[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Home away from Home on Cape Breton Island, experience the beautiful views Vacation home in North Sydney, near Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109400000/109391800/109391764/d7307db1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109400000/109391800/109391764/070560ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109400000/109391800/109391764/a39e6b86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109400000/109391800/109391764/ac8670c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109400000/109391800/109391764/fc532d24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of North Sydney, this retreat offers a serene escape. Enjoy a delicious meal at one of the nearby restaurants with beautiful water views. The house is fully equipped with a kitchen, living area and 2 bedrooms. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Home away from Home on Cape Breton Island, experience the beautiful views Welcome to your retreat on the island! Nestled in North Sydney, this property sure is located in a picturesque maritime gem, is not just known for its stunning coastal beauty and rich cultural heritage. It's also recognized for its exceptional safety standards, making it an ideal destination for anyone looking to have a nice staycation filled with activities and places to visit. There are different restaurants with nice water views that you can definitely take advantage of have a delicious meal with a beautiful view! The house is also fully equipped with all that you need for a comfortable stay. It has it own kitchen equipped with all the appliances you need to prepare different meals, living area and 2 Bedrooms with 1 Queen bed in each and 2 bathrooms as well. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71555600/71555578/3f33e400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Summer/Fall vacation rental Sydney - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=71555578&PinnedHotelID=71555578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109730500/109730477/49ee505a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Full house Sydney - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews CA $270 CA $547 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=109730477&PinnedHotelID=109730477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112230000/112227000/112226960/35ab6943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to The White House Retreat in Cape Breton River Ryan - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 24 reviews CA $89 CA $202 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=112226960&PinnedHotelID=112226960&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118410000/118400600/118400597/04521ac8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment in North Sydney North Sydney - Washer - Dryer - Microwave - Living/dining area CA $130 CA $300 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=118400597&PinnedHotelID=118400597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116306000/116305978/c11cef32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### “The Beagle” - Entire House Near Airport & CBU Sydney - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=116305978&PinnedHotelID=116305978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109620000/109615100/109615055/b04c9c08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean front Cranberry Cottage. 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Sydney - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews CA $359 CA $631 total includes taxes & fees Oct 10 - Oct 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=99291273&PinnedHotelID=99291273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117055500/117055414/0da1df6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay with us in comfort, Most Affordable rooms in Sydney Sydney - Air conditioning - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=117055414&PinnedHotelID=117055414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets ### 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated 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 ## About the area North Sydney is home to this vacation home. Sydney Range Front Lighthouse and Great Bras d'Or Range Rear Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Johnson Lake Nature Reserve and Groves Point Provincial Park. Exhibition Grounds and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science are also worth visiting. [Visit our North Sydney travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Sydney.dx9182) [View more Vacation homes in North Sydney](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Sydney-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9182-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.20678,-60.25893&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ms%60yGhixnJ%3FU%3FW%3FU%3FU%40U%40W%40U%40U%40WBU%40U%40UBUBUBUBUBUBUDSDUBUDSDUDSFUDSFSDSFSFSFSFQFSFQHSHQFQHQHQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHOLOHMJMJOLMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLILILKLILILINGLGLILENGLGNELENGLCNENELANENCNALCNANANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNDNBLBNDLBNFNDLDNFLFLDLHNFLHLFLHLHLJLHLHLJJJLJJJLLJLLJJLJLJNJLJLJNJNHNJNHNHNHPJPHNFPHPHPFPHRFPFRFPHRDRFRFRDRFRDTDRDTDRBTDTDRBTBTBTBTBTBT%40TBT%40T%40V%40T%40T%40V%40T%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FTATAVATATATAVCTATCTCTCTCTCTCTERETCTERETERETGRERGRGRERIRGPGRGPIRGPIPIPGPINKPINIPINKNINKNKNKLKLKNKLKLMJKLMLKJMJKJMJMHMHMJMHMHMFMHOFMHMDMFOFMDODODMDODMBOBODOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMGOGMEMIMGOGMIMIMIMKMIMIKKMKMKKKMMKKKMKMMMKOKMIMMOIOKOIOKOIQIOIOIQIQIQGQIQISGQGSGQGSGSGSESGSESGUESEUESCUEUESCUCUCUCUCUCUAUAUCWAUAUAUAWAU%3FU%3FW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=h4vbgp2C52_4D1QuTM4BxDo-ruw=) North Sydney, NS ### What's nearby - North Sydney Historical Society - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design - 21 min drive - 25.4 km - Centre 200 - 21 min drive - 25.4 km - World's Largest Fiddle - 22 min drive - 26.4 km ### Getting around - Sydney, NS (YQY) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wendy’s - ‬9 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬22 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min walk - ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home away from Home on Cape Breton Island, experience the beautiful views pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). ### Where is Home away from Home on Cape Breton Island, experience the beautiful views located? > Situated in North Sydney, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Exhibition Grounds and Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal. Pottle Lake and North Sydney Historical Society are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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