House in Dingwall, NS

Cottage surrounded by splendor

Cottage surrounded by splendor

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The house on its point, early spring.
Sunrise, with the beach line in the distance.
The house on its point, summer, early morning, from the canoe.
View from the cottage, but while canoeing. Early morning calm.
Coming ashore. Such is the view of Sugar Loaf Mt. and the whole of Cape North.

Overview of Cottage surrounded by splendor

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Dingwall, NS
  • Popular LocationCape Breton Highlands National Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Paul Island Museum8 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage surrounded by splendor

A lovely cottage on three acres of meadow and forest in the extraordinary Aspy Bay region of Cape Breton. The house offers serene, panoramic views of South Harbour, South Mountain and the ridge of mountains that extend to Money Point, the island's easternmost cape. The cottage, with two comfortable bedrooms, an airy screened porch and a large common room filled with light and water views, is tucked among birch trees at the end of a point, surrounded on three sides by water. It comes equipped with two classic Old Town canoes, awaiting at shoreline.

The property is a few minutes drive from the Cabot Trail and a short hop from White Point, Dingwall and the incredible South Harbour Beach. From the cottage you can paddle across the harbor to the beach, or simply loll around fishing for stripped bass as the bald eagles fly overhead. By mid July the point is thick with blueberries.

From here you can easily reach all the wonders of outer Cape Breton, from whale watching at Bay St. Lawrence and Meat Cove to day tripping over to Cheticamp and the incredible salmon fishing in the Margaree River. Several of the towns nearby--Cape North, Neil's Harbour, Ingonish--have a variety of fun dining options. Nearby rivers offer topnotch fly fishing, cliff jumping and fresh-water swimming. There are trails that an entire summer couldn't get to the end of.

The house--available from mid May till the end of October--is perfect for one or two couples, a family of four, or for anyone seeking solitude and calm.

Springs come late to Cape Breton, but the summers stay long. So May can be chilly and the trees still largely leafless, while the summer can easily linger well into September. Similarly, the ocean waters are jarringly cold in early June but get far balmier by late July than the waters off Maine or even Cape Cod. Swimming is easy well past August.

The house has a fully stocked kitchen as well as a dining area and living room, though summers are spent mostly on the porch. The front bedroom has a queen bed and the back has three twins. There's a full bathroom, but for the adventurous, there is also an enclosed outdoor shower with a fine view of the harbour. The house is snug when it's chilly and is fully equipped with topnotch WiFi, as well as washer and dryer. But no, there is not a television, and you wouldn't want to look at one anyway.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
We may allow a dog under certain circumstances.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests will leave the kitchen as they found it, with all dishes put away.
Use of the canoes is strictly at the guests' own risk.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Property Registration Number RYA-2022-00-01115706826001122-241

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

South Harbour

Located in South Harbour, this cottage is on the waterfront. St. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse and St. Paul Island Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Solar Eclipse April 8th 2024 and Groovy Goat Farm. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 2 min drive
  • North Highlands Community Museum - 6 min drive
  • St. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • St. Paul Island Museum - 8 min drive
  • Black Brook Beach - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Morrison's Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Angie's Family Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • North of Smokey Diner - 8 min drive
  • Angie's Family Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Celtic Touch Bakery & Pizzeria - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage surrounded by splendor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage surrounded by splendor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage surrounded by splendor?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage surrounded by splendor located?

This family-friendly South Harbour cottage is located on the waterfront, 1 mi (1.7 km) from Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of St. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse and St. Paul Island Museum. Solar Eclipse April 8th 2024 and Black Brook Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Susanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like living in a post card
This setting is unbelievably beautiful! Quiet, private, small secluded cabin on the shore with canoes. Screened porch. Great communication, easy access, very clean. You won’t want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Cottage views and location is wonderful. Simple inside but everything you need. We were blessed with great weather for 8 days, which locals told us was unusual. Looking at that lake, trees, mountains, eagles, etc. every morning was magical.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So lovely it was hard to believe it was real
This place is amazing. It seems like we often like the places we rent but never enough to want to go back, but by the second day here we were already planning our next trip to this cabin. The location is truly remarkable- on a quiet bay, just a few feet from the water, with stunning views toward the Aspy faultline's low mountains to the north and the ocean and coastline to the east. While we were there 5 bald eagles were residing in the trees across a short bit of water and we had an unparalleled view as they fished in the bay. It's quite close to the Cabot Trail, and close to two small grocery stores and several restaurants, as well as the remarkably scenery of Cape Breton Highlands. Neil was a very responsive, helpful, and flexible host. The cabin itself was wonderfully comfortable and we greatly looked forward to spending time there in the evenings after our adventures. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Idyllic cottage with a wonderful view of South Harbor. Plenty of additional nearby natural beauty and adventure.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cape Breton cottage
Lovely cottage. Great host. Wonderful setting on South Harbor. Incredible views, canoeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Your host

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We live in Washington DC, a mile from the Capitol and 20 hours drive from South Harbour. But we fell in love with Cape Breton, and this house, on our first visit. So the rest is history.

Why they chose this property

Friends invited us up in August of 2015 and this house was available for rent. It was also for sale. After four days we realized it had to be a part of every summer, and the entire family, so we took the leap. South Harbour and Aspy Bay are pretty far from the rest of the world, which is precisely what makes the setting so potent. All distance is paid back in equal wonder.

What makes this property unique

For unspoiled beauty and sheer diversity of activities, there are few spots on earth that can rival the outer end of Cape Breton and Aspy Bay in particular. We're located at the heart of all that.

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