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Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail

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A dining area with a round table, white chairs, a wicker hanging light fixture, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A stone hut with a thatched roof, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy area with trees in autumn colors.
A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, wooden countertops, and a central island with a bench. There are hanging lights above the island and a window providing natural light.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A white fireplace with a black screen, flanked by white walls and a wooden floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Pleasant Bay, NS
  • Place, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Trail
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheticamp Visitor Centre
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathrrom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Located in Inverness County, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Skyline Trail, while Whale Interpretive Centre and Sunset Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Pleasant Bay, NS

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Skyline Trail - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 28 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa - 48 min drive - 61.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain View Motel & Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Skyline Trail, Veterans Monument and Whale Interpretive Centre. Gampo Abbey and Pleasant Bay Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super sweet little home. Off the path a little bit, but private and quiet with all the amenities and then some. Board games, fire pit, piano, all set for a cozy evening after some hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house

We had a great time, the location is perfect for hiking in the national park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cape Breton cottage

Beautiful place, quiet surrounding, nearby lovely hikes, well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for family

This was absolutely perfect for our family! Everything you need ! Beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Thank you Krista. It was a pleasure to host your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Property was just as beautiful and charming as the island itself! It was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were 4 adults enjoying the fall in pleasant bay. From the communication, to the end it was a wonderful addition to our trip. The house had everything you needed to set up 3 days exploring the area. Niki has a wonderful home that has maintained the look of the original family home with upgraded amenities. The kitchen was exceptionally well stocked and allowed you to bring in some groceries and cook meals with no problem. Thanks Niki for leaving some firewood. We had a nice happy hour around the fire!! All the things you suggested in your advanced material was spot on! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabot Trail Accommodation

This property was convenient to access the trail, local beach area, whale museum and tours. The accommodation were as advertised and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and cozy

We enjoyed our stay and appreciated Niki’s attention to detail. The cottage is in a quiet location in the small village of Pleasant Bay which lives up to its name. Beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well appointed, and we had everything we needed to feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy and close to everything in northern Cape Breton

We are a family of 4 and wanted to be close to hiking, beaches, whale watching, and Cheticamp. We got all that and more. The Old Salt Cottage was a cozy, comfortable retreat for us and an excellent home base for adventuring!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely escape

We had a lovely stay at the Pleasant Bay cottage. It is beautifully set up and charming. It has the best appointed kitchen of all the VRBOs we have stayed at. Niki was extremely responsive and answered all our questions, as well as providing some great local info. I highly recommend the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place to stay. Very comfortable and well equipped. We spent a lot of time on the deck and loved it - a humming bird and chipmunk visited regularly and we could enjoy the heat without getting burnt. Unfortunately all the trails in Nova Scotia were closed (fire risk) but we swam a lot at Red River beach. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely home in a quiet neighborhood

We had a great time on our vacation! Niki was an excellent host who responded really quickly and provided very clear information. The house was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was quiet and we loved the rural location. The local beach was perfect and we were able to explore most of the Cabot Trail via several day trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, well appointed farmhouse with modern plumbing fixtures and appliances. Centrally located to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Rooms are small but comfortable. Everything you need is there. Lots of attention has been given to small details. Private location on low traffic road very close to the Cabot Trail. Very quiet and homey.
Old Salt Cottage from the top of Robert’s Mountain
Pleasant Bay Harbor
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location, cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay in the very cute Old Salt Cottage! It was very convenient to adventures in and north of Cape Breton park. Beds were comfy. Cottage is older but well maintained and freshly updated. Gas, groceries, and other convenience stores were not as close, but we were warned (it was not hard to remember to get stuff while we were out adventuring on the Cabot Trail). We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August - family of 5 (children 5-11 y/o)

It was a great stay. Excellent location just off the Cabot trail with access to the park and not a long drive to Ingonish. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore this beautiful part of our country. The property exceeded expectations. Make sure to fuel up in cheticamp. If you are arriving via cheticamp the coop grocery store there has anything you may want.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Old Salt Cottage. It was clean, well equipped with the necessities, and simply put peaceful. Niki is great with communication and had a fantastic guidebook. We can’t wait to return someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved old salt cottage

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and Cozy

This is truly a character home that feels like Cape Breton and so close to excellent hiking trails and spectacular scenery. It was well equipped with generous extras, quiet but close to a very good restaurant and general store. I would love to come back and spend more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute as advertised

Host has it going on like on assembly line - everything ready, everything precise made it easy to navigate thru the rental. Well decorated and comfortable. Host kind. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming, clean cottage

Cozy and clean, just as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place to stay along the Cabot Trail. Lovely Host.

Clean, Adorable, Comfortable, Warm, Spacious and comes Complete with whole bean coffee and coffee grinder! 😍☀️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Adorable!

Clean, Adorable, Comfortable, Spacious and Complete with whole beans and a coffee grinder! Great place for “home base” along the Trail. We will be back for sure :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in peaceful location

Lovely clean home and accommodated six people very comfortably. Everything we required was there. The owner couldn't have been more helpful in providing directions, ideas for things to do (loved the secret beach spot!) and lots of hints and tips. Would love to go back one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved it !

Sweet cottage , very clean and comfortable !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My favourite place on the Cabot Trail

I have been visiting the Cabot aTrail now for close to 20+ years and by far my favourite place on the Trail is Pleasant Bay! The scenery here is amazing, water, mountains, rivers, whales, eagles, open vistas and tons of fresh air! Our group stayed at the Old Salt Cottage and we will be back again, and again! If you are looking for a truely Canadian experience - this exceptional clean, cozy cabin - surrounded by mountains is as good as it gets! Make sure to take a moment and soak it all in from the front porch...you may just never want to leave. Thanks Niki for allowing us to stay at your amazing place! As mentioned, we’ll be back...hopefully sooner than later
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