Located in Northeast Mabou, this vacation home is in a rural area. Ann Schroeder Studio: Fine Art Quilts and Inverness Miners Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at West Mabou Beach Provincial Park and Glenora Inn and Distillery. Bellemeade Farm Shoppe and Inverness County Centre for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
Glenora Inn and Distillery - 13 min drive - 16.6 km
Cabot Links - 23 min drive - 29.8 km
Inverness Beach - 23 min drive - 29.8 km
Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 32 min drive - 35.9 km
Restaurants
The Red Shoe Pub - 3 min drive
Mabou River Inn - 4 min drive
Beaton’s Delight - 3 min drive
Shining Waters Eatery - 3 min drive
Beinn Mhabu - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Peaceful Pet Friendly Home pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Pet Friendly Home?
As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Pet Friendly Home on Dec 30, 2026 start from $185, 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 Peaceful Pet Friendly Home?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Peaceful Pet Friendly Home?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Peaceful Pet Friendly Home located?
Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from St. Marys Parish and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine and Bellemeade Farm Shoppe. Ann Schroeder Studio: Fine Art Quilts and West Mabou Beach Provincial Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
A very comfortable stay in a quiet, clean and well outfitted 2 bedroom rural home. Great location for exploring the west coast of Cape Breton Island. Close to sandy beaches and coastal villages. Highly recommended. Thanks Scotty.
We loved everything about this vacation rental from the actual property, home and all the convenience of being at our own home right there waiting for us, and an epic location! The check in and out was effortless and we were centrally located close to all the wonderful things Mabou and surrounding communities had to offer including a couple of breath taking beaches! This place was a 10/10 for us! The McMillans
Comfortable, well-furnished home set well back from the road and safe for dogs to roam (with supervision.) The house is less than 5 minutes drive from Mabou business district, with supermarket, gas station and the Red Shoe Pub. Mabou Mines and West Mabou beaches are minutes away. A prolific wild raspberry patch is adjacent to the house (we were there in late July, the perfect season.)
It suited our needs perfectly. Had everything that we didn't bring with us. Scotty was friendly and helpful. Beautiful hayfield in front and stunning hills in the back (with deer wandering). We loved every minute. And Mabou is lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2025
Hi Karen
It was nice to meet you guys. Thanks for leaving the house as you found it. I hope you get to come back again soon.
Scotty
Back for a second summer to rent this sweet house in Mabou. Scotty’s a gem, and the neighbourhood has everything you need: quick access to ocean beaches, Gaelic music and dancing every night, the famous Red Shoe resto, and the best stocked grocery, bar none, that I’ve ever encountered in a small town.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Always a pleasure having Marilyn and Ruby stay at our house. I love how much they appreciate every little thing you do for them. Be sure to book early next year do you can stay longer!
Scotty
It was fine!! Could use a new shower curtain and a new toilet plunger ! Would be nice to have an outdoor clothesline for beach towels and bathing suits post beach
Stayed here for 2 nights during our 1 week trip to Nova Scotia the last week of June 2023. Nice home which was very much dog friendly. Was initially surprised there was no TV in this house, but that turned out good because we ended up playing board games and cards as a family.
A great 'home base' location with easy access to the Park and all of Cape Breton Island. Quiet house environment with well-equipped kitchen & laundry facilities, as well as being close to all amenities in the town-site. Thank you so much for your hospitality (and the goody basket ) Scotty! Would definitely stay there again if travel brings us this way again :)
Amazing property. Very convenient location for visiting Inverness County. Plenty of beaches, grocery store and liquor store nearby as well as places to eat. The home had everything you needed and more. Very clean. Sitting on the deck was so relaxing at the end of a day sightseeing or visiting family. I would highly recommend this home.
Our time in Mabou was an absolute dream vacation. Scotty's place was perfect, we couldn't have asked for a better place for our first trip to Cape Breton. The location was ideal for all the things we wanted to do - biking, beaches, music events. The house was clean, had everything we needed, and was exactly as described. Scotty was prompt in answering our questions. We'd love to return another year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
I am so glad you guys enjoyed Mabou and our modest home. Please come back soon for another visit!
Scotty
This house sits in the middle of a hayfield, set 500’ or so back from the road. Very quiet, and a secure place to let the dogs play. The house itself is spacious and comfortable, and well-equipped, including heat-pump a/c and an excellent washer/dryer in the basement.
The Mabou area is always a treat: grocery, gas station and the Red Shoe Pub (very nice restaurant and music venue) all 5 minutes away. Mabou Mines sandy beach 10 minutes away.
Scotty (host) is very responsive and helpful.
Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn B.
Aug 28, 2018
perfection!
Scotty MacNeil was the ultimate host. He went way beyond what was required to make sure that my and my dog’s stay went well. The location of the house was perfect for our needs: two spectacular beaches within a ten- minute drive, wonderful restaurants, ceilidhs, and gift shops all up and down that coast. The farmers market on sundays and the ceilidh on the wharf in Mabou Harbour were added treats. The house was fully equipped, the beds were comfy the AC was much appreciated this hot summer, amd the wifi was reliable. I stayed for three weeks and would come back in a heartbeat. Best rental experience I’ve ever had bar none.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Hello Marilyn!
Let me just say it was an absolute pleasure to both meet you and have you stay in our home. We indeed hope that you can get back to Cape Breton soon and will come stay in our house again.
All the best
Scotty and jen
We totally enjoyed our second stay at this quiet, relaxing, pet friendly home. The home is conveniently located near several communities where you can eat, shop, immerse yourself in the local culture and music or spend the day at any of the multiple beaches in the area.
Since we had booked the property for 10 nights, we appreciated having a fully stocked kitchen which we used daily to cook Canadian and ethnic (curry) meals.
As always when staying at other people’s homes, we are aware and respectful of the home.
The day before checkout, we washed, dried, folded and put away any towels and cloths used up to this point.
Before leaving the pet friendly home on the morning of checkout, we swept the entire upstairs of the house and we mopped the kitchen, dining and living room floors. We washed all the dishes and put them away in their appropriate cupboards and drawers. We disposed of the kitchen garbage and the recycling appropriately. We emptied the fridge, filled up the ice cube trays and left a partial bag of ice and a few popsicles for the next guests or the owners.
On the morning of checkout, we left 2 bath towels, 2 face cloths, 1 dish cloth and 1 dish towel in the bathtub to be washed. The cleaner needed only to strip the bedding and throw them, the bathmat and front door mat into the laundry.
I hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did. Cheers!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2025
Hi Holly
Thanks so much for being an amazing guest, we really appreciate it
Scotty