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Cozy Oceanfront Cabot Trail Cottage w/Cape Breton's Best View

Cozy Oceanfront Cabot Trail Cottage w/Cape Breton's Best View

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Welcome to Copper Cliff Cottage along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton!
The expansive deck has ample seating to take in the spectacular views
Living room with ocean views.
Well-equipped kitchen with new appliances and ocean views.
First floor master bedroom with king bed, en suite bathroom, and 43" smart TV.

Overview of Cozy Oceanfront Cabot Trail Cottage w/Cape Breton's Best View

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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St Joseph du Moine, NS
  • Popular LocationMargaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCape Breton Highlands National Park21 min drive
  • Popular LocationSkyline Trail35 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

First Floor King Suite

Second Floor Bedroom w/Two Twin Beds

Second Floor Double Bedroom

Second Floor Queen Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

First Floor Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Floor Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy Oceanfront Cabot Trail Cottage w/Cape Breton's Best View

Welcome to Copper Cliff Cottage! Enjoy rustic maritime charm and contemporary amenities, not to mention coastal views that will take your breath away. The original house was built around 1900 and thoroughly renovated over the past few years to give it all the creature comforts you'll want while vacationing on the island. 

A kitchen with new stainless KitchenAid appliances is well-equipped to meet the needs of a decerning chef. Stocked with All-Clad pans, chef knives, locally made Larch Wood cutting board, and a wide range of kitchen accessories, you'll have no problems cooking up delicious meals. Enjoy fresh coffee from the French Press, drip machine, or Keurig while taking in the ocean view from the window above the sink. For the coffee connoisseurs who prefer whole beans, a Baratza Encore grinder is provided. Off the kitchen is the side deck that features a picnic table and a new Weber Genesis propane grill (propane included). If you're fortunate to get some local snow crabs or lobsters, we've included an extra large pot for boiling and steaming.

The open dining and living room gives you ample space to spread out. The living room has six windows with expansive ocean views and features a 32" Roku smart TV and a Sonos sound bar for streaming your favorite music. Off the living room is a full bath with a compact washer and dryer (detergent included). The living room also has access to the large 16m (50') deck where you're sure to spend many relaxing hours enjoying the coastal views and breathtaking sunsets. It's not uncommon to see colorful fishing boats and breaching whales, so we've included Bushnell 10x42mm binoculars to help you get a closer look.

Also on the first floor is the new master bedroom with an en suite bathroom, king-size bed, air conditioning, and comfortable sitting area. The master bedroom is large, with ocean views, a 43" Roku smart TV, and its own deck access.  

On the second floor, you'll find three additional bedrooms, a half bath, and a delightful reading nook. The upstairs bedrooms all feature new knotty pine walls and ceilings, accentuating the cozy cottage feel. 

Two bedrooms feature small desks and chairs, perfect for visits that require remote work. The property is served by ultra-fast 200+ Mbps fiber internet and features a wireless mesh network for excellent Wi-Fi coverage throughout. Cell phone coverage is also good throughout the house and property.

The house has a ductless split air conditioning system with three units: one in the open kitchen/dining/living area, one in the first-floor master king suite, and one in the second-floor queen bedroom.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome (the limit is 2, and kindly keep them off all furniture), and there are plenty of grounds for them to roam near the house and some great hiking routes at the entrance of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, just 18km away.

If you have any questions about the house or area, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to welcoming you to Copper Cliff Cottage!

Property manager

Paul LeBlanc

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
There is a dangerous cliff overlooking the sea

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04102146521747599-47

About the area

St. Joseph-Du-Moine

Located in St. Joseph-Du-Moine, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse and Cheticamp Harbour Range Front Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Cheticamp Visitor Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St Joseph du Moine, NS

What's nearby

  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse - 10 min drive
  • Le Portage Golf Club - 16 min drive
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 21 min drive
  • Skyline Trail - 35 min drive
  • Cabot Links - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • Island Sunset Resort - 8 min drive
  • Belle View Restaurant Ltd - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restorative, Relaxing and Cozy
I have no complaints. I instantly felt at home when I walked into the cottage, and I didn't want to leave. The hosts are super responsive and kind. The home is well insulated and beautiful. And the location and scenery are jaw droppingly gorgeous, serene and awe-inspiring. Thank you for sharing this piece of heaven wit Cape Breton Visitors and their doggy companions!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Even more beautiful in person!
This house is worth the drive from Halifax simply for the unbelievable view! A short walk down a path takes you onto the bluff overlooking the ocean where you will find 4 chairs. You can see ocean and land for miles and lots of lobster traps! We spent so much time sitting and marveling at the view. The house is great with a large open floor plan on the ground floor with plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen has everything you need! Bedrooms upstairs have plenty of room to sleep 7. The master and 3rd bedroom were very spacious and the 2nd bedroom would be a little tight unless you unpack your suitcase. All very comfortable though and so quiet!! The outside has a wrap around porch with so much space to enjoy the views. There's also a brand new grill and a fire pit which were a big plus! Cheticamp is 10-15 min drive where you can find the Coop stores for all provisions and a few places to eat. Paul was an absolute delight. He left us a ton of information at our arrival and a lovely welcome basket that included fruit, snacks and wine (wine will always win me over!). Paul also was able to help us contact a guide for fly fishing, which we absolutely recommend. Final words: you will LOVE this house and our group cannot wait to visit again! Thank you Paul for your beautiful home and hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

claire c.

Perfect place for a Cape Breton vacation
We are soooooo happy to have selected this spot for our stay on Cape Breton! The house is wonderful --- it is EXACTLY as pictured, with multiple decks, open plan kitchen-dining-living room, comfortable and cozy bedrooms upstairs. The views from the property are absolutely spectacular, even better than the pictures show. I still regularly find myself picturing those views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence --- amazing. The house is in a nicely private location just off the Cabot Trail. The kitchen has everything that you can possibly need. I fell in love with a wood block cutting board that they had, only to find that the factory outlet that sells them is just down the road. What luck for me! The location is perfect for exploring the region --- we went on a different hike every day. The owner, Paul, was very helpful and responsive. Short drive to restaurants in Cheticamp, but see below... P.S. Be sure to make at LEAST one dinner of the homemade, traditional meat pie+gravy available from Geraldine AuCoin a couple of houses up the road. Look for the "meat pies" sign.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Lovely house, great location, incredible views
We stayed at the LeBlanc's home for five nights during our first (not to be last) visit to Cape Breton. The house is very clean, cozy and well equipped, and all of the information we needed to know about it, and some of the local restaurants and attractions, was waiting for us when we arrived. We particularly enjoyed the amazing view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and sunsets over it, from both the front porch and the "water-side" sitting area. The house's location on the island is excellent, with close and easy access to the National Park, Inverness Beach, and a number of lovely little towns. We did some beautiful hikes in the park, went whale watching (Captain Mark's Whale Watching was great!), and my husband and his friend golfed at Cabot Cliffs while I enjoyed Inverness Beach. A visit to Les Trois Pignons, as recommended by the LeBlanc's in their welcome package, is also very worthwhile and we enjoyed a relaxed and delicious dinner at the All Aboard Restaurant in Cheticamp. Lunch at The Dancing Goat is also a must if you have the time and opportunity! The entire island is lovely, and the drive through the park on the Cabot Trail is spectacular, however, after touring around, we felt that we were staying in THE best place and we wouldn't hesitate to return to the LeBlanc's :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten F.

Perfect!
This beautiful home is the perfect place to spend a relaxing vacation. The scenery is magnificent, and the house itself is full of charm and personality. The owners have thought of everything! Paul is very pleasant to deal with, and the entire process was very easy. Look no further! This is the place. We hope to return. Thank you, Paul!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Paul LeBlanc

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My father is a native of Cape Breton, and my family and I return to the island whenever possible. My parents stumbled upon this property about 30 years ago and fell in love at first sight. The views can't be beaten, and the location is convenient to the area's attractions. A few years back, we fully renovated the house, and it now features a new kitchen, two new bathrooms and hardwood floors throughout. We've spent countless hours lounging outside enjoying the breathtaking ocean scenery. It never gets old, and I'm sure you'll love it too.

Why they chose this property

Escape to the stunning coastal beauty of Cape Breton with this cozy oceanfront cottage known for having one of the finest views on the island.

What makes this property unique

Set just off the Cabot Trail down a short dirt road, Copper Cliff Cottage has a commanding view of the rugged cliffs that mark the awe-inspiring coastline. Situated on more than 50 acres with a private path leading to a sitting area overlooking the ocean's edge, perfect for taking in spectacular sunsets, fishing boats, and occasional breaching whales.

Languages:

English
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