Heart of Baddeck Village

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Baddeck, NS

Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre5 min walk
Kidston Island Beach Ferry5 min walk
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site7 min walk
Sydney, NS (YQY)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4/sun room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Basement

Toilet

Main floor

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Compass House is located in the center of Baddeck allowing you to take full advantage of the shops, restaurants and various activities going on in the village, without using your car. The lake is a few minutes walk away. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two with queen beds and one with 2x twin bed.s All have ample closet space. There is one full bathroom upstairs. Downstairs there is a comfortable living room, dining room and well equipped kitchen plus two further half baths. The sun room addition provides a birds eye view of village life and also contains a full double bed for additional guests.
There is a cute deck on the back where you can sit with a cup of coffee and watch the world go by.
Baddeck is not just the beginning and end of the Cabot Trail but also a great base for exploring other areas of the island.

*PLEASE NOTE* your nightly fee includes the new 3% Cape Breton Tourism Levy payable on all accommodation on the island from January 2024.

Property manager

Anne-Marie Mcgowan

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Let is know ages so we can set up!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Unfortunately our kids have severe allergies!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If excessive cleaning is required, we reserve the right to retain a portion of the damage deposit to cover these costs.

You are responsible for your own garbage and sorting it into bags for recycling (instructions are provided and the bins are in the back porch).

We ask that you dispose of all food stuffs in including cupboards and fridge etc before you leave.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04010646474384647-17

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Baddeck

Located in Baddeck, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve and Mary Harper Nature Reserve, while Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site and Margaree Salmon Museum are cultural highlights. Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Ross Ferry Provincial Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Baddeck, NS

What's nearby

Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 5 min walk
Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 5 min walk
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 7 min walk
Kidston Island Lighthouse - 8 min walk
Bell Bay Golf Club - 3 min drive

Getting around

Sydney, NS (YQY) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

Tom's Pizza - 3 min walk
The Freight Shed - 6 min walk
Red Barn Gift Shop & Restaurant - 9 min drive
Bell-Buoy Restaurant & Supper House - 5 min walk
Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Baddeck Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Baddeck Village ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Baddeck Village ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Baddeck Village located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Bras d'Or Lake. Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Iain M.

21 Jul 2023

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

Fantastic visit to Baddeck!

We had a great stay here for our visit to Cape Breton. Excellent central location for day trips around the area. The home itself was great, spacious and comfortable for our group of 5 adults - with space for more! Just round the corner from coffee shops, gift shops and close to the pier where there are plenty of restaurant options. It’s also walking distance from the grocery store, liquor store and the incredible Alexander Graham Bell museum - well worth a visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

12 Aug 2023

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

Great house in Baddeck

The house is great and very clean. Beds, sheets and comforters very comfortable. Great location close to everything in Baddeck. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

28 Jul 2023

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

Perfect getaway for a large family

This rental is a perfect getaway for a family to enjoy the wonderfulness of Baddeck. Very well accommodated for the 7 of us. Can’t ask for anything better.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

16 Jul 2023

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

Just as advertised

Right in town, very clean and organized. Most beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the little patio out back. When we needed something, the response from Ann Marie and her property manager was quick. Be sure to note that washcloths are not provided.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

charlene f.

28 Dec 2022

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

Excellent location, clean, and roomy

Excellent. Loved the location. The door knob to the front door needs to be repaired and upstairs drain needs to be cleaned.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Anne-Marie Mcgowan

Hi, we are Anne-Marie and Jamie McGowan. We both originate from London and currently live on the south coast of England. We have three small children and love to visit Canada every chance we get!

Why they chose this property

We had been visiting Cape Breton/ Baddeck for a number of years before we had the opportunity to purchase Compass House. We have been working hard to remodel and update it. We hope that you will enjoy our home as much as we do. If there is anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable please ask!

What makes this property unique

We love the atmosphere in Baddeck. Compass House really gives you the opportunity to experience life in the village. The locals are so friendly and welcoming and you are a stones throw from everything you need.