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Rib of a fin whale...skull of a pilot....a home with a genuine nautical flair
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
£98
avg per night

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Englishtown, NS
  • Saint Anns Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1680 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
Price is £98 avg per night,

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About the area

Jersey Cove

Located in Jersey Cove, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the beach. Munroe Point Lighthouse and Great Bras d'Or Range Rear Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Anns Provincial Park and North River Provincial Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Saint Anns Bay - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Munroe Point Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 48 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 59 min drive - 70.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain Capers Fish & Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bona Albert - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Simply Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 100 KM - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pipers Trailer Court & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Wonderful ocean view, private pebble beach, great hospitality

The Bosun's Chair is great for friends, couples, singles, or families. A light filled home with open concept first floor and 4 bedrooms upstairs. The 13 acre property is located on the Old Cabot Trail midway between Baddeck and Ingonish. The lower part of the property is a 300' wide stretch of private pebble beach.

The Bosun's Chair is 2 km from the scenic Englishtown Ferry and centrally located for visits to national parks. There are a number of local hiking trails, craft shops and artisan studios in the area.

The Bosun's Chair reflects the Nautical character of the owner - a Transport Canada certified Ship's Master and a Canadian Recreational Yacht Association certified sailing instructor.

Nestled on the shore of St. Ann's Bay, the Bosun's Chair has mountains in the backyard and a view of the ocean beach and Kelly's Mountain in the front yard.

There are 4 bedrooms upstairs in the older 'main' portion of the house, with 2 bathrooms - one upstairs (complete with jacuzzi tub) and one on the main floor adjacent to the front entry. All the downstairs floors are local hardwood. The upstairs floors are red pine, the ceilings are white pine.

Appliances include refrigerator, oven, microwave, washer and dryer. All bedding is supplied as well as all dishes, silverware, various kitchen utensils, coffee makers, pots, pans, etc. In short - just bring your own clothes!

The Captain, when he's not at sea, maintains a small apartment attached to the back of the main house (questions and concerns are dealt with promptly).

The Bosun's Chair is situated in an ocean-front rural setting. The nearest grocery store is in either the lovely village of Baddeck or in North Sydney - the mainland terminus for the Newfoundland ferry. Ditto for the nearest gas stations, so guests are advised to purchase foodstuffs and gasoline before arriving at the house.

Property manager

Daniel Robinson

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Traveler must clean up after pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04111425389208832-1691

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful ocean view, private pebble beach, great hospitality pet-friendly?

Yes, Wonderful ocean view, private pebble beach, great hospitality allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Wonderful ocean view, private pebble beach, great hospitality?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful ocean view, private pebble beach, great hospitality?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful ocean view, private pebble beach, great hospitality located?

This Jersey Cove farm stay is on the beach, 1.2 mi (2 km) from Saint Anns Bay, and within 12 mi (20 km) of St. Anns Provincial Park and North River Provincial Park. Gaelic College of Celtic Arts and Crafts is 9 mi (14.6 km) away.

Wonderful ocean view, private pebble beach, great hospitality Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

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

Excellent place and very comfortable

Daniel is a great host, we really enjoyed staying at his residence. The house is charming and comfortable. The location is beautiful with easy access to the Cabot Trail and the Baddeck areas as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Excellent stay!

Really cool location, house is a lot of fun with interesting touches. Very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

chris w.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Trip was great cottage is well kept
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great location and house full of charm

We loved the house. It is centrally located in Cape Breton and is a short walk to the beach. It is neat, comfortable and has simple charm. We had everything we needed there and very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Bosuns Chair

Excellent! Had a wonderful time. This is a great house with a wonderful owner. Great place to stay and have easy access to all of Cape Breton Island. We did day trips every day and got to see the whole area. You will enjoy it here. Very private and quiet.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leo H.

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

Good home base to explore Cape Breton

Older property with a "cabin in the woods" feel. The home was perfect for our 3 night stay in Cape Breton. The central location made it easy to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

Cape Breton stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Bosun’s chair. We liked the location for a base while we toured Cabot Trail, visited Baddeck and Fort Louisbourg. It was a quiet, cottage feel and we enjoyed unwinding with our family in this serene location at the end of the day. There was a heat wave and no air conditioning but we left the windows wide open and used the fan provided, along with our own which was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Wonderful cottage in Cape Breton

Our family had a phenomenal stay in this seaside cottage. The accommodations had character and were perfectly tidy, with everything we needed to be comfortable. Easily accessible to the Cabot Trail. And Daniel was a wonderfully gracious and flexible host who helped make our vacation perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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

Fabulous Experience

Great host, private, spacious, everything you'd ever need or want provided. Not one single complaint. Would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Family trip

We had a great stay. The property is exactly as listed. Danny was very friendly. The view was outstanding and we could hear the waves against the rocks and loons at night. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Amazing Stay

Danny was an amazing host! We had everything we could possibly need and we truly enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much Danny, we really appreciate your kindness. Su (and the rest of the Thompsons)
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M R.

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

Lovely Property

My husband and I and our two adult children stayed three nights in mid-July. We found the property as described. The beds were comfortable and the upstairs bathroom has a lovely skylight. The home was filled with a collection of beautiful artisan made pieces and antiques. My family especially loved the collection of books. On our second night, we made a fire on the beach and spent a beautiful evening watching the mist roll in from the sea. Great location just off the Cabot Trail- we would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curry A.

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

Perfect Stay

The host was not only most gracious and accessible but has so much of his personal craftspersonship in the house. Many special artisan pieces from others were a joy to find. The location is near the ferry across St. Anne's Bay which turned out to be very helpful as we explored both ends of the island. The beach was right across the street (only ferry traffic to and from) and my photographer partner spent many hours under it's spell. After our excursions, coming "home" to the "yellow house" (Bosun's Chair) was a warm welcome. Lot's of hot water, great laundry, and an adequate kitchen. A great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Toronto, Canada

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

Wonderful Stay

This little house is everything I expected it to be. Quiet, lovely and relaxing. This is the first time using Verbo and it did not disappoint. The owner was super nice and very hospitable, giving us a small tour of the home. There was plenty of information left on a table to give us ideas of what was in the area. The best coffee press! I had to go buy my own after using it :) Thank you Daniel for sharing your home with us. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecil R., Hilden, Nova Scotia

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

Lovely place very comfortable and quiet

Very easy to find and check in was easy and accurate. Daniel was there to show us around and show us where everything was. Extra supplies were stored in a back room for us. Daniel was available if we needed him, however everything went really well. My friends and family all had a great time and loved the place. Very clean and comfortable. I recommend this place to anyone. We will return again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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

Cape Breton's finest!

I was in Cape Breton to attend a funeral. Coming back to Daniel's home was so comfortable. The property was peaceful. and the large home was so inviting. It had all the amenities I needed and felt like home. The beach was very nice and there were small caves at low tide. Lots to explore. Daniel was so accomodating to allow visitors who had missed the funeral. I'm sure he wondered why the guests, other than myself were changing regularly. He even allowed for a late check out as I had surprise last minute guests. Thanks for the awesome holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

A perfect place to rest while on our adventure

A homey, rustic stay that fits the area. The home was large and roomy with more than enough places to sit and sleep for our 6 (ages 16 to 83). All the cooking utensils you may need. Easily accessible to everything we wanted to visit on the Island. We enjoyed having Danny sit and visit with us (our invite) as we heard some great stories about his adventures. He will definitely keep his distance and give you privacy. We invited him and enjoyed his company. Great resource about the area & community. Our 16 year old loved the Bay right across the street. We would stay here again and will recommend it to others who head this way. I think all of us enjoy the Bousan swing chair a few times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

rob j.

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

325 feet of private shoreline

...I wouldn't call it a "pebble beach" as some of the pebbles are the size of toasters. Spent a month at Danny's VRBO property. He was courteous, attentive to issues that arose, but at the same time invisible in a positive way as he resides in the adjoining apartment. I have to be honest and say I did have to trap a couple of mice....both toilets overflowed, the B-que was questionable, and no mid month housekeeping/cleaning. That being said, you are renting a place on the doorstep of the Cabot Trail, if you are looking for flatscreen TV's, fast internet, room for 5 adults, gas, groceries etc nearby.....you are no doubt going to pay alot more. All of Cape Breton is accessible for a days outing from his rental location. I have rented 6 different monthly homes in North America thru VRBO, all within the same price range. Danny's place was competitive with my experience.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Colleen G.

Not what we were expecting

When we first arrived we were a little apprehensive as it was quite remote with no towns close at hand. It is certainly perfectly accessible to the east side of the Cabot Trail. But if you wanted to tour the west side you either did the full circuit or take the ferry across to Hwy 105 & go for a hour drive to Mabou side. Our main concern was that there was nothing in walking distance & we had to take the car everywhere. We were hoping that we were in a small town that we could walk to kitchen parties, veils he, events, shopping or eating establishments. The house is nice, beds very comfortable but was lacking connection to technology like a local tv channel, working DVD player & radio, outdoor adirondack chairs and board games to keep us occupied in the evenings. The BBQ was very tiny and not suited for family cooking. Overall the stay was acceptable but unfortunate not much to our liking. Think this is suited more to someone who wants to hike the trail & only need a place to sleep. Deb the caregiver was our saving grace & was there to lend a helping hand making our stay more comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Caroline L.

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

Bel emplacement proche de beaucoup de site touristique mais propreté laisse à désirer

Proche de beaucoup de site touristique. Beau cachet rustique. Maison avec bonne commodite. Bel accueil. Propreté laisse à désirer
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

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

Jersey Cove Cottage

This airy, light full, well crafted cottage sits close by St Anne's bay. The kitchen is warming and the beds are cozy. Conversations with Daniel helped us better understand the places along the Cabot trail where history and geology shape the Cape Breton culture. We loved being in this cottage and highly recommend it for adventuring travelers.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Quite get away!

My husband and I enjoyed this place very much! Close to trails for hiking. My Dad (86) enjoyed fishing. Many Artisan shops, not far ! Relaxing!! Would rent this again!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Julie L.

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

Great Place

Great space with 4 bedrooms. Really loved the private pebble beach where we had a fire with the driftwood. What a view!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Wonderful location

A rustic cabin type accommodation. Plenty big enough for our family of 5. Excellent location on the Cabot trail with quick and easy access North to Ingonish, South to Baddeck and East to Sydney. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pierre M.

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

Cape Breton Week

Great time. Confortable house. Well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022