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Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Tan Chalet at Cabot Shores | Front of property
View from property
Terrace/patio
Breton Cove Farmhouse
Interior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
30 Buchanan Dr, Indian Brook, NS, B0C 1H0
  • Saint Anns Bay
    5 min drive
  • Ski Cape Smokey
    36 min drive
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
    58 min drive
  • Sydney, NS (YQY)
    83 min drive

Room options

Lodge Room 1 at Cabot Shores

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Blue Chalet at Cabot Shores

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Twin Futon and 1 Double Futon

Green Chalet at Cabot Shores

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Futon

Lodge Room 3 at Cabot Shores

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Lodge Room 6 at Cabot Shores

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Lodge Room 5 at Cabot Shores

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Breton Cove Farmhouse

  • 5 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Twin Beds, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

The Tiny House and Hot tub

  • 7 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Tan Chalet at Cabot Shores

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Futon

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About the area

Indian Brook

When you stay at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort in Indian Brook, you'll be on the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Saint Anns Bay. .This beach cabin is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from North River Provincial Park and 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Kluscap Wilderness Area.

What's nearby

  • St. Anns Provincial Park - 24 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Ski Cape Smokey - 36 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 41 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal - 58 min drive - 69.8 km
  • Centre 200 - 73 min drive - 90.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clucking Hen Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Simply Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pipers Trailer Court & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort

Family fun at the shore
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort offers 10 accommodations with slippers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the cabin include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden. This cabin also features an arcade/game room, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Bistro serving guests of Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Bistro - This restaurant serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Downhill skiing and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro

Food and drink

  • Fridge in a common area
  • Shared microwave

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: CAD 15 for adults and CAD 7.5 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • meeting rooms

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • CAD 15 per pet per day
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Snowshoeing on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Rowing/canoeing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 10 rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Romance packages available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 15 for adults and CAD 7.5 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number STR2425T9517

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cabot Shores Hotel Englishtown
Cabot Shores Hotel
Cabot Shores Englishtown
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort Indian Brook
Cabot Shores Retreat Hotel
Cabot Shores Retreat Resort
Cabot Shores Cabin Englishtown
Cabot Shores Cabin Indian Brook
Cabot Shores Indian Brook
Cabot Shores Wilderness Indian Brook
Cabot Shores Wilderness
Cabot Shores Wilderness Cabin
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort Cabin
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort Indian Brook
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort Cabin Indian Brook

Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 56 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Greg

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Poor Quality Strange Policies
The bed and pillows provided in the room were of notably low quality, feeling thin and not well-suited for repeated use in a lodging environment. The right side of the mattress was weak and did not support the sleeper. The layout of the room also presented challenges, particularly with the left side of the bed positioned under a sloped ceiling, which led to multiple instances of bumping our heads when getting up. Additionally, the waste disposal policy was inconvenient. Arriving at the room I was reminded of the $25 for not sorting garbage, which could have been easily avoided if as expected appropriate sorting receptacles were provided in the room from the start. This would have made the process much smoother and more straightforward. Overall, the accommodation fell short of expectations, especially considering the price point.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Musing With

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to take out our own garbage or be charged $25 to have housekeeping take it. This is just ridiculous!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jieh

Travelled with family
Needs refurbishment and renovation
The place was good but the place was old and getting to our unit required us to gp through narrow stairs and small doors. Towels still have smell of sun screen. Washroom needs fixing as the toilet is shaky and leaking septic gas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
The food at Cabot Shores was wonderful! The staff are lovely and the location perfect as a jumping off spot for many things to do on Cape Breton. The room was rustic but quiet and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, even better dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Robin

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dinner meals were amazing. I had halibut one night and salmon the next. It was served with fresh vegetables from the garden. I had soup and mussels as appetizers and both were fabulous. The breakfast was very underwhelming, cold frittata and French toast with Aunt Jemima syrup ,no fresh fruit as promised. Our server Pierre was polite, efficient and kind. My room,6a ,had a moldy smell. The a/c filters were caked with dust ( I cleaned them out myself) and the patio door to the outdoor did not lock. I reported it to the front desk, nothing was done so I had to secure the door myself.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed in the tiny house and I found it to be not so clean. There was splash back on the toilet from someone vomiting...that was disgusting. The dining room had a dog wandering around, not okay with people dining. I found the food very expensive with limited amount and not very well cooked. Two green beans and four shreds of carrot does not warrant vegetables...four small cubes of potato and two small chicken thighs that were undercooked. Not happy with the food at all. I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Arlene

Travelled with family
Unfortunately, our room was above the lobby/dining area. We woke up from the movement of people and chairs/tables.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

michelle

Travelled with family
The staff was really nice and helpful but the food was def not as great as they claim nor are the rooms (we stayed in) old musty The bed springs were digging into our backs and we had some bug bites on us after the night (don’t think it was bed bugs) but the area was beautiful and once again the staff was incredibly nice and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Rong

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in rooms under main dining room and kitchen- loud
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DONALD, BROOKLYN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great isolated place in the wilderness. Loved our stay. Paul the owner is awesome. Highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Wilderness Beauty
Beautiful place to stay if you love the outdoors and simple comforts. The bed was pretty tough which was a shame as we really loved it here by the beach. All very clean and a great team. The location is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
It has a back to nature vibe with several unique abodes. The bistro wasn’t open for dinner and there are no eating establishments for quite a distance, so make sure you make plans ahead of time to eat before arriving or pick something up. For the price we would have liked a tv and a coffeemaker in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Camp here, do not stay in the lodge
I stayed at the lodge and was not very happy with my stay. The room was very overpriced for what it was and had the feel of staying at a hostel. I felt somewhat misinformed booking this stay, as the room pictures indicated on the website didn’t look like the kind of room my fiancé and I stayed in. This wilderness resort is definitely much more suited to a camping experience, and I would not recommend staying in the lodge in a hotel room. It felt like sleeping over a friend’s house rather than staying in an over $100 room with very minimal room amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property has a very beautiful location. Very rustic and the yurts were very cute. Disappointed in the food service, however. I thought the prices were too high for the quality of the food and the service provided. I also thought it was pushy to insist upon a reservation for the "bistro". I appreciate that they wouldn't want to make food for more than expected, but I feel that's part of what happens in the restaurant business: you have to place a bet, and sometimes you win, sometimes you lose...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute paradise , awesome staff, Barbara and Dr Paul congratulations!!!👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barb, Squamish, BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location and friendly, welcoming staff. Definitely plan to come back and stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Valere, Nyc

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pillows smell bad and uncomfortable. The towels smell moldy. The chairs were broken. You would expect better amenities for the price of the chalet. Breakfast is expensive and the food is not good. Generally Overall the place is not well maintained. The Yurts look like a moldy yogurt pot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They kinda herd you through like cattle. It is more of a hostel. Beds are awful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018