Eagles Pass Cottage – Nova Scotia, Canada
Martime architecture is modernized in Eagles Pass, a picturesque cottage built on a hill overlooking Chimney Corner Beach and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The open-plan interior includes 22-foot vaulted ceilings and tall windows to let in tons of light and spectacular ocean views. The walls have been finished with traditional horizontal boards and fresh white paint.
Eagles Pass accomodates up to 4-people and is a great choice for a family, as there is a smaller “kid’s bedroom” in addition to the master bedroom.
Cape Breton Island has all sorts of ocean-related activities, as well as beaches and miles of beautiful hiking trails. For dinner, cook trout caught a short distance away in the Margaree River, in the cottage’s fully equipped kitchen.
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3 REVIEWS
August 20, 2012
We were lucky enough to stumble on a listing for this cottage while planning our honeymoon, and we couldn’t have asked for anything better! The location of the cottage is stunning, and so is the design — my husband and I kept having to pinch ourselves the entire time we were there.
Stewart is a wonderful host. When we were looking into booking the cottage back in the spring, he helped us plan our itinerary to get up there (we had a few extra days in Halifax). Once we arrived at the cottage, he came over and talked us through the various options of what to do there, including giving us a contact for fly fishing! We also were pointed in the right direction of the best lobster in town and a fantastic local farmers’ market thanks to Stewart.
And, as another reviewer mentioned, Stewart and Bell are around if you need something, but otherwise we never saw another soul.
The cottage itself is beautiful and cleanly designed in a way that incorporates the views into the decor. The kitchen was well stocked, and we ended up taking advantage of the delicious lobster, scallops, oyster and mussels and cooking in most nights. Our favorite time on the trip was eating these dinners on the front porch — it’s just as scenic as the photos, it felt unreal.
We also spent a good deal of time on the beach below the cottage, which was never very crowded. We were surprised at how warm the water was, and even spotted several lobsters and crabs while swimming.
After a week of exploring the island, I think we both agreed the location near Margaree Harbour was our favorite on the Cabot Trail.
All in all, it was a wonderful place to stay. Thank you, Stewart!
Sarah C.
Via Homeaway
August 12, 2012
My husband and I stayed at Stewart and Bell’s cottage for one week at the beginning of July. Stewart is an engaging, available-when-you-need-him, and informative host. (We didn’t happen to meet Bell on this visit.) Everything he recommended for us to do, we thoroughly enjoyed. It’s possible to experience the entire island from this cottage. We preferred to stay within a 45-minute drive in any direction, though, and had plenty to do. We especially enjoyed exploring the beach that you can see at a distance from the cottage’s deck (a five-minute drive to get there); the “beach glass beach” in Inverness (so much fun collecting the beach glass and the beach itself is pristene); the new Cabot Links golf course that runs between that beach and the town (a challenging and fair course for any player, even for a high handicapper); an evening cocktail in the welcoming Cabot Links restaurant and bar; the dramatically beautiful scenery on Broad Cove Road on the way to Inverness; a tasty dinner of Margaree Snow Crab at the Island Sunset Restaurant in Margaree Harbor and the picture-perfect panorama that greeted us just before crossing the bridge to get there; and the fabulous music at The Normaway Inn; and the Glenora distillery (scotch) restaurant for dinner, which was pricey but top-notch — even for my vegetarian (no meat, no fish) husband. As for the cottage itself, the sunset photo you see in Stewart’s rental posting is a spot-on example of the breathtaking sunsets you will see from the deck. He has added a deck railing and built-in seating, and the interior is even cozier than the photos might suggest. The queen bed is delightfully comfortable; the towels are top-qualtiy; and there is everything one could reasonably need in the kitchen to cook up a fantastic meal and then store the leftovers in the decently-sized fridge. The location of this cottage is well off the main road (you can’t even see it), in a private, rustic, tranquil setting, but just 15-20 minutes away from sights, golf, stores and beaches. We would go back in a heartbeat. Don’t forget your binoculars!
Debra W.
via Homeaway
July 24, 2011
“Enchanted Shore Cottage on Cape Breton”
We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful cottage and locale for our first visit to Cape Breton. After a week of exploring the island, hiking, and relaxing on the beautiful deck that overlooks Chimney Corner Cove we are certain we’ll return again.
Stewart and Bell’s cottage offered a warm and comfortable “home base” from which to explore all corners of the island. We appreciated the open floor plan, the attention to architectural detail and décor. Stewart’s photography was particularly striking. We also appreciated that as much care was put into crafting the shower and bathroom as other living spaces. While preparing breakfast or dinner, we had marvelous views of the Atlantic sunset. We also were grateful for the numerous windows with screens, which we were able to open and naturally cool the house after returning from a day’s adventures.
Don’t miss an opportunity to visit Bell’s pottery and paintings and Stewart’s photography in one of their two studios on the island. Other favorites for us were hikes in the park and a long hike to Potter’s Cove, a drive through the north tip of the island to Money Point and Meat Cove, as well as a watching the sunset from nearby Whale Cove and Broad Cove Road.
We were grateful that the cottage was situated well off a lesser traveled road and was incredibly quiet. Its centrality to many of Cape Breton’s wonderful sites made it an ideal location.
Kathryn L.
via Homeaway