Welcome to this 2-bedrooom ocean-side, vacation home packed full of modern-day comforts and located within 5 minutes drive of the restaurants, shops and fisherman's dock of the Acadian village of Cheticamp.
Enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic ocean, Cape Breton's rugged coastline and spectacular sunsets from every room.
Kindly note that children must be 8 years or older to stay, pets are not permitted and maximum occupancy is 4 persons.
Inside, the well equipped kitchen has everything you need to cook and dine in style and comfort, including an island with bar stools. The spacious living room is flooded with natural light and offers captivating ocean views and stunning evening sunsets. The home now features air conditioning. In the unlikely event you get bored of these natural wonders, we have a SMART TV and Wi-Fi for streaming movies or music.
Outside, take in the fresh Atlantic sea air while enjoying a glass of wine or a cold beer on your spacious 500 square foot sundeck which has a BBQ and 270 degree views of the coastal and local mountains.
Each bedroom has an ocean view. The master bedroom features a King-sized bed, an ultra-comfortable pillow-top mattress, premium bedding along, and an ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom has an ocean view, a similar Queen-sized bed and its own bathroom.
The home sits on a 1.5-acre property about 100 feet from an embankment, with a stone beach and the Atlantic ocean below. The ocean and coastal views are truly impressive. While it is not possible to climb down the embankment to the beach, there is beach access a short walk down the road (where you will also find a popular spot for swimming, beach walks and sea glass hunting. Guests need to be responsible for their own safety near the embankment as there is no guard rail.
Location-wise, we are a short 5-10 minute drive from the historic Acadian fishing village of Cheticamp, which marks the starting point of the highly scenic Cabot Trail and the Skyline Trail (which is a must-see for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts). For golf enthusiasts, our place is a great base camp as we are ten minutes from Le Portage Golf Course and about 40 minutes from Canada's #1 ranked golf course -- Cabot Cliffs.
Please note the following before booking:
1. HOUSE RULES: No pets, parties, events, smoking, fires or cooking fish, shellfish or other strong-odor foods indoors is permitted. Quiet time begins at 10 pm.
2. HOME SHARING -- We are happy to host a family of four or permit sharing by 2 couples or 3 or 4 adults. Maximum occupancy is 4 persons.
*** If you can't find availability on your dates, need more space or seek modern accommodation elsewhere along Cape Breton's west coast), please inquire about our other listings in Cheticamp as well as our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom accommodations in Port Hood, just south of Inverness. Examples included VRBO listing IDs: #1689424 (The Blue Pearl) and #1692626 (The Sunset HideAway) and the #9848269 (The Seascape) in Port Hood.
Things To Do Near Us:
1. Hike the famous Skyline Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Enjoy dramatic headland cliffs overlooking the rugged coast from the end of this level trail. You can enjoy an eagle's view of the Cabot Trail as it winds its way down the mountain.
2. Enjoy whale watching and coastal tours offered by local operators. Watch for whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence from the viewing decks. Moose, bald eagles, bears and numerous boreal birds live here.
3. Enjoy live Celtic and Fiddle music at the Doryman Pub and Grill and Le Gabriel restaurants (just 10 min away).
4. Le Portage 18-Hole Golf Course. Tee off beneath the Cape Breton Highlands.
5. Museum/Gallery/Cultural Center -- At Les Trois Pignons heritage center you can dive into Acadian culture and the history of Chéticamp, view an impressive collection of tapestries, rare hook rugs and antiques. There is also a genealogy resource center.
6. Hike to the swimming hole at the Cheticamp Gypsum quarry. This is a short hike on an established trail/ ATV track that leads you to a beautiful, secret swimming spot near Cheticamp.
7. Swimming at Cheticamp Island beach or Whale Cove beach, located 2 and 15 minutes away by car.