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A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage

Birch Plain accommodation with kitchen

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Smart TV, fireplace
Beach nearby
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Birch Plain, NS
  • Place, Cape Smokey Provincial Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ski Cape Smokey
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Links
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪102 min drive‬

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A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin we stayed at was private with beautiful views of the ocean. We enjoyed watching the seals in the morning and evening at our own overlook with coffee or wine. The host, Ton, was friendly, welcoming and makes a great pannenkoeken for breakfast if you choose to eat at his restaurant. Overall a great start to our vacation and a good base for exploring Cape Breton.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry L., Arlington, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Ton’s place is as wonderful as I remembered. Clean, well-stocked, unpretentious. Very relaxing cabin by the ocean. And the breakfasts!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay at this cozy cottage

We loved warming up by the wood fire after our days skiing at Cape Smokey. The view of the ocean was lovely. It was nice to have the kitchen for cooking our own evening meals. Wifi worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sleeping Moose

We loved our stay at the Sleeping Moose cottage. The picnic table on the cliff above the ocean was perfect. Thank you Ton! It was a lovely 3 nites and your breakfasts were a great way to start our day!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need. Cozy for a cold spring stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The moose dancing

Thank you. Everything is correct.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marnie W.

Rugged & Remote Cape Breton

The week we stayed at the Sleeping Moose was extremely hot however Ton provided 2 fans which made it somewhat more livable. If you’re planning a visit, don’t forget insect repellent! The Cabot Trail is truly beautiful & Ton’s restaurant, The Dancing Moose was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Lovely well appointed cottage. Wonderful sea views. Convenient location for touring Cape Breton, especially the northern and eastern portions.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal CB Getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night break at the Sleeping Moose. Cabin was ideal for our needs, adequately equipped, very comfortable beds and lovely location with super view out to the ocean - picnic table ideally placed for this also. The Dancing Moose cafe serves great food as well. All in all certainly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charla M., Baytown, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunrises and Hiking

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sleeping Moose cabin. Ton was an excellent host and having his restaurant on site was a fantastic addition to our trip. The Pannekoek is delicious!! The cabin had all the basics we needed and the view and the sound of the waves was incredibly relaxing. It’s a great jumping off place for exploring Highland National Park and a great place to relax after a long day on the trails. Thanks Ton!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lois W.

Liked: Cleanliness

HIghly recommended!

Very comfortable and clean cabin with cozy atmosphere. Kitchen facilities were great, bed was super comfortable, living room area very nice. Lovely to be close to Atlantic ocean and beautiful sunrises. Tasty breakfasts and lunches at the nearby Dancing Moose Cafe. A little bit of a haul over Smoky Mt. to reach Inverness & Cape Breton Highlands National Park, but it's a stunning ride overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

10/10 Excellent

Joan J., Wauwatosa, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Oceanside Cabin

The cabin was lovely and provided everything we needed and wanted for our stay. Ton was a charming host and the breakfast at the Dancing Moose was a highlight.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Setauket, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A little bit of paradise

Beautiful location to tour the Cabot trail and Cape Breton Island. House has everything you need, great fire pit out back. Coffee with a view of the ocean. The chickens are an added treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephen v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location. Excellent host. Exceptional hospitality and great food at the Dancing Moose Cafe

A 12 star on a 10 star scale.

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Easy process booking! We were running behind schedule in our 15 hour trek to Cape Breton. Ton was super accommodating. The location is perfect for what we wanted. The property was gorgeous and Ton makes amazing Dutch pancakes. A super week in such a beautiful place. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful get away

Ton provides a perfect setting to get away and enjoy the beauty of the Cabot Trail. He was kind enough to provide us with a meal on his day off! The cottage was clean and provided everything needed to enjoy and relax. Thanks again, Ton!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Great place to stay!

This is a very nice place to stay with everything you could need. We loved the short walk to the ocean every morning to watch the sunrise. We even saw seals almost everyday. Tom was a wonderful host and a great cook. He even helped us out with our flat tire. There were 4 adults staying in this house and it never felt crowded. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone that is interested in exploring Cape Brenton National Park. Thank you Tom for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Denise and Don A.

Rustic Modern Combination

We stayed here for 2 nights on a fall trip to Cape Breton. The cottage was a fantastic blend of rustic and modern, well layed out and well stocked. We loved the ocean sunrise view both from the oversized sliding glass doors and from the picnic table at the ocean. An added touch was our chicken neighbours. Ton makes a great breakfast and is a friendly host. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Corrine and Art L., Ohio

The Best Breakfast ever!

What was there not to like...great people, beautiful chickens, friendly cats...and the most amazing breakfasts. Oh, yes, the house had everything we needed and was super clean! And add in an ocean!, We loved it. C and A
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Cozy Cabin

Wonderful, cozy cabin! You cannot beat the view of the ocean--we even saw a whale swimming by. The kitchen is fully equipped too, which is a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Orla and Edmond R.

Excellent. The cottage was well equipped and very clean and comfortable.

A lovely quiet setting and host, Ton is very friendly and helpful. The Dancing Moose Cafe serves good homemade food, a great place for breakfast or lunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Beth M.

Peaceful!

We had a great time at the Cottage in Wreck Cove! Simple place but had all the conveniences we needed. Just walk to the ocean or breakfast/lunch at the restaurant. The chickens roamed around the property, were cute to watch! walked for miles by the ocean not a sandy beach rocks, rocks and more rocks but still nice. We had a campfire our last night and watched the stars. Just down right nice and peaceful. Definitely would go back. Beth
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Philip A.

Cozy, comfortable and peaceful retreat

My husband, small dog and I recently spent three nights here. The rustic cottage was clean, well-cared-for, and well-supplied. We were impressed with its very efficient layout and how well-built it was. Everything was in excellent working order, and we enjoyed a very comfortable and relaxing stay. The views at the nearby rocky shore were spectacular. We used this cottage as a base from which to explore the Cabot Trail by car and the Cape Breton Highlands National Park on foot. We went on a whale watch out of Bay St. Lawrence and saw whales, seals, an ocean sunfish and incredible geologic formations. We attended a ceilidh one evening in a nearby church and enjoyed an intimate acoustic concert of traditional Cape Breton folk music. We enjoyed our breakfast of Dutch "pannekoeken" at Ton and Yvonne's Dancing Moose Cafe so much that we returned another morning for more. Our host was friendly and helpful, and made sure we felt welcomed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, and would heartily recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

Beautiful and Relaxing

This cottage is perfect for nature lovers. The property is steps away from the water, and is secluded. The owner was very accommodating and very pleasant to deal with. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin G.

Wunderschöne Hütte mit prima Ausstattung

Wir haben unsere Zeit am Cabot Trail im schlafenden Elch sehr genossen. Vermieter Ton ist super hilfsbereit und backt sehr leckere Pannekoeken. UNbedingt dem Café einen Besuch abstatten. Bei Vollmond hatten wir an dem Picknickplatz, der zur Hütte gehört, einen wunderschönen Blick aufs Meer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018