Heart of Baddeck Village
House in Baddeck
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Compass House is located in the center of Baddeck allowing you to take full advantage of the shops, restaurants and various activities going on in the village, without using your car. The lake is a few minutes walk away. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two with queen beds and one with 2x twin bed.s All have ample closet space. There is one full bathroom upstairs. Downstairs there is a comfortable living room, dining room and well equipped kitchen plus two further half baths. The sun room addition provides a birds eye view of village life and also contains a full double bed for additional guests.
There is a cute deck on the back where you can sit with a cup of coffee and watch the world go by.
Baddeck is not just the beginning and end of the Cabot Trail but also a great base for exploring other areas of the island.
*PLEASE NOTE* your nightly fee includes the new 3% Cape Breton Tourism Levy payable on all accommodation on the island from January 2024.
There is a cute deck on the back where you can sit with a cup of coffee and watch the world go by.
Baddeck is not just the beginning and end of the Cabot Trail but also a great base for exploring other areas of the island.
*PLEASE NOTE* your nightly fee includes the new 3% Cape Breton Tourism Levy payable on all accommodation on the island from January 2024.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Baddeck
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Reviews
10.0
The house is great and very clean. Beds, sheets and comforters very comfortable. Great location close to everything in Baddeck. Thanks!
10.0
This rental is a perfect getaway for a family to enjoy the wonderfulness of Baddeck. Very well accommodated for the 7 of us. Can’t ask for anything better.
10.0
We had a great stay here for our visit to Cape Breton. Excellent central location for day trips around the area. The home itself was great, spacious and comfortable for our group of 5 adults - with space for more! Just round the corner from coffee shops, gift shops and close to the pier where there are plenty of restaurant options. It’s also walking distance from the grocery store, liquor store and the incredible Alexander Graham Bell museum - well worth a visit!
10.0
Right in town, very clean and organized. Most beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the little patio out back. When we needed something, the response from Ann Marie and her property manager was quick. Be sure to note that washcloths are not provided.
10.0
Excellent. Loved the location. The door knob to the front door needs to be repaired and upstairs drain needs to be cleaned.
10.0
Compass House is a spacious and comfortable home, in an ideal location in Baddeck within walking distance of everything in town. The owner communicated promptly with clear description of the property, rules and location. There's plenty of room, a great view from the sunroom, and all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay.
10.0
Amazing location - walk to everything! Clean and so comfortable, lovely deck and swing. Had a short power outage but there were lanterns with batteries ready to go - it made it a great night to starwatch on the deck! Owners are extremely responsive to questions. Well equipped kitchen, beds were comfortable and the fans and ac in the dining room kept the house at a fine temperature. A teapot was the only thing missing. So relaxing! Thank you!
10.0
Two Thumbs up 👍!
House was big, clean and right off the main drag! Baddeck is a quirky little town so perfect for us. Baddeck is a great middle ground to explore Cape Breton as well. Recommend swimming and hanging out for the day at Lake Ainslie (we liked the west side). Beautiful water and not a sole in sight. Jet skiing was a blast as was the kayaking. Museum celebrating Alexander Graham Bell and his wife Mabel was very cool (ie: the Hydrophile design). We’ll be bake for sure 😀
8.0
Clan Gathering Site
Great location in the village center. Comfortable living room for my 90 year old Dad and a large dining room to host a family meal. We stayed at the Compass House for a family funeral and the owners had condolence card and remeberence for us at checkin, so thought and touching <3 Thank you for your kindness Anne-Marie.
10.0
Great Stay
What a perfect location! Close to restaurants, the theatre, golf courses and the Cabot Trail. The house was wonderful - clean and spacious. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. Anne-Marie was wonderful to deal with. Thank you!
10.0
Celtic Colours retreat
This was the perfect place to stay for Celtic Colours and exploring the beautiful island! Wonderful house, we’d love to come back :)
10.0
Great home to spend a week in.
Good location in the village, comfy furniture and beds, well equipped. We enjoyed our week at Compass House and would go back.
10.0
Family holiday
The property is well located, clean, and the owner gave us lots of useful info. She was available and we always received prompt responses to our questions. The wifi was efficient and we really enjoyed our stay!!
10.0
Great space; great location
Very clean & lots of space. Sunroom with bed & half bath was super. Location was perfect to walk anywhere in town. A barbeque & microwave would be good additions. I would definitely recommend this house.
10.0
Wonderful!
This was my first experience with a private rental of any kind. I’m blown away. My grandmother’s family is from Baddeck, so we love the area. Several of my family stayed together for long weekend. We all LOVED this house. It has classic style but is up to date, well laid out, extremely spacious, very comfortable, and 3 bathrooms!!! The owner was responsive to my questions, very proactive and helpful. I almost didn’t want to give a review for fear too many would find out about my amazing find but I want the owner to be successful so I can come back every year. This house has everything you need. I can’t wait to come back next time!
5.0
This delightful, spacious, well-appointed house was situated perfectly, right in the centre of Baddeck. Anne Marie was so helpful and gave us lots of information in response to our requests which served us well. She made our stay so much smoother.We all loved Baddeck and this home from home in particular! Many thanks!!
10.0
Beautiful property!
This delightful, spacious, well-appointed house was situated perfectly, right in the centre of Baddeck. Anne Marie was so helpful and gave us lots of information in response to our requests which served us well. She made our stay so much smoother.
We all loved Baddeck and this home from home in particular! Many thanks!!
10.0
Beautiful home, centrally located. Would definitely stay again.
Easy process. Friendly, responsive owner.
10.0
House on the hill
Very comfortable home, we were 6 adults and had lots of room and sitting areas. the kitchen was well equipped.
And the beds were comfortable.
10.0
House was clean and easy access to town
We really enjoyed our stay at Baddeck. It is central to many places to see in Nova Scotia and was a great place to relax after busy days.
10.0
Beautiful house - well equipped and well located
We were thrilled to spend our week enjoying Celtic Colours in this house centrally located in Baddeck. We could easily walk to restaurants, shops and the beautiful lake.
The house is well equipped with everything you need. The sun room was a favorite place for us to read, relax and enjoy the views.
If you're looking for a central place to stay in Cape Breton, I would highly recommend this property.
10.0
Very Pleased
This property is the perfect location in the heart of Baddeck. Within walking distance of everything the town has to offer. Would definitely rent again.
10.0
Lovely!
We loved our stay at Compass House! It's a lovely home. We stayed here for a week in July. We were four adults and two young children (4 years old and one year old). The house was all set up and ready for us. There was a high chair, a cot for the baby, baby gates, children's DVD's as well as a welcome basket with some fun things to entertain the little ones. The kitchen was very well equipped - pots and pans, dishes, utensils, coffee maker, dishwasher- there was even a chalkboard wall which our granddaughter really enjoyed. The large sun room has big windows - a perfect play area for the kids and a nice spot to sit with a cold drink. All the rooms were beautifully decorated. The beds were very comfortable with beautiful linens. Loads of towels. A washer and dryer in the basement.
We loved being in town- just a short walk to great shops and restaurants. (The ice cream shop in particular was a big hit with the kids- big and little!) We have been to Cape Breton many times- my husband actually grew up there- and we have stayed in various places on the island. Even though we have always loved Baddeck, we were a little hesitant at first to stay right in town but we thought we would give it a try. It turned out to be one of our favourite spots. It was the perfect house for us with easy access to the Cabot Trail, nearby golf courses and all the other attractions in Cape Breton.
The owner was great and very helpful in providing items to accommodate the baby. The local contact, Michelle was also great- quick to respond to any of our questions.
We wished we could have stayed longer. We would definitely stay here again.
One thing to note- when we were there in July there was no wifi at the house but that may have changed. (There is free wifi at several of the businesses in town, which are literally less than a minute away but it would have been nice to have at the house.)
8.0
Excellent accommodations!
Perfect location. Beautiful home with suitable upgrades.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Baddeck?
The average price for a rental in Baddeck is $163 per night. This rental is $375 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Heart of Baddeck Village . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Heart of Baddeck Village pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Heart of Baddeck Village ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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