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240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck!
Family-friendly cottage in Big Harbour
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3800 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area
Baddeck, NS
- Kidston Island LighthousePlace, Kidston Island Lighthouse
- Alexander Graham Bell National Historic SitePlace, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site23 min drive
- Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive CentrePlace, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre23 min drive
- Sydney, NS (YQY)Airport, Sydney, NS (YQY)84 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Big Harbour
This cottage places you next to Bras d'Or Lake and within a 15-minute drive of MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
What's nearby
- Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 19 min drive - 9.4 miles
- St. Anns Provincial Park - 20 min drive - 9.2 miles
- Bell Bay Golf Club - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles
- Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 23 min drive - 12.6 miles
- Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 23 min drive - 12.6 miles
Getting around
- Sydney, NS (YQY) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
- Lobster Galley - 15 min drive
- Beaver Cove Takeout - 69 min drive
- Boisdale Firehall - 12 min drive
- MacKenzie Hall - 16 min drive
- Flynn's Beaver Cove Foods - 73 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck!
This Beautiful 200 acre secluded property overlooks the Brasdor lakes. You are just ten minutes from Baddeck, The Hub of the world famous Cabot Trail, and summer home of Alexander Graham Bell. There are two separate cottages with spectacular views. The main house includes a new full kitchen and dining area and sleeps five. The new adjoining cottage sleeps two with a full bathroom and a small kitchenette. There is a loft accessed by a spiral staircase, leading to a full bed. Perfect for a young guest who is a good stair climber. The studio cottage is a large bedroom, perfect for an adult couple. It features a queen bed, a private deck and full bath.
Baddeck is the beginning and end of the Cabot Trail. There are numerous fine restaurants and specialty stores in the area. Envision your family and friends exploring Cape Breton Island and returning to this beautiful vacation home!
Golfers will love this location as it is half way beetween Cabot Links in Inverness and and Highland Links in Ingonish and just ten minutes from Bell Baye golf Club in Baddeck.
''Cabot Links'' aka ''Bandon Dunes East'' Was just ranked in the 'Top 100 Golf Courses in The World' by Golf Digest!
Bandon Dunes of Oregon has just developed the first true links course in Canada.This spectacular golf course is located in Inverness which is just 40 miles along The Cabot Trail from Baddeck.
Cape Breton Highlands Golf Course is ranked as one of the top 100 golf courses in the North America. Take the spectacular Cabot Trail and drive 58 beautiful miles to Ingonish to play this historic course.
The Bell Bay Golf Course is one of Canada's top golf course. It is located 7 miles from the house. Bell Bay offers spectacular views and outstanding championship golf. The views of The Brasdor Lakes are stunning and this course can prepare you for the two world class courses North and Southwest of Baddeck.
Brasdor Lakes 70 plus degrees in August: The Brasdor Lakes offer Sailing, Motorboating, and surprisingly warm swimming due to the Gulf Stream. Boats may be chartered in Baddeck and there are daily sailing cruises from the government wharf in Baddeck which is 15 minutes from our house. You can also swim just below the house adjacent to the old car ferry.
Spectacular Hiking and Wildlife: Guests can step right outside and hike throughout 200 acres of woods or go down to the shore. Cape Breton offers numerous trails for hiking along the Cabot Trail. Just 5 miles away is Donelda's Puffin Tour's in St. Ann's Bay. Donelda's refitted lobster boat will take you to Bird Island to see Puffins, Bald Eagles and Seals and much more.
Baddeck is the beginning and end of the Cabot Trail. There are numerous fine restaurants and specialty stores in the area. Envision your family and friends exploring Cape Breton Island and returning to this beautiful vacation home!
Golfers will love this location as it is half way beetween Cabot Links in Inverness and and Highland Links in Ingonish and just ten minutes from Bell Baye golf Club in Baddeck.
''Cabot Links'' aka ''Bandon Dunes East'' Was just ranked in the 'Top 100 Golf Courses in The World' by Golf Digest!
Bandon Dunes of Oregon has just developed the first true links course in Canada.This spectacular golf course is located in Inverness which is just 40 miles along The Cabot Trail from Baddeck.
Cape Breton Highlands Golf Course is ranked as one of the top 100 golf courses in the North America. Take the spectacular Cabot Trail and drive 58 beautiful miles to Ingonish to play this historic course.
The Bell Bay Golf Course is one of Canada's top golf course. It is located 7 miles from the house. Bell Bay offers spectacular views and outstanding championship golf. The views of The Brasdor Lakes are stunning and this course can prepare you for the two world class courses North and Southwest of Baddeck.
Brasdor Lakes 70 plus degrees in August: The Brasdor Lakes offer Sailing, Motorboating, and surprisingly warm swimming due to the Gulf Stream. Boats may be chartered in Baddeck and there are daily sailing cruises from the government wharf in Baddeck which is 15 minutes from our house. You can also swim just below the house adjacent to the old car ferry.
Spectacular Hiking and Wildlife: Guests can step right outside and hike throughout 200 acres of woods or go down to the shore. Cape Breton offers numerous trails for hiking along the Cabot Trail. Just 5 miles away is Donelda's Puffin Tour's in St. Ann's Bay. Donelda's refitted lobster boat will take you to Bird Island to see Puffins, Bald Eagles and Seals and much more.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Electric car charging station on site
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchenette
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- No elevator
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Golf
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Electric car charging station
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Unit size: 3,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please take ALL food items. Do not leave any food or condiments in the refrigerator. We will take some of your security deposit if you do. Take trash to driveway bin. Put keys back in lockbox.
Strip beds, start one load of laundry with sheets and towels. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Please do not leave ANY food in the refrigerator, cabinets, or on the counters. Your security deposit will be used should you leave food behind.
Bag trash and recycling according to instructions on the refrigerator. DO NOT leave trash outside. The trash bin is at the head of the driveway.
If there is too much trash, please take it to: Baddeck Transfer Station, 445 Old Margree Road. Local trash pickup comes weekly, usually on Mondays.
Pets
- This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 30
Property Registration Number STR2526T9205
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
- Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see around this cottage?
This cottage is located in Big Harbour, just steps from Bras d'Or Lake. You'll also find MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve and Otter Island within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this cottage?
Yes, there is electric car charging available.
Is this cottage associated with a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
What do couples enjoy most about 240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck!?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.
Are there hot tubs at 240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck!?
No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this cottage provide breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.
Does this cottage have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.
How far is the airport from this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Sydney, NS (YQY), which is about 26.4 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck!?
Yes, every accommodation at 240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck! comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.