10/10 Excellent
Jon L.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jon L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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Charming home on the Strait of Canso
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sand Point, NS
- Lazares Island
- Port Shoreham Beach Provincial Park25 min drive
- Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre36 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Blue Room
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Sand Room
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming home on the Strait of Canso
Welcome to Behie House! We are a hidden gem tucked along the coastline of Guysborough County. Come stay in our precious 3-bedroom home with a full kitchen and dining area for large groups, a bright and open living room, and a fully screened veranda on a rural property where kids and animals can play.
Wake up in the gorgeous countryside and come downstairs to enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the Strait of Canso and Cape Breton Island.
A 25 minute drive to Guysborough and Cape Breton, Behie House serves as a great home base for exploring southern Cape Breton and the Eastern Shore. Explore our varied beaches to do some beachcombing, sightseeing, sunbathing, or swimming, and keep on the lookout for hiking trails - directions are provided on the fridge in the house (including some recommended, more hidden local areas!)
We are open year round. In the fall and winter you can expect a warm, cozy retreat with heat pumps on all levels of the house. So if you're looking for a wonderful getaway in the colder months, or even just a home all your own while you're on a business trip, Behie House is the perfect fit.
Wake up in the gorgeous countryside and come downstairs to enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the Strait of Canso and Cape Breton Island.
A 25 minute drive to Guysborough and Cape Breton, Behie House serves as a great home base for exploring southern Cape Breton and the Eastern Shore. Explore our varied beaches to do some beachcombing, sightseeing, sunbathing, or swimming, and keep on the lookout for hiking trails - directions are provided on the fridge in the house (including some recommended, more hidden local areas!)
We are open year round. In the fall and winter you can expect a warm, cozy retreat with heat pumps on all levels of the house. So if you're looking for a wonderful getaway in the colder months, or even just a home all your own while you're on a business trip, Behie House is the perfect fit.
Property manager
Emma O'Halloran
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
No pets on furniture please.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STR2526D4245
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Sand Point
Located in Sand Point, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Shoreham Beach Provincial Park and Janvrin Island Nature Reserve, while Mulgrave Heritage Centre and Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sand Point, NS
What's nearby
- Port Shoreham Beach Provincial Park - 25 min drive - 24.4 km
- Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives - 30 min drive - 29.5 km
- Port Hasting Museum - 30 min drive - 29.9 km
- Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre - 36 min drive - 35.5 km
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Emma O'Halloran
I'm Emma! I am a Heritage Carpenter and a Cabinetmaker, and I love woodworking and doing things outdoors. You're likely to catch me hiking, swimming, exploring, hanging out on the veranda or driving around in my old truck with a project on the go!
Why they chose this property
Sand Point is where my family is from and where my siblings and parents grew up. This house is deeply rooted in our family’s history and is very special to us. My grandparents renovated the property many years ago and have always cherished it. They hosted many summer vacations and holidays here, serving great food and offering the best company.
What makes this property unique
What makes our property truly unique is its role as the backdrop to generations of family memories. It’s not just the beautiful renovations my grandparents made, or the view out to the Strait, but the way this place has been a steady presence through holidays, laughter, and long conversations over homemade meals.
Languages:
English
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