WILDERNESS + OCEAN | OFF-GRID | Blue Room

Room in Englishtown, Canada

  1. 1 queen bed
  2. Shared bathroom
Rated 4.81 out of 5 stars.
Stay with Christian
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Peace and quiet

This home is in a quiet area.

Room in a rental unit

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
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Experience OFF-GRID in winter as well as in summer, it works!
25 minutes to CAPE SMOKEY. ECO friendly
ENJOY silence of Nature
WAVES Rolling on the Beach
ENJOY the warming SUN with your morning coffee on the deck

This cozy room has a view of the Atlantic Ocean. You can feel the near sea at the lovingly decorated interior.
Get inspired for new memories.

The space
Maybe you will find the deeper meaning of your being here with us at North Shore Retreat, where everything is real!

Situated half way between Baddeck and Ingonish -
Start HIKES and watch TRACKS in the SNOW, enjoy SKIING at Cape Smokey.
Additional duvets for a warm and cozy sleep
Comfortabel QUEENSIZE-BED.

We only have this ONE LIFE. Appreciate these MOMENTS.
There is no better way to RECOVER.
Live in HARMONY with nature.
ENJOY locally, promote regional identity, keep local businesses alive.
Keep the CULTURE of the local traditions of Cape Breton!

ADVANTAGES and BENEFITS:
* RECREATION
Take a rest from stressful life. Refuel positive spirits!
* MOUNTAIN and OCEANVIEW Home
Watch Bird Islands and seals near the beach.
* OFF-GRID Cottage
Take a warm shower with clean well water and use power provided by the solar system.

RELAX at the ocean with a view of the mountains and enjoy the sunset. The very cozy room is a perfect starting point for many discoveries.
This room has a Queensize bed and this stunning view at the ocean.

RELAX and DREAM.

Create new UNFORGETTABLE memories.

Shared KITCHEN at your disposal for preparing your own meals.

Shared full bath with shower.

BORROW SNOW SHOES 10 $/hour (limited availability - please book in advance)

Due to storms in the winter time we might have only LIMITED ACCESS to the beach. In the fall and during the winter we remove the last section of the stair system to the beach. Feel free to climb down.

Guest access
Your room is a private lockable retreat of 9,3 m² (100 ft²).
You have access to a shared full guest bathroom with shower, toilet and sink.
A shared guest kitchen with fridge and induction cooker invites you to prepare your breakfast on your own.
A shared guest balcony (east view) and shared guest living room with oceanview completes the perfect experience.
Our guests have a separate entrance door, hall and stairs.

During your stay
We are there, whenever you need us. We respect your privacy.

Other things to note
You live in a wooden house off the grid. Nature is the source. The sun provides us with power, stored in a battery bank, and well water is available for you daily. We expect responsible and economical use.

This is one out of three guest rooms on the second floor. You share the kitchen, living room and balcony as well as the full bath.
The other two rooms 'Mountain Green' and 'Grandma's Bedroom' additionally each have a private half bath.
On the third floor there is a private apartment 'Bald Eagle's Nest'.
Please check these rooms out as well.
We live on the first floor.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Garden view
Ocean view
Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen

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4.81 out of 5 stars from 94 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 85% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 11% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 4% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Englishtown, North Shore, Cape Breton, Canada
This listing’s location is verified.

Neighbourhood highlights

North Shore Retreat provides a lot of privacy.
11 Acre (4.5 hectares, 45,000 m²) wooden land and 300 feet (100 m) private beach invite to hikes.
The neighbors live close enough to help (600 feet, 200 meters - 1,500 feet, 500 meters) and far enough away to ensure privacy.

Meet your host

Superhost
283 reviews
4.83 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Speaks German and English
Lives in Hamburg, Germany
Create new memories. In touch with nature, sharing dreams with friends, spicing up life and celebrating each day seem like one of the best ways to appreciate our lives.

Christian is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-Hosts

  • Lisa
  • Jan

Host details

Response rate: 83%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 15:00 – 18:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animals
Carbon monoxide alarm