Cabin

Get Away From it all

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Exterior
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Living area
Bathroom
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Rock Elm, NS
    Otter Lake
    5 min drive
    Two Rivers Wildlife Park
    9 min drive
    Bras d'Or Lake
    44 min drive
    Sydney, NS (YQY)
    47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Get Away From it all

Peaceful wooded couple’s retreat in magnificent Cape Breton. It is situated 30 minutes outside Sydney and 30 minutes to the Cabot Trail.

A one-bedroom cottage with Queen size bed and a double pull out couch. Full-size washer and dryer. Smaller 3 piece bathroom with shower. Large living room dining room combination. Screened porch at the front of the cabin. Wireless internet. No neighbors nearby. The cottage is on a well and septic—forty-gallon hot water tank. Towels and bed linens, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergent are supplied—perfect spot to decompress.

Please note that a herbalist owns the property, and the plants are to be left intact as they are medicinal and foraging plants. This is a naturalist retreat, so our goal is to retain the natural flora and fauna. The property is left to grow to attract wildlife, hummingbirds, and bees, so this property may not be a good fit if this is a concern.

Cape Breton Regional Municipality has recently implemented a 3% “Marketing Levy”, charged to our guests and used to fund a failing tourism website. Local hosts are not pleased about this. There are already a lot of extra fees with each guest booking and we understand the added frustration this brings. If you would like to join our voices and give feedback, you are welcome to email our mayor Amanda McDougall at mayor@cbrm.ns.ca and councilor for our area, Steve Parsons at steveparsons@eskasoni.ca

Property manager

Karen Smith

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number RYA-2022-01171343147761586-219, RYA-2022-00-01171343147761586-219

About the area

Rock Elm

Located in Rock Elm, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Coxheath Hills and Trails and Ski Ben Eoin are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Lily Lake and Otter Lake. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Rock Elm, NS

What's nearby

  • Two Rivers Wildlife Park - 9 min drive
  • Centre 200 - 38 min drive
  • The Lakes Golf Club at Ben Eoin - 48 min drive
  • Ski Ben Eoin - 49 min drive
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mira River Cottages - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Malcolm Dining Room - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Get Away From it all pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Get Away From it all?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Get Away From it all?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Get Away From it all located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of White Lily Lake, Otter Lake and MacKinnon Lake. MacNeil Lake and MacNeils Island are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
When visiting the impressive Louisbourg Fortress I wanted a quiet place away from noisy hotels and I found it. Excellent place to stay above 45 minutes away from the fortress but in the boonies. It’s a small cabin, rustic but with shower, hot water, kitchen, fridge, stove and a cozy bed. The screened in gazebo deck was super nice separating me from the voracious mosquitos. Super clean and a real nice quiet place to stay. Will try to book again when in Cape Breton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Endroit calme et tranquile
Pres des grands centres et douceur de vivre
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet and comfortable. Had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage.
Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Smith

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Languages:

English
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