Recently chosen as one of the Top 5 VRBO Vacation rentals in Nova Scotia by Trip101, Deep Blue Sea Cottage is a gorgeous coastal cottage on a 130-acre property five minutes from the Cabot Trail.
There’s ocean, a huge beach nearby and breathtaking panoramas. This cottage books Saturdays to Saturdays, when you are choosing your dates; it has features you'll love: a veranda with wall-to-wall, eight-foot-high windows, an open structure, contemporary yet rustic furnishings, walls finished with white boards inside, and cedar shingles outside, in classic Cape Breton style.
Without exaggerating, sunsets will take your breath away. You will enjoy complete seclusion and memorable views in one of the most spectacular parts of Cape Breton, but you won't be without conveniences like wi-fi and a fast Fibre- op internet connection, a fully-equipped kitchen and other comforts, like a bright bathroom with heated floors and a fully-tiled shower. A small Vermont Castings wood stove will give you the option of a lovely fire, which makes for a cozy day in Autumn. There is a lovely, mature hardwood forest around the cottage to explore, and as day turns to evening with a knockout sunset, relax, listen to music or catch up on things you don't have time for at home.
The Master bedroom offers a Queen bed and the second bedroom offers a comfortable single. From the spacious deck or from the veranda, you can see the beach, lobster boats, eagles perch nearby, moose, bobcats; foxes make appearances, and whales pass by most of the year; you will wake up to these views each morning and enjoy them all day.
REFUNDS: Although the listing shows "No refunds for cancellations," we DO offer refunds (in circumstances described in the "House Rules" section of this listing. VRBO's cancellation "standard" categories are not broad enough to cover all owner policies.)
This cottage changes over on Saturdays only. If your preferred weeks happen to be booked, please check our other lovely oceanside cottages: #203860, #382569, #3490361, #277105 #2599594
I designed this cottage to have all of the charm of a real coastal cottage, with excellent amenities, and lots of privacy in a spectacular setting with fantastic views of the ocean. Many folks rent out their seasonal homes in Cape Breton, but the Deep Blue Sea Cottage is designed specifically for visitors' pleasure and needs.
There is a rich, strong culture here, historically and musically, and life unwinds at its own special pace. Although a three-day visit to the Island is not uncommon, a week is what it takes to really get a sense of the rhythms and charm of Cape Breton. It's easy to meet people here, and the daily pace here is slower than in most cities. It's nice to be in a place where you don't need air-conditioning; Cape Breton summers are warm-to-hot in the day, but perfect in the evening, and at the shore there are ocean breezes to keep any bugs at bay. However, you'll have the option of AC in the sleeping area should you need it.
There are a number of good restaurants closeby, and also a number of grocery stores within a half hour.
Chimney Corner beach is one of the finest on the island, 3 minutes from cottage, and it's mostly unoccupied during the week– in addition to the fine beach and safe swimming for children, there are interesting rock formations to explore nearby. World-class golf at the renowned Cabot Links and the new Cabot Cliffs (rated #39 and #10 in the world by Golf Digest) is a short-drive. Cape Breton is a spectacular place, and you'll find the scenery on this stretch of coastline particularly striking.
Other things to do: There is no shortage of things to do in the area. In addition to Chimney Corner beach, there are other great beaches to check out nearby: Whale Cove (5 minutes away) at which you can explore a fabulous bluff by the sea, with great views north and south, Margaree Harbour (7 minutes away), with its beach and two lighthouses, the Broad Cove area, which offers a spectacular scenic drive, a great beach and a buffalo ranch. Cheticamp, about 20 minutes away, offers glimpses into Acadian culture.
Beside Cheticamp is the entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park, with trails, lookoffs and waterfalls. South of us there are the gorgeous rolling hills of Mabou, and the town itself, which offers music, pubs with local music and food. There are also renowned crafters in the area; beautiful pottery, quilting, rug hooking, and folk-art sculpture can all be found locally.