Private Home Surrounded by 180 Forested Acres on Otter Harbour, Cape Breton

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

New Harris, NS

Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts20 min drive
St. Anns Provincial Park21 min drive
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal28 min drive
Sydney, NS (YQY)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Lower Level

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Pink Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

En suite Master Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Main

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Beautiful home surrounded by nature overlooking salt-water Otter Harbour, on Great Bras d'or, 5 miles from open Atlantic. Situated on 180 acres of pristine northern forest at base of Kelly's Mountain. Property includes numerous coves, inlets and lagoons, ideal for exploration by kayak. Close to the spectacular world-famous Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Highlands, fiddle and bagpipe music center at the Gaelic College, and resort town of Baddeck, the sailing hub of Cape Breton. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts with hiking, swimming, and kayaking right outside the door, and deep-water Otter Harbour for embarking cruises to explore the Bras d'or Lake, the largest inland sea of Eastern Canada. On rainy days, stay home and enjoy your own state-of-the art movie theater equipped with overhead projector and satellite television. Home is Wi-Fi equipped throughout. Perfect jumping off spot for visiting Cape Breton's extensive scenic attractions, including whale and puffin cruises and Scottish music venues. (Please note: all rates are quoted in U.S. Dollars.)

Property manager

William Abbott

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Tennis court

Toys/games

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum overnight stay is five (5) nights.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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-2023-24-06081256122938521-3112

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Harris Settlement

This vacation home is located in New Harris Settlement. Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal and St. Anns Provincial Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ross Ferry Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science, or check out an event or a game at Centre 200.

New Harris, NS

What's nearby

Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 20 min drive
St. Anns Provincial Park - 21 min drive
Munroe Point Lighthouse - 27 min drive
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 28 min drive
Centre 200 - 42 min drive

Getting around

Sydney, NS (YQY) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Cedar House Bakery and Restaurant - 10 min drive
Lobster Galley - 18 min drive
Fitzgerald's Restaurant Ltd - 10 min drive
Captain Capers Fish & Chips - 20 min drive

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

gilbert s.

24 Sept 2023

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

Very nice house

The house is well built on the harbour. Great location

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D., Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

7 Sept 2023

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

Family Getaway

Unfortunately I was unable to attend this trip personally but my family went and had a great time. There were lots of outdoor activities available for couples and small groups. They remarked that it was very secluded, but with lots of Cape Breton close at hand. They felt the kitchen had everything they needed to prepare family meals. They enjoyed the fire pits, swimming, fishing and kayaks. Inside were plenty of spaces to socialize or find a quiet area away from the group.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

20 Aug 2023

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

Perfect getaway for family fun with some adventure

We had a wonderful stay at this large property! The highlights were the dock and 4 kayaks really close to the house and the awesome scenery and coves to explore from the water. We had a wonderful dinner with freshly caught mussels using the kayaks! The kids were super excited about the movie theatre which was awesome and they used it a lot without any problems. The place had everything we needed and Rob was very responsive and helpful. As the property is in a trees area and close to the water, make sure to bring bug spray. Other activities and towns were also easy to access by car. We did the Cabot trail and although the many views and beaches were spectacular, it is a long drive to do all in one day.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

14 Aug 2023

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

Kayaking Paradise

The islands in this sheltered cove made this waterfront scenic, calm and open to exploration by the four kayaks provided. Magical lagoons on either side were a big attraction to all. With great swimming off the newer dock, the water was a popular spot. Care is needed to walk down the steep incline to the water in places, especially after a heavy rain. The spacious cottage was perfect for the three families staying here and the ping pong table and media room were a great draw for entertaining all. Kitchen was very well equipped with plenty of dishes, glassware, quality utensils and cutlery. The large table easily accommodated our group. Any issues we had, were dealt with promptly by the property manager or owner. Overall, our two weeks was a pleasant experience with many family memories made.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Monica P., Pittsburgh

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

The good, the bad, and the ugly

First, the good - the location was fantastic - the property is on the water, there were 4 kayaks, and the ping pong table and theater room were nice. The bad - the owner provided check-in instructions that were missing a key digit to get into the lock box. The property manager did not show up to meet us as we were told and we could not reach him for an hour. The owner insisted that it was in the directions, which it was not. The weather for the trip was not ideal - there were "historic" rains for the first few days and then extreme heat - the house is equipped for neither. There is no A/C only three incredibly dirty fans which we had to take apart to clean ourselves so they would function. The ugly - the house is very musty inside and gets no cross breeze (the dated cloth furniture doesn't help) and the bugs around the house that get in through the screens were brutal - we left with about one hundred bug bites. The linens and towels in every room were all stained and need to be replaced - there was a large blood stain inside a pillow case in the master, which caused us to wash all of the bedding before going to sleep. Our friend slipped and fell in the main bathroom shower on the first night bruising her ribs because of the very old suctions on the shower mat and poor shower design. We called the property manager to ask about a tandem kayak but he never called back to check on her. Overall just not a great place to stay and needs much more upkeep and attention.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023