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Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail

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The Old Salt Cottage, Sleeps 7, next to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park
The dining Room
Ding Room
Large farmhouse kitchen at the Old Salt
Farmhouse Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pleasant Bay, NS
  • Place, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheticamp Visitor Centre
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathrrom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail

says, 5 star rating, "You can't go wrong in staying here - this is likely the best house rental in Cape Breton... even nicer than advertised.. the perfect spot for your family or group of friends...a true gem... we'll be staying there again, for sure." Four

bedroom (Sleeps 7), Queen, Double, Double, Single with Crib: -
two bathroom, -
wi-fi, phone -
washer, dryer, clothesline -
porch and sunroom -
kitchen - coffee maker, fridge, stove, microwave, kettle, dishwasher, toaster, dishes and utensils -
dining room -
living room -
towels, bed linens -
shampoo, toilet paper -Campfire
pit, games, puzzles, BBQ Central

to: Cape
Breton Highlands National Park Cabot
Trail Hiking
Trails - 29+ Whale
tours Gampo
Abbey Buddhist Monastery Beaches
Sunsets
Restaurants
and Shops Owner

closeby to help you or give you local recommendations Pleasant
Bay is a great place to base yourself if you want to explore the most popular part of the Cabot Trail - between Cheticamp and Ingonish (see map) - and be central to the National Park. Pleasant Bay is bordered by National Park at both entry points. It is arguably the best place to watch whales, and has four very different whales tours operating at the Pleasant Bay Harbour. Touring by boat is also a great way to explore the National Park and many miles of our uninhabited and wilderness protected areas. You may also tour the very unique Gampo Abbey Buddhist Monastery and Stupa of Enlightenment, which was built for westerners and has been host to thousands of students from all over the world and many life monastics. This
reservation has a Strict cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date. A
100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 60 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request. Our
house rules: no smoking, no parties or events, no pets.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03241444146108928-125

About the area

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Located in Inverness County, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Cheticamp Visitor Centre, while Whale Interpretive Centre and Sunset Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Pleasant Bay, NS

What's nearby

  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Skyline Trail - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Whale Interpretive Centre - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Pleasant Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 27 min drive - 31.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain View Motel & Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail on 20 May 2026 start from AU$396, 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 Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfort and Convenience - 0.5kms from Cabot Trail located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Skyline Trail, Veterans Monument and Whale Interpretive Centre. Gampo Abbey and Pleasant Bay Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien C.

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

Fantastic house

We had a great time, the location is perfect for hiking in the national park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

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

Cape Breton cottage

Beautiful place, quiet surrounding, nearby lovely hikes, well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karie R.

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

Amazing

Property was just as beautiful and charming as the island itself! It was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Perfect place for family

This was absolutely perfect for our family! Everything you need ! Beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warren and Jane O.

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

Cabot Trail Accommodation

This property was convenient to access the trail, local beach area, whale museum and tours. The accommodation were as advertised and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place to stay. Very comfortable and well equipped. We spent a lot of time on the deck and loved it - a humming bird and chipmunk visited regularly and we could enjoy the heat without getting burnt. Unfortunately all the trails in Nova Scotia were closed (fire risk) but we swam a lot at Red River beach. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

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

Charming and cozy

We enjoyed our stay and appreciated Niki’s attention to detail. The cottage is in a quiet location in the small village of Pleasant Bay which lives up to its name. Beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well appointed, and we had everything we needed to feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, well appointed farmhouse with modern plumbing fixtures and appliances. Centrally located to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Rooms are small but comfortable. Everything you need is there. Lots of attention has been given to small details. Private location on low traffic road very close to the Cabot Trail. Very quiet and homey.
Old Salt Cottage from the top of Robert’s Mountain
Pleasant Bay Harbor
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

lovely home in a quiet neighborhood

We had a great time on our vacation! Niki was an excellent host who responded really quickly and provided very clear information. The house was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was quiet and we loved the rural location. The local beach was perfect and we were able to explore most of the Cabot Trail via several day trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine Z.

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

Comfy and close to everything in northern Cape Breton

We are a family of 4 and wanted to be close to hiking, beaches, whale watching, and Cheticamp. We got all that and more. The Old Salt Cottage was a cozy, comfortable retreat for us and an excellent home base for adventuring!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Lovely escape

We had a lovely stay at the Pleasant Bay cottage. It is beautifully set up and charming. It has the best appointed kitchen of all the VRBOs we have stayed at. Niki was extremely responsive and answered all our questions, as well as providing some great local info. I highly recommend the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya M.

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

Convenient location, cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay in the very cute Old Salt Cottage! It was very convenient to adventures in and north of Cape Breton park. Beds were comfy. Cottage is older but well maintained and freshly updated. Gas, groceries, and other convenience stores were not as close, but we were warned (it was not hard to remember to get stuff while we were out adventuring on the Cabot Trail). We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

August - family of 5 (children 5-11 y/o)

It was a great stay. Excellent location just off the Cabot trail with access to the park and not a long drive to Ingonish. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore this beautiful part of our country. The property exceeded expectations. Make sure to fuel up in cheticamp. If you are arriving via cheticamp the coop grocery store there has anything you may want.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

We loved old salt cottage

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev A.

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

Quaint and Cozy

This is truly a character home that feels like Cape Breton and so close to excellent hiking trails and spectacular scenery. It was well equipped with generous extras, quiet but close to a very good restaurant and general store. I would love to come back and spend more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

igor b.

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

Cute as advertised

Host has it going on like on assembly line - everything ready, everything precise made it easy to navigate thru the rental. Well decorated and comfortable. Host kind. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mico S.

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

Charming, clean cottage

Cozy and clean, just as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy G.

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

Perfect Place to stay along the Cabot Trail. Lovely Host.

Clean, Adorable, Comfortable, Warm, Spacious and comes Complete with whole bean coffee and coffee grinder! 😍☀️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Adorable!

Clean, Adorable, Comfortable, Spacious and Complete with whole beans and a coffee grinder! Great place for “home base” along the Trail. We will be back for sure :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Beautiful home in peaceful location

Lovely clean home and accommodated six people very comfortably. Everything we required was there. The owner couldn't have been more helpful in providing directions, ideas for things to do (loved the secret beach spot!) and lots of hints and tips. Would love to go back one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Belinda W.

Loved it !

Sweet cottage , very clean and comfortable !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

My favourite place on the Cabot Trail

I have been visiting the Cabot aTrail now for close to 20+ years and by far my favourite place on the Trail is Pleasant Bay! The scenery here is amazing, water, mountains, rivers, whales, eagles, open vistas and tons of fresh air! Our group stayed at the Old Salt Cottage and we will be back again, and again! If you are looking for a truely Canadian experience - this exceptional clean, cozy cabin - surrounded by mountains is as good as it gets! Make sure to take a moment and soak it all in from the front porch...you may just never want to leave. Thanks Niki for allowing us to stay at your amazing place! As mentioned, we’ll be back...hopefully sooner than later

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Peaceful and beautiful place to stay!

Niki and Jeremy were very welcoming. They left lots of instructions and helpful tips for things to see and do in the area. The house was very comfortable and in a good location to access activities such as whale watching and hiking trails. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Clean house, excellent hosts

Clean and well apportioned.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kyla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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