Welcome to this modern 3-bedroom ocean side, vacation home which sits on a quiet secluded 7 acre estate overlooking a stone beach. We are located within 10 minutes of Cheticamp and Le Portage Golf Course, 15 minutes to the entrance of Cape Breton Highlands Park and 30 minutes from Cabot Cliffs golf course.
Enjoy stunning views of the ocean, and spectacular sunsets from every room or the sundeck. Stroll down to the lookout point which offers vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline and stone beach below which is unfortunately NOT accessible from the property.
Flooded with natural light, this modern home is packed full of comforts including air conditioning, an open concept entertainment kitchen, 9-foot ceilings, WiFi, a 43 inch smart TV with satellite cable, and a washer and dryer All bedrooms feature ocean views, while the master bedroom as a king-size bed, a walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom.
Outside you'll find a spacious west-facing sundeck along with chairs, outdoor recliners, and a giant lawn to enjoy spectacular sunsets and incredible stargazing.
Located in the picturesque oceanside community of Point Cross, our vacation home is just a 5 to 10-minute scenic drive to the shops, restaurants, and Le Portage Golf Course in Cheticamp, which is known for its fresh lobster, crab and cod. The location also makes for an excellent base camp for those interested in driving the famous Cabot Trail or playing golf at Cabot Cliffs, which is 35 minutes to the south. We are located about 30 minutes from Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
As of June 2022, we have a 240 volt outdoor power receptacle for guests wanting to charge an electric vehicle. Please bring your own charging cable and adapter. Charging fees are $15/day.
PLEASE NOTE: (i) Children must be 8 years or older to stay; (ii) Pets of any kind are not permitted; (iii) Villa sharing by 2 couples is permitted but sharing by 3 couples is NOT permitted (some exceptions apply with owner approval); (iv) Upon booking, a fee equal to 3.45% of accommodation charges will be added to the invoice to cover the cost of the new Cape Breton Marketing Levy and associated taxes (as we are unable to include this charge in the the quoted price at this time.)
*** If you can't find the dates you are looking for, need more space or are looking for modern accommodation elsewhere along Cape Breton's west coast), please inquire about our 1 and 3-bedroom executive class villas in Port Hood, just south of Inverness. They are a great base camp for touring Cape Breton and can also be found on this site by typing in the listing IDs: #1689424 (The Blue Pearl) and #1692626 (The Sunset HideAway) and the #9848269 (The Seascape).
Summary of Things TO Do in the area:
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 centre.
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 Cheticamp Island Beach. Drive down Cheticamp island road and stop and park at sand dunes.
*** If you can't find the dates you are looking for, need more space or are looking for modern accommodation elsewhere along Cape Breton's west coast), please inquire about our 3-bedroom executive class villas in Port Hood, just south of Inverness. They are a great base camp for touring Cape Breton and can also be found on this site by typing in the listing IDs: 1689424 (The Blue Pearl) and 1692626 (The Sunset HideAway) in Port Hood.)
