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Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)

Cottage in Petit-Etang with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Queen bed w/ a mountain view (the Highlands National Park)
Queen bed w/ a sunset and ocean view
Kitchen and eating space. Oven, stovetop, and dishwasher.
But first, coffee.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Le Portage Golf Club
  • Place, Cheticamp Visitor Centre
  • Place, Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)

Welcome to Sunset Lane Cottage. This cozy space is the perfect Cape Breton Island retreat! We are on a beautiful half acre private property with boho-cottage beach decor. Are you into stunning nightly sunsets, private beach walks, relaxation around the fire pit, and delicious baked goods? We've got you covered! We are located off of the beautiful Cabot Trail for your convenience. If you are an ocean lover, you can either walk 3-5 minutes down a private path to your own beach, or drive 2 minutes up the road to Le Buttereau, which features stunning Highland Park views as you picnic, swim, play, stand-up-paddle or kayak in your salt + fresh water haven. Sunset Lane Cottage is located 0.5kms to Aucoin's Bakery, 3.9kms to the Highlands National Park, 2.9 kms to the Gypsum Mines, 2.5kms to Cheticamp, local restaurants, and Le Portage golf course, and 12 kms to the Skyline Trail. If this location is booked for your dates, feel free to check out our sister property, Highland Haven Cottage: https://www.vrbo.com/en-ca/cottage-rental/p20107391

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We welcome larger dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash up all of your dishes, or put them in the dishwasher and turn it on before you leave.
If you use the BBQ, please clean it. Failure to clean it may result in an extra $50 cleaning fee.
Take your trash and place it in the bin at the end of the driveway.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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-2023-24-04262203438946442-28

About the area

Petit-Etang

Located in Petit-Etang, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Cheticamp Visitor Centre, while Sunset Art Gallery and Centre de la Mi-Carême are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Petit Etang, NS

What's nearby

  • Le Portage Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Skyline Trail - 23 min drive - 23.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪L’abri - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Robins Donuts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Gabriel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mr Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marguerite Boutique Et Provisions - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!) located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sunset Art Gallery and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Gypsum Mine Trail. Cheticamp Visitor Centre and Les Trois Pignons are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely love staying here to enjoy the fall colours and the Celtic colours music festival! A perfect location for hiking as well. The house was sweet and clean and a perfect base. The kitchen was expertly equipped and we were able to cook all our meals there. This is a place full of love and we look very forward to returning whenever we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage! The layout of the house worked really well for our family of five (two adults and three children), and we appreciated the convenience of such a short walk the beach. Beds were comfy, kitchen had what we needed to make several meals, and it was helpful to be able to do laundry, too! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

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

Lovely place to stay on the west coast of the island

Wonderful place to stay. Great location, very comfy and well appointed. We had a wonderful time spending 6 days using this as our home base while exploring all over the highlands park. Will definitely stay here again when we return to Cape Breton.return
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith Y.

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

Wonderful stay

This place is clean, quiet, quaint and perfect for a week long stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Christophe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This gem is a must!! A clean, well appointed home on a beautiful property in an excellent location. The home has every amenity you need or want. We especially loved the quick path to the ocean. Cape Breton is such a gorgeous area and this location made it easy for us to access all that the northern end had to offer. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

the best 10 days

Great
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Peaceful & Welcoming

First experience renting with Vrbo, and it was beyond our expectations. This cottage is beautiful and very well maintained. Location is perfect, very quiet area, it's close to bakery, (Aucoin) a must try, trails, stores and restaurants. Angela is an excellent host, we had enough supplies to last us for our 6 nights stay. We enjoyed our stay. Fire pit was a nice added bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Cozy cottage

Staying at this cottage was a delightful experience! Clean, comfortable, lots of natural light, and quiet - yet close to town. Plus it’s a short walk to the ocean where we saw some beautiful sunsets. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott a.

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

Wonderful dog friendly cottage to relax and explore the area

Beautiful place to stay while exploring the area. A short walk down a private trail leads to the beach. Property was very clean and well stocked for any traveler. It was the perfect place to come back to after a long day of hiking and fishing. We started and ended our days on the beach. Used the supplied lobster pot to cook lobsters on the deck. The clothesline was in use drying out our waders and rainy day clothes. Only wish our schedule allowed us to stay a little longer. Being within walking distance of an incredible bakery was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha R., Singhampton, Ontario Canada

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

Great stay!

Wonderful house for my husband and our fur babies!! Angela has provided everything you need for a great stay. Short walk to beach. Fabulous beach and lots of hiking trails in the area. Bakery close by that was amazing. Overall a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

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

Amazing!

We had a great time. The cottage has a great location and had everything we needed. It was very clean and comfortable. We hope to be back one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We did not know what to expect when we chose this property near Cheticamp. However, we were extremely satisfied with our accommodations. Having a washer and dryer was invaluable after having none for 5 days into our trip. Comfortable beds, very clean, and modern touches can be found at this home that's been renovated recently. Great place to stay right outside of Cheticamp as a home base for our hikes around Cape Breton. The walk to the beach was short and a nice bonus to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clio K.

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

Beautiful stay in Cheticamp

We loved this beautifully decorated, contemporary and comfortable place, which was a perfect base for hiking the eastern side of Cape Breton Highlands National Park - just a 5min drive to the visitor centre. The cottage is in a peaceful neighbourhood just a bit off the main road, and everything was very comfortable - lots of light, comfy beds, and a great couch and rocking chair for reading. Very well appointed kitchen where we enjoyed cooking dinners - it was so pleasant we weren’t even tempted to go out to eat. The place is beautifully decorated too, lots of nice attention to detail. Great communication with hosts as well. All around a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway!

We had a wonderful visit in Cheticamp in this cozy cottage! The beachy decor was so settling and made the place feel like a home away from home. We took advantage of the walking path down to the beach where we caught the beautiful sunset setting over Cheticamp Island. This cottage had all the necessities you could possibly need to cook up your meals without worrying about not having the pots/pans and utensils. The owners went above and beyond to make sure their guests have everything they need to feel at home. We made use of the fire pit and bbq as well, it was incredibly relaxing being able to hear the ocean waves in the distance while we enjoyed a fire. We would absolutely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Angela did everything she could to make our stay memorable and fun. Gave us many terrific recommendations as to where to hike, eat and do cold water plunges.The cottage is cute and cozy. I could go on and on about how great the stay was for myself, my friend and my dog. A PLUS. FIVE STARS.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was perfect for us--clean, comfortable, and close to hiking!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage has everything you need, and very conveniently located. We thoroughly enjoyed the area and people in the community. Super friendly place to visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Perfect little location

What a great place to spend time. It was perfect for our Cabot Trail experience. Thank you so much for checking in on us Cam, we really appreciated it. Your cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in great location! Cabot trail access, Gypsum mine, Whale watching and Cheticamp has everything you need (grocery store, liquor store and restaurants). My teenagers loved the access to the beach and the wi-fi was great. The adults loved the quiet private deck for morning coffee and evening beverages. This house was the cherry on top of a wonderful family vacation. We have already recommended it to many family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stéphanie R.

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

Parfait/Perfect

superb place, exemplary cleanliness, near the park, to recommend... looking forward to returning
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilee H.

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

Weekend away

We really enjoyed the cottage and were glad to find beach chairs and bug spray! There were lots of things to do, go to the beach, the coffee shop and art gallery, kayaking, hiking and whale tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Island stay

Although short we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Sweet Cabin

2 moms traveling with adult daughters found this cabin to be a wonderful place to stay that fit our needs perfectly. So close to Cape Breton Highlands National Park for hiking and wonderful restaurants nearby to try. We enjoyed our time here exploring the private beach and playing the games provided. Angela and her family were fantastic hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Angela Chiasson-Murphy

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Hello/Bonjour!
We are the Chiasson's: Amelia, Angela, Carrie, Greg and Camille. We are proudly Acadian and we are from the Cheticamp area. We purchased Sunset Lane Cottage as our home away from home, as, all 3 "children" live in different parts of the world. Amelia and Camille (mom and dad) live a hop, skip and a jump from this property. We are eager to share our cozy sunset haven with others who visit this beautiful area. Thank you for being here :).

Why they chose this property

It's a feeling. When you walk in, you will know what we are talking about. This property gives an overwhelming feeling of cozy vibes with stunning sunset views. It's the perfect space to connect with others, yourself, and nature. We believe that relationship and connection is everything. You will feel that here.

What makes this property unique

Our favourite things to do? Barbecues, lobster boils, music around the fire pit, and strolls to the beach for salt water swims. You will NOT want to miss the views that this property has to offer.

Languages:

English, French

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