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Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)

Cottage in Petit-Etang with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located off the beautiful Cabot Trail, Sunset Lane Cottage offers a cozy retreat with boho-cottage beach decor. Unwind around the fire pit, indulge in delicious baked goods from nearby Aucoin's Bakery, and enjoy private beach walks along your own secluded path or at Le Buttereau.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)

Welcome to Sunset Lane Cottage. This cozy space is the perfect Cape Breton Island retreat! We are on a beautiful half acre private property with boho-cottage beach decor. Are you into stunning nightly sunsets, private beach walks, relaxation around the fire pit, and delicious baked goods? We've got you covered! We are located off of the beautiful Cabot Trail for your convenience. If you are an ocean lover, you can either walk 3-5 minutes down a private path to your own beach, or drive 2 minutes up the road to Le Buttereau, which features stunning Highland Park views as you picnic, swim, play, stand-up-paddle or kayak in your salt + fresh water haven. Sunset Lane Cottage is located 0.5kms to Aucoin's Bakery, 3.9kms to the Highlands National Park, 2.9 kms to the Gypsum Mines, 2.5kms to Cheticamp, local restaurants, and Le Portage golf course, and 12 kms to the Skyline Trail. If this location is booked for your dates, feel free to check out our sister property, Highland Haven Cottage: https://www.vrbo.com/en-ca/cottage-rental/p20107391

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash up all of your dishes, or put them in the dishwasher and turn it on before you leave.
If you use the BBQ, please clean it. Failure to clean it may result in an extra $50 cleaning fee.
Take your trash and place it in the bin at the end of the driveway.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: We welcome larger dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04262203438946442-28

About the neighborhood

Map
Petit Etang, NS

What's nearby

  • Sunset Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Cheticamp Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Gallery La Bella Mona Lisa - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Skyline Trail - 23 min drive - 14.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪L’abri - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Robins Donuts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Gabriel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mr Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marguerite Boutique Et Provisions - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!) located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sunset Art Gallery and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Gypsum Mine Trail. Cheticamp Visitor Centre and Les Trois Pignons are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Cozy cottage w/sunset views + quick walk to a private beach (dog friendly!) Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and close to amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island stay

Although short we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage! The layout of the house worked really well for our family of five (two adults and three children), and we appreciated the convenience of such a short walk the beach. Beds were comfy, kitchen had what we needed to make several meals, and it was helpful to be able to do laundry, too! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little location

What a great place to spend time. It was perfect for our Cabot Trail experience. Thank you so much for checking in on us Cam, we really appreciated it. Your cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Nice, quiet location. Clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

We really enjoyed the cottage and were glad to find beach chairs and bug spray! There were lots of things to do, go to the beach, the coffee shop and art gallery, kayaking, hiking and whale tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Christophe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in great location! Cabot trail access, Gypsum mine, Whale watching and Cheticamp has everything you need (grocery store, liquor store and restaurants). My teenagers loved the access to the beach and the wi-fi was great. The adults loved the quiet private deck for morning coffee and evening beverages. This house was the cherry on top of a wonderful family vacation. We have already recommended it to many family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Cabin

2 moms traveling with adult daughters found this cabin to be a wonderful place to stay that fit our needs perfectly. So close to Cape Breton Highlands National Park for hiking and wonderful restaurants nearby to try. We enjoyed our time here exploring the private beach and playing the games provided. Angela and her family were fantastic hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful & Welcoming

First experience renting with Vrbo, and it was beyond our expectations. This cottage is beautiful and very well maintained. Location is perfect, very quiet area, it's close to bakery, (Aucoin) a must try, trails, stores and restaurants. Angela is an excellent host, we had enough supplies to last us for our 6 nights stay. We enjoyed our stay. Fire pit was a nice added bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

the best 10 days

Great
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We stayed three nights and loved the location and the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Great places, amazing surrounding, perfect !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific place!

Great location near the Park, comfy, clean, great layout for 2 couples, terrific host.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay on the west coast of the island

Wonderful place to stay. Great location, very comfy and well appointed. We had a wonderful time spending 6 days using this as our home base while exploring all over the highlands park. Will definitely stay here again when we return to Cape Breton.return
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Very well equipped kitchen for any length of stay, good supply of coffee, great barbecue
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful dog friendly cottage to relax and explore the area

Beautiful place to stay while exploring the area. A short walk down a private trail leads to the beach. Property was very clean and well stocked for any traveler. It was the perfect place to come back to after a long day of hiking and fishing. We started and ended our days on the beach. Used the supplied lobster pot to cook lobsters on the deck. The clothesline was in use drying out our waders and rainy day clothes. Only wish our schedule allowed us to stay a little longer. Being within walking distance of an incredible bakery was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An excellent property with all the amenities you could ask for. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This place is clean, quiet, quaint and perfect for a week long stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antje B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We had a wonderful time in the cottage during the cold season. Angela was extremely helpful and always available. We loved the area, the beach and the snow in the national park. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Stay

This was our fourth and final stay on our Nova Scotia vacation and it was lovely, so restful. The cottage was perfectly wonderful and we left with grateful hearts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty cottage

Lovely setting, beautiful walk to the beach. Very comfortable place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage by the sea

Quiet, peaceful cottage! A perfect place to stay to explore the highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot

Very much enjoyed our stay here, the property was so clean and cozy and it was in a perfect location for some beautiful views. We hope to be back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well maintained property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022