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Southrock Cottage, your Cabot Trail cottage retreat in beautiful South Harbour.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m
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South Harbour, NS
- Place, Cape Breton Highlands National Park10 min drive
- Place, Ski Cape Smokey48 min drive
- Place, Skyline Trail52 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom - Loft
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Southrock Cottage, your Cabot Trail cottage retreat in beautiful South Harbour.
Southrock Cottage, your cottage retreat, located on the Cabot Trail with spacious and private waterfront on South Harbour. The first floor has one bedroom with a queen bed, an enclosed very private glassed-in porch, 3 pc washroom, and open kitchen and dining area. The second floor open loft, which overlooks the 1st floor kitchen dining area and beautiful South Harbour, includes a TV / reading area and sleeping area with two single beds. Exterior space includes multiple decks (6), a separate screen house (right next to the water), staircase between decks and private water beach area. There is also a separate laundry and recycling centre and a small storage building housing firewood, paper, etc. Throughout one enjoys views of the water and mountains.
There is a wood stove with glass door for chilly evenings and an outside open fire pit.
Fabulous beaches, hiking trails, kayak and bike rental facilities, restaurants, grocery stores, and other community facilities including pharmacy and medical centre are all within a few minutes reach from your quiet lightly populated scenic location.
Multiple stairways, decks and loft area make this location unsuitable for children.
Along with your private lot, you share with the cottage owners an adjacent 17 acre property that has over 1800 feet of shoreline, walking roadway and trails. You have shared use of owner's kayaks and canoe.
Minimum 4 day rental period. STR2526B7596 is Victoria County, NS registration number.
There is a wood stove with glass door for chilly evenings and an outside open fire pit.
Fabulous beaches, hiking trails, kayak and bike rental facilities, restaurants, grocery stores, and other community facilities including pharmacy and medical centre are all within a few minutes reach from your quiet lightly populated scenic location.
Multiple stairways, decks and loft area make this location unsuitable for children.
Along with your private lot, you share with the cottage owners an adjacent 17 acre property that has over 1800 feet of shoreline, walking roadway and trails. You have shared use of owner's kayaks and canoe.
Minimum 4 day rental period. STR2526B7596 is Victoria County, NS registration number.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
No children under 7 - insurance safety requirement
Events
No events allowed
Absolutely no parties or events.
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Note from host: absolutely no parties or events.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STR2425B6690
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
South Harbour
Located in South Harbour, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. St. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse and St. Paul Island Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Yellow Head Conservation Lands. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

South Harbour, NS
What's nearby
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 10 min drive - 3.3 km
- Highlands Links - 45 min drive - 51.6 km
- Ski Cape Smokey - 48 min drive - 56.7 km
- Skyline Trail - 52 min drive - 65.2 km
- Cape Smokey Provincial Park - 56 min drive - 67.4 km
Restaurants
- Hideaway oyster market - 8 min drive
- Morrison's - 5 min drive
- The Markland - 9 min drive
- Angie's - 5 min drive
- South Harbour Pantry - Supply Pantry - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
20 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ray and Jan T.
2 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Getaway
Ray and Jan T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charlene A.
15 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Charlene A.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gail K.
17 September 2018
A beautiful cottage with views that are spectacular!
Gail K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia F.
15 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay
Cynthia F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Regina M.
8 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best staycation cottage in Cabot Trail, cape Breton Island, NS
Regina M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dana A.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best Part of our Trip!!
Dana A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Annett O.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kanadisches Paradies auf Cape Breton
Annett O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Crystal H.
3 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Crystal H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
brenda S.
29 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful area
brenda S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cindy D.
19 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Stay
Cindy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bridget S.
13 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect escape.
Bridget S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
22 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South rock Cottage
Monica M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barry H.
1 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of Cape Breton’s finest getaways
Barry H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
16 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southrock Cottage Getaway
Monica M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cara I.
5 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation!
Cara I.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard J.
23 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful, Peaceful Oasis
Richard J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
10 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Vacation Home
Laura S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzann E.
9 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views, comfortable house, best owners
Suzann E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jesse M.
22 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
Jesse M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
PAUL T.
15 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reaaaly nice place 👌
PAUL T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ulrich A.
31 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place for a great vacation
Ulrich A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly Q.
23 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous setting
Kelly Q.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barb K.
15 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabot trail vacation
Barb K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
About the host
Hosted by Keith and Lorraine MacIntosh
Languages:
English, French
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