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New Log Home with Gorgeous Ocean View in Historic Acadian Village

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View from Great Room Upstairs
Kitchen section of Great Room
Master Bedroom Upstairs
Bedroom 2 Downstairs
Enjoy the use of the ping pong table

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2, downstairs

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3, downstairs

2 Single Beds

Master, upstairs

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

main, downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

off master bedroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

New Log Home with Gorgeous Ocean View in Historic Acadian Village

L'Ardoise and surrounding villages have wild berries for the enthusiastic picker - strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, dewberries - even cranberries and foxberries. Free clam digging is available within fourteen miles, and copious oysters on a tide beach within five miles. Concerts and Ceilidhs are available in many locations throughout Cape Breton, some featuring the unique brand of Cape Breton fiddle music. Fortress Louisbourg is a world class historic re-enactment of a French Acadian fortress town. The beach in L'Ardoise, in the hamlet of Point Michaud, six miles from us, is 1.5 miles long, advertised as world class in quality. Fishing from shore for mackerel is available in the 300 meter canal connecting the Atlantic with the Bras d'Or Lakes, about 7 miles from our house. wild speckled (brook) trout live in every stream and pond. We have a 120 degree view of the Atlantic and the harbour.

In the front yard there is a badminton net, quite likely on the ground. Stakes are available with the net, if it needs to be erected, and equipment is in the ping pong room.

If any in your party is a union member, I will give your party a 10% discount. If any in your party is a member of the United Church of Canada, or the United Church of Christ in the U.S.A., I will give your party a 15% discount. Proof is required in each case. Please contact me about this. If you have already registered before learning this, I can refund an appropriate amount of your registration.

Activities Guide - Available in our house and tourist bureau in St. Peters
Soaps basic - in washbowls and sitdown shower
No clothes Dryer - but a drying rack
Hair Dryer - in downstairs washbowl drawer
Iron & Board - no
Living Room - second floor - great view from picture windows
Local Maps - available in St. Peters tourist bureau seven miles
Restaurant dining guide - also available at tourist bureau
Paper Towels and toilet paper - available in ping pong room closet.
Parking - off street, beside house
Shampoo - in shower
Towels Provided
Pure water dispenser
net, rackets, shuttlecock for badminton
This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy;
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in.
Our house rules: no smoking; no parties or events; pets are permitted.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Thank you again for renting my house. Please leave the key with my caretaker, Diean Baldwin
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
This property accepts cash
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number STR2526B8485

About the area

L'Ardoise West

Located in L'Ardoise, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Nicholas Denys Museum and MacAskill House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park and Basque Islands Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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L'Ardoise, NS

What's nearby

  • Battery Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • St. Peters Canal National Historic Site - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Nicholas Denys Museum - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • St. Peters Marina - 11 min drive - 13.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chubby's Take Out - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bras d'Or Lakes Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Cosy Corner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Log Home with Gorgeous Ocean View in Historic Acadian Village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at New Log Home with Gorgeous Ocean View in Historic Acadian Village?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Log Home with Gorgeous Ocean View in Historic Acadian Village on 8 Apr 2026 start from AU$156, 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 New Log Home with Gorgeous Ocean View in Historic Acadian Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Log Home with Gorgeous Ocean View in Historic Acadian Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Log Home with Gorgeous Ocean View in Historic Acadian Village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Log Home with Gorgeous Ocean View in Historic Acadian Village located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park, St. Peters Canal National Historic Site and Basque Islands Nature Reserve. St. Peters Marina and Battery Provincial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 71 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was enjoyed by adult children and grandchildren. House, view of Atlantic and days at the beach were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
I'm very happy you all had a good time. I hope the water comes back to the well soon. Cape Breton has been like a desert this summer. I hope you all have a great rest of summer and fall. Jonathan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loyell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A nice property and great host. On short notice his well ran out of water. But he was kind enough to let us stay anyway. He gave a discount and paid for water we needed to buy .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Nice view from the hill. Went clam digging. Went to the beach. Went to Louisbourg Fortress.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Thank you, Laurie. I hope you come back soon. Jonathan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon S.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We had a great time visiting family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2024
I'm glad you had a good time with friends and family. I hope you return to my house when you're down to L'Ardoise again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

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

Gorgeous area property was amazing.

Was a fantastic weekend lots to do on the property and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
Thank you, Matthew. I'm glad you all had a good time, and hope you'll return soon. Jonathan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

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

Stay in L'Ardoise

Very lovely stay, will definitely like to rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2023
I'm very happy you had a good time. I hope you'll come again soon. We're open all winter and spring. Merry Christmas.
Verified

6/10 Okay

syed a.

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

Excellent place to stay.

Liked the ambience and cleanliness. If Just the outside grass and trees are cleared it would be even more nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
I believe in as natural an environment as possible for a vacation home. The view of the ocean is profound, and for early risers, the southeast exposure allows for an inspiring dawn.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot to relax and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean but the water issue was a very big problem no running water working we had to have jugs of water for cooking drinking and to put in the toilets to be able to flush them. This was very inconvenient because we were all seniors and to lift these big jugs of water yes and we booked for 2 nights but only stayed 1 because of the water
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
As the well was dry when Lea registered, I told her we would provide her with filtered water for drinking, cooking, dishwashing, and flushing the toilet by pouring the water into the tank and then flushing. I told her she could get a cold shower at the beach. Because of the inconvenience, I would give her a 25% refund on her booking payment, which I did. When she and her party arrived, she asked my caretaker, that, since she could take a cold shower, why not a hot shower? She obviously didn't understand that the shower was at the beach. The water was not properly put into the tank of the commode, which caused a backup. I didn't charge her for the one night. I refunded all she paid me.
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Can't beat the view! Could have been cleaner and a little better stocked but overall we loved staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location by the sea.

Convienent, spacious with 3 large bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2021
I'm glad you had a good experience, and hope you will return! Jonathan
Verified

8/10 Good

Mabel N.

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

Beautiful and clean

Beautiful property and central to towns.. Enjoyed our family vacation and may do it again another summer. Thankyou for allowing myself and family.. Everyone enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you, Mabel; I hope you will come back soon. Jonathan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet m.

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

wonderful

excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2024
Very glad you liked it! Jonathan
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and plenty of room.

We enjoyed our stay and found plenty to do in the area. There was lots of room for 2 couples. Point Michaud beach was gorgeous. The property manager responded promptly to our inquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Thank you, Joanne, for your review. I'm very happy your family had a good time while at my house. Jonathan Tetherly
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerri W.

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

Beauty view from lovely home

Very spacious and suited us well. Loved the inside wood. Beauty view bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Thank you for the kind remarks. I'm glad you were satisfied. Jonathan
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great spot!

We had a wonderful weekend! Lots of space..lots of things to do.. Check in was super easy and owner was accommodating to our early check in request. Lovely area. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2020
Very glad you liked it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

L’Ardoise

Great place. Could use more towels and beach chairs as listed. No outdoor furniture.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Thank you for your review. We're working on the towel shortage, the result of some unknown action. I have two beach chairs, in bags in the closet in the ping pong room.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie W.

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

This is our second time staying here.

This is the second time we have stayed here with different family members. We are close to our family in L'Ardoise. The house is clean and has everything we need and we were so pleased with everything. We are planning our next trip with other family hopefully again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy G.

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

Picturesque

Well appointed home, views to die for. Six of us stayed quite comfortable🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Thank you Judy. Glad you had a nice time; thanks for the comment on the view. Jonathan
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth R.

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

Return stay

L'Ardoise is a beautiful seaside community. We stayed in this house 5 years ago and enjoyed it very much. Last month we returned for a second time to enjoy the privacy, quiet and the amazing views from the deck and the upstairs windows. The house is spacious, well equipped and very easy to find. The property manager is friendly, nearby and easy to reach. We enjoyed our return stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Kenneth, Very glad you returned and enjoyed your time. I hope you come back again. Jonathan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda W.

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

Amazing ocean view

We stayed over the Christmas holidays. The house is great with lots of beds for a group. The view of the ocean from the upper floor is amazing! Obviously it was winter when we were there so all we could do was look at the ocean. I’d love to stay here again in the summer and take advantage of the beach and ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2023
I'm so glad you liked the house. It was my late wife's idea to have the living area upstairs to get a better view. I hope you come back. Lots to do in the warmer weather. Jonathan
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marilyn F.

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

okay

One of the negative aspects was the grass was not cut so to get from our vehicle to the house we were walking in tall grass, plus the windows on the bottom level did not lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
I contracted with a neighbor while I was there just before you, to cut the grass, but he hadn't had a chance to work on it. Sorry about that. Thanks for the information on the windows. I'll check that out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Nadine & Seeley B.

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

Total R&R

Jonathan was absolutely amazing at communicating with us and Sara was incredible too. The cabin and its location exceeded our expectations. It was peaceful, the view was out of this world, and the entire experience met all our creature comforts. It’s likely we will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
I'm so happy you had a good time. I feel I got to know you folks more than I usually have that opportunity. I would love to have you as guests again. Jonathan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Excellent owner and host

Our trip to L’Ardoise was amazing, the house was so clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The owner was excellent and very prompt to answer and kept in touch with us all through the process. The cleaner was excellent and met us upon arrival with the keys and checked to make sure we had everything we needed . I would recommend it to friends and anyone who is looking for a great place to stay 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2020
Thank you, Linda. It was a pleasure to have you and your family as our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A slice of Acadia!

This home is more of a pan-abode style house than a log house and very rustic inside. The rooms are large and perfect for an active family. The location is a little distant from the usual attractions of Cape Breton Island. It's a good idea to ask to have the house aired for 2 days before you arrive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review, Dianne. Cape Breton Island is very humid, and houses require a dehumidifier. You came just as ours passed away! Sorry about that. We have a new one.

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Tetherly

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I am a widower living in Chicopee, Massachusetts, a retired jail chaplain, retired track and field official, a backyard maple syrup producer, and farmers market vendor. I have academic degrees from the University of New Hampshire, the University of Minnesota, and Andover Newton Theological School in Newton, Massachusetts. I am an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ.

Why they chose this property

In 1980, when my wife and I wanted a vacation house, L'Ardoise was affordable. We bought a very small house. in 2005, when we had more resources, we took it down and built the roomy house advertised in this website.

What makes this property unique

Spectacular ocean view, interior pine paneling, friendly neighbours, variety of experiences with nature, your choice of many Cape Breton tourist activities or quiet relaxation.

Languages:

English
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