Updated 1900's School House in Central Cape Breton

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Estmere, NS

Bras d'Or Lake3 min walk
Highland Village Museum15 min drive
Port Hawkesbury, NS (YPS)48 min drive
Cabot Links63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Enjoy the peace and quiet of rural Cape Breton within a short driving distance of scenic beaches, museums, restaurants and shopping. Originally a school house in the early 1900's, this property was converted into a family home in the 1930's. Original features such as ceilings, doors, knobs and trim remain. Enjoy a family meal in the large kitchen, relax in the living room or rest in the sun porch. New mattresses, linens and towels provided. Kitchen is equipped with fridge, stove, microwave, dishes, etc. washer and dryer also included. High speed WIFI. Registration # RYA-2023-24-06161759486252333-1318

Property manager

Charles & Alicia MacDonald

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Property does not have child proofing.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06161759486252333-1318

About the area

Estmere

This farm stay is located in Estmere. Orangedale Railway Station Museum and Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Highland Village Museum and Gillis Point Lighthouse. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like winery tours.

Estmere, NS

What's nearby

Bras d'Or Lake - 3 min walk
Highland Village Museum - 15 min drive
Whycocomagh Provincial Park - 17 min drive
Glenora Inn and Distillery - 54 min drive
Cabot Links - 63 min drive

Restaurants

Cleanwave - 13 min drive
Cape Breton Restaurant & Smokehouse - 56 min drive
Darby's Old Church Kitchen - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated 1900's School House in Central Cape Breton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

19 Oct 2023

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

Charming!

Great house in a great location. Would recommend this place to family and friends. Clean and well stocked with essentials and then some. Thanks Charles!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

11 Sept 2023

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

Best deal ever

Amazing hosts. Spotless home. Very, very well furnished. Private location. No TV but I could not have cared less. I only mention it because it may be an issue if you are relying on it to entertain youngsters in the evening. Best vacation accommodation I have ever had by far. Ray

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

J. David I.

6 Sept 2023

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

Quaint Little Place

Great little spot with authentic Cape Breton charm. Well equipped, comfortable beds, nicely furnished. While it is a little off the beaten path it is reasonably close to Whycocomagh and the Coop for food and centrally located in relation to a number of destinations. Consider taking the Little Narrows ferry (yes it's always running) to save a little time getting to the place. Our only (hilarious) concern was the number of mosquitoes which made dashing from the car to the house an entertaining necessity. A way to raise the blinds in the house (there seemed to be no cords) would be good too. These were minor issues. Overall great value and a very nice place to use as a base to explore Cape Breton. Definitely recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

18 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Lovely private farm house. Exceptionally clean. A bit longer of a drive to the Cabot trail but the location was well worth the longer commute time. Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

13 Aug 2023

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

Classic comfortable Farmhouse stay

We had a wonderful stay at this historic farmhouse. The home was immaculately clean and comfortable and a nice welcome basket with some much appreciated treats welcomed us after a long drive. It was decently located for travel around Cape Breton. I also appreciated having access Google had difficulty finding the address, but Alicia was available by phone to help us find the house. We suggest pinning the address for ease of travel around ths many roads of Cape Breton. Access to a washing machine was extremely helpful, which is not offered at every vacation home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Charles & Alicia MacDonald

Being able to maintain and share the home where I was raised in rural Cape Breton has been a great joy. Bringing it back to life with my daughter was a labor of love and we hope it exceeds your expectations for a peaceful, clean and safe stay. We both live in the same community year round and are nearby if needed. Thank you for trusting us with your arrangements, we wish you a relaxing stay.