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Family-friendly farmhouse apt | Deck & ocean views
great quiet place. hosts and co-hosts were really helpful and friendly. spotless and really comfortable. thermostat worked really well

Wabo’s On The Water
Wabo’s On The Water was the perfect place to stay for our visit to the hiking trails near Cheticamp! The sunsets were amazing and Wabo’s Pizza located on the floor above our AirBnB was delicious! We would definitely stay here again!

À La Côte (at the shore)
We had a wonderful time in Cheticamp. John was helpful for suggestions about hiking and restaurants. I would highly recommend his beautiful place.

Vee's B's by the Sea
We wouldn’t change a thing! The house was adorable, spotless, has a beautiful view and Vee left muffins and fruit in the house waiting for us! Loved being able to use a washer and dryer, everything seemed new and comfy, not like “leftovers” being used to decorate a rental. Do not pass on this home!!!

Sunset Hill Apartment
Tijdens onze roadtrip door Nova Scotia bezochten we Cape Breton Park en verbleven 2dagen in Port Hood bij Clarke en Shelley. Eén mooi verblijf en een mooie ligging met uitzicht op de St Lawrence Bay. Shelley had goede tips voor de omgeving.

Beautiful Suite Overlooking the Ocean
Highly recommend this stay if you are seeking peaceful nature and a relaxing stay. Eagle flights and sunset sights. Don’t wait to book it, you will not regret it!

Black Rock Stables
Great host! We stayed for work to conduct some field work in the area and it was always great returning back to see all the animals and feed some goats! Beautiful property and right in nature! Kim was a great host and recommended a challenging, but rewarding hike in the area that leads to a beautiful vista and some exciting finds!

Boat house on the sea.
We had a wonderful stay! As other reviews said, there was a smell upon entering (mothballs perhaps?), but didn't bother us and didn't notice it after a while. Although it is dated (that's part of the charm), the kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed, the beds are comfortable, and the view was perfect. Overall we enjoyed our time there!
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Cozy waterfront home perfect for a couples getaway
My husband and I had an incredible stay here in Bras D'or. We loved the area and accessible to the Cabot Trail. 2 nights was not enough and we'd so love to come back!! Sharon thought of everything and more! This place was the perfect stay for our little escape. We played board games, bbqd and had a bonfire overlooking the river. We're so grateful for your little slice of heaven!

Ocean Hideaway
We just returned from 10 days at Ocean Hideaway in Pleasant Bay. This place is just magical. It sits on a cliff overlooking a vast bay of water where we often saw whales, seals, and dolphins. The sunsets were spectacular every evening! The house is just off the main road but completely secluded, quiet and inviting. Daniel provides all sorts of personal touches from a coffee bar complete with an assortment of syrups, caramels, mini marshmallows ,and chocolates; to extra thoughtful amenities like tooth brushes and tooth paste. The kitchen is a fun space to prepare anything from morning coffees to full blown dinners. We wish we never had to leave!

Sunset & Water View Cheticamp Vacation Home-Unit 2
Had a great week! The unit was stocked with everything we needed, absolutely spotless. Loved the book, that had the history and things to do in Cheticamp. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much, we look forward to coming back again one day.

*Bata Oceanfront Cottage, Cabot Trail Retreat*
The lodge was beautiful. The location was so peaceful and with amazing views. I would love to come back one summer and see the area in a different season. Michael was a fab host and we throughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks so much.

Cabin Life
Très beau séjour. Petite cabane en bordure de mer très appréciée. Beaucoup de chose à faire dont le cabot trail, forteresse de Louisbourg…. Et toutes les magnifiques plages

Mystical beachfront Chalet - Hot tub, pool & Sauna
This Spa like property had every self-care amenity you could think of, was more beautiful than the pictures reflected, spotlessly clean, had phenomenal views and was equipped with everything needed for a peaceful and restful holiday. Priyanka was an exceptionally responsive host, answering questions quickly and accommodating an early check-in. Will definitely return.

Old Cabot Trail Beach House
This was our second stay at Gaetan's place. When I have to stay in Cape Bretan, this property is my best choice. The location is beautiful; 25 mins from Skyline trail. The sunset view in the evening is mesmerizing. The hot tub when it gets chilly is relaxing; especially after the trail walk. The place is pristine clean with ample space for about 10 people to stay (mix of beds and sofa couches). The place doesn't do justice with the pics posted; it's much better. I will always recommend this place.

MacKinnon House by the Sea
We had a wonderful stay at this property. It had all that we needed and more. Very happy with the beautiful house, its location and the attentiveness of Perry. I couldn’t ask for more. Thanks for helping make our trip to Cape Breton great.
Waterfront condo rentals

Ocean Breeze Relaxing Oceanfront
The condo was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. The views from the living room and balcony were even better than the photos, and we loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean crashing on the beach. Our only regret is not booking a second night!

Gillies by the Sea Apartment
It was more than just a place to sleep. Mr. Gillies recommended where to eat, how to catch the ferry to PEI, told us an interesting history of Port Hood, and even advised us on the sunset view. The room was comfortable and well furnished. We will have fond memories of the place and people.

Serenity Ocean View Condo - Ski and Beach
Fara’s home was AMAZING. We loved our stay, it is so peaceful there, her home was sparkling clean, with everything we needed and was really well equipped compared to Airbnbs we’ve stayed at before. Fara was an amazing host, responsive, great communication, left us even a thoughtful treat. She gave us many recommendations about the area and was also quick at responding to our questions. I also really appreciated that she allowed us to come with our Golden Retriever. If we go back to Ingonish, we’d for sure want to stay at Fara’s home again. One more thing that we loved was the waterview from the balcony and the beach access, the beach was beautiful! Thank you again for everything and for hosting us in your beautiful home! 🌊☀️🦮🥾

“Ocean’s 18”-Cabot Trail Oceanfront Cottage
We are doing a road trip around Nova Scotia and I can honestly say that this is the best accommodation we have stayed in! Beautiful place in beautiful surroundings, great host, nothing lacking. We would have loved to stay here for longer, but need to move on. Completely recommended!!!
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