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Spectacular oceanfront on the cliffs of Cape Breton with a private beach

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View from property
View from property
Property grounds
Interior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spectacular oceanfront on the cliffs of Cape Breton with a private beach

The Sailor`s Rest House is located on an island on the island of Cape Breton in the east of the island of Nova Scotia, more precisely on the charming, Franco-Canadian Isle Madame in eastern Canada. Halifax International Airport is easy e.g. B. from Frankfurt in 6-7 hours direct flight several times a week. (The property is listed here twice, the rental price varies due to the exchange rate on the Canadian portal)
Originally built by the first settlers in the mid-eighteenth century, the Sailor`s Rest house has recently been fully renovated and now offers a comfortable, bright ambience with great attention to detail. Furniture made of driftwood complements the new IKEA furniture for European requirements, e.g. B. the large 1.90 mx 2 m pull-out bed in the bedroom with high-quality Visco mattresses made of memory foam (Tempur). Modern, environmentally conscious heat pumps, air conditioning technology, 220V sockets and more. give an immediate sense of wellbeing at home in one of the most exposed, wildest places in Canada. The house has 3 bedrooms, whereby we lock our personal things in one room, because there may be a comfortable pull-out bed and an Ikea sofa in the living room.
The name Sailor's Rest comes from the fact that we sailed here across the Atlantic in 2012/13 and feel so comfortable here that we stayed and immigrated.

Property manager

Bob

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number RYA-2022-12-01155348679414983-00

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spectacular Oceanfront Cliffs Cape Breton Private Beach House

About the area

Map
Sampsons Cove, NS

What's nearby

  • Petit-de-Grat Island - 9 min walk
  • Joshua Park - 6 min drive
  • Pondville Beach Provincial Park - 14 min drive
  • St. Peters Marina - 42 min drive
  • Bras d'Or Lake - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Nest - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Groundswell Inn & Activity Center - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arichat Seafood Market & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's Spud Wagon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sporty's Take Out - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular oceanfront on the cliffs of Cape Breton with a private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular oceanfront on the cliffs of Cape Breton with a private beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular oceanfront on the cliffs of Cape Breton with a private beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular oceanfront on the cliffs of Cape Breton with a private beach located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Petit-de-Grat Island and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mouse Island and Henris Island. Joshua Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Spectacular oceanfront on the cliffs of Cape Breton with a private beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
not what we expected and a safety concern
First, the positives. The unit was very clean and well stocked with everything you need. Bob clearly wants his guests to enjoy nature and was very responsive to my questions. However, we were disappointed. The place is not nearly as secluded as it looks in the listing. We had the impression from the listing and the video that we would see/hear waves, but when we arrived, the sea was very calm with just ripples. The next morning it was the same. Bob is a sailor and explained that waves are dependent on the wind. We are city people and the lake near us always has waves when we go to the waterfront, so I assumed that we could expect waves, and I would expect that at some point in the week, there would be. But a couple other things that were not disclosed in the listing convinced us to leave after just one night (we booked and paid for 7 nights). The ceiling by the stairway is very low and I hit my head very hard when going upstairs. Since the bathroom is on the 1st floor and the bedroom is on the 2nd floor, the thought of getting up a couple times every night and trying to remember to duck going up and down the stairs was not pleasant. Also, the doorways are low so I had to crouch down when moving through the unit. We decided that we just could not stay there. Also, the house rules that I received a few days before our stay are not in the listing. Had I known that guests are not supposed to flush toilet paper and are expected to put used tp in a bag and take the bag out to the trash, we might have had second thoughts. We ended up staying elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat time we all need
Bob is an amazing host, very helpful and well informed about the neighborhoods. The Captain’ s Rest is a quiet, peaceful, clean place surrounded by beautiful vegetation and water. Truly enjoyed our 3-day stay! Mary & Greg
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic in the Acadian Lands
If you like to look seaward and listen to the gulls and water slapping on the rocks, this is for you. A renovated cabin tucked into a small rocky cove with a deck and big window looking out over the Atlantic. Friendly hosts and neighbours. Lots of places to walk and kayak. Plenty of rural scenery on small winding roads. A good coffee shop, several places to eat, a bakery and grocery store not far away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Bev F.

Amazing views and engaging host
If you are looking for a property whose views of the powerful ocean capture your attention, this is the place. Beautiful! Bob, the host, is very friendly and attentive to the needs of his guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Petit
Wonderful place and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jean Francois G.

Paysage incroyable
Hotes et voisins tout prêt mais super gentil et discret. Vielle petite maison sympa, Max 4 personnes. Nous avons eu l'impression de demeurer sur un voilier avec le bruit des vagues et les plafond bas. Le plage de Pondville sable et vagues a15 minutes en auto max. Une seul petite penderie a l'étage et aucun meubles pour ranger votre linge, les chambres sont petite. Tout doit rester dans la valise. Att pour certains pas de papier de toilette dans la toilette et recyclage 3 poubelles dans la cuisine. Ile de grat et Isle Madame pas de réseau cellulaire, mais wifi dans la maison ok. Pour les restos si vous aimé la friture vous aller apprécié le resto Island Nest sur Isle Madame 10 minutes en auto. Epicerie a faire avant d'arriver si possible a Port Hawkesburry. les autres sont des dépanneurs.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022