The Otter Harbour home was exactly as described in the listing... Spacious, beautiful setting, secluded, etc. We loved using the kayaks to explore the various lagoons and islands. We also loved being able to sit on the deck overlooking the water in the evening. At night, our teens played ping pong and watched movies in the home theater while I (mom) took a bath in the soaking tub w/jets. So relaxing!
The home itself is lovely. It is perfectly appointed with everything you need - including wifi, media options, etc. The decor is a bit dated, but don't let that stop you. Beds are comfortable. The place is super clean. And it has clearly been well cared for. (Plus, the owners of the property have an extensive book collection spanning an impressive range of topics that we thoroughly enjoyed!)
This was our first visit to Nova Scotia. We were excited about touring Cape Breton, specifically the Cabot Trail and the Highlands Nat'l Park. So, we weren't quite sure where we should stay. This property is within driving distance for sure - the Cabot Trail is just 10-15 min away. However, it is important to know that the home is about 1.5-2 hours away from the national park and highlands. We did wonder if we should consider staying further north during our next visit since we loved hiking in the highlands... That said, groceries and restaurants were plentiful w/in a 20-30 min drive and we were happy w/our choice of Otter Harbour overall.