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Beautiful Summer Cottage, Ocean view NS Reg # RYA-2023-24-05021046523188413-5

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Interior
Beach
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Hood, NS
  • Inverness Beach Boardwalk
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Port Hood Station Provincial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • West Mabou Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Port Hawkesbury, NS (YPS)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Summer Cottage, Ocean view NS Reg # RYA-2023-24-05021046523188413-5

Beautiful 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage with ocean front view, located just steps away from a life guarded beach. Cottage sleeps 8 with 2 queen beds 1 double and 3 single beds.
A private outdoor shower with hot and cold running water is great after a day at the beach.
Enjoy memorable sun sets, or sunrises on the wrap around deck.
Tour the captivating scenic Ceilidh Trail. Or take a walk on the near by board walk.
For a night out, try the Red Shoe with live entertainment.
Or visit the Glen Breton Distillery, the home of the Glen Breton Rare, North Americas 1st single malt whiskey.
most of all enjoy the relaxing and fun time with family.

Keywords: Beach house

Property manager

Joe Visser

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Please respect my home by not smoking inside or out on my property.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-05021046523188413-5

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Hood

Located in Port Hood, this cottage is on the beach. Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine and St. Marys Parish are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Hood Station Provincial Park and West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Hood, NS

What's nearby

  • Inverness Beach Boardwalk - 1 min drive - 0.5 km
  • Port Hood Station Provincial Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • West Mabou Beach - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Glenora Inn and Distillery - 25 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Cabot Links - 36 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandeannie's Bakery & Tea Room - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Galloping Cows Fine Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Co-op Artisanale - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casual Gourmet - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Summer Cottage, Ocean view NS Reg # RYA-2023-24-05021046523188413-5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Summer Cottage, Ocean view NS Reg # RYA-2023-24-05021046523188413-5 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Summer Cottage, Ocean view NS Reg # RYA-2023-24-05021046523188413-5 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Summer Cottage, Ocean view NS Reg # RYA-2023-24-05021046523188413-5 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Hood cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Central Park & Playground and Port Hood Library. Inverness Beach Boardwalk and Port Hood Station Provincial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Location for Exploring Cape Breton

Helpful host and great location for Cape Breton activities and nice sunsets and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Peaceful beachfront stay

The unit was perfect for our group. Quick access to the beach and all the island had to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

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

Nice play to stay in Cape Breton

Great place for a getaway, beautiful sunsets and the host was extremely helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Wonderful cottage!

This was the perfect location and Joe was a great host. He gave us so much information on what to do and see. The ocean was in our front yard. Close to the Cabot trail, close to very good restaurants. The cottage has everything we could possibly need. We would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Port Hood Cottage

Beautiful cottage with a perfect location ! The owner was wonderful to deal with and very considerate. We would definitely book the cottage again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA M F.

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

Beautiful Beach House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We loved the Beach House & our time away. The Beach House has everything you could possibly need. A little piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Great house!

We had a great stay at this lovely beach house. Had everything we needed. Location was the best. Beautiful beach and super friendly town. Already wanting to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Ladies get-away

Excellent location, beach across the road, covered porch to watch the sunsets. Close to several other beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Beautiful Beach House

The Beach House is a beautiful place to relax and unwind. It had everything one needed plus a beautiful beach right across the Street. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Fabulous vacation home in Cape Breton

This is truly a very special location on the island and a wonderful summer home! The Vissers have made every aspect of the cottage and our stay perfect! Very well stocked, super comfortable beds and linens and the most amazing front porch you can imagine. A great base to travel the island and a beautiful place to watch the sunset every night!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Perfection

A home by the ocean with everything you need! Plenty of space for our little friend group together, eat food and go to the beach. The giant porch and outdoor shower are an added bonus. And you can't beat the seaside view. We will be back:)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

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

The Perfect Cottage

We had a wonderful week at Joe and Lisa ‘ s Cottage. The entire experience from booking to return of deposit was nothing but first rate. Once again we had an awesome week at the cottage. Thank you Lisa and Joe
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

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

The cottage is beyond amazing!

We had an incredible week! Joe and Lucy are kind and go out of their way to make sure everything is perfect for your stay! It has EVERYTHING you need and more. The location is unreal...right in front of the ocean! We are renting next year for sure! Thank you again Joe!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Simply the best!

We have long wanted to stay at Joe V's property and finally had the opportunity to do so in August of 2023. We were totally satisfied with our stay! Not only is the location perfect but the house is well appointed and well looked after. In addition, the property has everything you need for your stay including many items not found in other rentals - paper towels, Kleenex, laundry detergent, beach towels, beach chairs and toys. Highest recommendation for this property! Thanks very much, Joe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie J.

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

Beautiful place, great host

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at the beautiful summer cottage. The cottage was very clean, well maintained, with everything you need plus. The cottage is just across the road from a beautiful beach. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets. Joe is a great host, and so accommodating. He made sure we had everything we needed. Also, special thanks to Lucy who was so helpful. We would like to book again next year. Rosalie and Jim Jim and Rosalie
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Perfection in Port Hood

This was our first time traveling to Cape Breton and I really had no context for where to stay or what it would be like. Our host, Joe, was exactly the host we needed for this trip. He offered practical suggestions for activities, basic needs like a grocery store, some directions, and some tips for around Port Hood. The house itself was clean and cozy. It felt like a real family home rather than a plastic, just-for-show vacation rental. We spent hours on the front porch watching the water and boat traffic, and it was our place to be at every sunset during our stay. I also highly recommend the outdoor shower, which was a very fun feature! All of the beds were comfy and the kitchen was well-stocked with necessary tools and cookware. It felt like we were true guests to both the town of Port Hood and the house, and everyone treated us very kindly. Highly recommend this house for anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Family Get Together

We wanted a chance for the family to have an adventure together and have some special time with grandkids. The beach was great even if it was too early in the season for swimming. The beach was so close by it was great for the kids. The whole area was a great for exploring and within short driving distances. Another big bonus was the proximity of the Celtic Coastal Trail. We could hop on our bikes and cycle right to the trail right from the cottage and have a hundred km of cycling rail-trail available. The cottage itself was fantastic, well appointed, with everything one might need to have an enjoyable stay, and did I mention it is less than a 100 yards from a lovely sand beach, and sandy well out into the water (great for younger children) and a very protected area with regards to waves. In short we loved the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Awesome Cape Breton Cottage

We could not have had a better time at the Vissers' cottage in lovely Port Hood. In fact, the description did not do it justice. Our extended family of eight had absolutely everything we needed for a great vacation; from comfortable beds to ample kitchen supplies to the nice convenient outside shower. Here are just some of the highlights: * great beach days on the beach ... right across the road! * kayaking to Port Hood Island * hiking to the lookout in Mabou Mines * dinner and terrific music at the Red Shoe * long runs on the amazing nearby rail trails * late dinners on the deck watching the sunsets and lobster boats * fireworks from the pier on Canada Day * a day trip to whale watch in Cheticamp with a stop to tour the Glenora distillery * sighting of multiple eagles and a large black bear around Mabou * games played around the big table in the evenings We would all (four adults and four teens) highly recommend this cottage for any family/group looking for an amazing place to stay in Nova Scotia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Brittney P.

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

Fantastic Place with Unbeatable Location

We loved our stay the beach house in Port Hood! It was such an amazing place that was so clean and quaint. The view of the beach out the windows and off the porch was incredible. There is a beautiful beach only steps away from the property that we enjoyed exploring. The house had everything we needed and worked great for our family of four. We would stay at the beach house again in a heartbeat as we loved it and everything Cape Breton had to offer. Thanks for the great stay Joe!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

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

Great place for multiple couples and kids.

Great place on the beach and the sunsets were wonderful too. The bedrooms are set up so that 2 couples with 2 kids and another solo couple all will have a comfortable sleep. Has everything you need for your stay. Would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Family Vacay

Joe was a great host, super helpful and accommodating. Went out of his way to inform us about the area and things to do. House was well equipped with everything we could have possibly needed. Very clean and just a great location! Even the locals had only good things to say about Joe, extremely friendly neighborhood. Our family of 7 had a blast and would definitely consider renting here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Stay in Port Hood

We cannot say enough about our stay at Joe’s summer house. He was so helpful giving us suggestions on where to visit during our stay. The house is literally across from the beach and we were able to enjoy the views from the porch. Everything you need is there. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Labour Day in Port Hood

Although the weather didn’t cooperate for our weekend at the beach we still had a blast. Multiple beaches around we were able to search for sea glass and found lots of creatures in the tidal pools to entertain the 8 year old. The cottage was equipped with lots of games and rainy day activities. The Farmers Market in Mabou was big excitement for our Sunday as well as dinner at the Red Shoe Pub
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

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

Great Spot

We spent a wonderful weekend here and everything was great! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kert M., Bedford

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

Even better the second time!

Our second stay with Joe and it was even better than we remembered. Perfect beach cottage and perfect host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joe Visser

Host profile image
I'm married for 40 years with a wife and 3 adult children. I'm a retired firefighter in the Boston Ma area for 28 years and retired from the U.S. Air force after 23 years of service

Why they chose this property

Port Hood is one of the nicest area's to visit right in the heart of cape Breton....I'm just lucky to have my family settle this area almost 150 years ago..

What makes this property unique

Port Hood area is just a unique area to let your family experience. The Ocean waters are some of the warmest in the Atlantic and right across the street from my home.

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English
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