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Cape Breton Cottage, Off the Beaten Path... Spectacular Ocean/Mountain Views!
Victoria, Subd. A, NS

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10/10 Excellent

BEATRICE

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ed s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Susan C., Springfield, NH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The most magical place
We stayed at this property for the last two weeks of August 2023. It was the most wonderful holiday. The cottage is perfect (amazing views, comfy beds, great water pressure, fully stocked with the necessities) and the area is exceptionally beautiful. You can wake up to the sunrise and watch the sunset from the back deck. The cottage is surrounded by wildflowers, hares, mountains, birds of prey and various other creatures. There is a (fantastic) whale watching boat tour that leaves from the harbor, which is about 5 minutes from the cottage. There is great food and good grocery options about 20 minutes drive away from the cottage. The beaches and coast are beautiful and there is tons to do in the National Park, also very very nearby. The wifi has also been upgraded since some previous posts and was super fast and reliable. We're heading back here next summer and are already looking forward to it.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Stephen B., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you Stephen!

8/10 Good

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
We appreciate your feedback John! We have updated our kitchen supplies since your stay with new utensils, pans and dishes!

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cottage in an amazing location
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ann-marie t.

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Great Vacation Place If you enjoy Peace and Quiett.
Well MY MY MY!. What a cozy cottage with alot of charm. The view from the deck was amazing. Got to watch the boats,birds and occasionally a whale. Quiet town with some kind people that helped us out when we needed it. The peace and quiet was so relaxing. I almost 🤣 when we left, I didn't want to go. WE LOVED IT
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exhilarating long view
We have had the privilege of staying at this cottage several time over the years and there is a reason we keep coming back. If you long for peace in a pristinely clean little cottage that has long views looking out over the bay, perfect sunsets, blueberries and rabbits on the hill that your cottage is perched, fresh seafood, mountain hikes, a deck to read on - than this is your heaven! We have only ever had great experiences here and memories that sustain us year after year! This year we saw pilot whales and a RIGHT WHALE from the deck. We could actually HEAR the whales. I mean, come ON.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

shawn f., Rye, New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness
My heart belongs to the deep blue sea to all the lost souls of fishermen who were once alive & free.
There is nothing particularly spectacular about the cottage per se. However, when you come over the hill and see her for the first time you are just in awe. She is unpretentious. You can’t get over that this little structure offers protection for you…..so you may take in the freshest of air and grandest of horizons in an never ending sea. This house has a bountiful soul that extends to the sea that you will be regenerated by. There are binoculars there but we brought our own. I’ve never in my life have been able to see the stars being born out of the horizon through my binoculars. It was hard to tell where the sky began as it appeared seamless from the ocean. Daily I would look for Bald Eagles and whales. On the last day while drinking my morning coffee, I look out and right in front were three Bald Eagles gliding along the coast. A gift on my last day. There was also the cutest little Jack Rabbit and daily Hummingbirds that feed on the Honeysuckle Bush by the door. There are few places left where one feels like they are the only human on earth and this place offers that. My only suggestion and this is for people who want to stream and or watch television. There is a small television where one can hook up to your device. Because of the remoteness (this includes many places on the island) we downloaded everything we wanted to watch on my Ipad before we arrived and hooked that up. We also bought our own Fire-stick from Amazon. We had Netflix and Prime and local news on the stick. We enjoy watching tv before going to bed and this worked out perfectly. There are also many games at the house which we had fun playing. Remote parts of the island are not set up with the most up to date fiber optic’s for super fast internet and multiple streaming devices. That is fine with me. A small price to pay in exchange for the beauty and peace. One more suggestion. Make sure to bring most of the food you will need. There is a small Co-op that carried small baggies of many staples like rice, sugar, flour many items… All organic too! I wish I would have brought from home a small baggie of baking power, baking soda and a few spices that we use regularly. There are a few at the house for you use which was nice. There was also a great clothes line for washing a few items by hand to be hung to dry. There is a laundromat a half hour down the road if needed. I am glad we found this place and thank you Katy for sharing. Shawn, Jess and Boe!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thanks Shawn for your heartfelt impressions of our place!

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!!!
Very easy to deal with the owner!! Beautiful location, clean cabin. Couldn’t ask for a better location. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael N., Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude and Stars
My wife and I enjoyed two weeks at this charming cottage. It combined so many things we look for in a vacation, and badly needed after 18 months of COVID lockdowns in our town. Vast ocean views peppered by fishing - by both the local fisherman and the high diving Gannets. Mountainous terrain with excellent hiking, fresh air, and regular bald eagle sightings. The solitude and starry skies that come with a remote location on the outskirts of a quaint village. We hope to visit again when we can make it out east. Thank you for sharing this rare gem of a place.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful private property with a wonderful view.
The small cottage is ideal for a peaceful getaway to tranquility . The kitchen had all we needed and the furnishings were ideal to the setting. If you want to fog hiking in Northern Cape Breton or just sit back and watch the sky and ocean this cottage is ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and place to rejuvenate
We really enjoyed our stay. Private, quiet and amazing views. Did not see whales during our stay but it was nice waking up each morning with a coffee and looking out onto the ocean. Recommend to those who need a break from a busy life. Good central location on the Cabot trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing…
Spectacular stay…enjoyed every minute of it…the view, the cottage, the village, the people…all was as advertised and more!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arla J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven!
Absolutely wonderful! Lovely area great hikes! Would recommend this to all folks wanting to discover this part of Cape Breton!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second stay.Mahic
Magic
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana S., Ottawa, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape!
This is the perfect spot to get off the grid and back to nature. Peaceful and private, we had beautiful views of the bay and St. Margaret's Village. Be sure to visit the Skyline trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park and get out to see the whales and seals if the seas are calm. For an interesting drive with great seafood chowder at the top, a visit to Meat Cove is a must ... but suggest you don't go on a windy or rainy day!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
No words...
You know I thought for days how I would describe this Cabin and it’s location and I couldn’t find the words to do so...too many to chose from. Katy for one is the most accommodating person I have ever dealt with...her responses were swift all of the time.. We needed to reach out to her as our original arrival date ( Saturday September 8th ) was the same date that Hurricane Dorian was going to lash the area....we were hoping to push back our date as we didn’t want to be there when it hit...thankfully the Cabin was not going to be occupied and she completely agreed that it was a good idea! So we arrived on the Tuesday instead giving Dorian plenty of time to clear out. As we turned on the road leading up to the Cabin I was fully out the sunroof filming right to the point the cabin was in full sight ( it truly is secluded ) and if you could only hear and see the video lol ! I was so emotional....wow wow and wow! This cabin and it’s surroundings were more than we could have imagined.. Upon entering ,the cleanliness was first and foremost very obvious. It had everything we needed...no matter where you stood in the cabin the windows allowed for the most spectacular views! The weather wasn’t always good and on one morning it was downright cold lol! But the purpose of this part of our East Coast trip was simple...Rest and relaxation and this cabin didn’t disappoint. We loved watching the ships pass in the night and our binoculars were literally around our necks all of the time...the Eagles were so fun to watch...we read...we listened to Rita McNeill’s CD more than once.....and we only ventured out to eat at the Chowder House on two occasions but other than that we stayed in the Cabin or on the deck...we bought plenty of finger foods to eat later in the evenings as we watched the sunsets...I could go on and on....but you need to experience this place for yourself... This cabin and everything around it will forever be stamped in our minds and in our hearts... Thank you.....
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth
This house is in the most beautiful spot one can possibly imagine. Obviously well loved and cared for with great owner communication. You can do as much or as little as you like. We’d likely have been content watching the changing sea and sky, but did venture out each day. Great hikes at Meat Cove and White Point and great beachcombing at Cabot Landing. Nice little museum nearby for a rainy day. Definitely hope to return to explore more of Cape Breton...or just sit and enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yola S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
The pictures do not do justice for the view and the area. The cottage is cozy and well maintained. Even though we had a very windy night (le cuete winds) and one severe thunderstorm the cottage was cozy and secure. There was so much to do in the area that we were never bored and in our free time we enjoyed the deck.

10/10 Excellent

Richard E., Hamden Connecticut

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Island getaway
Had a wonderful week of hiking reading and watching beautiful sunsets. The property was everything described and what we were looking for. If looking for a place that has incredible beauty and wildness with fresh snow crab tossed in I couldn’t recommend a more perfect place. We will definitely return
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Katy's Cottage - a Cape Breton Delight!
As so many previous visitors have noted in their heartfelt entries in the guest book on the coffee table, Katy's Cottage is indeed a little "slice of heaven". My sister and I (both Albertans) were blessed to have a friend of the owner - and also a resident of Bay St. Lawerence AND our niece! - as our local tour guide. So we truly had the TOTAL CAPE BRETON EXPERIENCE here. Welcome to a part of Canada that is a gorgeous and joyful and unique universe unlike any other you will find anywhere. If you want to relax somewhere in a beyond beautiful setting and meet up with the friendliest people on the planet - from artisans to crab and lobster fishing experts to musicians to community centre volunteers - this is the place for you! Tips? Leave your fancy clothes at home and make sure you are on the deck at the cottage - camera ready - for the sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding in Every Way!
The cottage is impeccably clean and well-appointed. We never felt lacking in anything at all. It's also exceedingly well-built; we had a couple of days with heavy rains and 50-mph winds, and the place was solid as a rock. The owner is very prompt in responding to questions, and the property manager is amazing; she (and her husband) were both prompt and extremely helpful to us whenever we had the slightest need for help. This was our second year at this wonderful place - with a blue bay out front and mountains out back, it's a great place to chill and enjoy the scenery, as well as a terrific home base for exploring Cape Breton Highlands. We're hoping for a third year next summer!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

A wow surprise in the very best way!
As most of the reviews state, this is a great little cottage to spend time at. We were there for 10 days to watch the changing fall colours and couldn't be happier with the magnificent location and charming cottage. Coming up the long driveway our initial response was, "oh my god"! That very positive response didn't change the whole trip. We had fun every day and Katy was wonderful to deal with. The cottage itself had everything you needed to make it a perfect trip. I highly recommend it even for two 65 year old ladies of adventure.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln R.

VERY COOL PLACE
A week here was a high point on a fifty day trip with our dog around Maine and the Maritimes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marigrace M.

You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful location. Stunning views and a star studded night sky.
Cottage is modern,well maintained and equipped. The Host is very accomodating and provides timely responses to all inquiries. The Cottage location is within walking distance to the quaint Cape Breton town of Bay St Lawrence. Whale Watch Trip provided by Captain Cox also within walking distance. My Irish Wolfhound loved the huge yard. Peaceful and serene environment. A bit of paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Best vacation we've ever had!
When we drove up over the hill and saw this cottage - and its setting - for the first time, we burst out laughing with joy. It's a perfect cabin in perfect place. It was very well prepared for us - so many thoughtful touches, and great help from the owner on what's there, both at the cottage and its surroundings. And more supplies were on hand than we anticipated - we bought more than we needed at the store before we got there. We had the misfortune to stay there during a horrible heatwave in the Martimes - temperatures reached the high 80s, even 90 F. And the humidity was overwhelming. The weather was a surprise to both us and everyone who lived in the area. But even with the weather being what it was, we loved it! We can't wait to go there again. It's almost worth it just for the scenery on the drive up from Cape North; and when you couple that with the beautiful vista seen from the cottage, it's magic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

Beautiful and Quiet
We had a fantastic stay. The cottage is in a fantastic location if you are looking for beautiful Cape Breton scenery. Inside it is cozy, clean, and well equipped and the service is really helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

Breathtaking
The cabin is absolutely as amazing as the pictures. The views are fantastic and the cabin is spacious provides everything you need. The deck is perfect and allows one to absorb the views. The town of Bay St Lawrence is fantastic and the community center has some great food! The whale watching was a must do and very reasonably priced. The cabin is located midway between many of the holes in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Overall it was an amazing time and we cannot wait to book our next stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

ANA P.

Can't ask for more!
This was our first time to Cape Breton, and after our stay here at this heavenly cottage we will definitely return. The cottage was lovely and very comfortable. The view was absolutely spectacular. My teenage daughters absolutely loved it as well. It provided us with the right atmosphere if you just wanted to relax, and also within driving distance to the beach, Cabot Trail, or Meat Cove. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

A little piece of heaven!
I loved my stay here. It is a little piece of heaven in a beautiful and amazing setting. The view was spectacular, the peace and quiet was wonderful and the sunsets were the best in the world. It was blueberry season while I was there and the yard was full of wild blueberries. It was wonderful to be able to pick your own blueberries and make blueberry pancakes. I would highly recommend renting the beautiful cottage on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. The cottage was spotless when I arrived and had everything I needed for the stay. I would recommend bringing some DVDs to play in the TV. I had brought some and so was able to view a movie in the evening. It was well worth the 900 mile drive up and I would rent again next year if I can get the time off from work.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Serenity in Bay St. Lawrence
We spent a week at this private cottage in July and loved every minute. We're birders so we had binoculars and a spotting scope with us. From the deck we spotted a few pods of pilot whales and, in the distance, humpback whales (fins and spouts). Eagles (mature and sub-adults) were around every day along with Common Ravens, Gannets, Guillemots, and occasional Common Eider. Song sparrows and their young were everywhere on the property. One early morning I briefly observed a bull moose on the lower part of the road. The cottage is all you need for an enjoyable stay. We had excellent cell service (Verizon and AT&T) and after establishing a cell phone hot spot we had Internet access. It's nice, but this location begs you to stay "off the grid" as much as possible. The Milky Way at night was as good as I've seen. Stay up late, block the few lights from the small motel on the hill with your car, sit close and be amazed. Binoculars, again, will show you a celestial world rarely seen. We had three great nights during our stay. Oh, and don't forget to stop at Walmart/Canadian Tire and pick up some $10 folding chairs if you're planning extended stays. Many thanks to David and the four young men who assisted us after I got the rental car stuck in a small ditch. The warmth of the people in Bay St. Lawrence made our trip truly enjoyable. For history buffs there's an interesting Pioneer Cemetery on Money Point Road (go left as you leave the property). Many thanks to Katy and her family for sharing this lovely property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Magical location!
This cottage is fabulous and its location is simply magical! There is a deck overlooking the water, and the property is situated on a sloping meadow looking down to the sea. The cottage is very well appointed. We simply could not have asked for a lovelier holiday. So grateful that the Hughes family shares this property!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Dave A.

The little cottage on the cliff with the wonderful ocean views!
My husband and I spent the last two weeks of October at the little cottage on the cliff, and if you are looking for a peaceful retreat then this is the place for you. We were warm and cosy even as the tail end of 'Nicole' came through. The cottage is very comfortable and has all of the essentials for your stay. Out of season it is very quiet. One thing worth remembering is to bring any groceries that you couldn't live without because it is quite a distance to any large stores. After that, sit back, relax and enjoy all of the moods of the ocean!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Fantastic
There is nothing more that one could want in this tastefully decorated ,comfortable home in a spectacular location. The owner has thought of everything that one would need..We appreciated the detailed information and instruction about the house and the area. Thank you for making it available..I would like to add that the house was spotless,,that a small family would.be comfortable and the response from the owner was prompt and helpful .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Cozy relaxation in the great outdoors
We loved our stay in this cozy cottage in quiet and secluded Bay St-Lawrence. Unfortunately, we had to deal with no running water during our first night due to a technical issue with the water pump. But it turned out to be a positive since we got to meet the caretakers that came the very next day to repair what turned out to be a faulty pump switch. The cottage is basic but is well equipped, clean and private. But the highlight of this property is definitely the parcel of land it is situated on, which is simply breathtaking. A very justified 5 Star rating, it just doesn't get any better than this folks. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Carl V.

Amazing views!
Very nice cabin.. perfect for 2 people... quiet and away from it all.. just what we wanted!! The kitchen could be a bit better equipped (we love cooking at home!) and furniture could do with an update but ignoring this, very very nice place to be for a week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Betty Ann L.

Cape Breton Gem
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this little cottage on the tip of Cape Breton. The cottage itself has all the basics and is charming. As others have said, it's the front deck and ocean view that makes the more remote location worthwhile. If you enjoy the outdoors--hiking, whale watching, kayaking--this is a great location. There's plenty of great hiking both in and outside of the national park. You can also easily spend a day wandering through all the little towns in the area and finding the out of the way beaches. We would definitely suggest purchasing your park pass for the week on the way up so that you don't have to do any long drives before you can start hiking. The cottage is a great place to come home to at the end of each daily adventure. The only things we would recommend would be investing in a couple of nice comfy Adirondack/Muskoka style chairs for the deck and a small outdoor gas grill for quick meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review, Betty Ann! And thanks for your suggestions - we're in the process of trying to find some more comfy chairs for the deck... we have limited storage, so we're weighing all our options. :) And we don't have a gas grill for liability reasons, but we do have the charcoal mini Weber that usually heats up pretty quickly when using the RapidFire starter tool. Again, thanks so much for your feedback and we're so glad you enjoyed your stay!!

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Beautiful, well equipped cabin in a fantastic location.
If you're happy to sit on the deck and spend endless hours watching the ever-changing ocean, this place is for you. Extraordinarily diverse flora and fauna.We ate freshly caught (by me!) fish most days and the cabin was clean and comfortable. Thank you for sharing this little patch of paradise with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Sensationell
Das Haus bietet alles, was das Herz begehrt. Die Lage fantastisch. Ideal zum Relaxen, Natur erkunden, Wale beobachten.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018