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Peaceful Island home with sweeping views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Peaceful Island home with sweeping views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park

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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Cheticamp, NS
  • Popular LocationGallery La Bella Mona Lisa10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLe Portage Golf Club12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLes Trois Pignons12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living room

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful Island home with sweeping views of Cape Breton Highlands National Park

This historic Acadian home is perched on a hill on Cheticamp Island, with hay fields leading down to the harbour and sunny views from every window. Recently renovated, the house features a very well equipped kitchen, a wood stove, laundry room, high speed WiFi, cable TV, games and puzzles and many books. The attached garage is filled with a fleet of bikes of all sizes, kayaks, small boats, a ping pong table, a barbecue, and much more- all for your enjoyment. Watch the incredible stars while toasting marshmallows around the firepit- we have lots of wood. The house provides a private retreat for a couple, or a happy vacation for an entire family. We love children, and responsible dogs.....both can run free to their hearts' content, and everyone will enjoy our delicious island spring water from the new well!
An historic Acadian house on the outside, the Blue House is nicely renovated on the inside for comfort and simple elegance. Rest in the total island quiet in the three bedrooms upstairs- two double beds and a queen, and a double fold out couch on the living room downstairs. A full bath upstairs and a lavoratory down. New hardwood floors brighten the sunny living room whose windows look out on the harbour and the mountains. All ready for you to move in- everything included!

An Acadian house with a story! This farmhouse was originally located at Cap Rouge in the National Park! When the Park was established in 1940 and the Acadians had to leave, this house's owners brought it (floated it!) to Cheticamp Island- and it almost did not make it. But it has been very happily settled on acres and acres of hay fields and forest ever since. The Island Light Road is a dirt road that runs along the harbour of Cheticamp Island, from the nice warm, sand beach along the causeway that leads to the island all the way to the Point Enrage lighthouse at the north end of the island. With no traffic it a great road for walking and for biking. Trails from the back of the house lead to the headland capes on the the 'back of the island'- 150 foot cliffs over the Gulf of St Lawrence. Whales, seals, and eagles of several kinds to watch for, and many blueberries to pick on the way.


Property manager

Gretchen Hull

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We love children!

Events

Events allowed
Talk with us first please

Pets

Pets allowed
Responsible dogs are welcome.please check first!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Never
we have kayaks and bikes for your use: we bear no responsibility, however

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: talk with us first please
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06141633086315466-371

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Chéticamp Island

Located in Chéticamp Island, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa and Centre de la Mi-Carême are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cheticamp Harbour Range Front Lighthouse and Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse. Snorkeling and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Cheticamp, NS

What's nearby

  • Cheticamp Harbour Range Front Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa - 10 min drive
  • Le Portage Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Les Trois Pignons - 12 min drive
  • Skyline Trail - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • L’abri - 12 min drive
  • Le Gabriel Restaurant & Lounge - 11 min drive
  • Wabo's Pizza Sub & Donair - 11 min drive
  • Harbour Restaurant & Bar - 11 min drive
  • Mr Chicken - 12 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay, great view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giselle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Home!
The home was as advertised and Gretchen was wonderful. She met us as we arrived with a bouquet of flowers. She reviewed the property, how to reach her in case we needed anything, and then left us be to explore. We will definitely be going back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem of a house in an idyllic location
The house is comfortably and creatively furnished, with all the amenities you might expect (and then some). The location is stunning, and is very close to the entrance of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The island itself has plenty of interest, with scenic roads to walk or bike on, a lovely beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay
Absolutely as advertised! Great Location with incredible views! Charming, plenty of room for the 7 of us and has everything you need! Gretchen was a wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Judy S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with amazing views but not a great vacation overall!
Positive review for the rental and the host but negative review for our vacation overall. We really liked this property and the host was amazing. Prior to arriving, she installed an air conditioning unit which was essential given that Nova Scotia was in the midst of a heat wave! She also checked in with us on several occasions to make sure we didn't need anything. Unfortunately, our car broke down on the way to Cheticamp and had to be towed to Halifax. Then, one of our family members tested positive for COVID early on in the week and passed it on to both my husband and I. Therefore, our vacation started bad and ended bad!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gretchen Hull

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Why they chose this property

Location, location!

What makes this property unique

There is nothing like sleeping on a quiet island....all the advantages to being near the beach, the Park and the town, yet far away from everything. This original Acadian farmhouse with wide views of the mountains and harbour is a cozy home. You can have it all!
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