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Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort

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A wooden deck with a bench and table, overlooking a body of water and greenery.
A spacious interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a fireplace, dining area, and artwork on the walls.
A rustic lodge with a stone chimney, green metal roof, and a wooden facade.
A cozy room with a wooden interior, a sofa, a bed, a fireplace, and a stack of firewood.
A wooden house with a deck and a picnic table in a wooded area.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Bar and lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Dog-friendly
  • Continental breakfast included
  • Playground on site

Explore the area

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30 Buchanan Dr, Indian Brook, NS, B0C 1H0
  • Place, French River Wilderness Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Anns Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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View all photos for Lodge Room 6 at Cabot Shores

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a wicker headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to another room.

Lodge Room 6 at Cabot Shores

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Breton Cove Farmhouse

A two-story blue house with a white door and windows, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.

Breton Cove Farmhouse

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Single Beds, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Lodge Room 1 at Cabot Shores

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden ladder, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a window with a blind, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door with a mirror.

Lodge Room 1 at Cabot Shores

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Lodge Room 3 at Cabot Shores

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door with a number.

Lodge Room 3 at Cabot Shores

  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Blue Chalet at Cabot Shores

A two-story wooden house with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

Blue Chalet at Cabot Shores

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Single Futon and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Green Chalet at Cabot Shores

A wooden cabin with a green roof surrounded by autumn foliage.

Green Chalet at Cabot Shores

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Futon

View all photos for Lodge Room 5 at Cabot Shores

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a wicker headboard, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to another room.

Lodge Room 5 at Cabot Shores

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Tan Chalet at Cabot Shores

A wooden house with a porch, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

Tan Chalet at Cabot Shores

  • Partial ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Futon

View all photos for The Tiny House and Hot tub

A small wooden cabin with a front porch, a door, and a window.

The Tiny House and Hot tub

  • Garden view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
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AU$605 per night
includes taxes & fees
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM for a fee of CAD 20.

What time is check-out at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort located?

This Indian Brook cabin is on the beach, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Saint Anns Bay, and within 16 mi (25 km) of St. Anns Provincial Park and Munroe Point Lighthouse. Cape Smokey Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 83 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
it was amazing. The location, the staff i strongly recomand
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Clean, friendly, and the restaurant food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unique property, staff was friendly and accommodating and there was a nice breakfast provided in the morning. Kids liked staying here, as there were 3 beds in our room so they didn't have to share. Our only complaint would be the bugs and spiders in the room. It is a "cottage style" vibe, so if you are looking for fancy, it might not be your place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Paul was very welcoming and accommodating, made us sandwich plates since the restaurant was not technically open that day. They have pet friendly facilities which is great. The grounds and trails to the shore were fun as well. We had spent 2 days on the go and we were able to actually unwind. Our unit had no tv and we did not miss it at all. 9/10 would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifulw site, lovely staff, great food!!!! Loved having our own hot tun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
friendly, nice environment, not pretentiuous
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great isolated place in the wilderness. Loved our stay. Paul the owner is awesome. Highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay. Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great service, even better dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room, hot tub was on deck. Super relaxing night. Close walk to main lodge for dinner and breakfast. Sauna was really wuick to heat up and had me sweating bullets. Beautiful views in a great location just off the main Cabot Trail road. Highly recommended. Will return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Room comfort, communication
The food at Cabot Shores was wonderful! The staff are lovely and the location perfect as a jumping off spot for many things to do on Cape Breton. The room was rustic but quiet and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
We stayed for one night at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort. The staff were very friendly & helpful, and the mac and cheese at dinner was amazing! The garbage/recycling sorting facilities were a plus! We were disappointed in the cleanliness of the room, however, as there were hairs in the bed. We had stayed in quite a small room, so that seemed a bit odd. All in all, it was a good price,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
The staff was really nice and helpful but the food was def not as great as they claim nor are the rooms (we stayed in) old musty The bed springs were digging into our backs and we had some bug bites on us after the night (don’t think it was bed bugs) but the area was beautiful and once again the staff was incredibly nice and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in rooms under main dining room and kitchen- loud
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Was allowed to check in a little eerly because housekeeping was al finished. That was. Bonus with 3 kids. Slept them ate delicious bbq chicken meal. Later James made us burgers that could stand up above anybody. Rebecca was awesome enough to give us some important info regarding the areaenities and a big smile. Thanks James and Rebecca !!!!! .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication

Needs refurbishment and renovation

The place was good but the place was old and getting to our unit required us to gp through narrow stairs and small doors. Towels still have smell of sun screen. Washroom needs fixing as the toilet is shaky and leaking septic gas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had to take out our own garbage or be charged $25 to have housekeeping take it. This is just ridiculous!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
This resort has yurts and domes as well as rooms in the lodge. The yurts and domes do not have their own baths. The lodge rooms where we were did. The room had a double bed and a single. The double was quite comfortable, the single not so much. Our room was on the bottom floor. There was a restaurant attached and the option to have a package with breakfast and dinner. Though we didn't have the package we did eat a breakfast and a couple of dinners. The food was excellent. They have music on Thursday and Saturday nights. We were there on Thursday. There was a Cape Britton traditional music group that was wonderful. There is a trail to a bay of the ocean. It is really quite nice. A combination of camping and lodge resort. It was one of the few places we stayed that had air conditioning and as it worked out was also the only time it was needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The dinner meals were amazing. I had halibut one night and salmon the next. It was served with fresh vegetables from the garden. I had soup and mussels as appetizers and both were fabulous. The breakfast was very underwhelming, cold frittata and French toast with Aunt Jemima syrup ,no fresh fruit as promised. Our server Pierre was polite, efficient and kind. My room,6a ,had a moldy smell. The a/c filters were caked with dust ( I cleaned them out myself) and the patio door to the outdoor did not lock. I reported it to the front desk, nothing was done so I had to secure the door myself.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed in the tiny house and I found it to be not so clean. There was splash back on the toilet from someone vomiting...that was disgusting. The dining room had a dog wandering around, not okay with people dining. I found the food very expensive with limited amount and not very well cooked. Two green beans and four shreds of carrot does not warrant vegetables...four small cubes of potato and two small chicken thighs that were undercooked. Not happy with the food at all. I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Many niggling concerns that are easily fixed. Property is rustic, but does advertise as a "resort". Overall, accomodations are overpriced like most along the Cabot Trail. No soap or shampoo is made available. Guests don't always bring their own. Uncomfortable futon for bed (in fixed roof accomodation). Just a pitcher of drinking water. Extra charges for amenities such as kayaks - not always the case elsewhere. Extra charges for meals of course, but the dinners weren't exceptional. And the buffet breakfast..... there are photos circulating online.... the "buffet" (in name only) looked nothing like those. In actuality, it consisted of a plastic container of corn flakes, one of yogurt, a basket of small white bread slices, and a plate of scrambled eggs and two sausages delivered by staff. (A pancake could also be had.) Having another staffperson lying on the couch in the dining area reading her cellphone during meals is not particularly professional either.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Poor Quality Strange Policies

The bed and pillows provided in the room were of notably low quality, feeling thin and not well-suited for repeated use in a lodging environment. The right side of the mattress was weak and did not support the sleeper. The layout of the room also presented challenges, particularly with the left side of the bed positioned under a sloped ceiling, which led to multiple instances of bumping our heads when getting up. Additionally, the waste disposal policy was inconvenient. Arriving at the room I was reminded of the $25 for not sorting garbage, which could have been easily avoided if as expected appropriate sorting receptacles were provided in the room from the start. This would have made the process much smoother and more straightforward. Overall, the accommodation fell short of expectations, especially considering the price point.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I really liked the location and setting. It's perfect for someone looking to be fully immersed in nature. It's quiet, calm, and natural in every way. Staff were friendly and helpful. The remote beach behind the resort grounds is not to be missed - gorgeous! Saw a bald eagle perched on driftwood fairly early in the morning. I thought my mattress was a bit too thin and the springs quite noticeable. I was able to sleep okay, but it kept coming to my attention that it might be time to replace. I thought the continental breakfast was a bit uninspired. It was okay, but there wasn't much about it had me enthused about having breakfast the next morning. What was being called pumpkin bread was really marble rye swirl with pumpernickel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Quand même une belle ambiance et l'éco -responsabité plus poussée.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Unfortunately, our room was above the lobby/dining area. We woke up from the movement of people and chairs/tables.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022