• Houses
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

The waterfront Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages is centrally located in Cape Breton. The property features 1 and 2-bedroom cottages overlooking the Great Bras D'or Channel, the mountain and the ocean from its spacious patio. Some units offer a kitchenette with fridge and cooking hobs for the preparation of light meals. Guests of Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages are provided with coin-operated laundry facilities and a playground for children. Bird Island tours can be arranged on site upon request with surcharge. It is 11 mi from the Cabot Trail. The Fortress of Louisbourg is within 53 mi from the property. Parking is located on site at no charge.

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 (9.0)

Free Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
2 sofa beds
and
2 queen beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Big Bras d'Or
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rosenthal
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is ideal--right by the water--beautiful!
  • Jeni
    Canada Canada
    amazing views, staff went above and beyond to ensure we were happy and had everything we needed. we even saw bald eagles!
  • Taylor
    United States of America United States of America
    nice to walk near the lake and i was able to find a few sea glasses. beautiful sunset.

Managed by Sheila, Vince & Ian Van Schaick

Company review score: 9Based on 53 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We are a small family-run business, which has been operating here for 47 years. This is the second and third generation, and we love welcoming guests to our cottage property by the sea.

Neighborhood info

Our neighborhood is rural and quiet, the kind of place where we know all of our neighbors and their kids.

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

Amenities of Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dryer
    • Electric kettle
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Alarm clock
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Private beach area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
      Additional charge
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Snack bar
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    Services & Extras
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Front Desk Services
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Playground
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 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.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Debit card Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

    License number: RYA-2023-24-03211121440616673-1672

    FAQs about Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages (subject to availability) that have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

      • 4 guests
      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages is 1.3 miles from the center of Big Bras d'Or. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Check-in at Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages on this page.

    • Mountain Vista Seaside Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Beachfront
      • Private beach area
      • Beach