Eagles Pass is a gorgeous coastal cottage on a 7-acre property five minutes from the Cabot Trail. There’s ocean, a huge beach nearby and breathtaking panoramas because Eagles Pass has windows everywhere, along with a cathedral ceiling, pine beams, and walls finished with white boards inside and cedar shingles outside, in classic Cape Breton style.

Eagles Pass has been listed by DWELL as one of "Eight Outstanding Cottages for Rent in Canada." It says: "A lovely holiday home by the sea on Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island, this cabin is surrounded by walking trails and stunning beaches. Its interior and (shingled exterior) are inspired by the region's maritime architecture."

The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, and there is an ocean-facing deck and BBQ with stunning views of the beach. There's also a decorative propane fireplace for cozy Autumn evenings. Lobster boats haul traps in front, eagles perch nearby, moose, bobcats and foxes make appearances, and whales pass by most of the year; you will wake up to these views each morning and enjoy them all day. You will enjoy seclusion and incredible views in one of the most spectacular parts of Cape Breton, on a gorgeous property with 3 ponds and 2 spring-fed brooks. As day turns to evening in technicolor, relax, listen to music or catch up on things you don't have time for at home.

This cottage changes over on Saturdays only. If your preferred weeks happen to be booked, please check our other lovely oceanside cottages: #203860, #382569, #3490361 #4265347 #2599594. (Although the cancellation policy lists "no refunds," there ARE refunds–it is just that our policy did not fall within VRBO's categories.)

For connecting with friends, streaming or surfing, you'll love having a fast, fibre-op connection even though we are seemingly far from the hubbub. Or, dig into a good book on the leather couch, and take in the view.

About us... Bell grew up in Margaree Valley, about twenty minutes from here, while I grew up in Toronto; we both love it here, so being here makes a lot of sense. I built this cottage by myself, integrating everything I have learned about building in the last fifteen years. The result is a cottage that has all of the charm of our original SeaSky cottage, but with excellent amenities, and lots of privacy right beside the ocean.

There is a rich, strong culture here, historically and musically, and life unwinds at its own special pace. Although a three-day visit to the Island is not uncommon, a week is what it takes to really get a sense of the rhythms and charm of Cape Breton. Fishermen haul their lobster traps each year out in front of our cottage. Moose, eagles, deer, bobcats and foxes are regulars. It's easy to meet people here, and the daily pace here is slower than in most cities. It's nice to be in a place where you don't need air-conditioning; Cape Breton summers are warm-to-hot in the day, but perfect in the evening, and at the shore there are lovely ocean breezes.

Chimney Corner beach is one of the finest on the island, and it's mostly unoccupied during the week– in addition to the fine beach and swimming, there are interesting rock formations to explore nearby. Cape Breton is a spectacular place, and you'll find the scenery on this stretch of coastline particularly striking.

Other things to do:: There is no shortage of things to do in the area. In addition to Chimney Corner beach 2 minutes away, there are other great beaches to check out nearby: Whale Cove (3 minutes away), Margaree Harbour beach (6 minutes away), the Broad Cove area, which offers a spectacular scenic drive, a great beach and a buffalo ranch. Cape Breton Highlands National Park is only a half-hour away, with fantastic trails, lookoffs and waterfalls.

South of us are the gorgeous rolling hills of Mabou, the town of Inverness, which both offer music, pubs and food; the acclaimed new Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf courses by the sea (which are only 20 minutes away). There are also renowned crafters in the area; interesting quilting, rug hooking, and folk-art can all be found locally.