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Cape Breton Cottage, Off the Beaten Path... Spectacular Ocean and Mt. Views!

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Perched at the northern tip of Cape Breton Island, this charming cottage in St. Margaret's village offers an unobstructed ocean view from its expansive 8x28 foot front deck. Enjoy local lobster or snow crab, go whale watching or deep sea fishing from the nearby wharf, and explore Cape Breton Highlands National Park with hiking trails just 10 miles away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cape Breton Cottage, Off the Beaten Path... Spectacular Ocean and Mt. Views!

If you are looking for something off the beaten path, you have found it! Out at the northern tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the cottage is located at St. Margaret's village, in Bay St. Lawrence. From the 8x28 foot front deck you have a panoramic, unobstructed, undeveloped view as the sun sets into the ocean. In season, you can enjoy the local lobster or snow crab caught in the bay in front of you.

Not far off the Cabot Trail, the cottage is a good base for golf at Highland Links in Ingonish (one of the top-rated courses in the world), whale watching or deep sea fishing from the nearby fisherman's wharf or the Hike the Highlands Festival. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is just 10 miles away where there are hiking trails and other activities in the summer. Our family spots at least one moose and one bear at this park every year! It is a thrill for the kids!

Right in the village is a friendly community center with internet access (as well as ping pong for the kids and a basketball hoop). There is a local grocery with all the basics. Right near the community center is an ice cream stand that is great for a quick dinner as well.

It is a birdwatchers paradise. Watch the eagles soar, the guillemots fly in and out of the cliffs below, or the gannets dive into the ocean from the cottage. You might even see the occasional pod of whales in the bay while you sit relaxing or reading on the deck.

Please check this link to determine whether you are able to travel to Cape Breton from where you are, and what the quarantine status may be. https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/travel/#atlantic-bubble

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Smoking is allowed on the deck.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs allowed for $75/week fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR2425B0706

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Victoria, Subd. A, NS

What's nearby

  • Cabots Landing Provincial Park - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 33 min drive - 28.1 km
  • St. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse - 34 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Black Brook Beach - 51 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Highlands Links - 60 min drive - 76.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bay Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lawless Lobster - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Oceanside Chowder Hut Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Hut - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Breton Cottage, Off the Beaten Path... Spectacular Ocean and Mt. Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cape Breton Cottage, Off the Beaten Path... Spectacular Ocean and Mt. Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cape Breton Cottage, Off the Beaten Path... Spectacular Ocean and Mt. Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cape Breton Cottage, Off the Beaten Path... Spectacular Ocean and Mt. Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cape Breton Cottage, Off the Beaten Path... Spectacular Ocean and Mt. Views! located?

This family-friendly Bay Saint Lawrence cottage is located on the waterfront, 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Cabots Landing Provincial Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Morrisons Lake and North Highlands Community Museum. Cape Breton Highlands National Park and St. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Cape Breton Cottage, Off the Beaten Path... Spectacular Ocean and Mt. Views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHELLEY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. This is an unbelievably beautiful property and such a friendly community in Bay St Lawrence.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here!! It was amazing to watch the ocean and take in the 360 views of Cape Breton. Such a cozy place, we loved our time and wish it didn’t have to end.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtakingly beautiful! Truly the best VRBO I’ve ever stayed at! Thank you Conway family for sharing your cabin! I had an incredible time exploring Cape Breton and being able to relax every evening on the back porch as I watched pilot whales swim by was an experience I will never forget. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was incredible. We felt like we were at the end of the earth in our own private land! Watching the sunset over the ocean on the back deck was magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My 93 year old mother and I had a wonderful few days at this darling cottage! I brought a portable ramp so that I could take my mom up into the cottage in her wheelchair. It worked great!The weather was absolutely stunning (with the exception of an overnight, driving rainstorm!! Hurricane Erin?) and we
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Great getaway

Absolutely beautiful location, remote without being incredibly isolated. Great spot for access to hiking, biking, or just laying low. It had everything you need with a general store nearby, a kitchen and fridge, good shower, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas W.

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

Wow, what a wonderful spot on this earth

Small, cozy cabin at the end of the world. What a wonderful place to stay. We absolutely loved it. The kitchen is well equipped and we didn‘t miss anything. The beds were comfortable and we loved having 2 rooms (a snoring problem), yet so close next to each other. We would always love to come again. Great little harbor with lots of lobster fishing going on. The supermarket is right in the little village and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave N.

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

Excellent property, exactly as shown in the add

We had a great time at the cottage. It was clean and has everything you need. We spent our days walking the beach and hiking some local trails. Afterwards, you can walk down to the wharf and buy lobster right off the boat. We did and loved it! For us it was a bit overcast for a good sunset but it would be a great spot to view from. If you want a secluded fishing community for some peace and quiet, while still having a lot of sites to see, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

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

Amazing view…

A very unique location. Private, quiet, spectacular view of the ocean. Just what we were looking for as a home base for hikes along the Cabot Trail.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Loved this rustic cabin on the ocean

We were looking for a place off the beaten path, and this suited us very well. Although we went out for lunch and dinner, the place was well provisioned and you could certainly cook meals there. Enjoyed the French Press coffeemaker, but there was a drip pot too if that's your preference. Everything was very clean.Note that if you are staying outside of the July/August season like we did, the close-by eating options (Sea Shack, Bay Cafe, Chucky's) are not open, so be prepared to head down to Morrison's or Angie's. We did have the pizza from ACA and it was very good.The water is pumped in from a well, which means that the water goes off when the electricity goes off, so fill a few pots of water so you have them when necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves S.

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

Peaceful place

We were charmed by the place from the first seconds. It was a zen moment, with access to several trails nearby. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle C.

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

Beautiful view.

We enjoyed our stay in beautiful Bay St. Lawrence. The house was very nice and convenient, and with a marvelous view of the sea. Very quiet. We loved it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ed s.

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

little cottage

Great experience, beautiful location with views to enjoy the whales and eagles!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Worth the Drive - Trust Us!

This is our second summer visit to this beautiful cottage, and we've already booked for next year! Amazing space stocked with everything you need. The cottage has stunning views from all directions and in the most beautiful place in the world. Beaches, hikes, the national park, whales! Truly a gem.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norah M.

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

Amazing spot

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The location was spectacular with gorgeous sunsets and so private. The cottage had everything we needed to cook some meals and enjoy the evenings on the deck. We used it as a base to explore the park and nearby beaches and hikes. Everyone we met and communicated with - the owners and the caretaker - were incredibly helpful and responsive. It's definitely on our list for a return visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Awesome View

This cottage was just perfect! It had plenty of towels and wash/dish cloths, dishes and beds were comfy. We stayed most days and nights on the deck.....what a view.....You won't regret staying here!! Little grocery store down the toad was just right. w.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M S.

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

Speechless!

This home is everything it is stated to be. Cute, simple, isolated, with views that are still fresh in my mind. We will absolutely come back to this home again. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to stay there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

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

Very nice cottage in an amazing location

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Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

The most stunning view in Nova Scotia

We have been staying here for years and adore it and Bay St. Lawrence. Stunning views in all types of weather and the charming cottage is perfectly set up for a week or longer stay. We hike, blueberry pick, whale watch (have spotted from the deck many times), fish, golf kayak, swim and enjoy the local restaurants. We will be back (again)!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Fall Vacation

We spent 3 nights at this lovely, secluded cottage. Has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Is the perfect place to unwind. The manager was very understanding when we were late with our second payment. Thankyou! We were disappointed not to be able to walk to the top of the bluff in front of the cottage. The posted picture is misleading. Otherwise, a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B., Toronto, Canada

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

Breathtaking views and a return to the simple life…

This was our 2nd visit back to this amazing part of the world, and we loved it. The location is perfect for an East coast experience, and the cabin is simple and very comfortable with all of the basics covered…it is the exact balance that we want to unplug and unwind, and we will certainly will continue to cherish our time there for years to come!! We wouldn’t change a thing and would highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

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

Just What I Needed

I felt like I needed to get away from everything. This place was PERFECT. I even signed up for an extra day. The place had everything I needed, and communication was excellent. The view was gorgeous, and my pup loved the mowed patch out back for spontaneous fetch sessions. Cabot Landing blew his little Chocolate Lab mind! The first thing I did when I got home was try to figure out when I could get back there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bay St. Lawrence

Fantastic location! Kitchen facilities are lacking.VRBO listings should specify the currency, especially given the fact that the property is in Canada. Overall, a very good vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Susan C.

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

Sept stay

Our stay was absolutely terrific although the weather was not the greatest (Hurrican Lee!). We loved the location and the small fishing village where the property is located is so beautiful. I just can't say enough about the area. The house was so comfortable, clean and in a spot that is gorgeous. We loved it. We will come back if the owners will have us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Wonderful 6 nights

Very thankful for the opportunity to stay at this property. Secluded, very clean and a more than adequate kitchen will make your stay enjoyable. We enjoyed all of the sight seeing to do right in the bay outside the home. Whales, seals, bald eagles, birds, rabbits and boats of all sizes are always coming or going. I would recommend buying a nice pair of binoculars as I sat outside for hours just watching the ocean at a distance. House furnishings are amicable and the beds were semi comfortable for our expectations. Just remember, you are paying for the seclusion so you will be a great distance drive wise from many of the places on the island which was perfect for us. Sydney etc are close to a 3 hour drive and Cheticamp was close to 90 minutes. Great places to eat in Cape North and Meat cove had a wonderful lobster roll. Thanks again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024