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MacEachern 19th Hole Celtic House

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Creignish, NS
  • Place, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Hasting Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

MacEachern 19th Hole Celtic House

Scottish Pioneer farm house with modern upgrades, located on route 19, Creignish, Inverness County, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Picturesque ocean view. It has 4 bedrooms, bath and plenty of lounging space this, home is quaintly located close to everything that makes this island a destination. Ten golf courses are a short distance away including the famed Cabot Cliffs. There are also many local hiking trails, beaches, deep sea fishing and kayaking tours, Distilleries and Pubs that offer fresh seafood and a world renowned Celtic music scene with nightly performances.

Located in Creignish, Nova Scotia which is about 2 hours drive from the Halifax International Airport. Great property overlooking the ocean, in a nice location to be a base to explore Cape Breton Island. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Within about an hour of 10 golf courses, including Cabot Cliffs, Cabot Links, The Lakes, Bell Bay, Dundee, LePortage, etc and just a bit further to Highland Links. Located on the Ceilidh Trail which is the home of much of the Celtic Music in the region, there is regular live music locally at such locations as The Red Shoe and Glenora Distilleries.

The property has 180 degree water views from the deck, and there are numerous beaches in the area. The Trans-Canada trail runs through the property, so lots of opportunities for walking or biking. This is a very quiet rural setting, with the local town of Port Hawkesbury about 10 minutes away.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke on the deck.
This is my summer cottage, and the home my grandparents raised my dad, so just want people to be respectful of the property and treat it as if it were

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06121655202099721-2626
Property # 774247vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Creignish

Located in Creignish, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at River Inhabitants Nature Reserve and MacMillans Lake, while Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives and Port Hasting Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging, ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Creignish, NS

What's nearby

  • Celtic Music Interpretive Centre - 10 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives - 11 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Port Hasting Museum - 12 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Mulgrave Heritage Centre - 18 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre - 20 min drive - 24.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shannara - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Mull - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MacEachern 19th Hole Celtic House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at MacEachern 19th Hole Celtic House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MacEachern 19th Hole Celtic House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MacEachern 19th Hole Celtic House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is MacEachern 19th Hole Celtic House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives, Port Hasting Museum and Celtic Music Interpretive Centre. Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and MacMillans Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for the great place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Safe and beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location in a vintage home. Lots of room plenty of amenities. It has everything we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Great stay!

Great location with an amazing view of the ocean . House is accurately depicted with everything you need for a short or long-term stay. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family vacation to Nova Scotia

First time visiting Nova Scotia. Cape Breton is beautiful and the view from our stay was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

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

Sunset View

Comfortable family home with ample space and a gorgeous view of the water. The location is between a shopping area and the Cabot Trail. Lots of linens and a dishwasher. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

John S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This house needs some work. The bathroom floor seems like it is about to give way and you may find yourself on the floor in the kitchen. The Heat Pump was not functioning correctly so for a place that boasts to have AC it was not ideal to stay there in July when the average temp is 30. There are 2 spots on the deck that I had to tell my kids to stay away from for fear they would fall thru.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Rustic gem

Todd’s property was perfect for our stay, to visit for a family wedding. Our party included 6 adults & 2 children (staggered over the stay) comfortably. It was very clean & all essential amenities included. Todd was very responsive with any booking or stay related questions. A word of caution for families with young children, you might want to come prepared with a baby gate as the stairs were quite steep. This country nestled property had great views of the ocean & the costal trail + added bonus of fireflies at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

A view to take your breath away.

This property was exactly what we were looking for. Stunning views and far away from the hustle of city life. The house was quaint and enough room for seven of us. There is no central air conditioning, just a heat pump on the first floor but opening the windows to the ocean air as Todd suggested was more than sufficient to cool the rooms down in the night. Todd, the owner, was great and always answered our questions quickly. I would recommend staying here if you want to get away from the craziness that is life, wake up to stunning sunrises and experience the beautiful feeling that is "East Coast Lifestyle"
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lucie G.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

I wont rente again.

Smell and presence of humidity. Only one toilet UPSTAIRS. Floor in the toilet to be repaired. I wouldn't use the bath to wash. The toilet needs to be redone. No place to make a fire outside. Noisy. The ad says there was a SPA and there was none. Lots of spiders in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie W.

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

Responsive owner, good base for exploration of the area.

People need to realize that this is an old house; the owner has done much to update the kitchen, added amenities and updated appliances. We had 5 adults sharing one bathroom, which was tricky, but we managed. We had a terrific time doing some genealogy, driving the Cabot trail, visiting Halifax, the Glenora Distillery and the Lake Ainsley region. We got immediate responses from Todd for our questions. He suggested visiting the Red Shoe for some local entertainment, which was also one of our highlights. Mostly our weather was rainy, but one night the sky was clear. The view of the night sky from the deck was the brightest we've ever seen. On the way to the house we also stopped at Hopewell, on the Bay of Fundy. The beauty of Nova Scotia and the welcoming friendliness of the people are it's best assets.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tania T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was okay. Not bad, not extraordinary. It did the job. We had a place to stay, sleep, eat and shower. So why only 3 stars? Mostly the cleaning. We had to wash all the plates, the glasses and cutlery before using them because we found some with food on them. Same thing for the towels. We had to wash them before using them because we try to use them the first night and some were full of hair (we think dog hair based on the quantity - disgusting). To add, the washer was smelly, so we had to do 2 tub cleans before washing something. Nothing Todd, the owner, could have done at that exact moment to help us but still, upgrading the cleaning game would help a lot!Positive point, Todd was quick to resolve a problem with the shower and kitchen drains. Within 24 hours, it was resolved! To sum up, yes a good place to stay but not a 5 stars place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

martin k.

Not what we expected

This property did not meet the usual VRBO standards. This is the first time we have been so disappointed in a VRBO property.This is a very old property that still needs lots of TLC. It was very hot and the upstairs was unbearable for sleeping. There are many maintenance items that have not been addressed.The sunsets were beautiful but that is the most positive thing I can say about this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gary C.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not accurately represented

Highly disappointed with this misrepresented rather dirty, disorganized rental. Some would call it disgusting. Not at all what was expected. So distressing that we booked the next three nights at a local motel. Doesn't VRBO do a quality inspection before listing the property? First time VRBO let us down, but the owner was very responsible in that he quickly refunded the three nights we did not stay there of our four night booking. We had no choice but to stay the first night as we could not find alternative lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2022
Very sorry things weren't up to your standards. People have different expectations when travelling. My family regularly used this home as our summer cottage and always have a great time, and most guests have a great time enjoying the180 degree ocean views, in a centrally located place to explore all that Cape Breton has to offer. But it is a century old home in the country and I understand that a rustic vibe is not everyone's taste - I do hope you enjoyed the rest of your vacation and travelled safely back to New York.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Micheline C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Séjour décevant

Très belle vue,les chambres à coucher sont confortables et propres, la salle de bain aurait besoin de changement de bain, et une 2ieme salle de bain au rez-de-chaussé serait un atout et finalement un peu de rangement dans les placards et la salle de lavage. C'est la 1ere fois que je suis déçue d'une location. Micheline Caron
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Annie C.

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

Très beau séjour

Tout était très bien. Nous avons passé 2 belles semaines au Caoe Breton. La maison est bien et confortable. Tout ce dont nous avons besoin est disponible. La communication avec le propriétaire était correcte. Je recommande la maison à tout le monde!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

3 dogs and 3 adults

Stunning view from the front deck. Well equipped century home. Great place to relax!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Solene C.

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

Nice getaway for our family.

We had a nice family getaway. Walked, biked and ran up and down the trail. Went swimming at the beach, went to the Red Shoe for some live music, went to a nice beach in Port Hood. Read a book, watched the sunset, cooked some nice food, played some family games. Had a nice holiday there! Thanx Todd!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

A home away from home

A cozy and comfortable place in Creignish; conveniently located right along the Cabot Trail. This house was our home base while we day-tripped to the many beautiful beaches, trails, restaurants, shops and Ceilidhs of Cape Breton. It had everything we needed for our one week stay. Todd was very responsive to all of our questions about the area and his dear Mom even baked us scrumptious Cape Breton Oatcake cookies!! A real east coast gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Amazing time in Creignish

We had a wonderful stay. The views are spectacular, the beach across the highway a bit challenging to get to but worth it, and the location a short drive to Hood, Mabou and Inverness beaches! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

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

Amazing place to stay!

Me and my buddies stayed for 3 nights and had a great time there, one thing to note is that as the owner says in the description it is a very old place, so treat it with care! I’d stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffen R.

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

Excellent spot

Great place with lots of room and a wonderful deck to relax on. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We had a great trip staying at the MacEachern house.

The house was very clean with a Cape Breton rustic feel. The front deck was very well used, as in the morning we could watch the whales. With four bedrooms, a full kitchen, and new heat pump, the house had everything we needed to be very comfortable. I would recommend this house if you plan on having an extended stay in Cape Breton with friends and family.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra W.

Beautiful location conveniant to town and good beaches. Did Cabot Trail in one day trip.

Property also close to golf at Cabot Links although did not play on this trip. Kitchen well stocked with all needed. A/C worked well in very hot weather while we were there. All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline L.

The view is spectacular!! The house is old but the updates were good!

Todd was not around but responded quickly when I messaged him. Great for beach combing, a Little hard getting down to the water but found a whale vertebrate and sea glaas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Todd MacEachern

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My name is Todd MacEachern, I grew up in Creignish where this property is located, this is my grand-parents old home, where my father grew up. I grew up two houses down the road. After growing up in Creignish, I went away to university, and became a professional accountant and completed my MBA, and now work in Halifax, Nova Scotia which is a couple of hours away from the property, but my parents still live in the Creignish area. I own various properties throughout Nova Scotia including Chester, Halifax and Cape Breton. Over the past couple of years I have renovated this property in Creignish and really enjoyed bringing it's current state.

Why they chose this property

Great central location to enjoy all that Cape Breton has to offer. Located to number golf courses and celtic muscial venues.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful sunsets, this property overlooks the Northumberland Strait, with basically a 180 degree water view from the deck and windows.

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English, French
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