovated and includes a mosaic shower floor depicting an eagle in flight that was created by an American artist. In addition, a new heat pump with AC is installed in the master loft. There is also a brand new heat pump next to the kitchen on the first floor, so the entire house will be cool and comfortable in August.

There are two bedrooms on the first floor along with a beautiful new bathroom. The entire front wall is glass, which makes for a spectacular view of the water, St. Ann's Bay, and Jersey Cove, You will see all sorts of water birds including osprey, the occasional seal. There is a new eagles' next about 400 M from the driveway, and two young eagles continue to fly around the Jersey Cove Rd. There is outdoor art from Iron Art Studios, and eagles fly over the eagle sculpture to fish in the bay. Comraich Iolaire is Gaelic for eagle sanctuary.

The kitchen includes a new glass-top stope and new dishwasher in addition to a new kitchen faucet. Please enjoy the new amenities and take care of them as if they were your own. The home is in the heart of St. Ann's Bay, at the beginning of the Cabot Trail and just 25 minutes by Baddeck.

This house has everything you need whether it's for a couple of nights or a couple of weeks. The kitchen is fully loaded, and there are several good restaurants within a 30-minute drive. Wake up early or late and watch the tides flow in and out of the bay. Take out the hammock, string it up, and enjoy a peaceful morning or afternoon rocking to the ocean breeze.

The front great room is full of original art, most of which has been collected from Cape Breton artists. There is also original art in the master loft as well as mosaic night stands. Each bathroom contains steel towel racks designed and cut from a sheet of steel.

The house inspires peace, calm, and renewal.

The house is located at the beginning of the Cabot Trail and is 10Km away from some of the best crafts people and artists on the trail. In addition, it is in the center of the island and is a great launching pad no matter where you want to go on Cape Breton.

The property is registered with Nova Scotia Tourist Accommodations--RYA-2023-24-04051244177415938-384.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 50

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please know that I have several outdoor cameras and I will know the number of people who show up and their ages. No one under the age of 50 .

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04051244177415938-384
Property # 4657787ha
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Jersey Cove

Located in Jersey Cove, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Munroe Point Lighthouse and Great Bras d'Or Range Rear Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Anns Provincial Park and North River Provincial Park. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and hiking.
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Englishtown, NS

What's nearby

  • Saint Anns Bay - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 28 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 38 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 42 min drive - 65.0 km
  • Highlands Links - 47 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goose Cove Grab N Go - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪MacKenzie Hall - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Shell Shack - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 100 KM - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Captain Capers Fish & Chips - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail?

As of Sep 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail on Apr 16, 2027 start from $280, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Saint Anns Bay and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts and St. Anns Provincial Park. North River Provincial Park is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, well laid out home. Everything you could want and so comfortable. Beautiful grounds and view. The host was so helpful, there had been some weather issues and Mark kept us up to date. Would highly recommend a stay here.Thank you Mark for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location, Good view...but better if the vines were cut from the balcony so when in the house you could see out to the water, etc. Overall nice property...but a bit tired. Host was great and appreciated his communication. Definitely a good property to stay at. Cape Breton is Fabulous!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was beautiful and convenient enough. Cleaning could use more attention to detail. Had to wash most of the kitchenware before it could be used, but thankfully there is a good dishwasher. House was comfortable well equipped. Appreciated the heat pumps. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary, the ambiance, the unique and beautiful artwork, and all the special touches—each one added so much to make our stay unforgettable and truly memorable. The laundry worked well, kitchen and bathroom were well equipped, good quality linens, furniture was comfortable and the owner was very responsive to our needs/questions.There is a binder with all the info we needed, plus tons of suggestions for activities in the area. Everything worked well. We highly highly recommend. Lorna and Gary Weatherdon. Ottawa, ON
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit to Nova Scotia

It was a great home base for visiting cape breton. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was stunning, location was awesome, very peaceful, and the host was exceptional to deal with. This home was very roomy, well equipped, and pleasantly decorated. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2025
Thanks Lili. I'd love to have your back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property, easy self check in and everything provided for a comfortable, relaxing time. Stunning views and good communication from host. Would highly recommend and would definitely return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2025
Thank you for your positive comments. You left the house in perfect shape. If all my guests were like you, things would be so much easier. Please come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5th time to Cape Breton.

Mark's property was a good homebase for us to travel around the island. The home was all that we read about and it was an enjoyable visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Comfy beds. Great stalk of basic supplies. Easy access to trail. Mark was great and shared lots of info about area. House showcase lots of local artisans which we loved.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Had an amazing time staying in Jersey Cove! Our only wish was that we had booked for longer! What a comfortable and quiet place, with truly beautiful views (especially of the moon over the water at night!). Thank you Mark!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, clean and nice views, quiet area and a bit far from shops and restaurants but quiet and relaxing. Only negatives would been downstairs beds were extremely firm and maybe needed some memory foam mattress pads, minor hickup
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Holiday House

This is a perfect location for a cCape Breton vacation. Clean, well appointed. Very good beds and lovely open space for family or friends gathering . Since it's central, it makes it easier to get to all parts of the island. Easy conversion with the owner if questions arise. A great place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2022
Thank you Moira. You were an exemplary guest.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable

Very well kept property. Would have been nice to have had a heads up on the no TV situation, we could have brought a DVD player and movies.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2022
The TV situation is covered in the 20-page welcome booklet, and people are encouraged to bring a digital device to connect the TV. All guest streaming services can be used and connected to the TV via the HDMI cable that is there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We found ourselves wishing for a rainy day to spend reading books and sipping tea in this lovely retreat. Mark is attentive. You definitely feel more like a guest than a renter. Exceptional showers and comfortable beds. Great hikes, restaurants nearby. Little ferry going back and forth is an added delight.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2023
Thanks for leaving my house in such great shape. Come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Jersey Cove

The house and our 1 week stay was exactly as advertised and expected. No issues with the property. Owner Mark replied promptly to all our inquiries and concerns. Was clean and all appliances working properly. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home with scenic views

This beautiful home is literally a peaceful sanctuary, the home has everything you need for your stay with all the comforts of home and more. Mark was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. He has a top notch guide for your stay with suggestions for the best shops and restaurants, including lobster suppers restaurant for our 40th anniversary. Cape Breton and Jersey Cove is the most beautiful place on this earth. The Cabot trail is breathtaking, we drove it in a day. We hope to visit again some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Thanks Lisa. You took care of my home like it was your own and left it in the best condition of any guests who have ever stayed in my home. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Beautiful Retreat

This is an exceptional property located on the waterfront and adjacent to the Cabot Trail. It has been tastefully renovated and boasts a collection of local artists. The open concept with the second floor loft master bedroom overlooking the two story front windows facing the waterfront is quite impressive and uplifting. This cottage has two large fully equipped bathrooms. One adjacent the master bedroom and the second one is adjacent one the two ground floor bedrooms. The master bathroom also offers a huge claw foot bath tub. The kitchen is fully equipped and is adjacent the dining area and living room. For the colder weather, there is a wood burning stove. We were so impressed by the house, it's location and the views it offers that we would not hesitate to rent it again. The owner, Mark was just a phone call away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traumhaft schön

Einfach nur schön. Es hat an nichts gefehlt. Alles sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Toller Blick. Guter Ausgangspunkt für den Cabot Trail. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We absolutely LOVED this house! Layout was comfortable for 3 couples. Kitchen was well equipped. Very clean, very private, and the views are beautiful! Mark was great to work with. The only thing we'd recommend is, MAKE SURE to get all your food and groceries BEFORE you arrive. The closest grocery store is about 40 minutes away. Grocery store is in Baddeck. Once you have all your provisions, it's a dream! Thank you Mark!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a lovely home with a gorgeous view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Close to the Cabot Trail!

A wonderful experience. We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. Location was great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace

This rental was the balm that soothed our souls. Trips to Baddeck and Sydney tending to an ill family member.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A quiet retreat on Cape Breton

This property was a great location for the purpose of our trip which was to travel on the Cabot trail and surrounding area. The chalet was well equipped for our needs.The host was very helpful for ideas for restaurants, shops and places to explore. Overall, a comfortable and pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful views

Remote location but great if you want to be away from the madding crowd. House was as advertised and would have been perfect if it had a king bed in master Long way to drive to a restaurant, made even longer because ferry was not running.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

Beautiful view from the dinning table. The ferry was down so we had to take the longer route. It's a bit off the trail so of you are short on days something to consider. Very comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great location but poor communications

The property is in good condition, particularly the upper floor, which has been updated recently . It looks out over St Anne’s Bay with the Englishtown ferry directly viewed from the large windows . Access to the Cabot trail is just a short drive down an unpaved road . Unfortunately, although the property is good, I have to say that I was very surprised by the sometimes abrupt communications from the owner , particularly in relation to internet access . Apparently , rural internet is expensive, a fact that was mentioned to us on many many many occassions , both in the check in details that were supplied upon paying the damage deposit and in several texts and emails . Honestly, I felt like I was about to visit a prison and the communications were extremely directive and rules based . Apparently some previous renters had possibly abused the supplied internet, according to the owner and he has now instituted a 1GB per day cap . Anything over that would incur a ten dollars per GB charge . So be it, but there was no mention of this when booking , which is false advertising . There were also no options available . I always travel with a cellphone data package as do my other Family members . I even bring along an international Mi-Fi when I travel, so if we want internet , we have it . Thus, after getting a bit upset with the constant messages about internet usage before I had even arrived, I suggested to the owner that I would switch off the router . Case over, you might imagine. There would be no way for my family to rack up even a kilobyte . Upon that suggestion I received a very abrupt message that I should not turn off the Router as ‘ it is too hard to re- configure ‘ . Hmmmm.... wonder what happens when a storm knocks out power ... It must be very frustrating for the owner to have to reconfigure the router each and every time but I digress. So, we left the router on, enjoyed the tranquility and when we needed internet to investigate local attractions or stay in touch with work and family, we all used our cell and mi- fi packages without issue . Oh, and apparently cellphone coverage is difficult according to the owner . I can only say that we never , ever had an issue. Although the internet issue is my main complaint, don’t expect a fantastic check in and check out process either . In fact, you are left to your own devices on this property .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mark

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Mark is your host. I am from the US midwest and love this area. Mark first started coming to Cape Breton around 2005.

Why they chose this property

I love Cape Breton and love this particular part of Cape Breton. The Gaelic College is nearby as is Baddeck. There are good restaurants and good music.

What makes this property unique

Great location at the beginning of the Cabot Trail and yet convenient to cultural opportunities and talented artists
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