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1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Garden
Internet access
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Selkie’s Rest - Silver Dart Lighthouse (Yellow)
Two level lighthouse cottage in the heart of the beautiful Baddeck at the start of the world famous Cabot Trail. This cottage features a larger living & kitchenarea with a comfy pull-out couch, sleeps 4. A short walk to all the amenities that the village of Baddeck has to offer and centrally located for your exploration of the Cabot Trail and beautiful Cape Breton Island. REGISTRATION # STR2425A4350
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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
About the area
Baddeck
Located in Baddeck, this cabin is by the sea. Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall and Kidston Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve and Uisage Ban Falls Provincial Park. Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre are also worth visiting.
Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Centre 200 - 59 min drive - 95.7 km
Getting around
Sydney, NS (YQY) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
Tom's Pizza - 5 min walk
Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - 5 min walk
Bean There Coffee Cafe - 7 min walk
Baddeck Lobster Supper - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Selkie’s Rest - Silver Dart Lighthouse (Yellow) pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Selkie’s Rest - Silver Dart Lighthouse (Yellow)?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selkie’s Rest - Silver Dart Lighthouse (Yellow) on 20 May 2026 start from AU$332, 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 Selkie’s Rest - Silver Dart Lighthouse (Yellow)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Selkie’s Rest - Silver Dart Lighthouse (Yellow)?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Selkie’s Rest - Silver Dart Lighthouse (Yellow)?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Selkie’s Rest - Silver Dart Lighthouse (Yellow) located?
Situated by the sea, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Bras d'Or Lake, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall and Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre. Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
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Everything was excellent. Had everything we needed and was very clean. Super cute accomodation, well decorated. Only ever so slight negative is that the sofa bed is not very comfortable for adults but most sofa beds aren't so that wasn't a surprise. Very happy with our stay!
Lacey B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
I’m sorry the sofa bed wasn’t as comfortable as you’d hoped. We’ve added a 2½-inch gel foam topper to improve it, but as with most sofa beds, it may not offer the same comfort as a standard bed.”
Perfect accommodation and location for walking around Baddeck and access to golf courses. Even took in the local play! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Baddeck.
Rosemary K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Thanks for staying with us. It was nice chatting with you!😊
We were pleasantly surprised by this beautiful home. It’s even nicer than the photos and it was incredibly clean. My husband and 2 kids had a great stay here. We would 100% recommend! . Thank you!
Tammy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thanks so much Tammy! I am glad you enjoyed your stay!
I would stay here again in a heartbeat. We like having an entire building to ourselves, it was quiet and the finishes were really nice. Pull-out couch was comfortable and the bedroom upstairs is so nice it has me wanting to change my own bedroom.
Wanda C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you Wanda ! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!!
This was a great location; the owners thought of everything one might need. Everything looked new! The fridge is a little small if you were staying for a longer time but it was adequate for a couple of days. We met Shelly and she was friendly and welcoming.
Walkable to a small downtown. “Centrally located” as a home base, still requires a lot of daily driving to explore all of the cape. Quiet, private, and comfortable. The yellow unit has a living room downstairs that eliminates the feeling of just living in one room. Can enjoy your evening, then go upstairs to bed. Loved our stay.
Sharon S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thank you so much!! I am glad you enjoyed your stay!
This property is not just newer and clean, it had many little decorative touches and added surprises that added to our stay in this quaint town. The two levels were plenty of space for our family of four to feel comfortable. Shelly made sure we had everything we needed. Thanks!
This is a well-kept, spotless property. We stayed in the yellow lighthouse cottage and would highly recommend it. The bed and pillows upstairs are very comfortable. My son slept downstairs on the sofa bed but did not find it comfortable.
It was nice having two separate spaces after spending all day, every day together.
It's the perfect central location if travelling to Cheticamp or Ingonish. Some very good restaurants in Baddeck - Highwheelers Cafe, Tom's Pizza, the Lynwood Inn.
If you are walking, it is a bit of a hike uphill from main street to the cottages.