Stay With Us
Seaside Cottages in Cape Breton pair well with a boat tour!
Enjoy Oceanfront Cottages near the Cabot Trail!
Enjoy Oceanfront Cottages near the Cabot Trail! Our reservation system will open for 2026 bookings on March 15th. Keep in mind that High Season is June 18 – August 31, while Low Season runs May 1 – June 17 and Sept 1 – Oct 28. Check in at 2pm and you can check out at 11am.
Cottages Include
Free WiFi
Cell service on site
Pet friendly
Kitchenettes*
- 2-burner hotplate
- Microwave
- Toaster / toaster oven
- Kettle
- Mini-fridge
- Utensils
*Available on select units
Bedrooms
- Linens & towels
- Spare pillow and blanket
The Full Gaelic Experience
Our Gaelic Puffin Package takes you deeper into Cape Breton's storied roots. The package includes 2 nights in one of our seaside cottages, 2 boat tour tickets and 2 tickets for Cape Breton's best kept secret: a fantastic Scottish Museum. Immerse yourself in interactive displays of history, battles, weapons, tartans, settlers life, Scottish music, language and story-telling.
Enjoy an outdoor seaside adventure with some culture and quiet mixed in. Our Gaelic Puffin Package is available from June 24 until August 15.
Explore Our Cottages
Most of our cottages are split into two units: A&B. You may book either unit, or combine the full cottage by booking the A&B option.
Cottage 2AB
35 feet from the ocean, 210 feet to parking
A large 2-bedroom cottage with 2 queen beds, sofa bed, 2 bathrooms, kitchenette, living and dining area, large deck with views.
Cottage 2A
35 feet from the ocean, 210 feet to parking
A large 1-bedroom cottage, queen bed, 3-piece bathroom with walk-in shower, equipped kitchenette, dining area, living room with sofa bed, large deck just a stone's throw from the ocean shoreline.
Cottage 2B
35 feet from the ocean, 210 feet to parking
A motel-style room with a queen bed, 4-piece bathroom, and deck.
Cottage 3AB
140 feet to ocean
A medium 2-bedroom cottage with 2 queen beds, sofa bed, 2 bathrooms, living/dining area and deck with ocean views.
Cottage 3A
140 feet to ocean
A medium 1-bedroom cottage, queen bed, 4-piece bathroom, small equipped kitchenette, dining/living area with sofa bed, deck with ocean views.
Cottage 3B
140 feet to ocean
A medium 1-bedroom cottage, queen bed, 4-piece bathroom, small equipped kitchenette, dining/living area with sofa bed, deck with ocean views.
Cottage 6AB
320 feet to ocean
A small 2-bedroom cottage with 1 queen bed, 1 double bed and a sofa bed, small equipped kitchenette, living/dining area, patio.
Cottage 6A
320 feet to ocean
A medium 1-bedroom cottage, queen bed, 4-piece bathroom, small equipped kitchenette, living/dining area with sofa bed, patio with ocean view.
Cottage 6B
320 feet to ocean
A small motel-style room with a double bed and 3-piece bathroom, patio with ocean view.
Cottage 7
400 feet to ocean
A small 1-bedroom cottage, queen bed, 4-piece bathroom, small equipped kitchenette, living/dining area with sofa bed, patio with ocean view.
Plan Your Oceanfront Escape
Our peak season, especially June through August during prime puffin viewing, books up quickly.
We encourage guests to check availability early and book boat tours and accommodations together.
Add a Puffin Tour to Your Stay
No visit is complete without experiencing the magic of the Bird Islands. Boat tours are not automatically included with a cottage stay and must be booked separately. Please check our schedule to ensure availability.
Book a Tour
What's Around?
Bird Island Boat Tours is nestled in the heart of Cape Breton, near most of the island's must-see areas. With restaurants, museums, live music, and stunning beaches, our cottages are the perfect home base for your travels.
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