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240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck!

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Perched on 200 acres overlooking Brasdor lakes, this secluded retreat offers a tranquil escape. Explore two separate cottages with spectacular views, a new full kitchen and dining area in the main house, and enjoy sailing or motorboating on the lake.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • 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)

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 to 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 rubbish
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number STR2526T9205

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Big Harbour is home to this cottage. St. Anns Provincial Park and Bell Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Ross Ferry Provincial Park. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Baddeck, NS

What's nearby

  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 19 min drive - 15.1 km
  • St. Anns Provincial Park - 20 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 21 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 23 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaver Cove Takeout - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Boisdale Firehall - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Galley - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Flynn's Beaver Cove Foods - ‬73 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 240 Acre Farm and Three Cottages overlooking the Brasdor lakes in Baddeck! located?

Located in Big Harbour, this family-friendly cottage is steps from Bras d'Or Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve and Otter Island. St. Anns Provincial Park and Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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