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Coastal Custom Home on Baddeck Bay ,Brasdor Lake
The house is modern and lovely with large windows and a deck looking out on the water. The house is large and filled with light, it’s clean and attractive and comfortable. The host John is highly responsive, answers all questions very quickly. It is 1 mile from town which makes it very convenient, and it is also very private and quiet.

The Lightkeeper’s House
Andrea was very responsive and really kind. Place was lovely. We enjoyed our 2-night stay and we will definitely come back. Recommended!

Sunset Hideaway
Hi , The place is beautiful !! Will visit surely again !!

“Forest Lake House” by DMNikas
Our stay here was absolutely perfect. The cottage was clean, cozy, and well-equipped with everything we needed. The lake view was a highlight, and we spent many relaxing hours enjoying it. The location was ideal, with easy access to hiking trails which we enjoyed thoroughly. Michael was a fantastic host, very responsive and helpful. We can't wait to return!

Dream Lake House
We had an amazing one-month stay, the house's highlights are: Well-located residence for discovering Cape Breton Island and its surroundings. Very quiet place and away from neighbors, just across the marina. Beautiful residence, very clean, full of beautiful windows, comfortable and well air-conditioned Outdoor fire pit and pergolas were very much appreciated. All services and restaurants are less than a kilometer away Nature is very present all around the house (deer, foxes, squirrels, crabs, cormorants, herons, blue jay, kingfisher, etc.). Points to consider: No curtain in the master bedroom. No mosquito nets in any of the windows, so you'll have to choose between mosquitoes or air conditioning. Dining table for only 6 people seated (listed; maximum of 8 guests). Very poorly equipped kitchen Many bulbs are burned out indoors and outdoors and none A big thank you to our hosts for the stay!

Magical Lake Retreat up to 20 People
I had a group of four families (with young children) stay at both the eagle and the sun house. The houses were very clean and spacious. We had plenty of room for our group and even had multiple unused bedrooms. The view is spectacular from both houses - especially the sun house. The pictures don’t do it justice. There’s no air conditioning in the houses, but we were kept cool by opening the windows and using the many fans that were provided in the rooms. It was fine during our stay, but I could imagine the upstairs rooms may get stuffy if you happen to visit during a particularly warm period. There’s a walk down the hill to the beach on the lake, and the beach is rocky so don’t expect to bring young kids swimming. Even if you’re feeling adventurous you’ll need water shoes to get around. Overall a great experience and a good way for a large group to visit Cape Breton

Beach Front Lake House 6 Bedrooms “Capers Landing”
There are not enough words to say how outstanding the experience was at Caper Landing and with our host Nikki. I don’t know what else could have been provided but a generous basket of gifts including a lobster stuffie and knit swag toque hats for all 10 of us set the scene for all the delights of the place. So many amenities, even fireproof blankets for the fire pit, the spa like bathrooms, the most fully equipped kitchen I had ever seen, all added up to a luxury hotel experience with Airbnb convenience for a large party. Both levels were unbelievably kitted out, with the lower level giving us all we needed in a second gathering space with all the toys including shuffleboard, games, card table and so much more. Two mirrored floors of beds and baths, with two principle suites and two extra full baths meant everyone had privacy and restful retreats. Everything was first class and beyond. We are booking our return for next year! Brava, Nikki, you rock!

Acadian family home.
Jennie and Guy were amazing hosts. They were extremely helpful and accommodating. Their cozy home has ample space on the main level for indoor living if you ever needed a break day. The deck is large and private and probably my favourite part of the house. The kitchen is extremely well stocked which made cooking away from home an enjoyable experience. The home gets a great breeze from the ocean which kept things cool on the inside and left us with no bugs on the outside! Jennie and Guy provided some excellent tips for things to do in the area and we used the home as a jump off point to see many other fun things in Cape Breton. While not immediately on the ocean, you can still see it from the deck and they were happy to share their kayaks and paddle board with us. A very nice perk which you won't find in many places. The little island is picturesque with lots of beautiful scenery to explore. The local beach was sandy and warm and the two pubs we went to were quite nice as well. Overall, I would highly recommend it. The value for money was extremely fair and we had a great experience overall. Thanks for the memories!
Lake-access apartment rentals

Beautiful Bayfield Apartment (NOT entire house)
The location is great, and the view is breathtaking. Jonathan and Adrea were most helpful.

WILDERNESS + OCEAN | OFF-GRID | Bald Eagle's Nest
We really enjoyed the beach and the view from our unit. by far the best place we stayed during a 2 week tour of NS

WILDERNESS + OCEAN | OFF-GRID | Grandma's Bedroom
Beautiful area, view and beach. Very clean place and well thought out. Warm welcoming by Christian. Villages aren’t close, good to have everything you need although some food can be found on site.

The Studio Loft at Cabot Shores
Literally so happy that I found this place. The host really adapts to your needs. For me, since I booked it for 11 people, he accommodated us with more beds. On top of that, we had soo much fun with the ping pong table, the jacuzzi and the board games. The beach, which took 5 minutes, had some fantastic views. Would absolutely recommend that place for sure!

Kidston Heights, Private One-Bdrm Apartment
This was a perfect spot for our stay in Baddeck. Loved how walkable it was. Missed the wood stove that has been removed.

Seaside Nook
Excellent location! Highly recommended!!

WILDERNESS + OCEAN | OFF-GRID | Blue Room
We stayed for one night in blue room, the room was cozy and tidy. Well maintained property with ocean view in the backyard. I thank Christian for making us comfortable at their place.
Lake-access cottage rentals

MacLeod Cove: secluded cottage with private shore
We stayed two nights at McLeod cove and it was lovely! Everything was clean, comfortable and on a beautiful spot! I asked questions right before our teip and Shelia was so quivk to respond and very helpful! Would definitely recommend staying here to tour around CB!

Cottage in Aberdeen, Cape Breton
Wow! Just a great place and she has it set up with everything you need. I really hope to get back there soon. I could not think of a single thing that was wrong. Good job Trina!

Water front cottages (#1) On South Harbour
We had an amazing stay! The host was so helpful before and throughout our trip.

Cape Breton - Dundee Private Lakeside Retreat
The house on the lake was just what we needed to enjoy a cousin get-away! The house has plenty of indoor space to socialize and relax. The outdoor space was stunning ~ loons, heron, and otters entertained us in the lake. There are extra bedrooms and bathroom in the converted garage. It is very peaceful and the scenery is beautiful.

Woodsy Cabin on the Bras d'Or
Loved everything about the cabin - may need an update for hot plate in kitchen but barbecue worked great. Attention to every detail including farmers matches, little flash lights, & rechargeable night light. We had 2 fabulous campfires, did stargazing & even had a full moon. We also enjoyed several Celtic Colours Festival events!

Cottage #3
This is our third time visiting these cabins. They are fantastic each and every time we come. Our visit was in the winter this time and during a storm. The owner was very communicative with us, and the drive was plowed early so access was decent. There was a shovel provided that we used frequently. The heat pump kept the place very toasty. however I don't believe there is much insulation underneath the cabins, so if you are travelling in the winter, bring slippers or else you'll have very cold feet!

The Lazy Loon Lakehouse
Overall a great stay at a lovely cottage. Kristy was extremely responsive to questions during our stay. We had an early spring visit so the road in was a little messy, but that is no fault of the hosts/cottage. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again.

Bras D'or Lake Cottage Corbett Cove Road
Definitely deserves the Super Host status. Would recommend to anyone.
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