Beachfront vacation rentals in Cape Breton Island
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Cottage in New Harris
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsMacLeod Cove: secluded cottage with private shore
Sheila's cottage was exactly as described and twice as comfortable as I expected. The place was tidy and well equipped with cooking and cleaning supplies. Surroundings are beautiful and the walk down to the water is very nice, hiking nearby is superb too.
Home in Havre Boucher
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsSeaside Serenity! 5 minutes from canso causeway
The place was perfect for our needs, would recommend, thank you!
Home in D'Escousse
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviewsLaura's Landing Seaside Escape
Always a pleasure,place is great always super clean. We will be back again. Thanks for having us.
Cottage in Victoria, Subd. B
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviewsMagical Memories on the Bras d'Or
Lovely home, privately situated next to the sea. The views were spectacular. The home was very neat and clean and very well maintained. It wasn't too far from the town of Baddeck where we got provisions and visited very good restaurants. We loved our stay at this home. Richard did a good job as our host. Thank you!
Cottage in Ingonish Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviewsWhitecap Cottage - Beachfront Cabot Trail
The home is absolutely beautiful and clean. All of the needed items are there and it’s clear Lisa cares for her guests. The beds are comfortable and the linens are good quality and most importantly very clean. We really enjoyed our time on Cape Breton Island and being able to hike all day and come back to a home like this was the cherry on top! We’re already planning our next trip and we will certain to book here again!
Home in Port Hood
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsSandcastle in the Hood
Very cozy and beautiful beach right down the road with beautiful sun sets
Home in Boylston
5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviewsThe Mullet!
This is an immaculate summer home with just about every amenity needed for a great family stay. Clean, modern, well built and provisioned with comfortable furniture and high end appliances. Rent without any reservation about your vacation being perfect.
Cottage in Birch Plain, NS
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviewsThe Sleeping Moose, modern & cosy
Great space! We stayed two night and it was perfect. Good for a night with friends or a family get away. Don’t forget to stop in the moose for breakfast or lunch before you leave. Food is always great and staff is super friendly. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks Ton and Yvonne!
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Home in North Sydney
5 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviewsWaterfront homestead on 4 landscaped acres.
I stayed here with my parents, brothers and partners. We were a full house but there was more than enough space! The hosts really go above and beyond with making sure you have everything you need and the home has so many super cute and thoughtful details. The views of the water out front are so gorgeous. Everything was close by as well - Sidney was just over a ten minute drive away and the start of Cabot trail around 30 mins. Would definitely stay here again.
Cabin in Beaver Cove
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviewsWild Rose | Beachfront, Off-Grid Cabin- 1 Queen
Lovely place right on the water. Will return next time I am in CB.
Home in Sugar Loaf
5 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviewsSpacious and Modern Oceanfront Retreat
We found Nicola’s place to be a perfect location from which to start each day whether we wanted to go in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction for our travels on and around the Cabot trail. The house itself was very clean, well-maintained, and on a lovely lakeside parcel. A family of otters enjoyed breakfast at the same time we did one morning. Fishing season was closed for us, but not for them. All three of them dined and heartily!
Home in D'Escousse
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsExplore the cape and stay at Maritime Memories
Great host. Peaceful place to stay with family. saw a lot of deers in the area. highly recommend
Home in Indian Brook
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviewsCabin Life
This place is a gem for anyone looking to relax, let go, and keep it simple. Which we were. We also appreciated the food and drinks Kent provided. We hope to return.
Cottage in Chéticamp
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 246 reviewsOceanfront Cottage (LeBlanc Chalet)
Overall the place was great, it was clean and the views from the living/kitchen area were fantastic. We were lucky enough to catch quite a sunset from the deck overlooking the ocean, it was nice.
Guest suite in Frankville
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviewsPerfect for Groups 4 bdrms 2 baths On The Water
Great place for a large group , Pam was very friendly and accommodating .
Chalet in Whycocomagh Portage
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviewsCentral Bras D’or Chalet - Your own Sand Beach
What a beautiful place! We loved the cottage and its location was wonderful for our exploration of this part of Cape Breton. It was only about 40 minutes to Baddeck and 1:45 to Fortress Louisbourg. It was well equipped and spacious - perfect for the four of us. The loft was great for my 18 year old nephew who was up later than the rest and the other two bedrooms are at opposite sides of cottage - great for sleeping! Unfortunately, it was grey and rainy for most of our stay so we did not get to enjoy the patio much at all. It must be wonderful in the sunny weather, though! The screened in area was great (we did get an hour without rain one evening). There was lots of room for us inside to hang out during the rainy days and the big windows with the view of the lake made being inside not so bad! The property feels very private. Even though there is a trailer park nearby, we were completely unaware of it when at the cottage. Not much close by but be sure to eat at Charlene’s!
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Cabin in Inverness
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsBirch - Luxury 2BR Cottage w/ Scenic Views Hot Tub
Wonderful place to stay. We met some less than ideal weather for adventuring with our 2 year old and couldn’t have picked a better spot to lay low for a couple nights. The space is beautiful and yet the setting steals the show. The team is working very hard to ensure the experience of staying at Ridge on the Chimney is a once in a lifetime.
Guest suite in Baddeck
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviewsThe Hydrofoil Hanger on Baddeck Bay
The place is exactly like the photos. Not shown: There is a place to hang your clothes and some hangers provided. This is located downstairs on the first floor. There were extra towels and large ones for the hot tub. There are large transom windows above the sliding doors facing the water that allow a beautiful view from everywhere in the house.
Cottage in Englishtown
4.74 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviewsHappy House Oceanfront Private
Thank you for your kindness and your welcome. Paradise place.
Apartment in Saint Peter's
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsRene's Rustic Rental Apt. on Bras D'or Lake
My husband, daughter and I went up to Cape Breton from Halifax to enjoy the fall colours and also catch a few of the Celtic Colourrs concert during Thanks Giving weekend. Although the weather was really miserable on the drive, we were happy to be greated by Rene on our arrival. The appartment is very nice decorated, well equipped and clean. The hot tub was a bonus to be enjoyed even with a slight drizzle on both nights that we stayed there. Rene and Jim were fast to respond to our questions throughout our stay and afterwards. The views on the lake are great and if it had been a bit warmer, we would have gladly taken them out. Rene and Jim have a really cute garden with fresh produce. We used the lettuce and herbs to make a salad and cook a meal. I would recommend their place to others
Chalet in Englishtown
4.63 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviewsThe Green Chalet and Hot tub at Cabot Shores
Cabot shores was an amazing family trip. The beach and the views are incredible. The live music was so much fun. Would recommend to anyone
Cottage in Petit de Grat
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 259 reviewsHot tub, Kayaks, fishing & Ocean Front Cottage!
Great host, very responsive and helpful. The property is just as described and the christmas theme brought back so many childhood memories!
Home in Point Cross
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsOld Cabot Trail Beach House
Home was beautiful, super clean, beds were comfortable, hot tub was amazing.. literally cant say anything better. Will definitely be back 😇
Home in Richmond County
5 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviewsAcadian family home.
Jennie and Guy were amazing hosts. They were extremely helpful and accommodating. Their cozy home has ample space on the main level for indoor living if you ever needed a break day. The deck is large and private and probably my favourite part of the house. The kitchen is extremely well stocked which made cooking away from home an enjoyable experience. The home gets a great breeze from the ocean which kept things cool on the inside and left us with no bugs on the outside! Jennie and Guy provided some excellent tips for things to do in the area and we used the home as a jump off point to see many other fun things in Cape Breton. While not immediately on the ocean, you can still see it from the deck and they were happy to share their kayaks and paddle board with us. A very nice perk which you won't find in many places. The little island is picturesque with lots of beautiful scenery to explore. The local beach was sandy and warm and the two pubs we went to were quite nice as well. Overall, I would highly recommend it. The value for money was extremely fair and we had a great experience overall. Thanks for the memories!
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