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Boat house on the sea.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Perched on the ocean, Boathouse offers a tranquil retreat in Cheticamp. Enjoy beautiful views from high ceilings and wood floors, then take a short stroll to Whale Cruises, restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Explore the National Park just 10 minutes away or relax with the soothing sounds of boats going by.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 55382 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Boat house on the sea.

Boathouse is literally sitting on the ocean. With high ceilings, wood floors and beautiful views makes it one of Cheticamp's best rentals. Walking distance to Whale Cruises, restaurants, bars, and cofee shop, property is perfect. Only 10 minutes to the National Park. You will fall in love with the view, the ocean, the sal air and the sound of boats going by with their catch of lobster. Make this space your central location to visit the island. This is ground level, upstairs another rental.

There are two bedrooms in this rental and one king size bed in the open concept living room. There is another unit on the second floor.

Parking is street side. It is very well lit and we have never had any issues, it is a very safe area:)

The downtown area is quite nice and you are situated right on the boardwalk. Please take the time to take a stroll by the water and drop in at Marquerite boutique et Provisions for a fresh coffee and locally baked goods.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 5,382 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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

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 and a first aid kit
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 STR2425D6822

Property is also known as

97688

About the area

Map
Chéticamp, NS

What's nearby

  • Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saint Peter's Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Le Portage Golf Club - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cheticamp Harbour Range Front Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L’abri - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mr Chicken - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Gabriel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marguerite Boutique Et Provisions - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Doryman - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat house on the sea. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boat house on the sea.?

As of Aug 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boat house on the sea. on Sept 3, 2025 start from CA $286.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Boat house on the sea.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat house on the sea.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boat house on the sea. located?

Located in the heart of Cheticamp, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa, Centre de la Mi-Carême, and Saint Peter's Church. Le Portage Golf Club and Les Trois Pignons are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Boat house on the sea. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great treat to be right beside the water. Great place and very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Great location

A wonderful spot. It is quiet, a well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. The sunsets are stunning! Location is close to the park. My family visiting from England thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was located on the water and it was very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Great place and location. We wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quiet and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, spacious and well furnished. Thoughtful touches including some food items, shampoo, laundry facilities and supplies. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely place to stay! Right on the ocean, wonderful view of Cheticamp Island. It was fun to sit on the deck and watch the cattle, herons and eagles on the island. The hosts were very helpful, sending messages with all information needed including things to do and where to shop and eat in the area. Very restful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ann V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cheticamp houseboat

We were delighted with the layout and the view. The sound of the waves splashing against the wharf was very soothing. Beds were comfy, kitchen was nicely stocked. Good communication with the owner. Overall, a lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Fabulous views

Lovely property right on the waterfront in the centre of Cheticamp. Fabulous decking surrounding the house which we had access to , with comfy seats and a bbq. The house has two quite small bedrooms, one single , one double , ( also a double bed in the living room) a small but very well equipped kitchen, lovely bathroom and a great living space. There was a lay by in front of the house for parking and an amazing ramp for access. There was limited hot water , so a few cold showers!!! The house was cosy.It was in a great place to walk to local shops and restaurants and with great access to the Cape Breton Highland Park by car.We had a fabulous few days here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Fantastic view and location!

Clean, easy and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Location, Location, Location

You cant beat the view from the deck and the sunsets over the island. Great location to start your journey through the Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Love this place!

Just finished our second stay at this wonderful property. It is truly lovely. We enjoy sitting outside on the deck watching the boats and the family of seagulls that is set up residence on the edge of the decking. Cheticamp is a great little town. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the concept of this accommodation as it was built on the water with a very large deck. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset while on the deck. Having several choices for places to eat was good - we enjoyed a great seafood from next door. Would be good to know that the one bedroom only had a single bed. Overall very good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff s.

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

Enjoyable

As advertised. Great view and loved the town. You can hear the neighbors upstairs but they were considerate. I would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

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

Clean, comfortable, great view!

Boathouse on the sea has it all! Super clean. Comforts of home. Sea breeze. Fantastic view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Y.

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

Great Location

It's great location look at gorgeous sunset! This cottage is close by Cape Breton Highlands National park. We drove from Ontario to Cheticamp.NS. We had a great time.Thanks!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

family time in the highlands

This was a perfect choice for home base to explore the highlands with our two young adult children. A short drive to the famous Skyline trail and the beautiful drive beyond. Also great location for whale watching tour that was basically next door. And yes, we saw whales (and a leatherback turtle). Large deck to sip wine, watch the cows on Cheticamp Island, and enjoy the sunset. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paula H.

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

Perfect Stop

This was a last minute booking for one night and it was pretty seamless. Check-in was easy and it was exactly what we needed. We suggest having a little milk in the fridge for making tea and coffee…that would be a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jonathan S

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a bit outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lea W.

The Boathouse on the Sea is a charming property, located right on the water in Cheticamp.

We enjoyed our stay at Boathouse on the Sea very much. The property is quite charming, and the location is priceless...right on the water! The inside looks as if it has recently been redone, and it is very clean and well done. The location is fabulous for accessing the Cabot Trail and beaches on that side of the island. The sunsets from the porch are quite spectacular! And viewing the cattle on Cheticamp Island every day was really cool! A couple of items to be aware of: 1) The listing indicates this is a 3 bedroom property. It does sleep 6 people, however the property is actually a 2 bedroom, and the 3rd bed is located in the living room space. It is also noteworthy to say that the 2 bedrooms are quite small. 2) The kitchen is adequate for preparation of very small and simple meals, but not so much for larger meals...due to limited cookware and space. *Please note that the listing and photographs are not misleading (except number of bedrooms). We would definitely return to Boathouse on the Sea if we were returning to Cheticamp, as we really enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wish we had booked this property for longer. It was so comfortable and had a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at the boathouse. The best part was the deck. It was huge and overlooked Cheticamp Harbour. It was beautiful, quiet and the perfect spot for coffee in the morning. There were plenty of restaurants around, whale watchng was walking distance and the national park right down to road. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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