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#1 The Gray Owl Cottage

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An outdoor patio with a pergola, string lights, and a grill. - #1 The Gray Owl Cottage (Inverness County)
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A firepit, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at #1 The Gray Owl Cottage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

720 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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About this property

#1 The Gray Owl Cottage

  • Kick back and relax in this cozy, peaceful cottage with a spectacular mountain view. Take a relaxing walk to the Margaree River and enjoy swimming or fishing. Your vacation home is situated perfectly for accessing the best parts of Cape Breton Island's touring, hiking, golfing and snowmobiling.

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 720 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 STR2627D1829
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Portree is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chimney Corner Nature Reserve and Doyles Bridge Pool, while Margaree Salmon Museum and Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa are cultural highlights. Centre de la Mi-Carême and Les Trois Pignons are also worth visiting. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our Portree travel guide
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Inverness County, Nova Scotia

What's nearby

  • Two red Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a lighthouse in the distance.
    Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    45 min drive - 38.8 miles
  • Margaree Fish Hatchery
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cabot Links
    45 min drive - 34.5 miles
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course
    49 min drive - 33.8 miles
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery
    54 min drive - 42.7 miles

Restaurants

  • The Dancing Goat
    8 min drive
  • Big Intervale Fishing Lodge
    9 min drive
  • Normaway Inn & Cabins
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #1 The Gray Owl Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #1 The Gray Owl Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #1 The Gray Owl Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #1 The Gray Owl Cottage located?

Situated in Portree, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Margaree Fish Hatchery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Margaree Salmon Museum and Doyles Bridge Pool. Lake O'Law Picnic Park and Polycarpe Glass Art are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

#1 The Gray Owl Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off the beaten path and an excellent base camp for exploration of Cape Breton. It was cozy and perfectly appointed. Enjoyed the screened in porch & hammock. Impeccably clean and stocked with essentials. They thought of everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient stay!

Working on a project in the area and this was a great stay, not a far drive from amenities. Gorgeous spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay. Great place to stay with a pristine cabin and quiet atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adonai Adventure Outpost

Top notch cabin, new, clean and well equipped. Very friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Stay

Our family (mom, dad and our three 18+ children) had a wonderful stay at the cabin! It was clean and well-equipped to make dinner after a day of exploring. It was centrally located for the activities we wanted to do on Cape Breton. Overall, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Off the Grid!

Nice, clean and comfortable! Fun spot! We enjoyed very much! Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin 1

We had a great stay. Easy access to the Cabot Trail. The cabin had everything you needed. It was beautifully decorated and clean. Lovely screened in porch to sit out at night. The was also a fire pit area for everyone to enjoy. The host was easy to get a hold of and answered all our questions. I would highly recommend this cabin for a stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Adonai Cabins were cute, in a quiet remote setting in the middle of the forest along a dirt road. Every trip required about a ten minute drive to somewhere useful. The cabins were clean and had all the basic necessities. The kitchen was barebones with hardly any cooking utensils, but we did manage to do some cooking. Heating worked well, as did the hot water and laundry machines. There were a lot of religious texts as part of the decoration. Excellent communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the valley

Thank you Chris, for a memorable stay on your beautiful property! Cabin is new--,has great kitchen and grill for cooking. Bed is comfy. Enjoyed the screen porch every day--keeping the pesky bugs outside! So peaceful to watch the sun set behind the mountains. Good location for getting to Cape Breton National Park--a must! and to Baddeck and St. Annes. Had excellent view and lunch at Lobster Galley. Inverness has awesome beaches. Thanks, Chris. Hope to be back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true home away from home

Maybe one of my favourite VRBOs that I've stayed at. Stayed here for 4 nights as a family of 5 while we explored Cape Breton. The owners are so kind and helpful and gave us a number of suggestions for places to eat and trails to hike. The cabins are fantastic and have everything we needed for our home away from home and even some thoughtful extras. These were so greatly appreciated considering the cabins are a bit of a drive from places to restock. Loved the screened-un porch and sitting there at the end of the day watching the sun set. The Dancing Goat cafe: got breakfast, snacks, scones, lunch, coffee.....all amazing! Spent about 11-12 hrs leisurely driving the Cabot Trail circuit with lots of stops, picnic lunch, skyline trail, dinner and more. Spectacular on a sunny day! This was a great place to stay for exploring Cape Breton. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, full kitchen, wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

Chris is wonderful to deal with, property beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed relaxing in this cabin and appreciated having washer/dryer in the cabin. It’s a bit of a drive to Cabot trail, but enjoyed coming back to the peacefulness of this location and lazy mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

Lovely property and the space was done very well. A great home base for our first trip to Cape Breton (breakfast at The Dancing Goat is a must!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Thoroughly enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient spot

Another great stay for a project in the area: clean, easy to access and cozy. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for fishing the Margaree. First class facilities

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely cabin. It is very clean, cozy, nicely decorated and appointed. The view of the Margaree mountains is beautiful and the river is a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Get Away

Chris was awesome to deal with! The cabin was perfect, brand new, and looks exactly like the photos. The property was pretty easy to find and a nice escape from the city. The views of the mountains are fantastic and there are nice trails nearby. Great location to relax and cozy up by the fire, would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We walked in the door and looked around. Literally everything you could ask for was in the cabin. Layout is beautiful, screened in deck is very nice. Temp control is great. There were toys inside for the kids to play with. Just an amazing experience run by great people. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

Lovely cabin, well stocked, beautiful grounds, hiking on site, Cabot Trail nearby. Thank you Chris!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation home

Our cabin exceeded our expectations. It was so new and clean! We loved it and would highly recommend it. Plenty of room for 4 or 5. The cabin is tucked back in off the main road along with 4 other cabins so you feel like you're in your own little valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property with Stunning View

We loved our stay in this lovely cabin! It is so beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, and has absolutely everything you could require. The views are breathtaking, and we so enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch taking it all in. The owners are wonderful, warm and so welcoming. We loved it! Thank you so much Chris and family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

It was amazing little cabin, that felt like your own little piece of heaven. They owners/operates were very kind. I would highly recommend staying. If you go make sure to take a walk down by the river, great for swimming and fishing. Wayne & Tracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Margaree Valley

The property was exactly as described. It is situated in a beautiful clearing minutes off the Cabot Trail. The owners are wonderful people who are very welcoming and who made sure that we had everything that we needed. We would recommend this property to anyone for exploring the Cabot Trail, fishing in the Margaree river, hiking on Cape Breton or just wanting a quiet vacation to relax and recharge.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022