A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage

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Living space with large ocean-facing sliding doors out to your private deck

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2 bedroomsSleeps 555.7 sq m

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Parking available
Breakfast available
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Birch Plain, NS

Cape Smokey Provincial Park
‪13 min drive‬
Ski Cape Smokey
‪20 min drive‬
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
‪24 min drive‬
Sydney, NS (YQY)
‪99 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The Sleeping Moose Cottage is located on the North Shore of Cape Breton Island, 8 km south of Cape Smokey, between the Cape Breton Highlands National Park (25 km) and the town of Baddeck (65 km) on the Bras d'Or Lakes.

The North Shore, originally settled by Scots in the early 1800s, is now home to lots of moose, a crab and lobster fishery (May - July), as well as many fine artisans and crafters.

From the deck of the Sleeping Moose Cottage you might see whales and seals, for sure ocean birds, and 'our' Bald Eagle who does a 'fly-by' a couple of times a day. Walk to our pebble beach and enjoy the beautiful view and sometimes-loud silence of the waves hitting the pebbles.

There are lots of hiking and snowshoeing trails in and outside the National Park, and if you like golf... Highland Links is a beautiful 25-minute drive away.

The Sleeping Moose is a housekeeping cottage with a full kitchen, but it is conveniently located on the same property as the Dancing Moose Cafe. It serves unusual breakfasts and lunches bilt around Dutch Pannekoeken (stuffed pancakes), Belgian waffles, a daily soup, and baked treats, all made from scratch in our own kitchen.

We are an all-season accommodation. Start your day watching the sun rise over the ocean. Then, spend a lazy summer's eve on your private deck watching the stars come out. Light a cosy fire in your wood stove on chilly evenings, or in winter when snow has changed the landscape. On rainy days, enjoy a free movie or a bit of surfing with our free wireless Internet.

Property manager

Ton Megens

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

RENTAL RULES 1. Smoking is allowed outside only. 2. People other than those in the Guest party can stay overnight but always consult with the owner. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest. Guests are not allowed to exceed the occupancy limit agreed to above. 3. Guests should not create excessive noise at a level that disturbs neighbors; Code-enforced neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00p.m. – 8:00a.m. 4. This unit is privately owned; the owners is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowner is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise. 5. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order 6. Only use appliances for their intended use. 7. PETS are permitted with prior approval. There is a $25.00 extra cleaning fee. 8. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. We suggest you bring beach towels. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the units. 9. Woodstove: Please let us know if you need any assistance with the wood stove and only use clean wood (provided) to burn in the stove. 10. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material is flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at anytime. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages of up to $500.00

Important information

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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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number STR2526T9391

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Birch Plain

Located in Birch Plain, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Great Bras d'Or Range Rear Lighthouse and Munroe Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Cape Smokey Provincial Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Birch Plain, NS

What's nearby

Cape Smokey Provincial Park - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
Ski Cape Smokey - 20 min drive - 21.2 km
Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 24 min drive - 26.5 km
Highlands Links - 28 min drive - 28.7 km
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 74 min drive - 87.3 km

Getting around

Sydney, NS (YQY) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Dancing Moose Cafe Inc - ‬1 min walk
‪Mermaid Seeker Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Cal's Resturant & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A modern, cosy, ocean-front, beach (rock) acces Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Cape Smokey Provincial Park and within 16 miles (25 km) of Ski Cape Smokey and Saint Anns Bay. Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Acadian Trail are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

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9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Ciara S.

24 Feb 2025

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

A great stay at this cozy cottage

We loved warming up by the wood fire after our days skiing at Cape Smokey. The view of the ocean was lovely. It was nice to have the kitchen for cooking our own evening meals. Wifi worked well.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

7 Oct 2024

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

Sleeping Moose

We loved our stay at the Sleeping Moose cottage. The picnic table on the cliff above the ocean was perfect. Thank you Ton! It was a lovely 3 nites and your breakfasts were a great way to start our day!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

26 Mar 2024

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

Everything you need. Cozy for a cold spring stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

17 Aug 2023

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

The moose dancing

Thank you. Everything is correct.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marnie W.

30 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rugged & Remote Cape Breton

The week we stayed at the Sleeping Moose was extremely hot however Ton provided 2 fans which made it somewhat more livable. If you’re planning a visit, don’t forget insect repellent! The Cabot Trail is truly beautiful & Ton’s restaurant, The Dancing Moose was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn O.

27 Sept 2020

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

Great getaway

Lovely well appointed cottage. Wonderful sea views. Convenient location for touring Cape Breton, especially the northern and eastern portions.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten L.

26 July 2020

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

Ideal CB Getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night break at the Sleeping Moose. Cabin was ideal for our needs, adequately equipped, very comfortable beds and lovely location with super view out to the ocean - picnic table ideally placed for this also. The Dancing Moose cafe serves great food as well. All in all certainly recommend a stay here.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charla M., Baytown, TX

4 Nov 2019

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

Sunrises and Hiking

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sleeping Moose cabin. Ton was an excellent host and having his restaurant on site was a fantastic addition to our trip. The Pannekoek is delicious!! The cabin had all the basics we needed and the view and the sound of the waves was incredibly relaxing. It’s a great jumping off place for exploring Highland National Park and a great place to relax after a long day on the trails. Thanks Ton!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lois W.

28 Oct 2019

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

HIghly recommended!

Very comfortable and clean cabin with cozy atmosphere. Kitchen facilities were great, bed was super comfortable, living room area very nice. Lovely to be close to Atlantic ocean and beautiful sunrises. Tasty breakfasts and lunches at the nearby Dancing Moose Cafe. A little bit of a haul over Smoky Mt. to reach Inverness & Cape Breton Highlands National Park, but it's a stunning ride overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

10/10 Excellent

Joan J., Wauwatosa, WI

15 Sept 2019

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

Cozy Oceanside Cabin

The cabin was lovely and provided everything we needed and wanted for our stay. Ton was a charming host and the breakfast at the Dancing Moose was a highlight.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Setauket, USA

28 Aug 2019

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

A little bit of paradise

Beautiful location to tour the Cabot trail and Cape Breton Island. House has everything you need, great fire pit out back. Coffee with a view of the ocean. The chickens are an added treat!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephen v.

26 Aug 2019

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

Wonderful location. Excellent host. Exceptional hospitality and great food at the Dancing Moose Cafe

A 12 star on a 10 star scale.

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

18 Aug 2019

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

Perfect Stay

Easy process booking! We were running behind schedule in our 15 hour trek to Cape Breton. Ton was super accommodating. The location is perfect for what we wanted. The property was gorgeous and Ton makes amazing Dutch pancakes. A super week in such a beautiful place. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristine D.

22 June 2019

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

Wonderful get away

Ton provides a perfect setting to get away and enjoy the beauty of the Cabot Trail. He was kind enough to provide us with a meal on his day off! The cottage was clean and provided everything needed to enjoy and relax. Thanks again, Ton!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

3 Oct 2018

Great place to stay!

This is a very nice place to stay with everything you could need. We loved the short walk to the ocean every morning to watch the sunrise. We even saw seals almost everyday. Tom was a wonderful host and a great cook. He even helped us out with our flat tire. There were 4 adults staying in this house and it never felt crowded. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone that is interested in exploring Cape Brenton National Park. Thank you Tom for everything!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin G.

3 Aug 2018

Wunderschöne Hütte mit prima Ausstattung

Wir haben unsere Zeit am Cabot Trail im schlafenden Elch sehr genossen. Vermieter Ton ist super hilfsbereit und backt sehr leckere Pannekoeken. UNbedingt dem Café einen Besuch abstatten. Bei Vollmond hatten wir an dem Picknickplatz, der zur Hütte gehört, einen wunderschönen Blick aufs Meer.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise and Don A.

25 Oct 2017

Rustic Modern Combination

We stayed here for 2 nights on a fall trip to Cape Breton. The cottage was a fantastic blend of rustic and modern, well layed out and well stocked. We loved the ocean sunrise view both from the oversized sliding glass doors and from the picnic table at the ocean. An added touch was our chicken neighbours. Ton makes a great breakfast and is a friendly host. We highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Corrine and Art L., Ohio

26 Sept 2017

The Best Breakfast ever!

What was there not to like...great people, beautiful chickens, friendly cats...and the most amazing breakfasts. Oh, yes, the house had everything we needed and was super clean! And add in an ocean!, We loved it. C and A

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

28 June 2017

Cozy Cabin

Wonderful, cozy cabin! You cannot beat the view of the ocean--we even saw a whale swimming by. The kitchen is fully equipped too, which is a bonus.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Orla and Edmond R.

17 June 2017

Excellent. The cottage was well equipped and very clean and comfortable.

A lovely quiet setting and host, Ton is very friendly and helpful. The Dancing Moose Cafe serves good homemade food, a great place for breakfast or lunch.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nina S., Hassloch

11 Oct 2016

Great vacation in a comfortable cottage

We spent 4 nights in the cottage. Our host Ton was very nice and helpful. He also made amazing Pancakes and Waffels in his Café Dancing Moose. The cottage offered 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room with a chimney. The facilities provided were sufficient. We also Used the barbecue outside. From the beach We could Spot whales (But far from the beach). We would Come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Beth M.

11 Oct 2016

Peaceful!

We had a great time at the Cottage in Wreck Cove! Simple place but had all the conveniences we needed. Just walk to the ocean or breakfast/lunch at the restaurant. The chickens roamed around the property, were cute to watch! walked for miles by the ocean not a sandy beach rocks, rocks and more rocks but still nice. We had a campfire our last night and watched the stars. Just down right nice and peaceful. Definitely would go back. Beth

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philip A.

3 Oct 2016

Cozy, comfortable and peaceful retreat

My husband, small dog and I recently spent three nights here. The rustic cottage was clean, well-cared-for, and well-supplied. We were impressed with its very efficient layout and how well-built it was. Everything was in excellent working order, and we enjoyed a very comfortable and relaxing stay. The views at the nearby rocky shore were spectacular. We used this cottage as a base from which to explore the Cabot Trail by car and the Cape Breton Highlands National Park on foot. We went on a whale watch out of Bay St. Lawrence and saw whales, seals, an ocean sunfish and incredible geologic formations. We attended a ceilidh one evening in a nearby church and enjoyed an intimate acoustic concert of traditional Cape Breton folk music. We enjoyed our breakfast of Dutch "pannekoeken" at Ton and Yvonne's Dancing Moose Cafe so much that we returned another morning for more. Our host was friendly and helpful, and made sure we felt welcomed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, and would heartily recommend it to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

4 May 2016

Beautiful and Relaxing

This cottage is perfect for nature lovers. The property is steps away from the water, and is secluded. The owner was very accommodating and very pleasant to deal with. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. I would definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

30 June 2015

ExcellentAccomodation

Great place to stay on the east coast of Cape Breton, just south of Cape Smokey (about 20-25 minutes to the park entrance). Two rooms (cool bunk bed in one can sleep three, two in the small queen in the other room), functional kitchen, nice bathroom, living room with a view, wifi that is there most of the time. Good eats at the adjacent Dancing Moose. The owner is very friendly and helpful. There is only one mirror, a cosmetic one in the bathroom, so it could use another mirror somewhere.

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Hosted by Ton Megens

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English, German, Dutch

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