Located on the North Shore of Cape Breton, this Birch Plain property offers private beach access just a minutes’ walk away. A fully equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi are featured in the cottage. A TV and a fireplace are provided in the lounge area of The Sleeping Moose. Brightly furnished with wooden décor, a furnished patio offers ocean views and a BBQ. The Dancing Moose Café provides breakfast and lunch options, while during the off-season months dinner options are available upon request with surcharge. Free parking is offered on-site. Cape Breton Highlands Park and Highlands Links Golf Course are both within 25 minutes’ drive away. Ingonish is 23 mi from Birch Plain Sleeping Moose.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Birch Plain
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kate
    Canada Canada
    Great views from the cabin, very comfortable stay and everything you need. Staff were accommodating and friendly. Thank you for a great stay!
  • Hudson
    United States of America United States of America
    The cabin is comfortable with lovely handcrafted woodwork, convenient storage hooks and such. And a picnic table at the beach!!
  • Jeremy
    Canada Canada
    Ocean view / access was great as were the blueberries along the litre trail to get there. We had a fantastic fire pit too; used 3 of 4 nights (one was rainy). It was a little further from the park than thought; but really, not an issue - beautiful...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Dancing Moose Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American • Belgian • Dutch • Local • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Sleeping Moose
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Packed lunches
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

Property practice

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House rules

The Sleeping Moose takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Sleeping Moose of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: RYA-2023-24-03101129423214550-42691

FAQs about The Sleeping Moose

  • Check-in at The Sleeping Moose is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Sleeping Moose may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Sleeping Moose is 1,650 feet from the center of Birch Plain. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Sleeping Moose offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Archery
    • Beach

  • Room options at The Sleeping Moose include:

    • Vacation Home

  • The Sleeping Moose has 1 restaurant:

    • The Dancing Moose Cafe