Balcony

Reviews of DIRECTLY BY THE SEA with fantastic panoramic views and private beach + jetty


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jack M., Fergus, Ontario, Canada

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Very nice
The property was beautifully situated with a beautiful view of the water and within driving distance of Cabot Trail and Fort Louisbourg. The house contained totally everything we needed. The only criticisms are the taste of the water (there was a large bottle of pure water), the single shower (bit of an organization for 4 older adults), and the stairs to the beach (still storm damaged so the ladies were unable to get to the beach). Overall we had a wonderful stay. 👍👍 Also enjoyed the wood fireplace. 🔥 Thank you Bob!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

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Great Place to get away from it all.
We had a great time. We loved the fact that it is so secluded. Great location. The house was clean and comfortable. Just know there is no TV so it's great to get away. The saltwater shower took a little getting use to, but it did the job. Nice hot water. The view from up the loft area was nice. We had a lot of foggy mornings, but the evening view was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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Great place on the water
Bob, I wanted to thank you for your hospitality. My family and I stayed at this house for 10 days. The place was very clean and communication with the manager was very easy. I have no complaints and would stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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Great Water Views!
The cottage has wonderful water views, and is cozy and comfortable! We curled up in the loft chairs and enjoyed the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

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Cape Breton
Hurricane Fiona hit Cape Breton during our stay. Bob and his staff made sure that we were safe and had everything we needed, checking in with us several times. House was very nice, view was great, and we’d like to come again without a storm. We still had a great time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

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Perfect getaway
Beautiful location on the water. Perfect launching place for touring Cape Breton or just relaxing. Bob (host) is a wealth of information and can help guide guest to find what they are looking for. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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Cape Breton
Bob was a gracious host. The house was clean and comfortable. The view was fantastic. Wonderful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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Lovely location
This was a great spot to relax and also to explore the lower part of Cape Breton. Bob suggested a great beach just up the road which we visited twice and also made a restaurant recommendation (we did not make it because the deck on the Bluenose was just too enticing around sunset). Very nice place to spend a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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Beautiful house and lovely view!
Robert was very easy to communicate with. The house was spacious and lovely. We were 4 adults - mom and 3 grown sons. House was well equipped with anything you needed. The view and the deck was spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paul S.

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Enjoyed it very much !
Very good !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Vicki M.

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Awesome
Very good. Could have used one more shower and better access to beach but a lovely spot and very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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Restore, recharge in peace
What a stunning location. Morning coffee on the deck. Nighttime stargazing. The home is beautiful and well cared for. Highly recommend a visit to Point Michaud beach, but only if you can drag yourself away from the bliss that is the bluenose house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2022
Thanks Holly, you have been great guests and I am glad you found relaxation and recharged your batteries.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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Wonderful remote home
The property is very secluded and peaceful. The interior of the home is very beautiful. Accessing the home is slightly challenging due to the condition of the dirt road that goes to the property, but that certainly isn't the owner's fault.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly r.

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Relaxing beautiful view
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nadara B.

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New year’s stay
We enjoyed our sty so much ! The chalet is immaculate clean and to be honest so much nicer then the pictures show. It is so comfortable and cosy , it has everything that you could possibly need . Because we were there for New Years , I cooked a 3 course meal and I had everything I needed there . We took an afternoon walk on the beach and it was awesome , very quiet , private . I would highly recommend this property, you won’t be disappointed! The owners were so great and responded to every question we had to make sure our stay was the best !

10/10 Excellent

Josh P., Toronto

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Wonderful Stay at a Scenic Location
My wife and I had a lovely stay at this beautiful property with scenic ocean views in Cape Breton. The house was clean, had everything we needed and the wood stove was a lovely touch on those chilly November evenings!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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Great spot to chillax
Great spot. Looking for a quiet spot on the water and this was it !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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Gem of a place!
This property was above and beyond. Robert the manager, was always available for questions and ideas, and happy to go out of his way to provide extra information. The house was "eat off the floor" immaculate and had everything and anything you could want or need. We had an amazing week here and would definitely return. This will be a tough act to follow in terms of everything. Robert, thank you for keeping such great care of this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Just Gee P., Northeastern United States

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Beautiful home right on the water
We had an amazing stay at Bob's Bluenose home. When we first arrived, we had a couple of questions, and Bob answered my email immediately. The home is stunning, had everything we needed, and was right on the water. Daily, we sat on the deck and simply enjoyed the view of the ocean, the birds, and the occasional seal. I have no complaints and would highly recommend this home to my friends and family.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Moby P.

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Quiet in Paradise
My wife and I just finished a perfect week at the Bluenose House. The property more than meets our requirements for a waterfront experience. That is to say: a stunning view of the bay, a sturdily built and comfortable house with deck and windows oriented toward the water, peace and quiet, great swimming, and a very friendly and helpful owner! We hope this part of Cape Breton remains a well kept secret. Thank you Robert!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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Lovely home with breathtakingly beautiful views
We rented the home to be close to our family for our week stay. It suited our needs perfectly and gave us a place to completely relax upon our daily returns. The home was very clean and comfortable. The listing is accurate, but the pictures don’t do justice to the real experience. The owner is very warm, friendly and helpful offering suggestions for nearby activities. We certainly will return. Thank you for allowing us to stay in our home.

10/10 Excellent

Donna D., Seattle

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Nova Scotia Paradise
We spent a week at Bluenose. The place is wonderful, private and the water views are hypnotic. The house is great with comfortable beds and furniture. We will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Bee R.

Nice and well-equipped home
My family of 4 adults and a baby stayed at Bluenose for a total of 8 days. Our host was very helpful and quick to respond to questions. The home is comfortable for the 5 of us and the kitchen was well-equipped. We had a car so we were able to drive to nearby towns and beaches. Our only issue was with mosquitoes on the deck. They were vicious as soon as the sun sets. Otherwise we really enjoyed the evenings on the deck which had a spectacular view of the lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Wonderful and peaceful holiday
My family of four with two children under ten, had an incredible stay at the Bluenose. From the beginning, the owners were kind, thoughtful and accessible - answering questions and helping us shape our trip. The kids had an awesome time exploring the beach and navigating between low and high tides - everyone was delighted by the daily seal sightings! The cottage itself has everything you need - it was so dreamy to have coffee on the deck overlooking such beauty. The beach is a walk down a set of stairs, but you don't need to bring much down with you as you can easily zip back up and down for lunch and breaks. We spent hours down there just watching the ocean adventures. - You will thank yourself for packing water shoes - they helped, especially for our kids who had never been to an ocean before. The cottage is quiet and private and you can access the closest shops within 20 minutes. (Port Hawkesbury has several grocery stores etc..) We went on several day trips and found it a great landing point. I would like to suggest Iles Madame - which was a great day trip and only 15 minutes away - it also has a bakery and a fun radio station that we listened to at the cottage. The Bluenose will have a special place in my heart for a long time - I was so sad to leave. Enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
I want to say thank you once again for leaving the Bluenose House in such a good shape. I am glad your kids obviously liked the stay and swimming in the ocean. This is what we always wished for our and other kids to stay away from virtual reality, computer etc for a while and discover nature and own experiences.

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen P.

Private, clean, lovely views
This is a lovely home in the woods with a great view through the trees to the water. There is access to the beach as well down a set of stairs. The house worked well for four of us. There is a half bathroom attached to the loft bedroom and a bathroom with a shower on the main level. The beds are much more comfortable than they first appeared to be. I slept very well in this house - although we did have to steal some extra pillows from the bunk room we weren't using. I am always looking for more pillows! The kitchen is well equipped with everything we needed including cutting boards of several sizes, toaster, electric tea kettle, coffee pot. There is no automatic dishwasher but we did not mind. The view from the deck, living area, and loft are great. Loved that there was a set of binoculars in the house so we could watch the birds. There is also a great collection of books in the loft upstairs (mostly in German but several in English), and a small collection of music CD's downstairs which we really enjoyed. This is a lovely home, very clean, very quiet. We really enjoyed our stay. I would definitely consider staying here again if we are ever out that way again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely wording. It was a pleasure to have you as guests!

10/10 Excellent

Art D.

Wonderful location. Georgeous views. Well maintained property with all comforts.
Great location, 20 min from shopping and dining. Great base of operations for hiking, fly fishing. You can fish for mackerel right from the private beach, while watching bold eagles flying overhead.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thanks Arthur, it was nice and easy going to host your crew and a pleasure to have you as guests. You are always welcome again and see our other rentals if you want to experience a new breathtaking spot on Cape Breton Island.

10/10 Excellent

Hugh G.

Great house, beautiful location
Great base for a family vacation for lovers of water and wildlife! The house is comfortable and well appointed. We enjoyed exploring the uninhabited coastline by kayak, the fishing was good and just spending time on the deck watching the wildlife (numerous bald eagles, seals in the bay) was a highlight. The local town has everything you could need.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thanks Hugh for being our guests. You are always welcome!

10/10 Excellent

Karin J.

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Wundervolles Haus in wundervoller Umgebung
Wir waren begeistert. Ein helles, lichtes Holzhaus mit einem unsagbaren Blick in den Fjord. Unsere Vermieter waren immer für uns erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir hatten eine Autopanne und Robert hat uns an einem Sonntag den Kontakt zu einem Freund hergestellt, der uns auch sofort geholfen hat. Danke an Heidi und Robert.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annett O.

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Gemütliches Ferienhaus mit grandioser Aussicht
Adler, Robben und Kolibris - man möchte eigentlich den ganzen Tag nur auf der Terrasse oder im Obergeschoss mit Panoramafenstern dieses schönen Ferienhauses sitzen und den Ausblick auf das Meer mit den Inseln genießen. Und Nachts sieht man die Milchstraße, unzählige Sterne und mehr Sternschnuppen als Wünsche … Es gibt aber noch jede Menge zu entdecken, erleben und erwandern in dieser herrlichen Gegend und das Haus bietet einen guten Ausgangspunkt dafür. Und wenn man heimkommt, hat man alles, was man für einen gemütlichen Abend und eine erholsame Nacht braucht. Sehr gut ausgestattete Küche sogar mit Teekanne und Tablett, großer Grill, Essplätze für draußen und drinnen sowie große !! Betten und überall Moskitonetze! Auch die jungen Leute waren mit dem verfügbaren schnellen WLAN sehr glücklich! Wir waren 4 Erwachsene und haben uns eine Woche lang mit viel Platz auf 2 Etagen hier sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Kommunikation mit den deutschsprachigen Besitzern war unkompliziert und sehr nett! Vielen Dank für die schnelle Reaktion auf unsere Wünsche und die guten Tipps! Annett mit Familie aus Deutschland
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mélanie T.

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Paisible avec vue spectaculaire
Vue exceptionnelle sur l’eau et les petites îles environnantes autant de l’extérieur que de l’intérieur de la maison. En une semaine seulement 1 petit bateau moteur, mais plusieurs kayaks. Par contre, l’accès à l’eau depuis la maison est difficile. L’escalier pour s’y rendre est en mauvais état. Le quai qui doit être sur l’eau ne l’est pas et est mal entretenu. Prévoir vos propres embarcations pour profiter du plan d’eau. Pêche aux maquereaux possible en kayak devant le chalet. Pas besoin de permis, mais surveillez les limites. Eau potable mais désagréable au goût. Cruche d’eau de source disponible à l’arrivée mais prévoir en acheter durant votre séjour. Proximité d’une tente (Dôme) offerte en location. Pas un problème si les locataires sont calmes… BBQ était à remplacer… Douche extérieure n’existe plus. L’extérieur de la maison en général manque un peu d’amour mais la personne en charge en est conscient.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Othmar R.

Hervorragend, äusserst erholsam
Wir empfehlen es sicher weiter. Sehr erholsam und weg vom Alltag, haben wir die erste Woche unseres Urlaubs hier auf Nova Scotia sehr genossen. Sehr zu empfehlen ist das "Observation Deck" (Liegesessel) im ersten Stock.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017