Welcome to this very comfortable 3-bedroom oceanfront, cliff-top vacation home located within 10 minutes of the restaurants, shops and the Le Portage Golf Course in Cheticamp and within 20 minutes of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Breton's rugged coastline and crimson sunsets from every room.
The spacious well-equipped kitchen is a comfy spot to cook and entertain, while the west-facing sundeck and the cliff-side lookout are incredible places to relax over morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.
Amenities include a full-size kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island, Wi-Fi, SMART TV, satellite cable, two bathrooms, air conditioning, BBQ, sundeck, deck chairs, cliff-side lookout area and an outlet for fast EV-charging.
Location-wise, our home makes for a great home base for hiking in Cape Breton National Park, touring the Cabot Trail or golfing at nearby Le Portage or Cabot Cliffs, which is just 30 minutes away to the south.
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. AGE RESTRICTION: For safety and other reasons, children must be 8 years or older to stay
3. HOME SHARING -- We are happy to host a family of up to 6 guests or 2 couples, but the property may not be shared by more than 4 adults without manager approval. Extra guest fees apply for 5th and 6th guest.
4. GUEST SAFETY / RISKS - Guests agree to be responsible for their own safety near the cliff as a fall could result in serious injury or death.
5. EV CHARGING - The unit has a 240 Volt, 50-amp outlet for EV charging, but guests should bring their own charging cable and adapter (NEMA 14-50 / RV plug). See photo in gallery. Charging fees apply.
*** 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 Whale Cove beach, which is located a scenic 5-10 minutes away by car.
- Guests acknowledge the presence of the cliff and assume full responsiblity for their personal safety on the property
- Guests are not permitted to cook lobster, crab or fish inside the home. Fish must be cooked outside on the barbeque using a grill or boilers. Cooking fish inside will result in forfeiture of damage deposit and possible fines of $250 or more.
- Guests are required to stow away outdoor furniture and close windows when away from the property due to unpredictable winds and weather in the area.
- Guests must keep noise levels to within reasonable levels in order to preserve our good relations with our neighbours.