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Cozy home away from home

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dining room
Kitchen
Laundry area and bathroom
Living room
1st bedroom queen-sized bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Hastings, NS
  • Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Port Hasting Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

About this property

Cozy home away from home

Newly renovated cozy 2 bedroom upper level of a home with Canso Causeway view. Just 5 mins to nearest town. Great spot to stay if travelling to the Cabot trail. Lots of things to do and explore. Welcome to Cape Breton!

Property manager

Wendy

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Property Registration Number STR2425A6632

About the area

Port Hastings

Port Hastings is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at River Inhabitants Nature Reserve and MacMillans Lake, while Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives and Port Hasting Museum are cultural highlights.
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Port Hastings, NS

What's nearby

  • Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Hasting Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mulgrave Heritage Centre - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bayfield Beach Provincial Park - 39 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Tap & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy home away from home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy home away from home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy home away from home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy home away from home located?

Situated in Port Hastings, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives and Port Hasting Museum. Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and MacMillans Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy was an amazing host and we ended up in a larger unit with three bedrooms that my boys enjoyed. Short walk for ice cream as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. This place felt perfect for us. Wendy was an amazing host that helped answering any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Port Hastings visit

Wendy was a wonderful host, full of lots of local information to help us get around. The property was spotless upon arrival and very well maintained. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy our host greeted us, showed us around invited us to a whole later in the evening for music and to meet her friends. It was really really lovely. The whole experience was the most positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

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

A short stay

We only spent the one night, but we certainly felt right at home. Wendy was extremely helpful with information about the area and where we were going. An extremely well equipped unit with everything you need, and then some.I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Location and surrounding ammenities

There was an issue with availability of this property so we were offered an alternative location so cannot comment on this specific listing. We found port hastings/hawksbury to be a perfect area as it has good access to grocery/liquor stores etc which can be few and far between. Wendy was very personable and treated us to homemade lobster rolls which were delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

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

Comfortable and great location

This is a great place for any group looking for a 2 bedroom with plenty of parking. It is located basically right beside the canso causeway. All amenities close by. The owner Wendy met us upon arrival. She’s very knowledgeable about the area and Nova Scotia in general. We joked that she could be a travel agent. Her place offered laundry with detergent which was ideal as we were on day 6 of our road trip. I would 100% stay here again!!! Thanks Wendy. So nice meeting you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

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

Great place to stay

Wendy’s place was a great place to stay. Was clean and
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

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

Great value

Lots of space and great location. An eerie number of signs with words but it was clean and comfortable. I’d go back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mae Francis T.

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

I'm coming back !!!!

nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

A home away from home

We were given a different rental than I originally booked but it was a great alternative. Wendy met us upon our arrival & showed us around the accommodation & answered any questions we had, ant provided tips for accessing the Cabot Trail; recommended restaurants , etc. I would highly recommend this rental if you planning to travel to Cape Breton.are planning to
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uwe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

A traveller's dream come true

A holiday apartment developed to the highest standard, spacious, well established with fridge, freezer, microwave and conventional stove/oven. Large lounge with cozy sofa AND comfy rocking chairs, 2 bedrooms, all with giant TVs. Outside a large veranda to sit and have your meals in the sun, overlooking Canso Sound. Only the derelict motel in front of Wendy's place is an eyesore but none of her fault. The host Wendy is wonderfully welcoming and helpful, on my arrival she even fixed me with a lobster meal - unheard of, but don't expect this on a regular basis. I'm widely travelled worldwide but this is probably one of the best places to stay. Great trips to be made from here all over Cape Breton Island (Cabot Trail, Sydney town, Louisbourg Fortress, wonderful nature, endless hikes, Celtic, Cajun and Mi'qmaq heritages to be explored), also the northeastern parts of Nova Scotia proper are nearby across the Canso Causeway. If you ever look for an accommodation on Cape Breton, go here by all means!!!Only downturn was the agency FeWo-direkt, who left me with the impression that I was actually fixed up in the derelict motel and supplied the real address by mail only after I had already left on my trip - this needs improvement!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh S.

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

Port Hastings Sept 2024

This is a great location to explore Cape Breton Island. All the highways converge at this point making day trips a breeze. The accommodation was spacious, tidy, pet friendly and very well equipped with just about everything you needed. Our host was very helpful pointing out routes that made our excursions more pleasant. A great place to stay. out some of the ooooout out o
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gert H.

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

Cozy Home in Port Hastings

Wendy greeted us when we arrived and made us feel quite welcome. The home was very clean and well equipped with everything one would need including washer/dryer. Although we were only here for one night, this place would be ideal for longer stays. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Delightful, clean and friendly

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence N.

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

Excellant

Excellant Stay will be Back for Sure….😊❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Three days on Cape Breton Island

This was the perfect property for us--everything on one floor and just the right size for the two of us. Plenty of supplies for everything--bath, kitchen, etc. Was really surprised that Wendy was there to greet us, which was an added touch. She introduced us to the house and gave us great tips on what to see. I would stay here again and recommend it to friends who want to stay on Cape Breton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Overnight stay

Very accessible to beautiful car rides around gros morne national Park. Accommodation was clean and comfortable. Kleenex tissues would have been appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meleni D.

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

Amazing Host

Wendy is an Amazing host. Love the place and everything went smoothly for us. She was so accomodative and went out of the way to make our stay meaningful. Yes...definitly coming back with more days to spend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane F.

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

Highly Recommend

The host was very friendly and helpful with directions and recommendations and a great resource. Also very responsive, excellent communication. The home was beautiful and a nice change from being in a hotel. The house was very homey, clean and comfortable. It is close to a beautiful walking trail and close to Port Hawkesbury where you can find some local restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Nice spot to take in Cape Breton Island from

Nice, clean and spacious property. Everything you would need for no matter how long you stay. Wendy is great had some suggestions for us as to how to make the most of our time. She had maps and guide books available as well. Comfortable homey space to relax and enjoy the island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Our host upgraded us to a different rental on the property upon arrival and it was fabulous. The whole unit was exceptionally clean and everything we needed was there for us to use. Wendy was an excellent host. We will definitely be back again if the need arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette G.

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

Family Reunion

Week’s stay. Great location right off the causeway. Everything you need - including milk & cream in the fridge. Wendy even helped us with our dog when we couldn’t bring her.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonie G.

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

Beyond expectations

The only issue was we were only staying one night. This property is well cared for, they thought of everything and more! Wendy was quick to greet us and a wonderful host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy L., Inuvik, Nt

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

Five star VRBO/Air B&B

Wendy is an amazing property owner! Great communication, friendly and overall welcoming! She had everything available that we would need. Easy to tell that Wendy put a lot of love and care, setting up her property. I highly recommend booking with with her!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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