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Lake View; Daily Private Access to Outdoor Hot Tub; Fast WiFi; BBQ

Lake View; Daily Private Access to Outdoor Hot Tub; Fast WiFi; BBQ

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Outdoor hot tub
Kitchenette
Bedroom with queen size bed
Cottage Falcon
Living area

Overview of Lake View; Daily Private Access to Outdoor Hot Tub; Fast WiFi; BBQ

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 335 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Grand River, NS
  • Popular LocationPoint Michaud Beach Provincial Park34 min drive
  • Popular LocationBras d'Or Lake39 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NS (YQY)99 min drive
  • Popular LocationFortress Louisbourg National Historic Site107 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake View; Daily Private Access to Outdoor Hot Tub; Fast WiFi; BBQ

**PLEASE READ HOUSE RULES BELOW IN THIS DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING. Also if there's no availability, message us and we'll try to find a different cottage for you at the same location via Vrbo!

>Resort Activities: relaxing by either of the two romantic lakeside fire pits, hiking, kayaking to ocean beach, free outdoor hot tub time slot, sauna (30$/hr)

>Cottage Features: cleaned with highest cleanliness standards, stunning lake view, designer log furniture, balcony, BBQ, Wi-Fi, Keurig Machine & more

HOUSE RULES (must read, understand & agree to these rules if you wish to book this listing):

1) We have a zero-tolerance policy for illegal drugs

2) Bringing pets = 500$ violation fee & guest(s) will be asked to leave premises immediately without refund—> There are people with severe pet allergies so we ask for compassion & for you to respect this.

3) All forms of Smoking (tobacco, cannabis, e-cigarettes/vaping etc) is strictly prohibited inside any cottage/building (500$ violation fee for contaminating a cottage/building with third-hand smoke). Smoking is allowed everywhere else (outside only).

4) Disclosure on location remoteness—>

St. Esprit is extremely remote with no nearby restaurants, stores, shopping etc
-->The closest....
A) Restaurant & full size grocery store= 30 min away (St. Peter’s)
B) Convenience store = 20 min away (L’Ardoise)
C) Full size shopping mall or theatre= over 1 hr away (Sydney)
Please keep this in mind before booking as location remoteness is not something we can change/improve on, so getting reviews that mention our location remoteness in a negative way is unfair to us. This is why we disclose this beforehand to make sure everyone is fully aware of it before booking.

5) Disclosure on cottage falcon 5pm check-in & 2 pm check-out time & why we can't offer you an earlier checkin in-->

Please don't ask for an earlier check in time b/c it's not possible. We must stagger our check-in times so that we are able to clean all our cottages thoroughly. This cottage is typically for people who are only able to arrive later due to work reasons etc & therefore they get a late check out at 2pm which is later than your typical hotel/Airbnb meaning you have more time the next day to further enjoy your stay! Total stay duration is 21 hours, which is also more than many other Airbnb’s.

6) Hot tub Rules:

No glass at hot tub area—>
NEVER bring anything with glass to the hot tub area for any reason (ex: food & beverage containers), except if you believe there is a medical exemption to this rule you MUST contact us & let us know about this. If for some reason you break this rule & glass breaks (not good....especially if it lands
inside the hot tub), you must immediately exit the hot tub & then turn off the jets for the safety of yourself & others. Then you have to report this to us immediately so this issue can be taken care of as quickly as possible. This is not a joke & must be taken seriously.

All guests must sign a hot tub waiver/questionnaire (can be found in the cottage) before using the hot tub.

Do not open or close the hot tub cover unless stated otherwise.
No food or snacks in/around the hot tub-->

Food/snacks can be kept on the kitchen patio deck & can be consumed outside
of the hot tub on the deck. Beverages & smoking are allowed but nothing
is to be spilled into the hot tub (use the ash tray provided at hot tub
area). Disclaimer: Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of
the hot tub to avoid unconsciousness, possible drowning & the risk of
fatal hyperthermia. Exceptions of course include drugs that have been
medically indicated for you to take by your physician, who has assured
that they are safe for you to use before or during hot tub use.

g) Please leave the hot tub area clean & dispose of your trash in the sauna
house trash can.

h) Pregnancy disqualifies one from hot tub use due to safety
reasons.

i) Children under the age of 5 aren't permitted to use the hot tub. All
children 5 years or older should have parents/guardians consult with the
child's physician on whether hot tub use is safe for them & for how long
they are allowed to remain in the hot tub. All children that decide to use
the hot tub must be accompanied by their parent/guardian at all times.

j) Disclaimer: Anyone who decides to use the hot tub should consult with
their physician to ensure that they are safe to use a hot tub. Exit the hot
tub as soon as you feel hot, dizzy, nauseous, or light-headed. Check
with your physician if it is safe for you to use the hot tub for extended periods of time & how often (as well as how long) you should take
breaks to sufficiently cool off. If you wish to have more private hot tub
time slots after thoroughly considering & implementing the statements
in the aforementioned sentence, the pricing is 30$/extra hr

7) Full disclosure on last points of Cellular Service before arriving & Resort WiFi

a) Cellular Service—>There’s no cell phone reception on the resort, however, if your phone allows it & you are with a suitable carrier, you can turn on "Wi-Fi Calling" in your cellular network settings. For certain carriers, this allows you to make & receive phone calls and send/receive text messages. The last service point along the Fleur-de-lis Trail if travelling eastbound is next to the nova scotia transportation and public works building on top of the big hill in Grand River. If travelling westbound, ~12km before the entrance to our driveway, there will be full LTE reception.

b) Resort WiFi—>may experience interruptions during certain weather conditions.

8) Don't sneak in additional people (including brief visitors) without adding them to the reservation-->
Regardless of how minimal someones visit/stay is, they have to be added as a guest to the reservation.
10) Throughly check for your personal belongings (plugged-in devices/cables/chargers/clothing/ jewelry, wallet, passport etc) when leaving the hot tub & when checking out of our cottage during departure--> We aren't responsible for returning ANY items lost/forgotten to guests. If we find anything, they will be kept in a lost & found box for 30 days. During this time, you can come & arrange to pick it up & after this time, it will be thrown in the trash.

11) To protect guest privacy, taking off or landing a drone on our property isn't permitted

12) Disclosure on:
a) Cottage & Hot Tub location + walking distance to lakeside beach.
The hot tub is situated in a private forest clearing, ~1 min away (walking) from Cottage Falcon. ALL guests on our resort are entitled to pick a free 1 hr time slot per booked night for this hot tub. Walking time from Cottage Falcon to Lakeside beach is ~25 sec.

b) How private is the hot tub??--> Full privacy. For additional privacy reassurance, you can block off the hot tub trail using the rope attached to a wooden post along the trail & lowering the "Do Not Enter" sign on this same post for your convenience. Only the guests who have booked the hot tub for that specific time slot are allowed to enter the hot tub area during that specific time so all guests are aware of the rules anyway & no guest will ever have to share the hot tub with other guests. We have simply provided the rope barrier & sign for extra reassurance with regards to privacy.

c) Cottage Size?—> 380 square feet. Please consider this given the number of guests that you want to bring.

d) Anything else I should note?—> see listing pictures. There is no oven but there is a small toaster oven, microwave & stovetop. There is a mini fridge (not a full size fridge)

13) All services & items for which a fee must be charged must be paid before using the product or service (ex: extra hot tub time, firewood, washed/dried clothes, sauna etc.)

14) Please don't vandalize our property. Landscaped rocks (such as the fire-pits) or any other rocks are not to be thrown into the lake or smashed. Please leave the fire-pits in a normal respectful condition & do not use our provided bath robes for the fireplace (these bathrobes are intended to be used inside the cottage & for the hot tub/sauna). Do not chop down trees or break off branches.

15) Propane is free for guests but remember to turn off the dial on the BBQ itself & the dial on propane bottle after you are done using it or it’ll drain the entire bottle of its propane!

16) Bundle firewood $15

17) If you need any laundry done we would be more than happy to do that for you (washing - $10 , drying - $10)

18) Sauna (capacity= 2 people)--> 30$/hr (to cover electricity & maintenance)

19) Full refund if requested during power outages->
In the uncommon event of a power outage (due to uncontrollable factors such as, but not limited to, weather) during your stay & you find that you want a refund, we will give you a refund if you ask for one no questions asked b/c we cannot provide backup generators for all cottages.

Property manager

Liane Vetter

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 1:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
500$ fee for sneaking pets into the cottage!!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed outside of the cabin

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011032498061816-4834

About the area

Saint Esprit

Located in Saint Esprit, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cape George Harbour Lighthouse and Nicholas Denys Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Basque Islands Nature Reserve and Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Grand River, NS

What's nearby

  • Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park - 34 min drive
  • St. Peters Marina - 38 min drive
  • Bras d'Or Lake - 39 min drive
  • The Lakes Golf Club at Ben Eoin - 79 min drive
  • Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 107 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake View; Daily Private Access to Outdoor Hot Tub; Fast WiFi; BBQ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake View; Daily Private Access to Outdoor Hot Tub; Fast WiFi; BBQ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake View; Daily Private Access to Outdoor Hot Tub; Fast WiFi; BBQ?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Lake View; Daily Private Access to Outdoor Hot Tub; Fast WiFi; BBQ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 20 miles (32 km) of Basque Islands Nature Reserve, Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lake. Battery Provincial Park and Nicholas Denys Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic property
Lovely lakeside cabin, remote location, well-kept, Beautiful view of st Esprit lake. Our host was kind and helpful, I would recommend this locale for anyone traveling to Cape Breton!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Liane Vetter

Host profile image
Family-owned and operated since 1998, here at St. Esprit Lake Wilderness holiday we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service, hospitality, cleanliness and an overall vacation experience that you will keep close to your heart for years to come. Come and join us on your Cape Breton adventure, and let us show you the peace, quiet and beauty of St. Esprit, situated within the smallest county (by land area) in all of Nova Scotia!

Why they chose this property

Cottage Falcon allows for a peaceful upscale vacation stay in nature. Activities: relaxing by the lake, hiking, kayaking to the ocean beach, free daily 1 hour outdoor hot tub time slot. Features: beautiful interior, indoor electric fireplace, Wi-Fi, designer log furniture, balcony, lakeside view.

You'll be able to lounge on the balcony and bask in the sun while enjoying your outdoor BBQ with the utmost amount of privacy. Access to the lake (which often reaches temperatures of 26 degrees celsius (79 F) is just seconds away, and reaching, arguably one of the most private ocean beaches you'll find in nova scotia, is just another 30 minute kayak tour away. Most of the time, you'll be the only one on St. Esprit beach. Check out the guidebook in our cottage for other fun adventures that await you with your next stay.

Our resort captures the essence of a private, secluded vacation experience. Therefore, the nearest restaurant is 30 min away. All cottages feature a full kitchen, so most guests enjoy cooking their own meals (via kitchen & outdoor BBQ) in the privacy of their own, detached vacation home, and then often enjoy their meals on the cottage balcony.

What makes this property unique

Guests are able to access any part of the resort they wish (this includes the lake, ocean or wherever they wish to go exploring!) other than the cottage areas since they may be occupied by other guests.

Free:
-Internet access (available in the cottage and most areas of the main parts of the resort)
-Boating (canoe, kayaks, paddleboat)
-Two Lakeside Fire Pits
-BBQ (the charcoal BBQ itself is free to all guests, as is the propane BBQ. Propane is free)
-1 hr of Daily Private Outdoor Hot Tub Access

Access for a fee:
-Sauna (fits 2 people; 30 CAD per hour)
-Charcoal can be purchased if using charcoal BBQ


Interaction with guests

By default, guests will receive the utmost amount of privacy, peace and quiet. If we are needed, guests are able to knock on the office door (former protocol that is currently not active: to contact the host by pressing the button for the bell ( found to your right when walking into the office area entrance, right next to the light switches). We live on premises so guests can reach us 24/7 if needed.

Languages:

English, German
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