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10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey
24 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jeffrey
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Relaxing Island Cottage on 3 acres w/ ocean view
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Reviews
5.45.4 out of 10
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
Explore the area
French Road, NS
- Fiddlers LakePlace, Fiddlers Lake1 min drive
- Centre 200Place, Centre 20031 min drive
- Fortress Louisbourg National Historic SitePlace, Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site56 min drive
- Sydney, NS (YQY)Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Relaxing Island Cottage on 3 acres w/ ocean view
Tranquil Bliss and Panoramic Serenity.
Immerse Yourself in Tranquility: Discover our Idyllic Cottage Retreat on 3 Acres
Indulge in the embrace of ample space, thoughtfully adorned with brand-new furnishings. Our cottage offers a serene & inviting ambiance, where you can feel at home. Drift into blissful slumber on our luxuriously comfortable mattresses, ensuring a restful and rejuvenating stay.
Complimentary Offerings: Coffee, Tea, and a Thoughtfully Equipped Kitchen.
Immerse Yourself in Tranquility: Discover our Idyllic Cottage Retreat on 3 Acres
Indulge in the embrace of ample space, thoughtfully adorned with brand-new furnishings. Our cottage offers a serene & inviting ambiance, where you can feel at home. Drift into blissful slumber on our luxuriously comfortable mattresses, ensuring a restful and rejuvenating stay.
Complimentary Offerings: Coffee, Tea, and a Thoughtfully Equipped Kitchen.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number STR2526B5044
Property # 2680231vb
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
About the area
French Road
Located in French Road, this cottage is in a rural area. Louisbourg Playhouse Theater and Sydney and Louisbourg Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site and Louisbourg Lighthouse.
French Road, NS
What's nearby
- Fiddlers Lake - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
- Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 30 min drive - 39.5 km
- Centre 200 - 31 min drive - 39.6 km
- World's Largest Fiddle - 31 min drive - 40.6 km
- Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site - 56 min drive - 60.9 km
Getting around
- Sydney, NS (YQY) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
- Lejean's - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Relaxing Island Cottage on 3 acres w/ ocean view pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing Island Cottage on 3 acres w/ ocean view?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing Island Cottage on 3 acres w/ ocean view on 13 June 2026 start from AU$215, 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 Relaxing Island Cottage on 3 acres w/ ocean view?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing Island Cottage on 3 acres w/ ocean view?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing Island Cottage on 3 acres w/ ocean view?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing Island Cottage on 3 acres w/ ocean view located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of MacIntyres Lake, Fiddlers Lake and MacPhees Lake. Lynk Lake and French Village Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
5.4
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
7.0/10
Location
5.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Monica S.
17 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Came for two nights, family of four. The cottage itself is very basic and rustic, although views on water are beautiful. The whole experience was negative for us after realizing that we were charged double the nightly rate we booked as well as being charged in USD instead of CAD as we had booked. Rates were changed and charged without our consent. The situation soured our experience considerably. Definitely do not recommend this property nor the platform.
Monica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Stephen B.
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stephen B.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
They booked early season when the weather was terrible and left after only a few days. The home and location are exactly as described, but we can't control the weather or season.
About the host
Hosted by Brian Clark
I grew up going to this property and asked my dad a few years ago if we could rent it out for others when we are not there.
I live in Orlando, FL with my family and parents are now in Indiana. We still try to get up to Gabarus yearly and will always consider it our growing up vacation memories.
I live in Orlando, FL with my family and parents are now in Indiana. We still try to get up to Gabarus yearly and will always consider it our growing up vacation memories.
Why they chose this property
This property has and and will be in our family for a long time. We have created many lasting memories here and hope that you do the same.
What makes this property unique
Very few places have the views and opportunities that this property has. It is wonderful.
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