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Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)

Queen bed w/ a mountain view (the Highlands National Park)

Kitchen and eating space. Oven, stovetop, and dishwasher.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

Petit Etang, NS

Le Portage Golf Club
‪5 min drive‬
Cheticamp Visitor Centre
‪6 min drive‬
Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)

Welcome to Sunset Lane Cottage. This cozy space is the perfect Cape Breton Island retreat! We are on a beautiful half acre private property with boho-cottage beach decor. Are you into stunning nightly sunsets, private beach walks, relaxation around the fire pit, and delicious baked goods? We've got you covered! We are located off of the beautiful Cabot Trail for your convenience. If you are an ocean lover, you can either walk 3-5 minutes down a private path to your own beach, or drive 2 minutes up the road to Le Buttereau, which features stunning Highland Park views as you picnic, swim, play, stand-up-paddle or kayak in your salt + fresh water haven. Sunset Lane Cottage is located 0.5kms to Aucoin's Bakery, 3.9kms to the Highlands National Park, 2.9 kms to the Gypsum Mines, 2.5kms to Cheticamp, local restaurants, and Le Portage golf course, and 12 kms to the Skyline Trail. If this location is booked for your dates, feel free to check out our sister property, Highland Haven Cottage: https://www.vrbo.com/en-ca/cottage-rental/p20107391

Property manager

Angela Chiasson-Murphy

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

We welcome larger dogs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Wash up all of your dishes, or put them in the dishwasher and turn it on before you leave.

If you use the BBQ, please clean it. Failure to clean it may result in an extra $50 cleaning fee.

Take your trash and place it in the bin at the end of the driveway.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04262203438946442-28

About the area

Petit-Etang

Located in Petit-Etang, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Cheticamp Visitor Centre, while Sunset Art Gallery and Centre de la Mi-Carême are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Petit Etang, NS

What's nearby

Le Portage Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Skyline Trail - 23 min drive - 23.8 km

Restaurants

‪Le Gabriel Restaurant & Lounge - ‬5 min drive
‪Restaurant Evangeline-Pizza Shack - ‬6 min drive
‪Mr Chicken - ‬4 min drive
‪L’abri - ‬4 min drive
‪Robin's Donuts - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!) located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sunset Art Gallery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Gypsum Mine Trail. Cheticamp Visitor Centre and Les Trois Pignons are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

28 Jun, 2025

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

Island stay

Although short we had a lovely stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilee H.

2 Jul, 2025

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

Weekend away

We really enjoyed the cottage and were glad to find beach chairs and bug spray! There were lots of things to do, go to the beach, the coffee shop and art gallery, kayaking, hiking and whale tours.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

17 May, 2025

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

Great stay

Nice, quiet location. Clean and well appointed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

7 Jul, 2025

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

Peaceful & Welcoming

First experience renting with Vrbo, and it was beyond our expectations. This cottage is beautiful and very well maintained. Location is perfect, very quiet area, it's close to bakery, (Aucoin) a must try, trails, stores and restaurants. Angela is an excellent host, we had enough supplies to last us for our 6 nights stay. We enjoyed our stay. Fire pit was a nice added bonus.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

14 Jun, 2025

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

Sweet Cabin

2 moms traveling with adult daughters found this cabin to be a wonderful place to stay that fit our needs perfectly. So close to Cape Breton Highlands National Park for hiking and wonderful restaurants nearby to try. We enjoyed our time here exploring the private beach and playing the games provided. Angela and her family were fantastic hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

24 Jun, 2025

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

the best 10 days

Great

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott a.

9 Jul, 2025

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

Wonderful dog friendly cottage to relax and explore the area

Beautiful place to stay while exploring the area. A short walk down a private trail leads to the beach. Property was very clean and well stocked for any traveler. It was the perfect place to come back to after a long day of hiking and fishing. We started and ended our days on the beach. Used the supplied lobster pot to cook lobsters on the deck. The clothesline was in use drying out our waders and rainy day clothes. Only wish our schedule allowed us to stay a little longer. Being within walking distance of an incredible bakery was a bonus!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antje B.

24 Mar, 2025

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

Lovely cottage

We had a wonderful time in the cottage during the cold season. Angela was extremely helpful and always available. We loved the area, the beach and the snow in the national park. Everything was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

15 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect location

We stayed three nights and loved the location and the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

20 Sept, 2024

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

Lovely place to stay on the west coast of the island

Wonderful place to stay. Great location, very comfy and well appointed. We had a wonderful time spending 6 days using this as our home base while exploring all over the highlands park. Will definitely stay here again when we return to Cape Breton.return

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

17 Sept, 2024

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

Perfect location

Very well equipped kitchen for any length of stay, good supply of coffee, great barbecue

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

11 Oct, 2024

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

Peaceful Stay

This was our fourth and final stay on our Nova Scotia vacation and it was lovely, so restful. The cottage was perfectly wonderful and we left with grateful hearts.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth N.

2 Jun, 2024

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

Terrific place!

Great location near the Park, comfy, clean, great layout for 2 couples, terrific host.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith Y.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Wonderful stay

This place is clean, quiet, quaint and perfect for a week long stay. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

30 Jul, 2022

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

Amazing stay

Great places, amazing surrounding, perfect !

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

18 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

An excellent property with all the amenities you could ask for. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie-Ann J.

17 Oct, 2024

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

3 days at sunset lane

The cottage was immaculate and supplied with everything. It is a great location to a local beach and trails in the National Park. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Pretty cottage

Lovely setting, beautiful walk to the beach. Very comfortable place to stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

11 Sept, 2024

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

All the comforts of home

This was more than just a place to base your adventures from it was also great to relax, hang out, be right at home in. The nearby beach is huge and beautiful and the cottage is adorable and comfortable! Had everything we needed and more right at hand.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

31 May, 2023

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

Lovely cottage by the sea

Quiet, peaceful cottage! A perfect place to stay to explore the highlands.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Amazing!

We had a great time. The cottage has a great location and had everything we needed. It was very clean and comfortable. We hope to be back one day.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanne G.

17 May, 2023

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

Wonderful spot

Very much enjoyed our stay here, the property was so clean and cozy and it was in a perfect location for some beautiful views. We hope to be back one day!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

12 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very clean and well maintained property

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keli S.

11 Oct, 2023

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

Very clean and cozy

The property is cozy and very clean. The cottage is well stocked and we liked the coffee bar area. We loved the location including being so close to town, the park entrance, and the delicious bakery. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Heaven on earth

The house was charming and spotlessly clean. The location was amazing. Really a perfect spot to unwind

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Angela Chiasson-Murphy

Hello/Bonjour!
We are the Chiasson's: Amelia, Angela, Carrie, Greg and Camille. We are proudly Acadian and we are from the Cheticamp area. We purchased Sunset Lane Cottage as our home away from home, as, all 3 "children" live in different parts of the world. Amelia and Camille (mom and dad) live a hop, skip and a jump from this property. We are eager to share our cozy sunset haven with others who visit this beautiful area. Thank you for being here :).

Why they chose this property

It's a feeling. When you walk in, you will know what we are talking about. This property gives an overwhelming feeling of cozy vibes with stunning sunset views. It's the perfect space to connect with others, yourself, and nature. We believe that relationship and connection is everything. You will feel that here.

What makes this property unique

Our favourite things to do? Barbecues, lobster boils, music around the fire pit, and strolls to the beach for salt water swims. You will NOT want to miss the views that this property has to offer.