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2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Hastings, NS
  • Place, Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Hasting Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Hastings

With a stay at this vacation home in Port Hastings, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives and 7 minutes by foot from Port Hasting Museum. .This vacation home is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and 3.7 mi (6 km) from MacMillans Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Hasting Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mulgrave Heritage Centre - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Saint Francis Xavier University - 45 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪China King Family Restaurant - ‬8 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.

Cozy home away from home

Newly renovated cozy 2 bedroom upper level of a home with Canso Causeway view. Just 5 mins to nearest town. Great spot to stay if travelling to the Cabot trail. Lots of things to do and explore. Welcome to Cape Breton!
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, which features a microwave. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Property Registration Number STR2425A6632

Reviews

Cozy home away from home Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather June E., Pincourt, Qc

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet property. Minutes from Port Hawkesbury and the Canso Causeway. Perfectly located for day trips on and off Cape Breton.Extremely pet friendly. We were given a free upgrade to the larger part of the house. We wanted for nothing. The kitchen and bathroom are better equipped than our own. We immediately felt at home. Wendy is an exceptional host. Before we had even arrived she reached out to see if we needed anything. She greeted us at the door and showed us around. She suggested some wonderful less obvious scenic drives. She even texted us midweek to let us know about some local entertainment. She was always quick to reply to our messages. But here is where Wendy outshined. Just before we arrived at the rental we took an unwise turn onto a dirt road which dislodged part of our car’s under shield making it unsafe to drive. This was on the Sunday of the Thanksgiving weekend with repair shops not likely to open before Tuesday. Wendy immediately took matters into her own hands and got us the help we needed the next morning. She and Travis, the young mechanic who serviced our car, made sure not a single moment of our vacation was ruined by our driving mishap. Travis even looked at our car later in the week to make sure we were good to make the two-day trip home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judy A.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place ,clean, cozy , everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robin A., Sparwood, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Although it wasn’t the original property we booked, (it was changed to an alternate location), it was alright. The beds were comfortable & the livingroom furniture was amazing. The host was really accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUCY S.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUCY S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy, clean, wonderful host, everything you need and more!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claude T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Verry good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wendy was an amazing host and we ended up in a larger unit with three bedrooms that my boys enjoyed. Short walk for ice cream as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna G., New hamburg, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wendy our host greeted us, showed us around invited us to a whole later in the evening for music and to meet her friends. It was really really lovely. The whole experience was the most positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C., Ottawa, canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great. This place felt perfect for us. Wendy was an amazing host that helped answering any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port Hastings visit

Wendy was a wonderful host, full of lots of local information to help us get around. The property was spotless upon arrival and very well maintained. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and great location

This is a great place for any group looking for a 2 bedroom with plenty of parking. It is located basically right beside the canso causeway. All amenities close by. The owner Wendy met us upon arrival. She’s very knowledgeable about the area and Nova Scotia in general. We joked that she could be a travel agent. Her place offered laundry with detergent which was ideal as we were on day 6 of our road trip. I would 100% stay here again!!! Thanks Wendy. So nice meeting you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A short stay

We only spent the one night, but we certainly felt right at home. Wendy was extremely helpful with information about the area and where we were going. An extremely well equipped unit with everything you need, and then some.I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and surrounding ammenities

There was an issue with availability of this property so we were offered an alternative location so cannot comment on this specific listing. We found port hastings/hawksbury to be a perfect area as it has good access to grocery/liquor stores etc which can be few and far between. Wendy was very personable and treated us to homemade lobster rolls which were delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value

Lots of space and great location. An eerie number of signs with words but it was clean and comfortable. I’d go back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., 1029 White Birch Ct, Ardoch, ON K0H 1C0

Liked: Cleanliness

A home away from home

We were given a different rental than I originally booked but it was a great alternative. Wendy met us upon our arrival & showed us around the accommodation & answered any questions we had, ant provided tips for accessing the Cabot Trail; recommended restaurants , etc. I would highly recommend this rental if you planning to travel to Cape Breton.are planning to
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port Hastings Sept 2024

This is a great location to explore Cape Breton Island. All the highways converge at this point making day trips a breeze. The accommodation was spacious, tidy, pet friendly and very well equipped with just about everything you needed. Our host was very helpful pointing out routes that made our excursions more pleasant. A great place to stay. out some of the ooooout out o
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Wendy’s place was a great place to stay. Was clean and
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Three days on Cape Breton Island

This was the perfect property for us--everything on one floor and just the right size for the two of us. Plenty of supplies for everything--bath, kitchen, etc. Was really surprised that Wendy was there to greet us, which was an added touch. She introduced us to the house and gave us great tips on what to see. I would stay here again and recommend it to friends who want to stay on Cape Breton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home and host

We only stayed one night but wish we could have stayed longer! The house was spacious and clean and included everything we needed. We got a load of laundry done and enjoyed a bag of provided popcorn and a popsicle! Wendy was a friendly and very helpful host. She gave us lots of tips and advice on where to go and the best way to get there for the remainder of our trip. She even told us to give her a call if we had any questions after we checked out. She made us feel at home and held make our trip a success. I would definitely recommend Wendy and this well appointed home away from home for any visitor to this beautiful area in Nova Scotia!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mae Francis T.

Liked: Cleanliness

I'm coming back !!!!

nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Home in Port Hastings

Wendy greeted us when we arrived and made us feel quite welcome. The home was very clean and well equipped with everything one would need including washer/dryer. Although we were only here for one night, this place would be ideal for longer stays. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommend

The host was very friendly and helpful with directions and recommendations and a great resource. Also very responsive, excellent communication. The home was beautiful and a nice change from being in a hotel. The house was very homey, clean and comfortable. It is close to a beautiful walking trail and close to Port Hawkesbury where you can find some local restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Lovely one night stay. Clean and comfortable with all the amenities and everything you need including Keurig and assortment of coffee choices. Small deck to sit out and enjoy the view. 5-6 stairs with handrails to get into home. Host is friendly and engaging and had great suggestions for things to do that enhanced our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellant

Excellant Stay will be Back for Sure….😊❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024