Comraich Iolaire/Eagle Sanctuary--gorgeous view St. Ann's Bay on Cabot Trail

Englishtown, Nova Scotia
$257 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

This gorgeous chalet home has three bedrooms including a master loft bedroom with master bath on the second floor.

The master bath has a shower with three different heads and six settings in addition to a claw-foot tub. The bathroom on the first floor has been completely renovated and includes a mosaic shower floor depicting an eagle in flight that was created by an American artist. In addition, a new heat pump with AC is installed in the master loft. There is also a brand new heat pump next to the kitchen on the first floor, so the entire house will be cool and comfortable in August.

There are two bedrooms on the first floor along with a beautiful new bathroom. The entire front wall is glass, which makes for a spectacular view of the water, St. Ann's Bay, and Jersey Cove, You will see all sorts of water birds including osprey, the occasional seal. There is a new eagles' next about 400 M from the driveway, and two young eagles continue to fly around the Jersey Cove Rd. There is outdoor art from Iron Art Studios, and eagles fly over the eagle sculpture to fish in the bay. Comraich Iolaire is Gaelic for eagle sanctuary.

The kitchen includes a new glass-top stope and new dishwasher in addition to a new kitchen faucet. Please enjoy the new amenities and take care of them as if they were your own. The home is in the heart of St. Ann's Bay, at the beginning of the Cabot Trail and just 25 minutes by Baddeck.

This house has everything you need whether it's for a couple of nights or a couple of weeks. The kitchen is fully loaded, and there are several good restaurants within a 30-minute drive. Wake up early or late and watch the tides flow in and out of the bay. Take out the hammock, string it up, and enjoy a peaceful morning or afternoon rocking to the ocean breeze.

The front great room is full of original art, most of which has been collected from Cape Breton artists. There is also original art in the master loft as well as mosaic night stands. Each bathroom contains steel towel racks designed and cut from a sheet of steel.

The house inspires peace, calm, and renewal.

The house is located at the beginning of the Cabot Trail and is 10Km away from some of the best crafts people and artists on the trail. In addition, it is in the center of the island and is a great launching pad no matter where you want to go on Cape Breton.

The property is registered with Nova Scotia Tourist Accommodations--RYA-2023-24-04051244177415938-384.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 1350 Sq Ft (125 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Lili W.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    The view was stunning, location was awesome, very peaceful, and the host was exceptional to deal with. This home was very roomy, well equipped, and pleasantly decorated. We hope to return!

  • Jodi P.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great views. Comfy beds. Great stalk of basic supplies. Easy access to trail. Mark was great and shared lots of info about area. House showcase lots of local artisans which we loved.

  • Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    Wonderful property, clean and nice views, quiet area and a bit far from shops and restaurants but quiet and relaxing. Only negatives would been downstairs beds were extremely firm and maybe needed some memory foam mattress pads, minor hickup

  • Sarah W.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Fabulous property, easy self check in and everything provided for a comfortable, relaxing time. Stunning views and good communication from host. Would highly recommend and would definitely return again.

  • Mary W.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 14, 2024

    Mark's property was a good homebase for us to travel around the island. The home was all that we read about and it was an enjoyable visit.

  • Richard B.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    This is an exceptional property located on the waterfront and adjacent to the Cabot Trail. It has been tastefully renovated and boasts a collection of local artists. The open concept with the second floor loft master bedroom overlooking the two story front windows facing the waterfront is quite impressive and uplifting. This cottage has two large fully equipped bathrooms. One adjacent the master bedroom and the second one is adjacent one the two ground floor bedrooms. The master bathroom also offers a huge claw foot bath tub. The kitchen is fully equipped and is adjacent the dining area and living room. For the colder weather, there is a wood burning stove. We were so impressed by the house, it's location and the views it offers that we would not hesitate to rent it again. The owner, Mark was just a phone call away.

  • Mike O.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2023

    Stayed Sep 4, 2023

    The house and our 1 week stay was exactly as advertised and expected. No issues with the property. Owner Mark replied promptly to all our inquiries and concerns. Was clean and all appliances working properly. Would definitely return.

  • Joseph B.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2023

    Stayed Aug 19, 2023

    It was a great home base for visiting cape breton. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.

  • Moira O.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2023

    Stayed Aug 13, 2023

    We found ourselves wishing for a rainy day to spend reading books and sipping tea in this lovely retreat. Mark is attentive. You definitely feel more like a guest than a renter. Exceptional showers and comfortable beds. Great hikes, restaurants nearby. Little ferry going back and forth is an added delight.

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2023

    Stayed Aug 8, 2023

    This beautiful home is literally a peaceful sanctuary, the home has everything you need for your stay with all the comforts of home and more. Mark was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. He has a top notch guide for your stay with suggestions for the best shops and restaurants, including lobster suppers restaurant for our 40th anniversary. Cape Breton and Jersey Cove is the most beautiful place on this earth. The Cabot trail is breathtaking, we drove it in a day. We hope to visit again some day!

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