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

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Property grounds
Smart TV, books, stereo
Beach nearby, beach towels
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Petit Etang, NS
  • Place, Sunset Art Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyline Trail
    ‪17 min drive‬

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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
This cottage's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Sunset Art Gallery. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Cape Breton Highlands National Park and a few minutes from Sunset Art Gallery
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Petit-Etang cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04262203438946442-28

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

sh C.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Angela did everything she could to make our stay memorable and fun. Gave us many terrific recommendations as to where to hike, eat and do cold water plunges.The cottage is cute and cozy. I could go on and on about how great the stay was for myself, my friend and my dog. A PLUS. FIVE STARS.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely love staying here to enjoy the fall colours and the Celtic colours music festival! A perfect location for hiking as well. The house was sweet and clean and a perfect base. The kitchen was expertly equipped and we were able to cook all our meals there. This is a place full of love and we look very forward to returning whenever we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky M., Kingsville, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin was perfect for us--clean, comfortable, and close to hiking!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage has everything you need, and very conveniently located. We thoroughly enjoyed the area and people in the community. Super friendly place to visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This gem is a must!! A clean, well appointed home on a beautiful property in an excellent location. The home has every amenity you need or want. We especially loved the quick path to the ocean. Cape Breton is such a gorgeous area and this location made it easy for us to access all that the northern end had to offer. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

Susie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

scott a.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Marilee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

the best 10 days

Great
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean T.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful accommodations terrible communication (vrbo)

Everything connected to the host (Angela) and her property was amazing. Everything connected with VRBO was terrible. Our inbox at vrbo had a several day delay so we did not have the code to enter the cottage when we arrived. We were remote, standing in the rain, with no way to get in and no where close to go to. When we called vrbo they seemed to pretend to not hear us and hung up on the first call. I said my name loudly and clearly several times and kept getting the reply “you’re breaking up” and repeatedly asking my name. We could hear them clearly. When we said “I hope this is being recorded he finally betrayed that he could in fact hear us clearly and finally gave us the code that Angela sent that wasn’t appearing in our vrbo inbox
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antje B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Site seeing the fall colours in Cabot Trail

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie-Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 days at sunset lane

The cottage was immaculate and supplied with everything. It is a great location to a local beach and trails in the National Park. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Aimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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