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MacToimin Cottage Private Hot Tub Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay,N.S.

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A wooden gazebo overlooking a beach at sunset.
A coastal landscape with a view of the ocean, a road, and a forested area.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, red curtains, a window with an air conditioner, and a wall with a painting.
A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a gas stove.
A small, single-story house with a green exterior, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Pleasant Bay, NS
  • Place, Whale Interpretive Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pleasant Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

MacToimin Cottage Private Hot Tub Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay,N.S.

PROMO FOR WEEKLY STAY OF 15%
The MacToimin Cottage is located in the heart of Pleasant Bay on the World Famous Cabot Trail surrounded by the Highlands National Park just minutes from some amazing hikes such as the Skyline Trail, Benjies Lake,MacIntosh water fall and Poletts Cove.
Minutes from some breathtaking sunsets,Whale watching at our local harbour and fresh seafood at local restaurants.
The cottage is equipped with a queen bed,sofa bed kitchenett,BBQ,
Hot tub,Smart T.V. everything you could possibly need:)
Make us your home away from home while exploring or driving the Cabot Trail.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to a glitch on VRBO site which is part of Expedia we will have to charge the 15% sales tax until they fix the problem. Thanks for your patience 🙂

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011022066063073-23606
Property # 2248327vb
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
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

About the area

Pleasant Bay

Located in Pleasant Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Whale Interpretive Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Pleasant Bay Beach.
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Pleasant Bay, NS

What's nearby

  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 15 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Skyline Trail - 17 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 29 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain View Motel & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MacToimin Cottage Private Hot Tub Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay,N.S. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MacToimin Cottage Private Hot Tub Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay,N.S.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MacToimin Cottage Private Hot Tub Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay,N.S.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MacToimin Cottage Private Hot Tub Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay,N.S.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MacToimin Cottage Private Hot Tub Cabot Trail, Pleasant Bay,N.S. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Gampo Abbey and Whale Interpretive Centre. Pleasant Bay Beach is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to stay for the night while traveling the Cabot Trail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest cabin with everything you need! Easy to find, we enjoyed our stay so much!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was just what we needed after a day of exploring and hiking on Cabot trail! The hot tub is a nice treat and there was a restaurant nearby that was open late.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fabulous !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience. Very cozy and comfortable cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected. It was a great stay! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful quaint little cottage like home. The highlight is the hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Communication was clear, check-in was seamless, nice location as the proximity to the harbour was nice. I thought the price was very high for what the property offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property. As advertised. Hot tub was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was great to relax in the hot tub after hiking all day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy spot in a great location, with a very nice hot tub. Highly recommend for your Cabot Trail road trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and located well for the activities we had planned. They were also very communicative and made the stay easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quaint and loved the private hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cottage is very cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! Super cute little place with hot tub. We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot!

We really enjoyed our stay! The cottage was close to everything we wanted to see and do while in Pleasant Bay. Very well, appointed, and the hot tub was an extra treat after driving all day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We liked the cozy like place. It had everything we wanted and more. Hot tub was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabot Trail cottage

Great stay on the Cabot Trail. Easy to get in and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

Our family really enjoyed our short stay in this cozy little cottage. The private hot tub was definitely a highlight! Close to the Pleasant Bay harbour, whale watching and a rocky but nice beach. Highly recommend the Rusty Anchor resteraunt a short 10 minute drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot! Loved the hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Retreat

This quaint cottage was perfect! Everything you need, including a hot tub under the stars! Reasonable price… easy checkin… clean… comfortable bed. 5 STAR!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little private cottage. We loved the hot tub and comfy bed. The ac was great and there was netflix available for winding down after a long day of driving. Check in was easy and parking was right in front of our door. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a simple cabin with a kitchen area, sofa and a bed. It met our needs and felt very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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