Welcome to this 2-bedrooom ocean-side, vacation home which is 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.
PLEASE NOTE: (i) Children must be 8 years or older to stay; (ii) Pets of any kind are not permitted; (iii) Post-booking, a fee equal to 3.45% of accommodation charges will be added to the invoice to cover the cost of the new Cape Breton Marketing Levy and associated taxes (as we are unable to include this charge in the the quoted price at this time.)
Enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic ocean, Cape Breton's rugged coastline and spectacular sunsets from every room.
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. Although it is not possible to climb down the embankment, its possible to walk along the beach -- there is easy beach access a short walk down the road (where you will also find a popular swimming beach with water as warm as 20 degrees Celcius during the summertime). The embankment and un-lifeguarded beach present a risk for children, which should be at least 8 years to stay.
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.
*** If you can't find the dates you are looking for, need more space or are looking for modern accommodation elsewhere along Cape Breton's west coast), please inquire about our 1 and 3-bedroom executive class villas in Port Hood, just south of Inverness. They are a great base camp for touring Cape Breton and can also be found on this site by typing in the listing IDs: #1689424 (The Blue Pearl) and #1692626 (The Sunset HideAway) and the #9848269 (The Seascape).
Summary of Things To Do Near Cheticamp:
Other things to do in the area:
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. Drive down Cheticamp island road and stop and park at sand dunes.
