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Peaceful Island home with sweeping views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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A wooden deck with a chair and lounge chairs, overlooking a lake with a church and houses in the distance.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a small table with a lamp.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows with a view of mountains and a lake, and a hanging lamp.
A living room with a wooden floor, a blue sofa, a wooden chair, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a blue chair.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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Cheticamp, NS

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Chéticamp Island

Located in Chéticamp Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Ruiss Noir Wilderness Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Les Trois Pignons and Centre de la Mi-Carême. Snorkelling and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Cheticamp, NS

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Gabriel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Doryman - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Robins Donuts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mr Chicken - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wabo's Pizza Sub and Donair - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Island home with sweeping views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Island home with sweeping views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Island home with sweeping views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Island home with sweeping views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Island home with sweeping views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park located?

This family-friendly Chéticamp Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cheticamp Beach and Cheticamp Harbour Range Front Lighthouse. Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson and Saint Peter's Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing! From the views to the house itself! Everything A! We really enjoyed our time in Cheticamp. The cabot trail was amazing. The house had everything we needed. And our doggies loved it too! If you are traveling near Cheticamp camp this is where you need to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2026
Yes, from this peaceful island, this brave little Acadian farmhouse keeps watch over the mountains and the harbour, remembering the day it was floated here in the 1930's when the Highlands National Park was established. So glad that you enjoyed it and the Park.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great stay at this beautifully-situated home in a quiet area near Chéticamp. It had a nice view of Chéticamp, especially when lit up in the evening. The house is located in the perfect spot to explore the area around Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and a stroll along the beach is only a couple of minutes away.The host checked with me several times to make sure my stay was going well and was very helpful with information about the area.I would definitely return to this house again if I (hopefully) come back to the area.Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2026
So happy that you had a great time....a perfect location, close to everything, but so peaceful and quiet ... I adore this house too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay, great view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming host. The location was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week in Cap Breton

We loved our stay in this very cozy house with huge charm, in a great location with a beautiful view, very calm.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very hot when we were there. No AC but several fans which helped.Happy that my dog was welcome and the property was very large so she didn’t have to be tied.There were kayaks but we didn’t use them as we had no way to get them to the water easily.Lots of beaches nearby. Two bedrooms were connected so had to go through one to get to the bathroom. Happy to have laundry on site.House had everything you could possibly need and a nice grocery store nearby. A lot of restaurants in Cheticamp, and interesting places to see. We also got some sea glass.We booked the place for 4 weeks but left 4 days early due to work issues but we were ready to come home then anyway.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A huge thank you to Gretxhen for this beautiful stay, what a magnificent place, Gretchen is a fantastic person, who shared her knowledge and love for the region with us. We loved the house, which has a beautiful history and had everything we needed. Thank you again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem of a house in an idyllic location

The house is comfortably and creatively furnished, with all the amenities you might expect (and then some). The location is stunning, and is very close to the entrance of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The island itself has plenty of interest, with scenic roads to walk or bike on, a lovely beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
so pleased that you enjoyed our house! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable

Only thing I’d change is room darkening shades in bedrooms
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

feels like home

We had a great time in Cheticamp at the Blue House. Here are the best features: lots of room for the dogs to run in the fields, great location, house has everything you would need, clean, comfortable beds, and a great vibe. A few weaknesses: the house is a bit cluttered and needs some TLC. However, we would come back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location for a great house. The house has a fascinating history and Gretchen is a very welcoming host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Das Grundstück und der Charme des Hauses sind traumhaft. Allerdings war das Haus bei unserer Anreise nur oberflächig gereinigt. Es lagen bestimmt 100 tote Marienkäfer herum. Die Bodenleisten waren voller Schmutz. Die Vorhänge waren voller Spinnweben und das schmutzige Putzwasser war zuvor in das Spülbecken in der Küche geschüttet worden, wodurch dieses auch schmutzig war. Die Badezimmer waren einigermaßen sauber, die Armaturen allerdings voller Ablagerungen. Das schlimmste für mich waren die Toilettensitze. Diese waren aus Holz mit mehreren Ablösungen/kaputten Stellen des Materials. Da Holz Flüssigkeiten bzw Urin aufsaugt, kann man sich vielleicht unsere Abneigung vorstellen.Das Haus ist mit tollen alten Möbeln eingerichtet, ein Kaminfeuer am Abend macht den Abend perfekt. Die Küche enthält alles was man zum Kochen braucht. Die Betten waren bequem. Zwischen dem Eltern und dem Kinder Schlafzimmer ist nur ein Vorhang, keine Türe. Neben einem Bett war die Tapete heruntergerissen. Die Garage war so vollgestopft mit Zeug, dass man nicht mal daran denken konnte dort Tischtennis zu spielen oder sich dort aufzuhalten. Letztendlich ist es ein echtes Traumhaus, wenn es mal von oben bis unten geschrubbt wird und in den Badezimmern etwas erneuert wird. Der Blick auf die Bucht von Cheticamp ist wunderschön. Die Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin war freundlich.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe endroit très calme. Gretchen répond à toutes les questions rapidement et avec enthousiasme. À 15 minutes de l’entrée du parc du Cap-Breton, situation idéale.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location but needs some TLC

The "brave" Blue House has a lot of history. It has withstood hurricanes and relocation which involved being partially submerged in the harbor during the process. It's in a beautiful location, very private and set back from the road and has views of Cheticamp and the water. In addition, it's a short drive to the Highlands National Park. The main thing we found lacking was the housekeeping. My family and I agreed that the house could use a thorough spring cleaning. We're not all that fussy, but we noticed it needed some work. The house is also in need of some general maintenance. We never met Gretchen face-to-face, but all of our interactions with her were cordial and pleasant. She also was very generous. She offers her kayaks and bikes for her guests' use. In addition, the kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Home!

The home was as advertised and Gretchen was wonderful. She met us as we arrived with a bouquet of flowers. She reviewed the property, how to reach her in case we needed anything, and then left us be to explore. We will definitely be going back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Stay

Absolutely as advertised! Great Location with incredible views! Charming, plenty of room for the 7 of us and has everything you need! Gretchen was a wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with amazing views but not a great vacation overall!

Positive review for the rental and the host but negative review for our vacation overall. We really liked this property and the host was amazing. Prior to arriving, she installed an air conditioning unit which was essential given that Nova Scotia was in the midst of a heat wave! She also checked in with us on several occasions to make sure we didn't need anything. Unfortunately, our car broke down on the way to Cheticamp and had to be towed to Halifax. Then, one of our family members tested positive for COVID early on in the week and passed it on to both my husband and I. Therefore, our vacation started bad and ended bad!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a week in Cheticamp

Great location for biking, hiking kayaking and swimming. It was very rustic but it worked for us. I would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great experience

Gorgeous location. My daughter had her first look wedding picture done on the land, read their private vows and had professional pics taken on land.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away by the water

This was our second visit to the Blue House and it was just as good as the 1st. Our dog loved running in the open fields. Enjoyed the privacy and the new deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A house with lots of character in a wonderful location

We had great time at the blue house. We explored the island on foot, by bike and kayak. Evenings were spent playing table tennis in the garage or by the fire pit. Conveniently located next to Cheticamp for groceries and the park for walking. We could have happily stayed much longer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

A lovely spot

It was nice to return to the Blue House for the second summer in a row. It truly is a lovely spot. Quiet, with lots of room to roam, wonderful views and access to one of the best beaches in Nova Scotia and the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The only small problem was the wifi stopped working on the third day we were there. Something reset and the password no longer worked. I did call and email about it, but never heard back. It certainly wasn't an emergency, but it did mean that I used more of my data than usual, costing me a bit. Also, the house could use a real deep clean (cobwebs, smudged cupboard doors, dust bunnies in the corners, but the kitchen and bathroom fixtures were nice and clean.). There are several bikes in the garage, but they all need repairing in order to work! It's a great spot to visit from and also to just hang out in, but needs a bit more attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and cozy...with a view!

We were two families staying here with two children aged 3 years old and one aged 7 months old. The toddlers played for hours on end. Their imaginations ran wild! The view is spectacular, especially at night. We had a bonfire almost every night and enjoyed the deck first thing in the morning everyday. Cheticamp Beach is so close and is sandy and wonderful. "Downtown" Cheticamp is only minutes away, as is the National Park (go do some hiking!). The house was comfortable and cozy for us. We would highly recommend this place. Thanks Gretchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cheticamp island

A beautiful house with an incredible story, overlooking the peaceful harbor. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the comfortable feel of the home, including a well stocked kitchen and great selection of books. Gretchen was a very welcoming host who shared her knowledge of the area. An excellent location for exploring the town of Cheticamp as well as many stellar nearby hiking trails. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe endroit pour décrocher

Nous avons beaucoup appréciés notre séjour. Le chalet est charmant et équipé avec tout ce que nous avions besoin pour passer de belle vacance. Les chiens ont adoré pouvoir courir dans les champs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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