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Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island

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Experience the rugged shoreline with waves crashing onto the shore, surrounded by dense coniferous trees.
Enjoy a serene retreat in this charming house, surrounded by lush gardens and a front porch with a bench.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with a central island, gas stove, and sink.
Step into a traditional living space with a wooden staircase, comfortable seating area, and a large window with curtains.
Kitchen features a stove, sink, and wooden cabinets, with a window and pot rack.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

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Breton Cove, NS

What's nearby

  • Cape Smokey Provincial Park - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 24 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 30 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Acadian Trail - 31 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Highlands Links - 35 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘClucking Hen Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • â€ȘThe Dancing Moose Cafe Inc - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘMermaid Seeker Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • â€ȘCal's Resturant & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island

Family-friendly farm stay by the sea
Consider a stay at Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Barbecues, a music library and outdoor furniture
  • Games, books and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island have perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • 1.5 bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and outdoor lighting

Property manager

Uli or Cathy Nikolai

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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 STR2425A5112

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly farm stay is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Cape Smokey Provincial Park and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Saint Anns Bay. Ingonish Beach and Cape Breton Highlands National Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great host and a wonderful property. We enjoyed our stay and loved the property. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

We loved it more and more each day we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

Uli is an amazing man, a historian, and we connected quickly, He has travelled the world and we were able to talk history and enjoyed his great demeanor and his dog! I heated the place with firewood, and loved the wifi! I cannot wait to go back to this wonderful place with the victrola and beautiful fireplace Pace
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Beautiful old farm house with great character, brings back memories of some of the older homes growing up I visited. Hope to return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Maggie's Place is a quaint, cozy and a delightful place to stay. It's well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. It's situated on a lovely property with a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. We would not hesitate to recommend Maggie's to others. And, look forward our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Cathy and Uli have worked hard to add charm and comfort to Maggie's rustic farmhouse from a bygone era. It was a wonderful time to be there. So peaceful, set back from the road and surrounded by the beautiful Fall colours. Very nice to sit by the fire burning in the wood stove and enjoy one of the many interesting local history books.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Nice old historic house. Very quiet location. Relaxing setting. Very friendly host makes you feel welcome.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Wonderful home that is cozy and welcoming. Close to all amenities such as shopping, gas station, and trails. Perfect for families!! The hosts were attentive and provided a wealth of information about local attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Well preserved old farm house with everything you need. Perfect location to see the fall foliage and it didn't disappoint. We were there during the Celtic Colours Festival and got to see the Nova Scotia culture first hand. nova
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Beautiful, homey location! Well cared for and well loved property with incredible amenities for entertainment and food! It was hot upstairs as the outside temp was high but it cooled down overnight with fans. Will not forget the stay and our hospitable host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Everything was as described. A lovely stay in this pretty house in the woods!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

When we arrived, 10:00pm, we met Uli (owner) and he had a fire already started in the wood stove. After a short chat and a walk around the cottage to show us how everything worked, Uli left us to go to bed after a days long drive to get to Cape Breton. The next morning, Uli delivered more firewood that lasted the duration of our stay. The cottage had everything that we needed. Beautiful morning sunrises.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We loved everything about Maggie's! The farmhouse was so cozy, warm and inviting with the old charm feel and supplied with everything needed. Uli's greeting made us feel right at home the moment we walked to the door. This was our first trip east and Uli had great tips for exploring and directions. Hurricane Lee put a damper on the hike to the waterfall but Uli was wonderful and took us on a hike along the waters edge that was simply amazing. Could not have asked for anything more! Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Wir durften zu fĂŒnft eine Woche in „Maggies“ Zeit verbringen. Das Haus war fĂŒr uns soviel mehr als eine Unterkunft. Schon am Tag der Ankunft wurde uns die Geschichte des Hauses erzĂ€hlt und gleichzeitig das Haus zum WohlfĂŒhlen und vollstĂ€ndigen Nutzung ĂŒbergeben, egal ob Kamin, Aussenbereich oder das alte Grammophon. Maggies ist ein Haus mit Seele, es ist alt, es macht leise GerĂ€usche und alles ist liebevoll eingerichtet. Es ist ein Haus, mit all den zum Alter dazugehörigen Eigenschaften, perfekt zum Entschleunigen und genießen, und es passt fĂŒr uns genau in die herrlichen Landschaft des Cape Bretons. Uli als Gastgeber war immer eine Hilfe und hat uns mit seinen Tipps geholfen die Tage bestens zu nutzen. Vielen herzlichen Dank fĂŒr alles! Keiner von uns wird diese Zeit vergessen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We spent four nights at Maggie's Place, and it was just a dream. The host was gracious, and has preserved the historical integrity of the cottage. It had been his family's summer home. We went to a local dock and picked up lobsters from his niece, a lobster trapper. We warmed ourselves by the woodstove in the kitchen and listened to the Victrola! No hotel will ever be able to match the experience we enjoyed at this little home, nestled in the white birches on the Cabot Trail.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

Beautiful cottage in woods directly on Cabot Trail. Lovely antique filled 2 story residence with everything necessary for a relaxing stay. My one problem was that the description did not mention that the only heat comes from a wood burning kitchen stove. We stayed in the week directly after Fiona struck the Maritimes and were on PEI during the actual event, so Nova Scotia seemed much better to us, but the temperstures plummeted as we drove north in Nova Scotia and we were very cold the last 2 days. Ulli is a wonderful host and very congenial, caring and helpful. He had a great fire going when we arrived in the evening and it is not his fault that we could not get the large pieces of wood to burn. It was damp and would burn for a short while then go out. There were plenty of blankets and quilts but it was cold in the bedrooms and the bathrooms were icy. He provided electric heaters and if we had stayed longer than the 4 days, we would have used them. I spent a ton of time trying to get the fire to go at night and during the night to no avail, except once. My only negative is that I would have like to have known about the stove in advance. I would have been more prepared. AS it was, I used every piece of kindling, paper bags, carboard and most of my magazines to try to start the fire and get the logs to actually burn more than 10 minutes! That part was not fun but my daughter is autistic and cold, so I persevered. We ll had a very good time in a very unique place and beautiful place, so that is the important part. It was clean, well stocked with dishes and linens and full of history with a fabulous bookshelf. The trails were pretty covered from the hurricane that had just swept through but nothing compared to the destruction on PEI, so we thought it was great. The Cabot trail was clear and despite the National Park site saying everything was closed, we found the visitor center open and many trails were passable, plus we could hike directly up the highway 50 feet from our door to some beautiful sites. I would love to go back when it is not 3o degrees F and really explore the area more closely. I highly recommend this cottage to anyone interested in getting off the tourist carousel and really enjoying nature and sublime beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

My plans took an unexpected turn....we had a sudden death in the family of a beautiful 20 year old niece....so I immediately headed home to the States. I contacted my wonderful hosts who couldn't have been more understanding. So I didn't make it to Skir Dhu...and I didn't see the property....but I can tell you that my communications with my hosts started immediately after my booking....they welcomed me prior to arrival....and offered to help me get familiar with the area...and when I told them I had to head home unexpectedly, they were most gracious and kind....and isn't that what really counts? Kindness....and these two are ten stars....A most sincere thank you to you both from me and my family...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Maggie’s place is a quirky historic wooden house, having been hand built 120 years ago. It is also very comfortable and well-equipped. We had everything we needed for our three night stay in Cape Breton, and very much enjoyed the local area with kayaking, whale watching and beaches in easy driving distance. A great place for a family break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Nous avons Ă©tĂ© charmĂ© par l’accueil de Uli et de sa jolie maison bien entretenue au fil des annĂ©es, situĂ©e dans un endroit trĂšs reposant. À quelques minutes de voiture d’une magnifique plage, la famille en a profitĂ© pour se reposer et aller Ă  la pĂȘche! Aussi l’emplacement Ă©tait parfaitement situĂ© pour aller visiter La Forteresse de Louisbourg (2h environ), le Parc National du Cap Breton (45 min.) ainsi que les boutiques d’artisans locaux Ă  proximitĂ© . Nous avons mĂȘme eu la chance de savourer les meilleurs homards de la rĂ©gion grĂące aux bons conseils de Uli. Les quatre journĂ©es passĂ©es Ă  Maggie’s place ont passĂ© trĂšs rapidement. Notre voyage en Nouvelle Ecosse n’aurait pas Ă©tĂ© complet sans arrĂȘter dans un endroit si accueillant et reposant pour toute la famille!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Great place- very clean and everything you need for preparing meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

TrĂšs belle maison ancestrale rĂ©novĂ©e avec goĂ»t. Situation idĂ©ale pour visiter l’üle du Cap Breton! Merci Uli pour l’accueil!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

We arrived to this lovely original Cape Breton homestead and were swept back in time. The countryside is surrounded in beauty and the hospitality shown to us made us feel peaceful and welcome. Uli and his wife made a delicious apple pie made with the local apples from the area. Such a surprise and so delicious. We fell in love with all that this place had to offer and wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you so much for such a wonderful visit! This was not just a place to stay, it was an experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Our hosts were amazing and responsive from the initial contact, throughout our stay, to our reluctant leaving. Maggie's Place exceeded our expectations in every way. A cozy century farmhouse with a rich local history, Maggie's has been lovingly restored. It retains all its charm while also offering modern conveniences. The kitchen is well equipped for preparing full meals. Our hosts offered many very helpful suggestions to enhance our exploration of the Island. We spent a very comfortable week and look forward to returning. You couldn't ask for better.

10/10

a very beautiful piece of property set in among white birches just far enough off the road . we loved or stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021