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A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Birch Plain, NS
  • Place, French River Wilderness Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Anns Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Smokey Provincial Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Birch Plain

Located in Birch Plain, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Great Bras d'Or Range Rear Lighthouse and Munroe Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Cape Smokey Provincial Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Birch Plain, NS

What's nearby

  • French River Wilderness Area - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Saint Anns Bay - 7 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Cape Smokey Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 15 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 20 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dancing Moose - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cal's Resturant & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cabin 1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Northern Emerald Oyster - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Saint Anns Bay and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Cape Smokey Provincial Park. Ski Cape Smokey and Cape Breton Highlands National Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Location, ideal as a base when exploring the Cabot Trail
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our two week stay at the Dancing Moose cottage was outstanding in every way, our hosts, Ton and his wife, were very accommodating, the cottage was super clean, beds and pillows so comfortable, kitchen well outfitted, bathroom newly renovated. The AC worked perfectly, the wood stove was nice for cooler evenings, the view out the xtra large patio door was awesome, we watched the lobster boats at work. Ton’s breakfasts were a delightful experience. We cannot wait to book another stay at The Dancing Moose!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ton’s place is as wonderful as I remembered. Clean, well-stocked, unpretentious. Very relaxing cabin by the ocean. And the breakfasts!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything you need. Cozy for a cold spring stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin we stayed at was private with beautiful views of the ocean. We enjoyed watching the seals in the morning and evening at our own overlook with coffee or wine. The host, Ton, was friendly, welcoming and makes a great pannenkoeken for breakfast if you choose to eat at his restaurant. Overall a great start to our vacation and a good base for exploring Cape Breton.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay at this cozy cottage

We loved warming up by the wood fire after our days skiing at Cape Smokey. The view of the ocean was lovely. It was nice to have the kitchen for cooking our own evening meals. Wifi worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sleeping Moose

We loved our stay at the Sleeping Moose cottage. The picnic table on the cliff above the ocean was perfect. Thank you Ton! It was a lovely 3 nites and your breakfasts were a great way to start our day!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The moose dancing

Thank you. Everything is correct.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunrises and Hiking

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sleeping Moose cabin. Ton was an excellent host and having his restaurant on site was a fantastic addition to our trip. The Pannekoek is delicious!! The cabin had all the basics we needed and the view and the sound of the waves was incredibly relaxing. It’s a great jumping off place for exploring Highland National Park and a great place to relax after a long day on the trails. Thanks Ton!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rugged & Remote Cape Breton

The week we stayed at the Sleeping Moose was extremely hot however Ton provided 2 fans which made it somewhat more livable. If you’re planning a visit, don’t forget insect repellent! The Cabot Trail is truly beautiful & Ton’s restaurant, The Dancing Moose was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Lovely well appointed cottage. Wonderful sea views. Convenient location for touring Cape Breton, especially the northern and eastern portions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal CB Getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night break at the Sleeping Moose. Cabin was ideal for our needs, adequately equipped, very comfortable beds and lovely location with super view out to the ocean - picnic table ideally placed for this also. The Dancing Moose cafe serves great food as well. All in all certainly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

HIghly recommended!

Very comfortable and clean cabin with cozy atmosphere. Kitchen facilities were great, bed was super comfortable, living room area very nice. Lovely to be close to Atlantic ocean and beautiful sunrises. Tasty breakfasts and lunches at the nearby Dancing Moose Cafe. A little bit of a haul over Smoky Mt. to reach Inverness & Cape Breton Highlands National Park, but it's a stunning ride overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Oceanside Cabin

The cabin was lovely and provided everything we needed and wanted for our stay. Ton was a charming host and the breakfast at the Dancing Moose was a highlight.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little bit of paradise

Beautiful location to tour the Cabot trail and Cape Breton Island. House has everything you need, great fire pit out back. Coffee with a view of the ocean. The chickens are an added treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location. Excellent host. Exceptional hospitality and great food at the Dancing Moose Cafe

A 12 star on a 10 star scale.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

Easy process booking! We were running behind schedule in our 15 hour trek to Cape Breton. Ton was super accommodating. The location is perfect for what we wanted. The property was gorgeous and Ton makes amazing Dutch pancakes. A super week in such a beautiful place. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful get away

Ton provides a perfect setting to get away and enjoy the beauty of the Cabot Trail. He was kind enough to provide us with a meal on his day off! The cottage was clean and provided everything needed to enjoy and relax. Thanks again, Ton!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!

This is a very nice place to stay with everything you could need. We loved the short walk to the ocean every morning to watch the sunrise. We even saw seals almost everyday. Tom was a wonderful host and a great cook. He even helped us out with our flat tire. There were 4 adults staying in this house and it never felt crowded. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone that is interested in exploring Cape Brenton National Park. Thank you Tom for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wunderschöne Hütte mit prima Ausstattung

Wir haben unsere Zeit am Cabot Trail im schlafenden Elch sehr genossen. Vermieter Ton ist super hilfsbereit und backt sehr leckere Pannekoeken. UNbedingt dem Café einen Besuch abstatten. Bei Vollmond hatten wir an dem Picknickplatz, der zur Hütte gehört, einen wunderschönen Blick aufs Meer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rustic Modern Combination

We stayed here for 2 nights on a fall trip to Cape Breton. The cottage was a fantastic blend of rustic and modern, well layed out and well stocked. We loved the ocean sunrise view both from the oversized sliding glass doors and from the picnic table at the ocean. An added touch was our chicken neighbours. Ton makes a great breakfast and is a friendly host. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Best Breakfast ever!

What was there not to like...great people, beautiful chickens, friendly cats...and the most amazing breakfasts. Oh, yes, the house had everything we needed and was super clean! And add in an ocean!, We loved it. C and A
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Cozy Cabin

Wonderful, cozy cabin! You cannot beat the view of the ocean--we even saw a whale swimming by. The kitchen is fully equipped too, which is a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent. The cottage was well equipped and very clean and comfortable.

A lovely quiet setting and host, Ton is very friendly and helpful. The Dancing Moose Cafe serves good homemade food, a great place for breakfast or lunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Great vacation in a comfortable cottage

We spent 4 nights in the cottage. Our host Ton was very nice and helpful. He also made amazing Pancakes and Waffels in his Café Dancing Moose. The cottage offered 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room with a chimney. The facilities provided were sufficient. We also Used the barbecue outside. From the beach We could Spot whales (But far from the beach). We would Come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
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