Wallace MacAskill Museum
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Birthplace of famed marine photographer Wallace R. MacAskill. Wooden building (c 1880) with turn-of-the-century furnishings, over 100 MacAsk...
Caper Cottages
Overview
If you’re looking for a place to truly relax and unwind, our oceanfront cottages are the perfect destination. Located in an idyllic spot along the shoreline of Isle Madame (Cape Breton, NS). These cottages offer stunning views of the sea and a peaceful atmosphere that will make you forget all about the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Introducing our newly built cottages, completed in June 2023, offering a fresh and inviting stay. Each cottage is 24ft by 16ft with a 4ft deck. A total 384 sq ft of living space( not including the deck) and has apartment size appliances. Cottages are angled and step away from each other to give the most privacy as possible.
Each cottage features:
- 1 bedroom with a Queen bed
- 1 double sofa sleeper in the living room
- Full bathroom with large walk-in shower
- Full kitchen with stove, microwave, refrigerator, dining table for 4. (No Dishwasher)
- Washer/dryer located in Bathroom
- Free high speed internet and a 50″ Roku TV with Netflix
- Includes mini-split heat pump for heating and air conditioning, plus electric baseboard heaters in each room.
- BBQ and firepit with outdoor seating. Firepit supplies provided(wood pellets, fire starter and lighter)
- Shared outdoor space
- Beautiful Ocean View
- Kayaks and stand-up boards available with life jackets for your use during your stay. (Not available during winter months)
Nearby Things To Do
LeNoir Forge Museum – Blacksmithing Experience
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
Visit one of the oldest stone buildings on Cape Breton Island and learn about the traditional art of blacksmithing. Demonstrations take pl...
St. Peter's Co-op
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Foodland and Co-op have been dedicated to providing groceries, choice meats, farm-fresh produce, home-style baked goods, and deli meats and ...
Glad Tidings Christmas Shoppe
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Open every day from May 1st to December 24th. Visit the shoppe and get into the Christmas spirit any time of the year! Bus tours welcome. ...
Encore Jewellery
Regions: Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: St Peter’s & Area
Handmade items using repurposed instrument strings. Juried member of Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. ...
Pondville Beach Provincial Park
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Isle Madame
Pondville Beach Provincial Park, a picnic park on Cape Breton Island 2 km (1.5 mi) off Route 320 through Pondville, has a 1-km (0.5-mi) sand...
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Louisbourg and area
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Coastal Adventure
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Hiking
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Louisbourg and area
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Cabot Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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Canada's Musical Coast
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cape Breton's South Coast
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Sydney Area and Marconi Trail
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