Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Englishtown, NS

Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts19 min drive
Munroe Point Lighthouse26 min drive
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal41 min drive
Sydney, NS (YQY)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

guest 1

1 Queen Bed

guest 2

2 Single Beds

master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This gorgeous chalet home has three bedrooms including a master loft bedroom with master bath on the second floor.

The master bath has a shower with three different heads and six settings in addition to a claw-foot tub. The bathroom on the first floor has been completely renovated and includes a mosaic shower floor depicting an eagle in flight that was created by one of your two hosts. In addition, a new heat pump with AC is installed in the master loft.

There are two bedrooms on the first floor along with a beautiful new bathroom. The entire front wall is glass, which makes for a spectacular view of the water, St. Ann's Bay, and Jersey Cove, You will see all sorts of water birds including osprey, the occasional seal. There is a new eagles' next about 400 M from the driveway, and two young eagles continue to fly around the Jersey Cove Rd. There is outdoor art from Iron Art Studios, and eagles fly over the eagle sculpture to fish in the bay. Comraich Iolaire is Gaelic for eagle sanctuary.

The kitchen includes a new glass-top stope and new dishwasher in addition to a new kitchen faucet. Please enjoy the new amenities and take care of them as if they were your own. The home is in the heart of St. Ann's Bay, at the beginning of the Cabot Trail and just 25 minutes by Baddeck.

This house has everything you need whether it's for a couple of nights or a couple of weeks. The kitchen is fully loaded, and there are several good restaurants within a 30-minute drive. Wake up early or late and watch the tides flow in and out of the bay. Take out the hammock, string it up, and enjoy a peaceful morning or afternoon rocking to the ocean breeze.

The front great room is full of original art, most of which has been collected from Cape Breton artists. There is also original art in the master loft as well as mosaic night stands. Each bathroom contains steel towel racks designed and cut from a sheet of steel by Cynthia, one of your hosts.

The house inspires peace, calm, and renewal.

The house is located at the beginning of the Cabot Trail and is 10Km away from some of the best crafts people and artists on the trail. In addition, it is in the center of the island and is a great launching pad no matter where you want to go on Cape Breton.

The property is registered with Nova Scotia Tourist Accommodations--RYA-2023-24-04051244177415938-384.

Property manager

Mark

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property accepts cash

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 and a deadlock

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04051244177415938-384

About the area

Jersey Cove

Located in Jersey Cove, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve and Saint Anns Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ross Ferry Provincial Park and Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Englishtown, NS

What's nearby

Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 19 min drive
St. Anns Provincial Park - 20 min drive
Munroe Point Lighthouse - 26 min drive
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 41 min drive
Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 52 min drive

Getting around

Sydney, NS (YQY) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

Cedar House Bakery and Restaurant - 23 min drive
Fitzgerald's Restaurant Ltd - 23 min drive
Restaurant 100 KM - 18 min drive
Captain Capers Fish & Chips - 9 min drive
Pipers Trailer Court & Restaurant - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Saint Anns Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts and St. Anns Provincial Park. North River Provincial Park is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Mike O.

20 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jersey Cove

The house and our 1 week stay was exactly as advertised and expected. No issues with the property. Owner Mark replied promptly to all our inquiries and concerns. Was clean and all appliances working properly. Would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B., GANSEVOORT, NY

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit to Nova Scotia

It was a great home base for visiting cape breton. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moira O.

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We found ourselves wishing for a rainy day to spend reading books and sipping tea in this lovely retreat. Mark is attentive. You definitely feel more like a guest than a renter. Exceptional showers and comfortable beds. Great hikes, restaurants nearby. Little ferry going back and forth is an added delight.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with scenic views

This beautiful home is literally a peaceful sanctuary, the home has everything you need for your stay with all the comforts of home and more. Mark was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. He has a top notch guide for your stay with suggestions for the best shops and restaurants, including lobster suppers restaurant for our 40th anniversary. Cape Breton and Jersey Cove is the most beautiful place on this earth. The Cabot trail is breathtaking, we drove it in a day. We hope to visit again some day!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shir L.

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

Had an amazing time staying in Jersey Cove! Our only wish was that we had booked for longer! What a comfortable and quiet place, with truly beautiful views (especially of the moon over the water at night!). Thank you Mark!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark

Mark and Cynthia are your hosts. We are from the US midwest and love this area. Mark first started coming to Cape Breton around 2005.

Why they chose this property

Because we love Cape Breton and love this particular part of Cape Breton. The Gaelic College is nearby as is Baddeck. There are good restaurants and good music.