Front of Kildare Cottage facing the Lake with rooms of Waterfront Views
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Front of Kildare Cottage facing the Lake with rooms of Waterfront Views
Peaceful Porch View looking at Beinn Bhreagh hillside across the Bras d'Or Lakes
Historic House "Kildare"- Perennial and Colorful Annuals- shows steps up to loft
Breathtaking View from Porch Steps overlooking the Bras d'Or Lakes
Read and Relax on Peaceful Porch with View down the beautiful Baddeck Bay
600 feet of Cape Breton Waterfront and Beach with own Private Swimming/Boat Dock
Private Dock-Water's Edge Relaxation- Sunshine, Gentle Breezes and Great Views
Fully Equipped Spacious Kitchen with Laundry and Powder Room
Relaxing first floor Master Bedroom & full bath with View of the Bras d'Or Lakes
Cozy Living Room Area -Opens into Dining Room-seating for 10
Large Dining Area with Trompe L'Oeil Painted Panels-enjoyable evening dinners
Inviting Living Area with Fireplace- Perfect Setting for Evening Gatherings
Upstairs Sleeping Loft: Double Bed, 3 Twin Beds and half Bath
House, Cottage, Gardens, Beach and Waterfront View
Guest Suite-King bed, Sitting Area, Marble Bath with Views overlooking the Lakes
Cozy Guest Cottage Bedroom/Sitting Area with adjacent marble tiled Full Bath
Wild Roses add color to the Beach View looking at Beinn Bhreagh
Privacy Fencing is enhanced with Blooming Shrubs and Plantings
Early morning fog lifts for a clear bright sunny day!
View of the main cottage,Kildare, and guest suite from the beach and dock area
The friendly Village of Baddeck offers museums, shops and eateries
The "Amoeba" majestically sails past our cottage touring the Lakes
A favorite local spot:Kidston's Island Lighthouse and Beach Area
July's Canada Day Celebration with Fireworks in Baddeck!
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps8
- 2 Bathrooms,
- 2 Half Baths
9 Reviews of Property 360787 in Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Waterfront Cottage and Guest House in Baddeck with Own Private Dock
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Waterfront Cottage and Guest House in Baddeck with Own Private Dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p360787
+1 610 6881589
Baddeck
Cape Breton Island
"Kildare" is a Out of This World!
"Kildare" is a Out of This World!
It is hard to do justice to this property in words! Go through the green gate to “Kildare” and you enter a place of beauty and peace. This traditional log cottage has been lovingly maintained, restored and enlarged. It is right on the shore of Baddeck Bay, looking straight out to Bienn Bhreagh (Beautiful Mountain) where Alexander Graham Bell built his Baddeck home. A wonderful view in any weather! We stayed here for a week in September and enjoyed every minute. The well set-up kitchen, the view from the porch and the comfortable chairs and picnic table led to more meals on-site than we expected. Who wanted to drive out to find a restaurant when you could eat looking at a splendid view? The water continually changed, the sailing cruise boat Amoeba passed by several times a day, sailboats passed, seagulls soared overhead! At night, we slept with the sound of the whispering waves in our ears. We wanted never to leave! We were a couple on our own, for what amounted to a retreat from the world, but this property can accommodate a group in comfort. Because of the loft upstairs and the beautiful guest cottage it is well suited to a get together of friends; an extended family; or parents, children, and grandchildren. For children there is a big lawn, nooks and crannies to explore, and for everyone a wharf for swimming. The pretty town of Baddeck is great to explore. The location is convenient for scenic drives along the coast and into inland valleys.
The property is well maintained. The cottage is beautifully decorated and furnished. It is even nicer than it looks in the photos. Everything was sparkling clean. The linens are of high quality. It’s just like staying in someone’s well-loved home! Jan gave us lots of good advice before we arrived, and the caretakers were very helpful. Highly recommended.
The property is well maintained. The cottage is beautifully decorated and furnished. It is even nicer than it looks in the photos. Everything was sparkling clean. The linens are of high quality. It’s just like staying in someone’s well-loved home! Jan gave us lots of good advice before we arrived, and the caretakers were very helpful. Highly recommended.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Waterfront Cottage and Guest House in Baddeck with Own Private Dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p360787
+1 610 6881589
Baddeck
Cape Breton Island
Delightful Retreat
What a charming place to have a reunion with friends. We come together yearly to share activities, celebrate birthdays and renew our friendships and Kildare was the perfect setting for 2012. The rustic exterior belies the beautifully finished interior. We loved morning coffee on the porch and dinner together in the spacious dining room. The kitchen is beautifully appointed and more than met our needs for group cooking! Everyone especially appreciated their lovely, comfortable bedrooms and baths. Truly we felt we were guests in the owner's home. Our days were spent shopping in Baddeck, touring the Bell Museum, golfing, visiting the Celtic College, whale "glimpsing", visiting Louisbourg, and just relaxing. Lots to do in the area. Jan was MOST helpful, as were the caretakers, to answer our questions and meet our needs.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Waterfront Cottage and Guest House in Baddeck with Own Private Dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p360787
+1 610 6881589
Baddeck
Cape Breton Island
Amazing week...I think we've found paradise!
Amazing week...I think we've found paradise!
After years of renting cottages, we have finally found paradise. The moment we stepped into Kildare we were astounded by the beauty of the surroundings, the peaceful view, the charming cottage and the town of Baddeck. The kids spent hours playing in the water and off the dock while the adults relaxed on the veranda and sipped coffee. The cottage itself outdid our expectations. It was clean, modern, superbly equipped all while remaining authentic and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you may ever need. The kids loved hanging-out in their "apartment" (ie the loft). The view of Beinn Bhreagh is spectacular especially with the songbirds adding to the chorus.
Jan was very helpful in answering my many questions via email (both before and after we decided to rent Kildare). I will hopefully return to Kildare soon (and often) and I would recommend this property to anyone wanting a quiet getaway in an amazing location.
I hated to leave.
Jan was very helpful in answering my many questions via email (both before and after we decided to rent Kildare). I will hopefully return to Kildare soon (and often) and I would recommend this property to anyone wanting a quiet getaway in an amazing location.
I hated to leave.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Pet-friendly,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Waterfront Cottage and Guest House in Baddeck with Own Private Dock
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+1 610 6881589
Baddeck
Cape Breton Island
Magical home
This is one of the most beautiful cottages you'll ever find. Facing Beinn Breagh, this historical home has been lovingly modernized, so that the balance of late 19th charm, and modern comfort is perfect. Wonderfully clean, prompt and helpful service, great swimming, an easy walk to Baddeck, it completely captured us. A perfect spot for day drives, except we never wanted to leave. This is one of those summers you will remember, forever. Great sailing, friendly people, enchanting cottage. Great for kids and adults. Although the pictures are lovely, it is actually even more beautiful. This was enchanted.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Waterfront Cottage and Guest House in Baddeck with Own Private Dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p360787
+1 610 6881589
Baddeck
Cape Breton Island
Truly Outstanding
We've been to Baddeck 4 years ago to enjoy Celtic Colours Festival and decided to return this year. For us, location is everything and the Kildare House is amazing. With 600 ft. fronting the Bras d'Or (the Baddeck Bay section), we felt secluded in our own little world yet less than a mile from the charming town of Baddeck and fine restaurants, shops, and activities. The views from the porches and from every window brought instant relaxation. We found ourselves waiting for the arrival of the Amoeba as it sailed by daily.
Pictures do not do justice to the warmth, beauty and quality of the house. Being just two, we used only the main house but did take a look at the beautiful guesthouse and the loft bedroom. Everything - the furnishings, window treatments, kitchen appliances - had a decorator touch but still retained a comfortable, cozy feel. Nothing was lacking - this is definitely the best appointed and stocked house we have seen.
The house and grounds were spotless and meticulously cared for. Many rental properties are what we call "rental worn". It is hard to imagine that this is a rental property - it was like stepping into someone's beautiful, loved home. Norma called upon our arrival to see if there was anything we needed, etc. She was very helpful and cheerfully gave us several suggestions when asked.
Thank you for sharing your lovely Kildare House with us. We appreciate the history of the house and what you have done to preserve a treasure.
Pictures do not do justice to the warmth, beauty and quality of the house. Being just two, we used only the main house but did take a look at the beautiful guesthouse and the loft bedroom. Everything - the furnishings, window treatments, kitchen appliances - had a decorator touch but still retained a comfortable, cozy feel. Nothing was lacking - this is definitely the best appointed and stocked house we have seen.
The house and grounds were spotless and meticulously cared for. Many rental properties are what we call "rental worn". It is hard to imagine that this is a rental property - it was like stepping into someone's beautiful, loved home. Norma called upon our arrival to see if there was anything we needed, etc. She was very helpful and cheerfully gave us several suggestions when asked.
Thank you for sharing your lovely Kildare House with us. We appreciate the history of the house and what you have done to preserve a treasure.
Helpful votes: 7/7
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+1 610 6881589
Baddeck
Cape Breton Island
A Beautiful and memorable Kildare Experience
Let me first say how memorable our families stay at Kildare cottage was! We had an awesome stay at one of the nicest vacation properties ever!!
My family and I spent a week overlooking the beautiful Bras D'or lakes on a georgeous property minutes from a championship golf course and the quaint picturesque town of Baddeck, Cape Breton.
The main house was modern but had a quaint rustic feel...a brilliant combination! The views of Beinn Bhreagh mountain from the spacious veranda was our favorite while sipping coffee in the morning to visiting with friends and relatives in the evenings.
I could not recommend enough this rental property to anyone wanting a little slice of heaven on beautiful Cape Breton Island.
Kildare was an outstanding property which we did not want to leave at the end of our stay. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for beauty and relaxation!
...a must stay!.....and one that will be remembered for ever!
My family and I spent a week overlooking the beautiful Bras D'or lakes on a georgeous property minutes from a championship golf course and the quaint picturesque town of Baddeck, Cape Breton.
The main house was modern but had a quaint rustic feel...a brilliant combination! The views of Beinn Bhreagh mountain from the spacious veranda was our favorite while sipping coffee in the morning to visiting with friends and relatives in the evenings.
I could not recommend enough this rental property to anyone wanting a little slice of heaven on beautiful Cape Breton Island.
Kildare was an outstanding property which we did not want to leave at the end of our stay. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for beauty and relaxation!
...a must stay!.....and one that will be remembered for ever!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Waterfront Cottage and Guest House in Baddeck with Own Private Dock
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+1 610 6881589
Baddeck
Cape Breton Island
Lovely Accommodations and Beautiful Vistas
There was nothing more we could have asked for in a rental property. The structures are lovely, comfortable, clean and well stocked. The property is well maintained with a nice dock and lovely beach area where we collected sea glass. The view from the porch and main windows as incredible -- in both good and bad weather. Additionally the property owners are very easy to work with and enhance the entire rental experience.
We really enjoyed our stay at the property, and would stay here again and would also recommend it to friends and family.
We really enjoyed our stay at the property, and would stay here again and would also recommend it to friends and family.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 6/6
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Waterfront Cottage and Guest House in Baddeck with Own Private Dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p360787
+1 610 6881589
Baddeck
Cape Breton Island
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
Kildare was perfect...even better than advertised
Before we head home, I want to let you know how much we enjoyed both houses we stayed in.
The place in Baddeck is nothing short of spectacular.
The location, the beds,the kitchen,the living room with character, the porch, the golf course,the views, the guest house and the yard have all been perfect for us and for our dogs. Norma was kind enough to babysit our 2 dogs the day we played golf at the Highlands course.
Everything has been perfect so far. We can ask for no more.
The place in Baddeck is nothing short of spectacular.
The location, the beds,the kitchen,the living room with character, the porch, the golf course,the views, the guest house and the yard have all been perfect for us and for our dogs. Norma was kind enough to babysit our 2 dogs the day we played golf at the Highlands course.
Everything has been perfect so far. We can ask for no more.
Helpful votes: 10/10
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Waterfront Cottage and Guest House in Baddeck with Own Private Dock
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p360787
+1 610 6881589
Baddeck
Cape Breton Island
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
Magical Cape Breton experience at Kildare Cottage
We found this cottage online and I was nervous to know what it would actually be like since it is 1,100 miles away from our home and we were there for two weeks.We couldn't have been happier when we arrived.What a wonderful home and property you have.Beyond our expectations.We felt as if it were our own, or at least wished it was. Thank you for making our vacation so very special.
Helpful votes: 11/11
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