Birch - Luxury Oceanview Cottage with Hot Tub & Direct Beach Access near Cabot Trail

A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER
Welcome to Birch, comfortably accommodating up to six guests. The cottage features generous living spaces, sweeping ocean views, a wood-fired hot tub, and direct access to Chimney Corner Beach via dedicated seasonal stairs. It’s an inviting coastal retreat for families and groups, with the Cabot Trail nearby and Cape Breton Highlands National Park within easy reach.

THE SPACE
Designed by the internationally renowned architects MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple, Birch blends traditional style with refined modern detailing. Clean lines, warm finishes, and expansive ocean views create a calm, intentional space that feels both elevated and deeply connected to its surroundings, comfortably accommodating up to six guests.

INDOOR LIVING
• Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area with ocean views
• Fully equipped kitchen with oven
• Cozy wood stove for relaxing evenings
• Radiant in-floor heating
• Floor AC for summer comfort
• 55” Samsung Frame Matte TV
• Bluetooth speaker
• High-speed WiFi
• Motorized blinds for convenient light control and privacy
• Iron and ironing board
• Dedicated workspace

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
• Main-floor primary bedroom with a king-sized bed
• Upper-level bedroom with a king-sized bed
• Twin-XL bunk beds located just outside the second bedroom
• First Floor Bathrooms: One bathroom featuring a shower and a bathtub, plus a separate powder room
• Upper-level Bathroom: One full bathroom
• Upper-level private balcony with breathtaking mountain and ocean views

Basement: Washer/dryer combo unit, Iron and Ironing Board, Beach Chairs/Umbrella/Toys, Giant Jenga, and Boot Dryer

OUTDOOR LIVING
Step outside to sweeping coastal scenery and fresh Atlantic air.

• Wood-fired hot tub overlooking the ocean, perfect for sunset soaks
• Spacious deck with outdoor seating
• Outdoor shower

Communal Amenities:
• Direct access to Chimney Corner Beach via dedicated stairs
• Shared outdoor kitchen with BBQ
• Wood-burning fire bowl and propane fire bowl
• Wood-fired Sauna
• EV charger available on-site

Seasonal Availability: The beach stairs, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen, BBQ, and firebowls are unavailable from October 15 to May 15. The wood stove is not for use from May 15 to September 21.

SURVEILLANCE
Security cameras are in public access areas and do not have views of private cottage areas.

GUEST ACCESS
Guests enjoy exclusive access to the entire cottage, deck, and hot tub, as well as shared access to the communal areas. Self-check-in is available using the cottage key secured inside a lockbox.

ADDITIONAL RULES
• Rental Agreement: Must be signed within 72 hours of booking, or the reservation may be subject to cancellation.
• Check-in: Begins at 4:00 PM.
• Check-out: Before 10:00 AM to allow our team to prepare for arriving guests.
• Pet Policy: Two dogs welcome (pet fee applies per dog). No cats or puppies under 12 months.
• Quiet Hours: From 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM to maintain a peaceful environment for all guests.
• No Smoking: Smoking, vaping, and e-cigarettes are not permitted inside the cottage.
• Safety and Care: Do not climb on, push against, or hang from structures, and please use caution near cliff edges.
• Hot Tub: Keep the hot tub covered when not in use. Place the covers and secure all latches after each use.

Property License Number: STR2627T1927
Please be sure to review the Rental Agreement prior to booking, as guests will be required to sign this agreement prior to checkin.