Welcome to the Sunset-Hideway, one of three 4.5 star vacation homes located on our 50-acre, "Stay & Play" oceanside destination with a stunning, secluded sandy beach. An excellent base camp for seeing Cape Breton. Cabot Cliffs and the world-famous Cabot Trail are just 30-60 minutes away.
Children should be 8 years or older to stay.
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If enjoying Cape Breton’s natural beauty in comfort and style is important, then you have come to the right place.
Our luxurious, new 3-bedroom vacation home is packed full of modern amenities including 9-foot ceilings, a well-equipped open-concept kitchen (with an island, bar stools and premium stainless steel appliances), air conditioning, satellite TV, a laundry center and ocean views from every room. The spacious master bedroom has a King-sized bed, a private 3-piece bathroom, and a walk-in closet while the other two bedrooms have Queen-sized beds and access to the main bathroom. All beds have ultra-comfortable pillow-top mattresses and premium linens, and all bedrooms have blinds and screens to help you get a good night sleep.
Outside, from the giant wooden sundeck, you can take in captivating ocean views and stunning Cape Breton sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine or a fine meal. The sundeck has a comfortable outdoor dining table and chairs as well as a propane BBQ.
Within the boundary of our 50-acre property, the Sunset HideAway sits on an expansive 2-acre lot with a giant private lawn.
For those interested in taking in some near-magical scenery, picturesque Colindale Beach (located on the property) is a leisurely 10 minute walk down our nature trail which meanders through a field of giant wildflowers and winds alongside a sparkling freshwater pond and emerald green sand dunes. The giant, 4-acre sandy, secluded beach features 1,000+ feet of waterfrontage, sand and warm swimming waters which often exceeds 21 degrees Celcius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) in the summer, with swimming possible through October. Relax in in one of our beach chairs and listen to the sound of the waves crash on the shore while breathing in the fresh ocean air. The beach area is also a great place for a jog, meditation, beachcombing, beach volleyball, evening walks and, of course, photography -- especially in the evening when the western sun illuminates the deep blue sea, the waves, the beach and the dunes. The lighting in the evening is almost magical. And, the sunsets here are world-class.
Our location makes for an excellent basecamp for enjoying Cape Breton in comfort and style. We are a scenic half-hour drive from the world-class Cabot Cliffs Golf course and whale watching in Inverness and an hour drive from the starting point of the world-famous Cabot Trail. The lakeside town of Baddeck, the historical Fortress of Louisburg and fishing expeditions are all easy day trips from our property.
Closer by, we are an easy 5-minute drive from the shops, restaurants, tuna fishing charters and five sandy swimming beaches of Port Hood, which is well-known for its warm waters, its summer/fall music festivals, its great seafood, its fishing charters and its warm hospitality. Meanwhile, we are about 10 minutes from picturesque Mabou which has restaurants with local fiddle music, groceries and miles of sensational hiking trails (up to and along Cape Mabou which features breathtaking views of Cape Breton's rugged coastline, cliffs and beaches below).
The Sunset HideAway is located in the picturesque oceanside community of Colindale on Little Mabou Road, which is also known locally as "the Mini Cabot Trail".
Our location makes for an excellent basecamp for enjoying Cape Breton in comfort and style. We are a scenic half-hour drive from the world-class Cabot Cliffs Golf course and whale watching in Inverness and an hour drive from the the world-famous Cabot Trail. The lakeside town of Baddeck, the Fortress of Louisburg National Historic Site, the Alexander Grahma Bell National Historic Site and fishing and inner tube expeditions are all easy day trips from our property.
In sum, we are located:
- 5 minutes from PORT HOOD, a vibrant seaside destination with a grocery store, restaurants, tuna fishing charters, summer/fall music festivals and five sandy swimming beaches with miles and miles of sand. A great place for beachwalks and seaglass searching.
- 10 minutes from the quaint village of MABOU which boasts great local food, local fiddle music, great beaches and spectacularl hiking at nearby Cape Mabou (which has miles of mountain-top hiking trails with stunning views of Cape Bretons' rugged coastline, cliffs and beaches below.)
- 25 minutes from the Glenora Distillery, where you can enjoy award-winning whiskey tasting, distillery tours and live local music.
- 30 minutes from bustling INVERNESS, home of the Cabot Cliffs and Cabot Links golf courses, Route 19 Brewery and many summer/fall music festivals. Here you will also find whale and seal tours, kayak tours and rentals, deep-sea fishing tours and mountain bike rentals
- A one hour drive from the start of the world-famous Cabot Trail which features world class hiking, sight seeing, gondal rides, whale watching and much more.
- A one hour drive from the picturesque lakeside community of BADDECK, situated on the shores of the Bras D'Or Lake (which is designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve). Baddeck is home to many quaint shops and restaurtants, kayak tours, boat tours and the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, a National Historic Site.
- A two hour drive from the Fortress of Louisbourg, National Historic Site. Take a walk back in time to the 18th century and explore what was France's largest (and most expensive) Fortress in the New World. e
Activities in the Area Include:
1. SWIMMING AND BEACH WALKS – Port Hood and nearby Mabou have six sandy swimming beaches with miles of sand and warm swimming waters (which reach 22 degrees Celsius in the summer). They are great spots for swimming, beachcombing and sea glass hunting and photography.
2. LIVE LOCAL CELTIC MUSIC AND DANCE -- Enjoy live fiddle and guitar during the summer and fall in Port Hood, Mabou (ten minutes drive), Inverness (35 minutes drive) and Port Hawkesbury (40 minutes drive). Ask us about what's going on during your stay and we'll share the latest schedule.
3. WORLD CLASS GOLF -- We are located half an hour from the world-famous Cabot Cliffs Golf Course in Inverness and within 90 minutes of 3 other great golf courses -- Bell Bay, Dundee and Le Portage golf courses
4. HIKING AND E-BIKING – Nearby Mabou has a newly opened E-bike rental shop and Cape Mabou has an extensive network of uncrowded intermediate and challenging hiking trails. The trails are notable for their mountain-top, sweeping views of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline and sunsets
5. PRIVATE SAILING CHARTERS - Take a one hour trip to St Pete's and head out on the Bras D'Or Lake for a half day or full day of sailing with your own captain and sailbout.
6. WHALE AND SEAL WATCHING are offered in nearby Inverness (30 minutes away) and Pleasant Bay (90 minutes to the north).
7. KAYAK TOURS - Are available in nearby Inverness (30 minutes away)
8. FINE WHISKEY TASTING -- Enjoy award-winning whiskey tasting at the Glenora Distillery which is a 25-minute drive. The distillery is unique in that it is Canada’s first single malt whiskey distillery and maintains the highlands Scot's tradition of distilling the heartwarming drink "Uisage Beatha" (The Water of Life). Tours operate daily during the summer and early fall.
1. Use of the nature trails and beach zone requires guests to assume responsibility for their own safety and sign a liability waiver.
2. Villa Sharing - We are pleased to host families of up to six people or parties of two couples who wish to share a villa. Base price is based on 4 guests. Extra guest fees apply to a 5th and 6th guest. The sharing of a villa by 3 couples, however, is not permitted. Some exceptions apply, but these require approval by the owner on a case-by-case basis.
3. The home has a 240 Volt, 50 amp receptacle for high speed EV charging. Guests must bring their own charging cable and an adapter compatible with an RV outlet (as shown in picture in photo gallery). Charging fees apply at 25 cents per KWh.
1. Parties are not permitted; Guests agree to keep noise levels within reasonable levels and observe quiet time from 10 pm
2. Sharing of the property by 3 couples or 5 or more adults is not permitted. Some exceptions apply.
3. Guests agree to cook fish and shellfish outdoors only and on the BBQ provided. Cooking fish inside will result in forfeiture of damage deposit and fines of $500 or more.
4. Guests agree to assume full responsibility for their personal safety if they choose to use the nature trail, beach zone and other common areas of the property and further agree to sign a liability waiver before check in..
5. Guests agree to close all windows and doors when leaving the property during the day to safeguard against water damage from potential flash rainstorms. If this rule is breached, the owner may enter the unit to close windows and doors.
6. We cannot accommodate guests arriving by ATVs / side-by-sides.
