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Home with a view of the Canso Straight and Cape Breton Island

View of the Canso Straight - watch the fishing, sailing and large ships go by

Front Door and door to screened in garden room with lockable dog door

Bright, spacious living room with writing nook

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Mulgrave, NS

Mulgrave Heritage Centre8 min walk
Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives10 min drive
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre15 min drive
Sydney, NS (YQY)118 min drive

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8/10 Good

We stayed 26 nights with our dog. The cottage itself was clean, up to date and well outfitted (new, soft beds!). The pro...

Brian L.

Oct 18, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

House with Stunning Ocean View

This home is a welcoming retreat for artists and anyone who values quiet and seclusion. It is decorated in an eclectic mix of antique items (including a cannister set from the 1880's once belonging to my great-grandparents in the Netherlands) to original works of modern art. The open concept mini home was renovated in 2021/22 to provide everything you could hope for in a vacation home: A/C, updated kitchen, sliding doors to a huge screen room, woodstove and ensuite bathroom. Please note - the house is on a steep hill so if you are towing a heavy trailer, or your vehicle needs a brake job - this may not be the rental for you.

Property manager

Renny

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04271155391375687-7151

About the area

Mulgrave

Located in Mulgrave, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the ocean. North Canso Lighthouse and Mulgrave Road Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boylston Provincial Park and Authentic Seacoast Company.

Mulgrave, NS

What's nearby

Mulgrave Heritage Centre - 8 min walk
Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives - 10 min drive
Port Hasting Museum - 10 min drive
North Canso Lighthouse - 14 min drive
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre - 15 min drive

Getting around

Sydney, NS (YQY) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
‪Miller's Tap & Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House with Stunning Ocean View pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at House with Stunning Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House with Stunning Ocean View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House with Stunning Ocean View located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mulgrave Heritage Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Hastings Historical Society Museum and Archives and Port Hasting Museum. North Canso Lighthouse and Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

28 June 2024

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

Great stay

The seal dealer was the enclosed veranda. 2 full bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and a very comfortable, enjoyable open concept kitchen/living room area. Loved watching the nature as well as the lobster boats and freighters going past. Great central place for going to different areas. Excellent food choices, especially The Cove (3 times). Would love to come back and definitely recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

1 June 2024

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Great place!

Wonderful, small place which was exactly what we were looking for. We used it as a base to explore Cape Breton Trail. Master bedroom very nice en suite. Spare bedroom very small. Great woodburning stove! And view was nice.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

17 May 2024

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Mulgrave, NS visit

Well kept, older modular home. The place grew on me. It was early spring so the straight was readily visible. The driveway is quite steep. We didn't have any trouble getting up but it not for the faint of heart. The gas grill was a great feature. Wifi worked well. We visited "Authentic Seacoast"/Rare bird brewing and had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian L., Toronto, Canada

18 Oct 2023

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

An inviting sanctuary

We stayed 26 nights with our dog. The cottage itself was clean, up to date and well outfitted (new, soft beds!). The property is very private, heavily wooded and with great sight lines to the water. It is actually located in Steep Creek, about 4-5 miles from Mulgrave proper (and the nearest coffee shop). Google has it wrong. The sole road there (Rte 344) doesn't have much of a shoulder so we had to drive everywhere, including for dog walks. Having an electrical outlet (lighting) on the porch and a couple of folding chairs to sit outside (the weather was lovely) would be plusses. Don't overlook the 5km trail in Mulgrave and extensive trails in Port Hawkesbury; the Cove Motel on the water in nearby Aulds Cove is a good choice for a superior meal.

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

23 Sept 2023

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Le calme!

La propriétaire est toujours disponible et très gentille! Endroit calme et paisible! Nous avons pu voyager avec notre chien et c’est toujours agréable lorsque les propriétaires acceptent les chiens! Beau séjour!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

C K.

14 Sept 2023

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

Cottage with water view

The cottage was perfect for taking daily outings to the surrounding area including an easy access to the Cabot trail. The house was super clean. We were even greeted with a bald eagle fly by on arrival. As other reviews have noted, be sure to stop by the Front Porch for coffee and goodies.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

2 Sept 2023

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

Lovely private house with beautiful views

Our stay at Steep Creek was very enjoyable and relaxing. The house was clean, tidy, and in great condition. Looks like there have been many upgrades done inside and out. Karen read one of Rennys books (Garden Girl) while we were there and really liked the book. We would not hesitate to recommend this home. Thanks for sharing Woodsong cottage Renny. Karen and Gary

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

24 Aug 2023

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

Mullgrave

Nice place but need to replace the beds. Really liked having two washrooms for four adults. It was unfortunate that it rained so much. I would rent again if I was coming back to the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

16 Aug 2023

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Well Appointed

We had everything we needed and more in this well-appointed unit.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela S.

13 Aug 2023

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

Mulgrave by Cape Breton

Beautifully equipped cottage for those that want to stay close to Bridge to Cape Breton but still enjoy some quiet and privacy. Couldn’t ask for more.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tajammul K.

7 Aug 2023

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Taj Khan

The property was clean and the location is beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

4 Aug 2023

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Great launch point for our exploration.

Renny’s place is exactly as advertised. Great view and excellent positioning for our daylong exploration. Renny provided some excellent insight into nearby places (beaches and an island) to visit. We particularly liked the beach she recommended (Point Michaud). A beautiful and tranquil Nova Scotia beach. One place we enjoyed that we happened upon was the Musgrave Museum. The gentleman who runs the facility was a true pleasure to visit with and learn some history about the surrounding area. We found Renny’s place to offer good value and a great base for our daily pursuits.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George L.

25 July 2023

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Our stay at woodsong cottage in mulgrave nova scotia.

Very quiet and relaxing place.Great for dogs. Nice view of the water.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

19 July 2023

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

Wonderful place

Enjoyed it thoroughly

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine D.

16 July 2023

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Great place to get away!

We came here for a quiet weekend and this rental was exactly what we were looking for. It was far enough from the road that we could take the kids outside for a walk and even got to see some local wildlife!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lise D.

4 July 2023

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

Perfect

Exactly what we needed.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

13 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

A wonderful rental

This was an amazing trip. Itall started with this rental. After one day, we considered it home, not just a place to stay. The house was very clean and well stocked. We brought some stuff that we didn't need to because it was so well stocked. The internet was awesome for being away from major centers. The beds were comfortable, There was not one thing I wouldn't give 5 stars to (except the driveway which was a 3 just because it was steep). It was close to everything we wanted (Cape Breton) and we found a lovely little cafe in Mulgrave (The Front Porch) which was great for breakfast. And the stunning ocean view? The view from the screened porch was awesome. First day saw multiple Bald Eagles. The ultimate compliment I could give this rental? I would absolutely go back!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

27 Oct 2022

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

Perfect Get-a-way

Woodsong Cottage was a quaint home away from home. Very clean and perfect location for meeting up with our friends who have recently moved to the Canso Strait Area. Having this cottage as our jumping off point to explore the area was perfect. Yes the driveway is quite steep but our truck and trailer had no issues. Bringing our ATV's to explore the local trails was great and lots of room to offload/reload at the cottage. Renny was super great to communicate with and we met her property manager, Mary and her husband, when they stopped in to make sure we accessed the property ok - thanks for the early admittance to use the facilities - the drive from NB was a stretch! Thank you again for a great little get-a-way, we only wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

13 Oct 2022

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Amazing

We had an awesome time staying at Renny’s cottage. It was so clean and had everything we needed. Renny was always quick to respond and assisted us immediately with any questions we had. Although we weren’t there much in the day we still managed to truly enjoy the property. I can’t say anything negative about our stay here, it was truly amazing and we will never forget it!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

26 Sept 2022

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Clean, secluded, good location for our purposes

Very clean, perfect for our purposes, which was to take day trips to 1) Cape Breton, 2) PEI, 3) Halifax. We didn't remain during the day, we were always gone. We mainly just slept there. If you can, go to Charlene's Bayside Diner on the road to Sydney - the very best seafood chowder I have ever had. We love ferries; and there are several nearby. We saw a heron, eagles, a fox, but no moose on this trip. The drive is steep but no problem for our car, a Honda Clarity - I suggest staying as much to the left as you can in the bottom half of the drive, as there are some large-ish rocks that will kick up in the right lane. But no harm done.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

16 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful spot

This was a great spot! Everything was perfect and we felt we were living in the lap of luxury. The view from the screened in deck was awesome and so restful watching the water traffic. The linens and kitchen facilities were top notch. We stayed here as a jumping off point for a tour of Cape Breton Island- perfect. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marja

13 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The cottage is one of the most "complete" ones we stayed in. everything what we needed was there. Super dog friendly as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

20 Aug 2022

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Summer escape

The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed and then some. We enjoyed visiting many nearby beaches and saw eagles everyday. One swooped low over the cottage. Great place for a getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rick m.

15 Aug 2022

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

Our stay at wood song

Rennet was a great host and her place was exactly what we needed.peaceful mornings and quite nights..

Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

3 Aug 2022

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

Nice very quiet stay. Beautiful scenery.

A bit of a drive to get supplies. But overall very satisfied.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Renny

I am an author (I write under the name Renny deGroot) of Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction and now Mysteries set in Cape Breton Island. I love the outdoors and spend many happy hours walking with my dogs.

Why they chose this property

This house showcases the beauty of the area, located on The Marine Trail. Centrally located, Halifax, and the Cabot Trail can both be done as day trips. Relax in the screen room and watch the eagles float by.

What makes this property unique

All on one floor, it's ideal for people who don't want to navigate a lot of stairs. It is pet-friendly. Peaceful and private, it's perfect for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy community.

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