Title: 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6351394&destination=Port+Hood%2C+Nova+Scotia%2C+Canada&selected=95789272&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 ## Photo gallery for 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels - 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 (Port Hood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95789300/95789272/9f5bdf02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 (Port Hood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95789300/95789272/12b1d742.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 (Port Hood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95789300/95789272/301a2fac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 (Port Hood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95789300/95789272/c90ea328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 (Port Hood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95789300/95789272/c5f20d4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of Port Hood, Sandcastle in the (Port) Hood ocean view cottage offers a warm and inviting beach-themed retreat. Relax on the covered deck with an ocean view, sip coffee or unwind with your favorite beverage while watching the sunset over the water. The kitchen is fully equipped for whipping up delicious meals for family and friends to enjoy at the dining table that seats four adults. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 Modern home decorated with a beach theme that is warm and inviting. It's mainly suitable for 4 people. The two bedrooms are tastefully decorated and feature plush queen size beds and soft linens, ensuring a good night's sleep after a day of exploring the area. The the living room features a queen sofa bed if you need the extra sleeping space. There is also a comfy chair, flat screen TV with Roku and a view of the ocean. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and has everything you need to whip up delicious meals for family and friends. The dining table has room for four adults. The bathroom is clean and modern, with a shower and plenty of fresh towels. Outside, the cottage has a covered deck where you can sip your morning coffee or watch the sunset over the water with your favorite beverage. There's also a BBQ and outdoor seating, making it ideal for outdoor dining. There's something for everyone here. And of course, there's the beach! Port Hood is the beach capital of Cape Breton. 5 Beaches only minutes away and 2 are within walking distance. Which one will be your favorite? Port Hood beaches are home to the warmest waters north of the Carolinas and are protected by Port Hood Island and a man-made breakwater. You’re sure to enjoy a fabulous day swimming, sunbathing, or beach combing in the warm shallow waters. Our home is also perfectly situated to explore the Cabot Trail. Start your day in Port Hood, explore the Trail and return for dinner by the ocean. We know you'll love our Sandcastle in the (Port) Hood ocean view cottage as much as we do. Book your stay today and start planning your dream vacation! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - 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 ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15440000/15436700/15436660/a3d17ef1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.0 Very good 910 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=15436660&PinnedHotelID=15436660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3300000/3297100/3297096/71f451c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bras d'Or Lakes Inn St. Peters - 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Place the keys back in the lockbox and spin the dial. We thank you for your help and hope you had a wonderful and relaxing stay. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Quiet hours 11pm - 8am ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: High chair available but no infant beds. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 STR2425A9785 ## About the area Located in Port Hood, this holiday home is near the beach. Ann Schroeder Studio: Fine Art Quilts and Inverness Miners Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine and St. Marys Parish. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellemeade Farm Shoppe and Celtic Music Interpretive Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [Visit our Port Hood travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Hood.dx6351394) [View more Holiday homes in Port Hood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Hood-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6351394-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.02167%2C-61.53557&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fqo0msF6ivYlOvUvl-8MvU3gJzs=) Port Hood, NS ### What's nearby - Central Park & Playground 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Port Hood Library 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Port Hood Station Provincial Park 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Cabot Links 32 min drive \- 28.1 miles - Cabot Cliffs Golf Course 40 min drive \- 31.5 miles ### Restaurants - The Clove Hitch 2 min drive - Sandeannie's 4 min drive - Little Judique Harbour - Diving Club 8 min drive - The Bus 13 min walk - Pinocchio Restaurant & Pizzeria 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6? ### What time is check-in at 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6? ### What time is check-out at 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6? ### Where is 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2 BR home 250m from Port Hood beach. Sleeps 6 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenny M. 24 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great spot, location and host. Makes to be a great holiday at Port Hood NS ##### Kenny M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisabeth V. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sand castle cottage Very nice cottage and we loved to have the beach so close ##### Elisabeth V. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Murray B. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Awesome Relaxing Stay The Host provided us with everything we needed and more! We never had to call for anything. We needed a place for 5 adults and place to sleep and fuel up for a big family get together This was a place I would like to stay for a Month with just my wife and me Thanks again ##### Murray B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen D. 14 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just right Cottage although space constrained was well equipped and nicely decorated. Beds were wonderful and linens lovely. Perfect fur our needs! ##### Kathleen D. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosalie M. 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place is really great. There's a spacious patio where we had washer toss games. The shed was full of beach stuff. It's best suited for 4,but the 6 of us were fine.Love the thoughtfulness in the provision of things you might forget,including for the pets.Got to goto Chase the Ace at the fire department where we were truly welcomed by the people from the community. Thank you. We loved our stau at the Sandcastle in the Hood. ##### Rosalie M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek W. 15 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great view and access to beach! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5d3ec39a-1c88-4b6a-a989-30179ea5c528-1760547701253.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Derek W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Don W. 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our stay was wonderful. The cottage was clean and well appointed, should of booked it for a few more nights.Thanks for a great stay.Don Willoughby ##### Don W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sydney R. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Seaglass palace This property was beyond our expectations. We would recommend it to all friends and family. Looking forward to staying again! ##### Sydney R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 19 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely home. Clean. Equipt with all accomodations needed for a comfortable stay ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Etienne A. 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Etienne A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Clay 3 Apr 2025 ##### Clay Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Karen 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ---