Ingonish cottage rental - The ocean front side of the cottage.
The ocean front side of the cottage.
 
Ingonish cottage rental - The ocean front side of the cottage.

The ocean front side of the cottage.

The upstairs deck looking over the ocean at sunset. See the link for more.

The upstairs deck looking over the ocean at sunset. See the link for more.

The kitchen and living room.

The kitchen and living room.

View of ocean from upstairs deck. **See link below for more pics.**

View of ocean from upstairs deck. **See link below for more pics.**

Upstairs Bedroom. View of Balcony and Ocean. ** See link for more pics**

Upstairs Bedroom. View of Balcony and Ocean. ** See link for more pics**

  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps7
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Half Bath
 

Photos and Description of the Ingonish vacation cottage rental
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths, (Sleeps 3-7)

Neil’s Harbour Cottage on 1.5 Acres of Private Oceanfront Property - Spectacular Views!

Enjoy amazing views, roaring waves, wildlife sightings, and shooting stars while you stay at this lovely, meticulously maintained cottage on over an acre of private oceanfront property. From the cottage, walk the short path lined by windswept grasses and wild flowers to the stunning water’s edge. Marvel at panoramic views of the rocky Atlantic shoreline from the upper deck.

From the master bedroom deck, listen to the waves, spot whales, eagles, gannets, and seals. The beautiful master bedroom includes a futon and a half-bath and is located on the second floor. On the first floor, enjoy the spacious and bright eat-in kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large table and new appliances. The lower deck is equipped with a gas grill and overlooks a beautiful lawn and the natural landscape of the shoreline.

Relax in the living room in front of the large screen TV while viewing the ocean through the sliding glass doors. The spacious living room features a full Simmon’s pull out sofa bed and a gas fireplace. The front bedroom includes a comfortable day bed with detachable twin trundle bed that reaches full bed height and can be rolled away from the day bed. Full bath and laundry room are also located on the first floor. We have also added high-speed internet.

In the distance, view the light house and quaint working fishing village of Neil’s Harbour. You will appreciate the convenience of the short walk to the grocery store. The restaurant, hospital, and post office are all located within two miles. The Cottage by the Mighty Blue is on the east coast of Cape Breton Island and only minutes off of the Cabot trail’s beautiful hiking and vistas. Kayaking, hiking, bicycling, outdoor adventures, a swimming beach and quaint restaurants are all within 10-20 minutes. Enjoy sailing, whale watching, and world-class golfing within 30 minutes.

Linens and maid service are provided.

SEE MORE PHOTOS BY CLICKING ON THE LINK NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

You will love it here!

Nearby Activities:

Golf, sightseeing, restaurants, kayaking, sailing, boating, swimming, biking, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and more.

Enjoy the seasons:

September is a beautiful month and is known for its humpback whale sightings. Come witness the stunning fall foliage and enjoy the world famous Celtic Colours Music Festival in October. After the holidays enjoy the INVIGORATING cross country skiing which is growing in popularity. Or stay at home and warm your toes by the cozy gas fireplace with a cup of tea and a good book.

Cape Breton Island was rated the #1 most beautiful island by Conde Nast Traveller magazine. Cape Breton island was also rated as having the 2nd most friendly people by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine.

Cape Breton Island National Park was rated the #2 best national park in North America, 2005 National Geographic.

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14 Reviews of Property 113635 in Ingonish, Nova Scotia

Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
average rating of 5.0 based on 14 reviews
business
Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p113635vb
(902) 336-2812 (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Neil's Harbour Cape Breton Island
Cohoes
5

Lovely

5 of 5
Submitted: October 1, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
Another great review...

We were delighted to find such a wonderfully well-maintained and private home for us to stay during the first few days of our honeymoon.

We would go back in heartbeat.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p113635vb
(902) 336-2812 (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Neil's Harbour Cape Breton Island
Stouffville, Ontario
5

A Great Find!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 3, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
What can we say? Beautiful views, comfortable, clean, and well equipped! Private and yet next to grocery and amenities. We loved it! Great location from which to explore Cape Breton. Darryl and Kathy were friendly, accessible, and helpful.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p113635vb
(902) 336-2812 (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Neil's Harbour Cape Breton Island
Toronto, ON
5

Wonderful place

5 of 5
Submitted: July 18, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
I just came back from a week-long family vacation in Neil's Harbour where I stayed at the Mighty Blue Cottage. We all had a wonderful time.
The cottage is clean, comfortable and very well-equiped. It has everything one needs, from barbecue to binoculars to watch the ocean! It is both central (a few steps from the co-op and the harbour, with its restaurants and even a whale watching cruise tour) and private, which was very important to us since we went there to take a break from the noise of the city. The cottage is right in front of the ocean: incredible view and sunsets!
It is perfectly located, which allowed us to fully visit Cape Breton Island, from Ingonish to Cheticamp and of course, the national park.
Kathy and Darryl are very nice and helpful. Always available for us.
I highly recommend it, especially for family gatherings or romantic gateways! And I will definitely come back.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p113635vb
(902) 336-2812 (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Neil's Harbour Cape Breton Island
Edmonton Alberta
5

Great accomodation

5 of 5
Submitted: June 23, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
We would highly recommend this cottage. The listing description is accurate - it is very clean, comfortable, well maintained and the views and quiet location were the icing on the cake. Darryl and Kathy were very reasonable to deal with and very helpful. We had a great vacation on this gorgeous island and this cottage played an important part in that. Highly recommend the Skyline and Coastal Trails, seeing Louisbourg and the Graham Bell Museum.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p113635vb
(902) 336-2812 (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Neil's Harbour Cape Breton Island
Mobile, AL
5

Wow! What a Great Find!

5 of 5
Submitted: June 16, 2011 Stayed: May 2011
Whether it was luck or fate that led us to Neil's Harbour, all my wife and I could say was "Wow!" In need of a place to stay for 3 nights in the midst of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, this cottage (really a house!) was perfect. Immediately next to the Atlantic's waves, it provided terrific views of the ocean, sunrises and the most beautiful full-moonrise we'd ever seen over an ocean. Even during the cool May evenings, we kept a window or two open to just listen to the crashing surf.

The location was excellent -- perfectly placed far enough off the main highway for privacy, but easily accessed for the many visits around the park for sightseeing the majestic highlands.

The cottage itself was exactly what you would want for a vacation home-base -- full kitchen for cooking your own meals if you want, a private room for two upstairs, and plenty of room downstairs for relaxing, watching tv, playing video games, taking advantage of the speedy wifi and whatever. One of the downstairs rooms has a daybed that could easily be converted to an extra bedroom for one or two adults -- really would be perfect though for a couple of kids.

Though it was too cool for us in May to make much use of the deck outside, we thought it would be great during the summer months to just sit, use the grill, drink a beverage, and enjoy watching the world float by. Did we mention the great location and the view?

And the final touch was a washer-dryer in the laundry room for that mid-vacation pile of clothes. If we had known before we left home about this added feature, we would have been able to cut the amount of clothes we'd packed in half!

One more thing -- your hosts, the managers of the property, are terrific. They were full of helpful information about the community and the people, really aiding us in finding our feet and getting around in a new place.

Will we be back? You bet! We highly recommend this to anyone trying to find the perfect location for a getaway to great scenery, great activities, great lobster, and a great place to stay.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p113635vb
(902) 336-2812 (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Neil's Harbour Cape Breton Island
Kitchener, Ontario
5

Awesome spot for all ages

5 of 5
Submitted: November 10, 2010 Stayed: September 2010
I had a great time. It is my fourth straight year staying in Neal's Harbour, and first time at this place. It was great, and as always Darryl and Kathy were fantastic! Neil's Harbour is one of the gems in Cape Breton that so many tourists overlook. And if you continue up the White Point Rd, the scenery is unbelievable. I like to stay at a place a week at a time to use as a home base, and this place was perfect! It is close to many of my favourite spots....Neil's Brook, beulack ban falls, White Point, Meat Cove, Pleasant Bay, and the highlands in general. And you are only about an hr and a half from Cheticamp --- another of my favourite spots. Your house is a great spot, with great views! The skies in Cape Breton are amongst the best in the world..... day and night. Fantastic sunrises right from the deck....and unbelievable stars!!! Very private spot.....I highly recommend it!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p113635vb
(902) 336-2812 (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Neil's Harbour Cape Breton Island
Clarksburg, WV
5

We Lucked Out

5 of 5
Submitted: November 1, 2010 Stayed: July 2010
Spent several nights there this summer when someone else had cancelled at the last minute. Loved the cottage, the comfort and solitude of the place, yet proximity to town and grocery store. Perfect place for exploring the park or driving to Meat Cove. Hosts could not have been nicer.

Highly recommend!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
business
Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p113635vb
(902) 336-2812 (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Neil's Harbour Cape Breton Island
Halifax, NS (originally from Denver,CO, USA)
5

The perfect beachfront getaway!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 23, 2010 Stayed: October 2010
Our family of four enjoyed this wonderful beachfront home during the Thanksgiving Weekend. The property is meticulously maintained with all the modern conveniences you might need for your stay. It was so warm and cozy on those chilly, rainy mornings. We look forward to staying there again in the future.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p113635vb
(902) 336-2812 (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Neil's Harbour Cape Breton Island
Glen, NH
5

Perfect

5 of 5
Submitted: September 25, 2010 Stayed: September 2010
Don't be put off by the fact that this house is next to the grocery store. It is set down off the road and is very private. The view is just spectacular, and the sound of the waves is the perfect ending for an active day on Cape Breton. We found the cottage just perfect for our needs. The kitchen is well equipped (although no dishwasher), the small living room is comfortable, looks out to the ocean, and has a slider out onto the deck. The bedroom is quite spacious with its own little deck and plenty of storage space. Indeed, three nights here was simply not enough. Perfectly situated it is a forty minute drive to the most popular hiking trails in the park (including the "many moosed" spectacular Skyline trail. But do not leave out the trails that are just minutes away (the gorgeous coastal trail and the Jigging Lake trail). Also, be sure to drive a few minutes to White point (especially when the wind is right) for a truly wild and spectacular view. If the wind isn't too strong hike out to the old graveyard at the very tip of the point. For dinner out, we's recommend the Main Street Restaurant and Bakery in Ingonish. The menu is varied, the food is great, and the value is excellent. But overall, this is a place where you would be quite content to cook in and enjoy the ocean just steps from your door. Everyone at the rental office was helpful and gracious. I wish we could go back tomorrow.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Neil's Harbour - 1.5 Acres of Spectacular Private Ocean Front
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p113635vb
(902) 336-2812 (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Neil's Harbour Cape Breton Island
Delaware/USA
5

Private, Oceanfront Cottage Made for the Perfect Holiday

5 of 5
Submitted: August 29, 2010 Stayed: August 2010
We just returned from a wonderful vacation to Cape Breton Island where we spent 5 nights at the gorgeous oceanfront Mighty Blue. The cottage was impeccably clean, comfortable, and homey. Outside, there was a private rear yard where our toddler could run around and explore the grounds and wildlife-- including the resident bunny who came to visit daily. We enjoyed eating outside at the picnic table, taking in the breathtaking ocean view and crisp sea air, and using the cottage binoculars to scan for whales (unfortunately we didn't see any!)
The grocery store next door has basic food items, as well as wine/beer, which we found difficult to find in other parts of Nova Scotia. There is also a seafood market across the street, where we purchased lobster and scallops (both frozen but extremely fresh and delicious). Luckily we had only one half-day of rain, but for those stuck inside at the Mighty Blue, there is a TV with loads of channels, a DVD player, board games, and a comfortable sitting area. The master bedroom upstairs is spacious with a half-bath and balcony- perfect for stargazing (telescope provided). The only thing that we would want to alert other guests about is that this cottage has just one private bedroom. The other "bedroom" is in the front room of the house where you enter. It's right beside the staircase and has no door. This made it hard for us to be downstairs while our daughter slept... Lucky for us, the weather was too beautiful to be inside, so we spent our evenings out back, and the sleeping arrangement was fine. We highly recommend this cottage to others and hope to be back one day!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2