Oceanfront Cottage with Awesome Views, 2 min. to Beach, near Cabot Trail & Park

Thanks Kathleen!

Thanks for your visit Lori! I think you got to see the best of the colours on show here!

Seems like you got to see it all from the deck! Next time some moose perhaps? ;)

Thanks Phillip!

"Edge of the world" is pretty appropriate Kyler! Cape Breton has most of the conveniences of today (Fibre-op, cell service) while still seeming to exist apart, in ways that are refreshing and satisfying. Because we are an island, things developed here in ways different that other destinations, and hence, offers the kind of experience you can't always find on vacation. Thanks for visiting!

Thanks for the review Ron! It's not hype to say the sunsets ARE magnificent here- infinitely varied and intense. Hope you and your family can return next year.

Thanks Perry, that sunset photo is pretty dramatic! You can't beat the skies here!

Glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage- the night skies are amazing, and we have seen Northern Lights here more often this year than in past- what a great show!

Happy to hear that you have some great memories of your stay- it's always great to see seals who seem to be interested in the daily comings-and-goings of guests. The windy days are exhilarating as well.

Thanks Caroline! Great to hear you had a memorable stay!

Thanks Monty! Nothing compares to life beside the ocean. Good food and hiking nearby doesn't hurt either ;)

Glad you got a chance to try some of the best eateries in the area! The last few years have seen an uptick in the number of good restaurants who stay open even beyond the normal visitor season.

I find this guest’s review somewhat bizarre, and I can’t quite figure why she is posting something like this. We have been hosting this cottage for 16 years, and have NEVER had a single complaint about the how clean the kitchen or the cottage is (inside or outside). Our average score after 16 years and 87 reviews (of week-long stays) is 10 out of 10. This seems to be the first person who noticed anything amiss- and not just minor, but apparently major problems. However, I believe they are fabricated and that this review may have been inspired by a personal grudge rather than any genuine issue. Our cleaning person (who has also been doing this for 16 years) is top-notch, knows her work well, and is both fastidious and conscientious about the way she approaches things. Can’t say enough good things about her. I would be very surprised for a guest to find a fingerprint on the fridge or dishes, let alone left in the state this guest mentions. The insides and outside of the fridge/freezer, dishes and counters are ALWAYS cleaned properly and completely, as is the rest of the cottage. A sampling of some of other guests’ comments/reviews regarding the cleanliness evident at SeaSky cottage: “The cottage was very clean, comfortable and welcoming, and provided lots of restful peace and quiet.” “The cottage is pretty much as advertised - cute, clean, well-stocked, great front deck.” “The cottage was amazing, beyond our expectations.” “The cottage was clean, cozy, peaceful and the views simply unmatched.” “We enjoyed cooking several meals in the well-appointed kitchen area.” “...lovely art/decor and all the tools in the kitchen for at home meals if one wishes. Stewart and his wife have created a little paradise, with keen attention to detail.” “The cottage is fantastic. Comfortable beds, great style and the kitchen has everything you need if your are making meals at home. “ …………...... Additionally, I check our cottages after our cleaner has finished to make sure things are in place before guests arrive. I don’t often rent to bikers (this one’s email handle is “hawgwild”) because we have a long gravel driveway, but I went out of my way to accommodate the fact that they said they would have bikes with them. When they arrived earlier than agreed, I met them soon after, and spent over an hour with them, as she mentions, outlining all of the wonderful options they have here. Days later, I sent a note to them pointing out the Northern Lights that were to be visible for a few nights. I have a metal, bear-proof dumpster and at our first meeting, I direct guests to take their garbage out a couple of times per week to our wood garbage box, and to let me know when they do so, I can transfer it that day to the secure dumpster before dark so the interim wood box doesn’t get raided by bears. (This is a convenience so guests don’t have to deal with the dumpster itself). Instead, these guests put out little bits of garbage daily, even though they knew it involved me having to transfer it to the dumpster daily. When I politely asked them if they could possibly do it less frequently, as per my request at the first meeting, they did not seem to like this, perhaps seeming an “infringement” on their freedom. His response was not pleasant. I can only surmise that this couple formed some kind of grudge, and exercised it in this review. I can only say we have never had any complaints remotely like this (as can be verified by scanning other reviews), and that this review is actually motivated by something other than the reality in which they found themselves!!

Glad you and your active family could really enjoy the area to the max! Thanks Kristina for the generous comments!

I can believe the number of bird calls you heard- thanks for the tip about Merlin! Glad you enjoyed yourselves here!

June is prime time for watching the Lobster boats out in front of the cottage! Happy you had this experience!

It was great to host Niti and Matthew! They really managed to get around Cape Breton and see things that are frequently missed–and I enjoyed receiving bulletins from far-flung regions of this fantastic Island. Cape B. is a great spot to visit, whether guests want to see everything, or just kick back and enjoy the views! Thanks again!

Great to meet you both Patrick, and happy to hear you really got a lot out of your week here! You seemed to really "take it all in" on the deck. Thanks for the recommendation!

This guest, whom we enjoyed having, is right to express concern about the cliff, but only for those parents who think their children will not listen to their instructions. The cliff is about 200 feet from the cottage. Most guests stay in the cottage or on the deck when they are not touring. There is also plenty to see on our property which is not near the cliff. We have had a number of guests stay here with children of ages ranging from infants to teens without any problems. (Obviously, infants are fine because they are not mobile.) Parents will be the best judges of whether their children will present problems in this situation. Stewart Applegath

Sounds like you got to see a lot during your stay! Not enough guests venture out to Bird Island.