| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 16 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/16/09 |
Positive
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We spent a lovely, relaxed week in this spacious,
cozy home-away-from-home. The spectacular
views, amenities, including a well-stocked kitchen,
made the time here very special. We'd definitely
pick this place again when we return to Cape Breton
Island. No disappointments, and like some other
reviewers, hesitate to 'let the word out' on this west
coast gem. |
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tom and sherie, Eugene, OR [USA] |
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| 10/15/09 |
Positive
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Just wanted to let you know that our vacation surpassed my expectations by a long shot. It was soooo much fun. I do have to get therapy for the sea glass obsessed in my family now.
Thanks for the beautiful house and all the adventures on the property. We came in with Hurricane Danny and the next evening went down to the beach. Great fun!
Pipers Cove was another gem - if you haven't been there you have to go.
The food was great but the people were the best part - so accommodating and friendly
Definitely a trip we will never forget.
Thanks so much,
Diane |
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Diane Raschke
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| 10/06/09 |
Positive
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| We had the best time here. The house was fabulous and we had our very own beach. We became addicted to looking for sea glass every evening after our adventures for the day. We loved the area and coming back to the house at the end of every day was a treat. What a great place !!! |
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Diane Raschke
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| 07/27/09 |
Positive
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| This lovely home was all that we had hoped and more. We watched spectacular sunsets and whales feeding in the ocean. The owners designed their dream home, and we enjoped all of the thoughful details that they included. |
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L. Whitehead, Concord, Vermont |
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| 07/21/09 |
Positive
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WE TRAVELED FAR TO THIS FAIR ISLE
AND HERE DID WE REST AWHILE
THE COTTAGE IS A HOME FROM HOME
FAR FROM HERE WE DID NOT ROAM
WEATHER GREAT, THE SUN DID SHINE
WE WERE SO PLEASED, WE DRANK SOME WINE,
WINE YOU SAY, WHAT’S WRONG WITH GIN?
COS WINE’S BETTER TO DROWN MOSSIES IN!
KITCHEN RESPLENDENT, WE LACKED FOR NOUGHT
WE FOUND EVERYTHING WE SOUGHT
POTS AND PANS WERE SO COMPLETE
WITH CUPS AND PLATES ARRANGED SO NEAT
CATHEDRAL CEILINGS OF KNOTTY PINE
SO NO PAINT FLAKES FALL IN OUR WINE,
EASY TO MAINTAIN, NOT QUITE A FARM
MORE ELEGANT, AND FULL OF CHARM.
FROM MANY CITIES MUGS GALORE
DASILVAS MUST HAVE BOUGHT THE STORE
ENOUGH TO LAST THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
SO POLYSTYRENE WE DID NOT SEEK
SUNSETS AT NIGHT, A SIGHT SO GRAND
WITH STARLIGHT SKIES TO BEAT THE BAND
THE SILENT NIGHTS WERE “OH SO NEAT”
AND SUNNY MORNINGS DID US GREET
AT NIGHT A LITTLE RAIN DID FALL
BUT WE DID NOT CARE AT ALL,
THE GRASS WAS A BRIGHTER GREEN
AND MORNING MOSSIES WERE NOT SEEN.
THE STEAM SHOWER HELPED WITH MOSSY BITES
WHICH CAME MOSTLY AT FALL OF NIGHT
IT ALSO KEPT OUR SKIN SO CLEAN
SO IN THE MORNINGS WE DID PREEN
NO CITY PRESSURES HERE INDEED
TV & PHONES WE DID NOT NEED
THE WORLD STILL TURNS, SOMEWHAT AWRY
BUT HERE ON BRETON, WHO CARES? NOT I !!
A SOUND SYSTEM BASED ON SIRIUS
BROUGHT IN STATIONS NOWHERE NEARY US
BBC AND NPR WERE OUR GREAT PLEASURE
WHILE WE SAT AND MUSED AT LEISURE
WHALE WATCHING IN PLEASANT BAY
A SPECIAL WAY TO SPEND A DAY
ROUND THE BOAT THE PILOTS SWARMED
NO BETTER SHOW WAS E’RE PERFORMED
FRESH LOBSTERS FROM THE BOATS WE BOUGHT
KNOWING THAT THEY WERE FRESH CAUGHT
WE ATE SO WELL, MY BELLY GREW
ALL WASHED DOWN WITH A GLASS OR TWO.
FOOD AT THE RED SHOE WAS SO GOOD
WE ATE A TAD MORE THAN WE SHOULD
WASHED DOWN WITH SOME LOCAL BEER
WE LEFT THE PUB IN FINE CHEER.
TO THIS GREAT ISLE WE SHALL RETURN
THOUGH LOCAL PHRASES WE MUST LEARN,
THE MARITIMES ARE A SPECIAL PLACE
AND CAPE BRETON SETS THE PACE.
MANY THANKS TO ANTONIO AND VICKI
IN WHOSE HOME WE ESCAPED THE CITY
“THANKS FOR MEMORIES OH SO FINE”,
AND TO YOU DO WE RAISE OUR WINE. |
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PETER ROGERS, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA
312 951-0707 |
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| 07/31/08 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful place to come and stay at. We make a trip out to Cape Breton every 2 years and this is by far the nicest place that we have stayed at. The peace and quite was just what we needed with 2 young kids but still close enough to go into town it needed. We were able to sit on the patio, watch the whales play in the water and saw some beautiful sunsets!! The last day we were there it was clear enough to see P.E.I. Thanks so much Vicky for allowing us the chance to stay there, we'll be back!! |
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Kerri, Edmonton, Alberta
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| 07/15/08 |
Positive
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| We had a very nice experience! The beds are comfortable and the kitchen worked very well for us. We appreciated having an internet connection and Sirrus Radio. The view was wonderful and we loved the deck. We saw 3 dear from the breakfast area windows on our first morning. We recommend the restaurant at the distillary for a very nice meal. |
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Anonymous |
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| 06/27/08 |
Positive
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Truly a wonderful place! You were right, Vicki - we didn't want to leave. Although I had read up on Cape Breton Island, I hadn't expected all of the things to do. Of course, the national park was great - hiking the trails and driving out to Meat Cove for a picnic lunch where we saw whales was spectacular. Bruce enjoyed fly-fishing at spots throughout the Margaree Valley and I had fun visiting some of the local artist studios, especially Cape Breton Clay. Music (and food) and the Red Shoe Pub in Mabou was great as was the fare at Glenory Distillery. Although the drive was long (2 1/2 hours), we also enjoyed the trip out to the fortress at Louisbourg. It gave us a chance to see more of the island (Alexander Graham Bell's museum in Baddeck), and the period restoration at Louisbourg was impressive. (Another picnic lunch nearby Louisbourg at the Lighthouse Point was also fun.) The best part of the whole experience, however, was the downtime that we had at the house. Watching the sunset each night over the water while enjoying a glass of wine and the Sinatra station on the satellite radio is going to be a fond memory! So will the fun we had watching Darwin running around - he had a blast!
Thank you again,
Bruce, Denise, and Darwin |
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Bruce, Denise, and Darwin, Tampa, Florida |
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| 10/02/07 |
Positive
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| I hesitate to give my honest appraisal of this place and home because I don't want it to be discovered by too many people! I would like to keep it all to myself. suffice to say it was the best house and vacation ever! whales, moose, seals, eagles, satellite radio, no TV (yey!), beautiful views, wonderful rockhounding, great people. a fabulous experience. Thank you Vicki for sharing it with us. |
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kris, colorado springs, co |
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| 09/30/07 |
Positive
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| We loved our stay so much that we extended it for a few days! This house is spectacular, and is the best vacation rental we have ever had. It is comfortable, and wonderfully equipped and furnished. We spent many hours on the deck (and even saw whales!) and the beach. Cape Breton is glorious and a great community. We hiked and explored and went to many music events. We can't wait to return! Thanks for one of the best vacations ever. |
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Anonymous, Marbletown, NY |
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| 09/23/07 |
Positive
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Our stay in Inverness was a delightful and memorable time and made especially hospitable by the Da Silva home.
The house is, at the same time, both cozy and spacious with a spectacular outdoor space, view and walk to the beach.
A dream home, vacation house, and getaway in a likable small N.S. town.... with access to good hiking territory and local culture. Lots of nice small touches including a steam shower, "cook's kitchen," local maps, internet and fireplace.
The setting is remarkable+++
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Patty, NY NY & Chiang Mai, Thailand
516 474 1802 |
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| 07/10/07 |
Positive
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| We just returned from a fabulous week in Nova Scotia (July, 2007) and truly enjoyed your home. The pictures on your site were true to the beautiful details of the house, except the views from the deck they were even more spectacular. We enjoyed a very late sunset every night, few days there were more than 20 whales out in the ocean. One of the best parts of the property is the walk down through the wooded path to the private beach that gives you a great work out on the way back! The kids loved that part and we returned with quite a selection of beautiful stones from the beach. Everything we needed was there, we cooked in for several meals and enjoyed the local area restaurants for a few of the days, especially the Red Shoe Pub between 5:00-7:00 pm when they had entertainment during dinner. Glenora Distillery was also another favorite between 1:00-3:00 pm. Grocery store nearby in Inverness had what we needed and the Bear Paw gift shop was one of the nicest around. We enjoyed the Friday night square dance in SW Margaree, a day trip on the Cabot Trail, fishing at Old Miller's trout pond and lots of visits with new and old friends. We hope to return one day. |
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Jeanne Johnston, Walpole, MA
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| 09/30/06 |
Positive
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One of the best vacation rentals I have ever stayed.
The house is well equipped and perfect to come
back to after a day at the beach, hiking fishing,
golf, ect. Not mention the setting... Absolutely
beautiful. There are gorgeous views of the ocean
from every angle of the house, and the surrounding
acres of privacy, calm, and raw nature are the best I
have experienced in a private setting. The private
beach is not only convenient, it has a short and
pretty trail that is located at the home's back door.
My husband who is a outdoorsman and has been to
many places to flyfish, hike and golf was more than
impressed by the island's many worldclass spots
that located are in short distance of the house.
Highly reccomend!!!! |
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Amelia, Massachusettes
617-921-4305 |
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| 08/10/06 |
Positive
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Thank you Vicki & Antonio for a beautiful-comfy place to spend our last week in Cape Breton! The house is completely private and quiet.Gorgeous views from the waterfront windows and deck, all the creature comforts were provided for,nice wood fires on cool evenings and fresh local seafood everyday as we watched the sun go down. The stereo sound system throughout the house and deck was awesome!We are definitely hooked on the Acadian and Scotch/Irish music! The beach was fantastic for exploring-deserted the whole week. Inverness is a good location for day trips all over Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail. Thanks to George & Joanne for keeping such a clean house. We always rent private houses or cottages for vacation. Yours is certainly at the top of our "memories" list. Regards, Becky & Martin
PS I had fresh wildflowers from the yard on the table everyday!Just perfect! |
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Martin & Becky Bruno, Marathon, Fla Keys USA |
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| 07/12/06 |
Positive
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| What a wonderful place! Our young family enjoyed every moment of our stay -- both inside the beautifully decorated and maintained house, and outside in the fields, forests and on the beach. Also, the location provided us with lots of opportunities for exploration and relaxation. Thanks for a great time! |
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Anonymous, Calgary, Alberta |
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| 07/10/06 |
Positive
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| Beautifully decorated new home overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The view is spectacular and we (adults and our children) really enjoyed the short hike through the woods to the private beach. The house is very close to town but feels quite secluded. We felt so rested from taking in all the fresh air and beautiful scenery! |
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Cathy Horowitz, Potomac, MD
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