My husband and I and our three daughters (aged 16, 19 and 23) spent a week at this lovely rental in August. We all felt instantly at home. The property itself is large, private, quiet, and offers beautiful pastoral views from every angle. As soon as we unpacked we gathered in the late afternoon on the front porch overlooking the huge, abundant hydrangea bushes and began what would become the most relaxing week our family has ever spent together. We all loved the charming old farmhouse—the downstairs rooms were all tastefully decorated with sturdy antiques and cozy furniture, and the upstairs bedrooms were light, airy and peaceful. The beds were all very comfortable and fitted with nice all-cotton sheets. The outdoor shower was to die for; we barely used the ones indoors after trying it out. The location is excellent due to its proximity to Baddeck (the Cape Breton town with the most to offer), the spectacular Cabot Trail, and the beautiful beaches (our favorite was West Mabou). Many books about Cape Breton lined the bookshelves. This, in addition to the comprehensive binder of information left for us in the kitchen, proved very helpful when planning our days. Jan, the owner, is such a generous host—she really could not have been nicer or more gracious. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to others. (In fact I already have!)