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Heart's Ease Cottage

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A view of a lake with a clear sky, a power line, and a road with a directional sign.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs, a patterned rug, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A kitchen with a wood-burning stove, a hanging pot rack, and a window with a view.
A living room with a floral sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of trees through large windows.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small front yard, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kempt Head, NS
  • Place, Ross Ferry Provincial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Heart's Ease Cottage

Charming, cottage overlooking the Great Bras d'Or Channel. Quiet, rural area in cottage country, with lots of tourist amenities and activities a short drive away.

This is a one bedroom cottage with a single murphy bed in the living room. Large kitchen / diner with full bath, and a two-level outdoor deck. Paved driveway with parking for two or three vehicles. Stunning views of water from living room picture window and french doors. Bathroom has been completely renovated, all new fixtures, lighting, flooring, and extra storage.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Hardwood floors, slippery for some animals.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR2627B7041
Property # 9592337
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kempt Head

Located in Kempt Head, this cottage is in a rural area. Kidston Island Lighthouse and Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Anns Provincial Park and Bell Bay Golf Club. Ross Ferry Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre are also worth visiting.
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Kempt Head, NS

What's nearby

  • Ross Ferry Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 35 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 48 min drive - 62.3 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 48 min drive - 62.3 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 48 min drive - 62.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobster Galley - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Boisdale Firehall - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪MacKenzie Hall - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Gra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flynn's Beaver Cove Foods - ‬65 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart's Ease Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heart's Ease Cottage?

As of 11 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart's Ease Cottage on 22 September 2026 start from NZ$813, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Heart's Ease Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heart's Ease Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart's Ease Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart's Ease Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Bras d'Or Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Ross Ferry Provincial Park. Dalem Lake Provincial Park is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Wonderful!

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Thank you, Joseph, for the review. I'd certainly be willing to rent to you again! Wilma
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Billy S.

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

Enjoyed Cape Breton

The place was clean. But very dated and too many personalitems..A little work uodating and fixing thr driveway etc woukd be oerfect uodating and fuxing the sriveway
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew L.

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

Nice

Clean and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Thank you, Andrew. I thought I'd written a review but obviously didn't. You're welcome to stay any time. Wilma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Location

Location was good for going to Baddeck, Cabot Trail, and Louisburg. Make sure you take Kempt Head Rd. Our GPS had us take another Rd that was not in good condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Thank you, Doug. I'm so sorry the GPS took you to the south side of the island. Even though Kempt Head Road isn't great closer to the cottage, it certainly is in better condition. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay. And thank you also for leaving the place is such good condition. It's certainly appreciated. Thanks again, Wilma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Didn't want to leave!

Walking into this cottage was just like arriving home -- you immediately felt welcome & relaxed. It was very clean & arranged so that everything needed was very handy. I loved having an organized binder provided by the host which gave all needed info; covered everything from recycling particulars to the best area restaurants. If we travel this way again, we will definitely stay here, but for longer. I'm not sure I would ever get tired of the beautiful lake views, both from inside the cottage & from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you, Karen, for your glowing review. It's wonderful to know others enjoy the cottage as much as my sister and I do. And, yes, if you come this way again, we would be thrilled to have you stay. Cheers, Wilma
Verified review

8/10 Good

L M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View was outstanding. Quiet with a couple restaurants about 20 minutes away. Host responded quickly to enquiries. Cottage apparently acquired fairly recently and owners have plans to update which it needs. Very much a family cottage which is charming but could use a little "neutralizing"...fewer personal things. Also removal of items that don't work which I understand is the plan. I will say though that the host provides any cooking item a vacationer could possibly want plus she had butter, seasonings, tea, etc. available for use. We definitely enjoyed ourselves and I can see things will only improve when updates are completed. Will take some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2025
Thank you, Lynne. Yes, we are working on upgrading a number of things. I'm glad you enjoyed the place though and the area in general. Cheers, Wilma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, beautiful view! So many wonderful touches and details made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2026
Thank you so much, Kelly. I'm so pleased that you felt at home and comfortable. Any time you'd like to return, you'll be welcomed. There will be more upgrades as well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pearline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a Gem. Perfect location for cabot trail and Bell museum and other attractions The host is very pleasant and was available to answer any questions we had.The cottage is lake view with sun set view10 stars all the way. Pearline
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2026
Thank you, Pearline. I'm so sorry you had to cut your visit short. We'll be happy to have you stay for longer another time. I'm glad though, that you enjoyed the cottage and the views! See you again, Wilma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nancy n.

Liked: Location
Beautiful location, with great decks to enjoy views. Thoughtful amenities for cooking on site.Very comfortable bed and living roomfurnishings. We felt entirely at home..Excellent stay and highly recommended.Great base for day trips on Cape Breton Island.Nancy T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Thank you, Nancy!! It was a delight to host you. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the view from the decks. It is beautiful. My sister and I so enjoy our time at the cottage and are thrilled that others enjoy it as well. You're welcome to come back any time! Wilma

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