Sailor`s Rest House On The Cliffs Of Petit De Grat In a French Acadian Community | Cottage in Sampson Cove

9.4 (13 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Sampson Cove Cottage | Sailor`s Rest House On The Cliffs Of Petit De Grat In a French Acadian Community

3 Bedroom Cottage in Sampson Cove

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The Sailors Rest House is located on the beautiful Isle Madame, the French Acadian heart of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia (Eastern Shore). Originally built by the first settlers in the mid-1800s, Sailors Rest has recently been fully renovated and now offers comfortable rooms equipped with bright furniture and handcrafted driftwood beach art. Here you can enjoy two cozy rooms with twin beds (one extendable to 2x2m = 78x78inch) on the first floor or watch the sunset from the elevated couch on the ground floor.
You will immediately enjoy the L-shape deck, located on a 35,514 sq. ft. property, bordering the rocks and one of the 7 sand and pebbles beaches with lots of privacy.
Ask for our Hobie Adventure Island Trimarans. Learn how to sail in one day with our instructions.
After crossing the Atlantic and living on our sailboat for a few years we make a rest and renovated our private Sailor`s Rest House with lots of love.
Das Sailor`s Rest Haus liegt im Osten der Insel Nova Scotia, genauer gesagt auf der charmanten, franko kanadisch geprägten Isle Madame im Osten Kanadas, z.B. von Frankfurt aus in 6-7 Stunden Direktflug mehrmals wöchentlich erreichbar. Es gibt keinen atemberaubenderen und exponierteren Ort auf der Insel.
WIFI high speed Internet and linen/towels included
Security or Damage Deposit
A refundable security/damage deposit of 400 CAD is due at booking. We accept credit card or paypal. When warranted, the deposit (or portion thereof) is refunded within 5 days of departure.
Pet Policy, Deposit & Fees
Pets are not allowed due to bylaws/regulations/policies.
Cleaning on Departure
Cleaning is 95 CAD, property must be left clean. No dirty dishes, pots etc. Shall the property be left very dirty, the security/ damage deposit will not be refunded in full.
Bevore arrival we will contact you and send a pdf file with informations about key, garbage separation (due to recycling on the island) and POI.
Parking is free.
Our lovely old fishermanâ??s house sits on the rocks at the end of the quaint fishing village of Sampsons Cove and is surrounded by the ocean. Here you can enjoy a stunning and endless view in any direction, many walking trails just a stone throw away, or in 5 minutes drive the Cap Auguet Eco-trail with 4 different loops, or the huge sandy beach of Pondville Provincial Park in 10 minutes drive.
This area with Acadian roots breathes the history of the old days gone by. Find more about the origin at the nearby La Picasse University and Cultural Center with library.
Enjoy the taste of Nova Scotia, get very fresh food and vegetables at Pebble and Fern Market Garden in 15 minutes walking distance or pick your own cranberries on our property. The Rockloaf Farm offers good meat of well treated animals. The Corner Bridge Store with Canada Poste has a Bakery in Petit de Grat next to St. Joseph in 3 Min distance or get more food at Coop Supermarket in 10 min.
Petit de Grat and Arichat are well known for excellent seafood. Clearwater and Premium Seafood with market deliver worldwide.
Isle Madame, said to have been named for Madame de Maintenon (1635-1719), second wife of King Louis XIV of France, has borne this name since 1720. The island is roughly 16 km long (from east to west) and 11 km wide (from north to south). Basque, French, and English fishermen visited the island from the beginning of the 16th century
we offer sailing tours, instructions on our very safe Hobie Adventure Island Trimarans and fishing tours with our 17 ft aluminum 40 HP power boat. Please ask for infos and availability. We rent bicycles as well.
This reservation has a No Refunds cancellation policy.
There are no refunds given for this property. CanadaStays Booking Fees are non-refundable.
Our house rules: not suitable for children aged 2 - 12, primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, no pets.
We provide you with many infos, travel guides, how to get here etc. upon request.

Sailor`s Rest House On The Cliffs Of Petit De Grat In a French Acadian Community is located in Sampson Cove. Sailor`s Rest House On The Cliffs Of Petit De Grat In a French Acadian Community provides accommodation, featuring TV, View, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Cottage features TV, View, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Sailor`s Rest House On The Cliffs Of Petit De Grat In a French Acadian Community has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Sampson Cove has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Sampson Cove, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: restriction due to the steps up to 2nd floor
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number str2425a5215 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash 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

License number: STR2425A5215

Reviews

Rob F.
Sep 11, 2025 07:08:59 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Sailor's Rest was awesome. We found the house to be as described; and the host was communicative and responsive. As the pictures show, the house is hard by the ocean, with a little cove just a two minute walk away.There is lots of wildlife - bald eagles, deer, grouse, and of course gulls, guillemots, and ducks. Beautiful sunrises and moonlit seas. The house is at the end of the road in a small village. While there is good wifi in the house, the area has limited cellular coverage. The house was comfortable and cute - but is a 150 year old house, so the rooms are small, the ceilings low, and the floors a little uneven. Nothing is fancy or high end, but all of this provides an authentic Petit da Grat experience. We cooked most evenings and mornings and had everything we needed for simple meals. The area is very interesting. There is a strong Acadian French influence, nice little parks with beaches and lighthouses, and it is still largely a region based on fishing. The small town of Arichat is a ten minute drive and has a grocery store, gas station, pharmacy and a few local restaurants. Check opening days and hours closely as not all are open all the time. We highly recommend Sailor's Rest for those looking for an "off the beaten path" vacation. It was an easy drive from Halifax, which has lots of airline connections. Good options from Sailor's Rest to explore Cape Breton Island. You will not find a more beautiful view and relaxing spot!
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