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Oceanfront Cottage with Awesome Views, 2 min. to Beach, near Cabot Trail & Park

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Cottage featured in House & Home, Victoria and Cottage Life magazines
150-year-old wide-plank pine floors
stunning views of ocean and beach from deck.
fully equipped kitchen
comfy Queen beds in Loft area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 479.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Chimney Corner, NS
  • Chimney Corner Beach
  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cabot Links
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Cottage with Awesome Views, 2 min. to Beach, near Cabot Trail & Park

This stunning oceanside cottage is located five minutes from the Cabot Trail on a 14-acre property and has been featured in Canadian House & Home and Victoria Magazines,

Also featured in March/ April 2025 issue of Cottage Life Magazine “Home from Away; 6 DREAMY CABINS ON CAPE BRETON”

Some of what this article had to say:

“six magical cottages... "

“SeaSky cottages offer more than just panoramic views,…coastal-chic interiors and the sea and sky that stretches for miles..”

“Stewart wanted each of the cottages to feel distinctly Maritime, inside and out....In every space are books, art and quirky accents.”

books by the week, Fridays to Fridays


Features you'll love:

• gorgeous location and spectacular setting; there’s ocean, a huge beach nearby and breathtaking panoramas.

• huge windows with incredible views of beach and island

• open structure, contemporary yet rustic furnishings, beautiful artwork, large leather couch, walls finished with white boards inside, 150-year-old Pine floors and cedar shingles outside, in classic Cape Breton style.

• wi-fi and a very fast Fibre- op internet connection

• The second-floor bedroom area offers 2 Queen beds

• a fully-equipped kitchen, living area and bright bathroom with heated floors and a fully-tiled shower.

• all necessaries included: linens, towels, kitchen staples, soaps.

• large deck with Adirondack chairs and BBQ

• A wood stove for cozy Fall days and electric heat.

• well-stocked library and games for the kids.

• private parking 2-3 cars

• whales, eagles, and fishing boats pass by in front.

• good restaurants, music, crafters, hiking and world-class golf closeby, and a number of grocery stores within a half hour.

• famous Chimney Corner beach 2 minutes away with safe swimming for kids, two other beaches within 6 minutes; Cabot Trail 5 minutes, National Park 30 minutes.

- If your preferred weeks happen to be booked, please check our other lovely oceanside cottages: #4265347 #382569, #3490361 #277105 #2599594.

This architect-designed cottage is built on a bluff over the ocean and was designed to recall the best aspects of Maritime tradition, but to modernize them with an open-concept interior. It has a summer-y feeling, with a high ceiling, boarded walls and fresh white paint.

Sunsets will knock your socks off. This design is best suited for couples, or couples with one or two children. All on a gorgeous property with 3 large ponds and 2 spring-fed brooks. You'll have a tough time leaving the cottage!

Fishermen haul their lobster traps each year out in front of our cottage. Moose, eagles, deer and foxes are regulars. It's easy to meet people here, and the daily pace here is slower than in most cities. Cape Breton summers are warm-to-hot in the day, but perfect in the evening, and at the shore there are lovely ocean breezes.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No privacy partition on the second floor
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
bookings Sat to Sat only. Max 2 wks for new guests
4 GUESTS MAX (3 adults or 2 ADULTS/2 CHILDREN, NO EXCEPTIONS; 4 adults (or 2 couples) 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 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 deadlock
Property Registration Number STR2425B8925

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Margaree Harbour

Located in Margaree Harbour, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Inverness County Centre for the Arts and Inverness Miners Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse and Margaree Fish Hatchery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chimney Corner, NS

What's nearby

  • MacKinnons Beach - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Cabot Links - 29 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Cabot Cliffs Golf Course - 31 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Inverness Beach - 32 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belle View Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Woodroad Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Pound Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Belle View Restaurant Ltd - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage with Awesome Views, 2 min. to Beach, near Cabot Trail & Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage with Awesome Views, 2 min. to Beach, near Cabot Trail & Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage with Awesome Views, 2 min. to Beach, near Cabot Trail & Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage with Awesome Views, 2 min. to Beach, near Cabot Trail & Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chimney Corner Nature Reserve and Chimney Corner Beach. MacKinnons Beach and Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Stewart

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Bell and I built the cottage in 1994 as a summer house when we hadn't yet settled permanently in Cape Breton. We are both artists, and when we decided to live here all year 'round, in 1997, we needed more room–we built another building to contain studio and production space and commuted between the buildings every day. Eventually, over the years, we migrated to the larger building permanently, and used the cottage for studio space and for guests. So, the cottage is a special place for us, and we laboured for years to make it right.

Why they chose this property

Cape Breton is a spectacular place, and the scenery on this stretch of coast is particularly striking; it can also be dramatic, with 130 kph winds at many points of the year. There is such a rich culture here, historically and musically, and life unwinds at its own special pace. We see some of the most dramatic sunsets anywhere, watch whales play in our front yard, and fishermen haul their lobster traps every year. There are the gorgeous rolling hills of Mabou, and the town of Inverness, which offers music, pubs and food; the acclaimed new Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf courses (rated #43 and #9 in the world by Golf Digest) by the sea, which are only 20 minutes away and offer a unique golfing experience in Inverness. Moose, eagles, deer and foxes are regulars. It's easy to meet people, and the daily rhythm here is slower than in most cities; we visit neighbours and friends whenever we can, as we are busy in the summer months. It's also nice to be in a place where you don't need air-conditioning; Cape Breton summers are warm-to-hot in the day, but perfect in the evening, and at the shore there are breezes to keep any bugs at bay. Chimney Corner beach is one of the finest on the island, but because it is not visible from the road, it's usually unoccupied during the week– we love to take our dog Ryder there for a good run.

What makes this property unique

Chimney Corner beach is one of the finest on the island, and it's mostly unoccupied during the week– in addition to the fine beach and swimming, there are interesting rock formations to explore nearby. Cape Breton is a spectacular place, and you'll find the scenery on this stretch of coastline particularly striking.

There is no shortage of things to do in the area. There's a lovely new restaurant opening this summer just a half-mile north of this cottage. In addition to Chimney Corner beach, there are other great beaches to check out nearby: Whale Cove (5 minutes away) at which you can explore a fabulous bluff by the sea, with great views north and south, Margaree Harbour (7 minutes away), with its beach and two lighthouses, the Broad Cove area, which offers a spectacular scenic drive, a great beach and a buffalo ranch. Cheticamp, about 20 minutes away, offers glimpses into Acadian culture. Only minutes from Cheticamp is Cape Breton Highlands National Park, with trails, lookoffs and waterfalls. There are the gorgeous rolling hills and the gorgeous beach near Mabou, There are also renowned crafters in the area; interesting pottery, quilting, rug hooking, and folk art can all be found locally.

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English, French

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