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Updated 1900's School House in Central Cape Breton w/ wifi and air conditioning

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Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$207
avg per night

Explore the area

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Estmere, NS
  • Bras d'Or Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Highland Village Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Port Hawkesbury, NS (YPS)
    ‪49 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

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
Price is AU$207 avg per night,

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About the area

Estmere

Estmere is home to this farm stay. Orangedale Railway Station Museum and Highland Village Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve and MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like winery tours.

What's nearby

  • Bras d'Or Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Highland Village Museum - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 32 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Cabot Links - 63 min drive - 59.9 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Updated 1900's School House in Central Cape Breton w/ wifi and air conditioning

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. Air Conditioning. Registration # RYA-2023-24-06161759486252333-1318

Property manager

Charles & Alicia MacDonald

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Property does not have child proofing.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06161759486252333-1318

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated 1900's School House in Central Cape Breton w/ wifi and air conditioning pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated 1900's School House in Central Cape Breton w/ wifi and air conditioning?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated 1900's School House in Central Cape Breton w/ wifi and air conditioning?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated 1900's School House in Central Cape Breton w/ wifi and air conditioning located?

Located in Estmere, this family-friendly farm stay is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Bras d'Or Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Orangedale Railway Station Museum and MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve. MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve and Seal Cove Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Updated 1900's School House in Central Cape Breton w/ wifi and air conditioning Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Gracious hosts, super location.

The property was found as described in the listing. Hosts welcomed us with a gift of snacks/flowers upon arrival. A very nice, personal touch. The home was clean, sufficient linens were made available, and the kitchen was adequately stocked with cook wear. Great location for our travels throughout Cape Breton. We were approximately an hour from every Celtic Colours venue. The hosts even provided us with tickets to one of the performances. The overall experience was very positive and I would definitely recommend the property to others. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korry K.

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

Amazing two nights at the lovely schoolhouse in Bras d'Or Lakes!

This schoolhouse was an absolute gem! Such a beautiful and surreal base-of-operations for our day spent driving the Cabot Trail! We absolutely loved this place and spent most of our time wondering what it looked like 114 years ago, when it was a proper schoolhouse. I would watch a two-hour documentary about the schoolhouse and how it functioned in the community in 1910. Inside, the place was immaculate. The living room was a great sitting room to unwind in, and I also spent some time reading in the back mudroom. The bedrooms were extremely comfortable and very private, considering their quite a distance from each other. 100% would stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Loved it!

Had a lovely time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelleke d.

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

Wonderful retreat

We loved staying at this old schoolhouse. Very charming property. Everything is there although they are not many pots if you want to cook. Beds are very comfortable, but for us tall Dutch peopke on the short side .Dutch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanet T.

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

Nice place

an attractive house where we immediately felt at home. the front little room was our favorite place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora L.

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

Perfect gateway in central Cape Breton

The place was amazing! Enough place for our 2 young kids (under 2) to play and to sleep! We had a really great time and we would come back again with no hesitation! Thank you for the high chair for our kids and your quick answer any time we needed it! to add
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renate S.

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

Haus mit Charme

Liebevoll renoviertes Haus in ruhiger Lage inmitten der großartigen Natur von Cape Breton Island. Wir haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

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

Schönes Haus zum Entspannen

Für uns war das Haus aufgrund seiner Lage und Ausstattung optimal. Meine Mutter freute sich vor allem über das Schlafzimmer im Erdgeschoss und die leichtgängigen Fenster. Über die Kommunikation mit den Vermietern können wir uns überhaupt nicht beschweren, aber es wäre schön gewesen, die Vermieter persönlich kennenzulernen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Wonderful place

We loved this house! Cozy comfortable and charming. Special bonus: The owner Charles brought us more information on the famiky history as well as some fresh baked treats and jam. So good! The location is pretty remote, have to do some driving, but its centralnto both coasts. Not far to Mabou for music at the Red Shoe Pub
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arbaaz M.

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

One of the best cabin experiences!

This was our very first vacation since coming to Canada, and picking this accommodation only helped us truly experience rural Canadian culture. Overall, the house is very welcoming, well maintained and comfortable. The calmness, vicinity to the woods, fresh dew, only adds to the unique experience. Finally, meeting the host was one of the highlights of the trip! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Quiet retreat near Cabot Trail

We stayed 2 nights in this charming home and could have stayed several more. Clean and comfortable accommodation, accessible to all Cape Breton had to offer. Charles and Alicia were a joy to communicate with - very kind and responsive. We would stay here again if we ever come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan P.

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

Quiet, rustic delight

A pretty quiet school house, lovingly converted to a getaway. Everything was as advertised. We were there after a very rainy few weeks, which really brought out the mosquitos in the area, not surprising for August.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

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

Perfect getaway

Perfect cottage for anyone who loves to relax and get away. Centrally located on the Cape Bretton narrows, it gives you easy access to all locations around the island. The owners are absolutely great, very accommodating, place is spotless. Love it,cant wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

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

There was 6 of us, we all loved it, so clean.

We went to the Cabot trail, just beautiful, we had a great time, played games at night. And slept like a baby, beds were super comfortable, all 6 of us have agreed with these ratings, if you like clean and comfortable, this is a great place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia U.

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

Well appointed, clean, comfortable beds

Very nice hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023