Reviews of Whitecap Cottage

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Thank you for the amazing place, Lisa! The place is exactly like pictures, squeaky clean, had everything we needed for our 2 night stay. The location is very close to Franey trail and several other trail and lookouts. The kitchen was well equipped and labeled properly, the rooms and bathroom were spacious and living room was super comfortable and cozy. Recommend it to all!
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Lovely location on a gorgeous beach!!!! And so much close by.
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Sam
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Nice and cozy stay. Peaceful surrounding with a nice lawn and beach sharing with other units. A convenient location near Cape Breton National Park. Very clean furnitures and bathroom.
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Wir haben uns im Whitecap Cottage rundum wohlgefühlt. Das Haus liegt wunderschön am Cabot Trail und bietet eine herrliche Aussicht. Es ist hell, sehr sauber und sehr hochwertig ausgestattet. Auch bei kühleren Außentemperaturen wird es drinnen schnell gemütlich warm.Besonders gefallen haben uns der gemütliche Wohnbereich, die beiden gepflegten, schön gestalteten Bäder, die bestens ausgestattete Küche und die bequemen Betten. Die Umgebung bietet viele schöne Ausflugs- und Wandermöglichkeiten.Lisa ist eine wunderbare Gastgeberin. Ein wunderschöner Ort, den wir sehr gerne weiterempfehlen.
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We loved our stay at Whitecap Cottage! The space itself is beautiful and has everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. The location is perfect for all the trails and local restaurants and sitting on the deck, listening to the crashing waves makes coming back “home” wonderful as well. Lisa was also very easy to work with! We definitely stay here again if we come back to Ingonish!!
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Perfect place for our getaway! Amazing host, beautiful location, all of the amenities of home! Would definitely return.
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This stay was truly AMAZING. The house was clean, super well appointed, and comfortable. It had all the amenities one could want and more. Plus view on the water, sound of the waves, and access to a long sandy beach. We felt like we were in the Caribbean. All this right next to amazing hiking in the park. We will most definitely come back.
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The place was very comfortable. We highly recommend it.
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We are wrapping up a 10-day trip to Halifax and Cape Breton, staying in various accommodations along the way. Hands down, Whitecap Cottage was the most comfortable, beautiful, and well-situated lodging in which we stayed. We loved listening to the sound of the waves while sitting on the deck, the sweeping view, taking the short walk to the (great!) beach, and enjoying all the first-class amenities. There is no detail left unattended—coffee, filters, dish soap and pods, laundry soap, beach chairs, everything is right there. It is a light and lovely space and as I write this from our rather soulless hotel in Baddeck, I miss it! We hope to return one day. Don’t hesitate to book here, and enjoy your time in Ingonish to its fullest.
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White cap cottage was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Lisa was friendly, responsive, and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. The location was convenient, and we really appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout the property.Overall, it was a great experience, and we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!

Your Host, Lisa

I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia with my husband Steve and our Havanese dog, Monte. I fell in love with Cape Breton when I worked there as a teenager. We love riding the Cabot Trail on my husband’s Harley at least once a year (with Monte on board, of course!) Our dream of owning a beachfront property on the Cabot Trail came true in 2023 with Whitecap Cottage. We painstakingly designed the layout to create the best use of space for ourselves and our guests and reveled in decorating and equipping it with everything a vacationer needs. We are beyond excited to be sharing Whitecap Cottage and helping our guests fall in love with Cape Breton Island and beautiful Ingonish.

Amenities

Scenic views

  • Beach view
  • Ocean view

Bathroom Amenities

  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Double sinks
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash

Bedroom and laundry

  • In unit washer
  • In unit dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Towels and beach towels
  • Hangers
  • Cotton sheets
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Closet and dresser in primary bedroom

Entertainment

  • 43″ HDTV
  • Board games, books

Family

  • Children’s dinnerware
  • Board games
  • Portable bluetooth speaker/light

Heating and cooling

  • Air conditioning – ductless heat pump
  • Electric fireplace
  • Heating – ductless heat pump

Home safety

  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Fire blanket
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Internet

  • Fast wifi – 136 Mbps – Stream 4K videos and join video calls on multiple devices

Kitchen and dining

  • Spacious well-equipped kitchen
  • Refrigerator with freezer and ice-maker
  • Electric range with convection oven
  • Built-in microwave/rangehood
  • Dishes and silverware, pots and pans, wine glasses
  • Full-size dishwasher
  • Programmable drip coffee maker
  • Hot water kettle
  • Toaster
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Dining table

Location features

  • Condo devlopment fronts on North Bay Beach
  • Property has shared access stairs to the beach

Outdoor

  • Private covered patio
  • Shared front lawn space
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Propane BBQ grill
  • Beach chairs, towels, umbrella

Parking and facilities

  • Parking on premises – 2 spaces
  • Single level home
  • No stairs in home

Services

  • Pets allowed – maximum of 2
  • Self check-in – anytime after 4PM
  • Smart lock – easy code (no keys)

Accessibility

Guest entrance and parking

Accessible parking spots

Parking area to the guest entrance is lit

Guest entrance wider than 32 inches (81 centimetres)

Bedroom 1 and 2

Step-free access
There are no stairs or thresholds.

Bedroom doorways wider than 32 inches (81 centimetres)
The doorway to each bedroom is at least 32″ (81 cm) wide.

Full bathrooms 1 and 2

Step-free access
There are no stairs or thresholds.

Bathrooms wider than 32 inches (81 centimetres)
The doorway to each bathroom is at least 32″ (81 cm) wide.

Fixed grab bars for shower
Each shower has a grab bar that can fully bear weight and is permanently attached to a wall.

Shower seat
The shower in the ensuite bath or has a built-in bench seat.

Full kitchen

Step-free access
There is no threshold to enter the kitchen.

Entrance wider than 32 inches (81 centimetres)
The entrance to the kitchen is at least 32″ (81 cm) wide.

Living room

Step-free access
There is no threshold to enter the living room.

Entrance wider than 32 inches (81 centimetres)
The entrance to the living room is at least 32″ (81 cm) wide.

Dining area

Step-free access
There is no threshold to enter the dining area.

Entrance wider than 32 inches (81 centimetres)
The to the dining room is at least 32″ (81 cm) wide.

2-bed 2-bath beachfront cottage on the edge of a National Park!
Beach access • Air-conditioned • Newly-built • Walk-off, ocean-view deck • Open-concept • 9-ft ceilings • Self check-in • Bedrm #1 king & full ensuite • Bedrm #2 queen • Double sinks/vanities in both bathrooms • Well-equipped Kitchen • Laundry facilities • Driveway parking for 2 vehicles • Self check-in • Fast wifi • 43” HDTV • Pet-friendly