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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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Margaree, NS
  • Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse
    11 min walk
  • MacKinnons Beach
    13 min walk
  • Chimney Corner Beach
    8 min drive

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About this property

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

Year-round Vacation Rental - Fly Fishing, Golf, Beaches, Cabot Trail & More.

Located on the Western Coast of Cape Breton, Margaree Harbour Guest House is a fully winterized, open concept, 3-bedroom, 1-bath home that overlooks picturesque Margaree Harbour with easterly views to the Acadian village of Cheticamp & the Cape Breton Highlands. Margaree Harbour village is a leisurely 10-minute stroll, which includes the Calvin United Church, Laurence’s General Store & Post Office and, most importantly, a wonderful, sandy, underserved, beach.

Amenities - Margaree Harbour Guest House has been equipped to allow guests to cook, entertain and relax as though they were at home. All linens and towels are high thread count and quality with spares available. Washer & dryer, microwave, stove, oven and dishwasher are all available. Proper cutlery, table and stemware are also provided. The house has wireless internet, dvd player and flat-screen TV and a BBQ on the upper deck for year-round use, located off of the kitchen.

The Margaree is a world famous Atlantic Salmon river, with runs commencing in early June to the season’s close on October 31st. Trout season generally commences on April 15 – Sept 30th.

Fly Fishing - If you are new to the river or Atlantic Salmon fishing, we recommend hiring a local guide to get acquainted and increase the likely hood of success. Moreover, many local outfitters can also supply all required fishing gear to their sports.

Golf - Only 300m off the Cabot Trail, our Guest House is perfectly situated between the famed Cabot Links (30km West) and Le Portage (28km East) golf courses, while the first Atlantic Salmon holding pools, on the Mighty Margaree River, are only 8km away.

Beaches - The Northumberland Strait & Gulf of St. Lawrence offer Canada's warmest sea waters and the warmest north of Virginia, with water temperatures exceeding 23C (74F). The Margaree Harbour Beach is a ten minute walk and the most convenient to the Guest House. Whale Cove Beach is just a shot venture 3 km to the west on the Shore Rd, while the often secluded Chimney Corner beach is also 8 km to the west. To the east, the popular Plage St. Pierre and Cheticamp Island beaches are 28km away.

While staying at the Guest House, there are endless opportunities to pursue. Live Music, Ceilidh & Square Dancing at the Normaway Inn. whale watching tours from Cheitcamp, folk art and regional art exhibits throughout the Cabot Trail, scenic drives on the Trail and, if visiting in Autumn, the Celtic Colours Festival to name but a few.

NS Registration RYA-2023-24-06121425364621699-3962
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Margaree Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse and MacKinnons Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

James Surrette

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-06121425364621699-3962

Year-round Vacation Rental - Fly Fishing, Golf, Beaches, Cabot Trail & More. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay, just a great as the first
My family has stayed at this location in 2019 and very much enjoyed it. It is located near a few beaches and near our local family which was a big plus again this trip. We were able to visit family and catch up and then not overwhelm them with the 5 of us. It was a great place to enjoy the area. Lots of visits to the local beaches. Just remember there is only 1 bathroom. Not a big deal for us as we knew this going up there and we just communicated and it was not an issue. Thank you for offering up this spot for others to enjoy and explore the beautiful area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Confusion on date of check-in @ 5pm, having to wait for a team to arrive to prepare it for us, but we’re fairly compensated for it. Three bedrooms with pull out couch in living room, but the third bedroom had wash/dryer & hot water tank in it. It had everything we needed, but could have been a lot cleaner. The views are breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really Lovely
This place is spacious and clean, and the beds are comfy. There is a truly beautiful view from the deck. The beach is a 10 minute walk away.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
We certainly enjoyed our stay, very clean and comfortable. Three well apointed bedrooms with lots of linens in the bathroom. Kitchen was well equipped with space for two to cook and be with family for dinner. The view out to the small community of Margaree Harbor was beautiful. The evening sunsets and midnight stars unforgettable. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H., Halifax, NS, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
This was our 3rd time staying here and it won’t be the last! Everything was clean and comfortable and it was really easy to get in. My only criticism would be the bathroom toilet - it was a bit finicky to flush and would run if the handle wasn’t lifted back up manually. Would otherwise highly recommend this cottage! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
this is the 2nd review I have been asked to do. Property was perfect.
WE had 2 toddlers who put a lot of handprints on the glass....otherwise tried to leave the place as we found it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

dirk l.

Liked: Cleanliness
House with Nice view
Enjoyable. Beautiful livingroom. Misser somewhat a second bathroon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rose K., Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic venue
This was my 2nd time we have stayed here. The house has everything you could ask for. The beds are super comfortable, the view from the upper deck is breath taking, it is very clean and the location is perfect for beach access and fishing the Margaree River. It is also close enough to the new Cabot golf courses. I would definitely stay here again when I. One back to visit Margaree Harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Loved open concert on main level.....was much larger than expected. Good size bedrooms and nice large bathroom. Well stocked kitchen. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vue splendide et confort assuré!
Une belle grande propriété avec beaucoup d'espace et toutes les commandités! La vue sur la terrasse est exceptionnelle et le confort assuré! Très bien située pour visiter la région et parcourir la Cabot Trail. De belles plages à proximité! Un très bel endroit! Un souci particulier pour les adultes et pour les enfants dans tous pleins de petits détails. Merci!

10/10 Excellent

Vee-En C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent base for exploring Cape Breton
The pictures don’t do justice to the beauty of the view from the 2nd floor living area! The cottage is clean and cosy and fully equipped with everything needed to make it home away from home. Ranald the caretaker is extremely responsive and helpful. The location makes pretty much all of Cape Breton accessible and we made trips up to the National park to the north and to Louisbourg to the east.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Tremendously wonderful.. Clean. Warm. Loved it. Will come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirk W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Margaree Trip
Had a fantastic stay in the Margaree Harbour Guest House. Everything that we needed for our stay was included. The cottage was spotless at our arrival and I will rent again next year! It's hard to beat that view too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Everything you need, in a great location!
Clean, spacious, great communication! This rental is fully equipped with every appliance, utensil, towels and bedding you could want for an enjoyable vacation rental. We liked the easy highway access to Cheticamp, Mabou and Baddeck during our Celtic Colours visit. Thank you Ranald and James!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

This house suited us perfectly.
The large open area and deck allowed us to host a large family dinner. The house is well equipped and altogether very easy and convenient. I'd certainly recommend it to any family visiting Cape Breton.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H., Halifax, NS, Canada

Wonderful stay!
This was our second time staying here, and it was even better this time around. Very relaxing and comfortable stay. We had everything we needed. We used the BBQ almost every night, and while it was tricky to start our first time, it gave us no trouble the rest of the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

Nice, comfortable home, close to the river!
I've been to the Margaree Harbour Guest house numerous times and am impressed every time! It has a great view of the harbour, on a quiet street, very comfortable beds and only 10 minutes from the lower pools on the river. It's a great feeling to only be a short drive from home after a long cold day of salmon fishing! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

stephen c.

Nice cabin,lovely view.
I would probably like to stay there again in the future. My dislikes are no TV, mainly because of baseball playoffs and NFL games. I found the pots and pans needed cleaning before use as well as the outdoor grill. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rose K., Ottawa, Ontario Canada

A wonderful home away from home!
This is an awesome place to stay. Everything is top notch from the quality bedding to all the high end amenities in the kitchen. Place is spotless and has a beautiful view of Margaree Harbour from the balcony. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maynard M.

Beautiful. Exceptional.
We loved the view, the location, the house😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Marion S.

A lovely place with a spectacular view
This place is well-appointed, clean, spacious and has a beautiful view from the balcony where you'll want to have your morning coffee and happy hour drinks. The beds are super comfy. You can walk to the beach in 10 minutes or so, and pick up snacks at Laurence's store on the way. We keep coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

An absolute gem
Stayed here with my parents and my children. Loved the view and the porch. Loved the living space. Preparing our own meals was important to us. Dishwasher made the vacation. We got scallops from the Lobster pound across the bridge (Island Sunset), and fresh salmon at the Margaree co-op. The co-op also has alcohol available. We liked the nearby craft shops - two Mac pottery mugs and more), Cape Breton Clay (pottery trays and serving dishes, delicately painted, check out Bell's depiction of fiddleheads). There is a good selection of wool and hand knit sweaters at the craft and ice cream place. We went up to The Barn at Normaway Inn to hear fiddlers. They were a treat. Place was spotless and there is laundry (washer, dryer) on site. Wild blueberries for the picking behind the litte church. There is a small grocery store near the light house. Prices are good, and they have second hand books too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Faisal A.

Ideal Cabot Trail location and property
On a detached lot, the property is walking distance from Cabot Trail and a beach, and about 10 minutes away from nearby restaurant and grocery store --- which makes it an ideal location to visit Cabot Trail, Cheticamp and surrounding areas. It's a quiet neighbourhood, which was perfect for our family of six, and we thoroughly enjoyed staying there during our visit. The barbecue on the upper deck was ideal for a sunset dinner and the large living and dining room is ideal for socializing. The single bathroom requires a bit of planning to accommodate 6 guests, but everything else was exactly what we were looking for. Our hosts kept the place in very good condition, and with plenty of windows, our stay in July was pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H., Halifax, NS, Canada

Wonderful getaway
I stayed here with my husband and parents and we were very impressed! The house is cozy, clean, and well-stocked! We wanted for nothing during our stay. The view is terrific and the beds are very comfortable. We had a minor issue with the BBQ and the property manager was prompt and helped solve the problem in no time! We truly appreciated the response, and on a Friday night, no less. The property entrance is a bit hard to find when coming from the Margaree Harbour bridge due to the trees (both cars drove past it upon arrival) but we had no issues afterwards. Our first impressions of the house were so great that within 30 minutes we were already planning to come back for a longer stay next summer! We didn't want to leave. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Cape Breton Jewel
Another Cape Breton jewel that is a wonderful experience. This comfortable, fully equipped property was just like being at home for a week. The cozy fireplace, and in floor heating made each and every cold and bluster day seem almost tropical. You enjoy the beautiful expansive calm and roaring ocean view of Margaree Harbour with all of its changing magnifigance daily. A wonderful place to get caught up on reading and relaxing !!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016