Is Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Maggie's Place on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly farm stay is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Cape Smokey Provincial Park and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Saint Anns Bay. Ingonish Beach and Cape Breton Highlands National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

24 May 2023

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Great pleasant spot.

We loved it more and more each day we were there.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

28 October 2024

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Cathy and Uli have worked hard to add charm and comfort to Maggie's rustic farmhouse from a bygone era. It was a wonderful time to be there. So peaceful, set back from the road and surrounded by the beautiful Fall colours. Very nice to sit by the fire burning in the wood stove and enjoy one of the many interesting local history books.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pierre J.

30 August 2023

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Cabot trail home

Nice old historic house. Very quiet location. Relaxing setting. Very friendly host makes you feel welcome.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony p.

26 October 2024

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Back in time

Well preserved old farm house with everything you need. Perfect location to see the fall foliage and it didn't disappoint. We were there during the Celtic Colours Festival and got to see the Nova Scotia culture first hand. nova

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Nova Scotia

9 October 2023

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Wonderful home

Wonderful home that is cozy and welcoming. Close to all amenities such as shopping, gas station, and trails. Perfect for families!! The hosts were attentive and provided a wealth of information about local attractions. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley O.

25 September 2019

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A very positive experience.

Everything was as described. A lovely stay in this pretty house in the woods!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

18 October 2023

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Wonderful stay at Maggie's

Maggie's Place is a quaint, cozy and a delightful place to stay. It's well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. It's situated on a lovely property with a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. We would not hesitate to recommend Maggie's to others. And, look forward our next visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pace B.

19 October 2024

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A beautiful stay

Uli is an amazing man, a historian, and we connected quickly, He has travelled the world and we were able to talk history and enjoyed his great demeanor and his dog! I heated the place with firewood, and loved the wifi! I cannot wait to go back to this wonderful place with the victrola and beautiful fireplace Pace

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn s., Ontario, Canada

22 October 2023

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Our stay at Maggie’s Place

Beautiful old farm house with great character, brings back memories of some of the older homes growing up I visited. Hope to return again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andraea S.

16 August 2022

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Great stay!!!!

Beautiful, homey location! Well cared for and well loved property with incredible amenities for entertainment and food! It was hot upstairs as the outside temp was high but it cooled down overnight with fans. Will not forget the stay and our hospitable host.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne U.

9 June 2023

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Enchanted cottage

We spent four nights at Maggie's Place, and it was just a dream. The host was gracious, and has preserved the historical integrity of the cottage. It had been his family's summer home. We went to a local dock and picked up lobsters from his niece, a lobster trapper. We warmed ourselves by the woodstove in the kitchen and listened to the Victrola! No hotel will ever be able to match the experience we enjoyed at this little home, nestled in the white birches on the Cabot Trail.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

17 October 2023

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Perfect cottage for family

When we arrived, 10:00pm, we met Uli (owner) and he had a fire already started in the wood stove. After a short chat and a walk around the cottage to show us how everything worked, Uli left us to go to bed after a days long drive to get to Cape Breton. The next morning, Uli delivered more firewood that lasted the duration of our stay. The cottage had everything that we needed. Beautiful morning sunrises.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

5 October 2023

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Charming

We loved everything about Maggie's! The farmhouse was so cozy, warm and inviting with the old charm feel and supplied with everything needed. Uli's greeting made us feel right at home the moment we walked to the door. This was our first trip east and Uli had great tips for exploring and directions. Hurricane Lee put a damper on the hike to the waterfall but Uli was wonderful and took us on a hike along the waters edge that was simply amazing. Could not have asked for anything more! Thank You

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R., Oklahoma

14 October 2022

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Unusual experience.....

My plans took an unexpected turn....we had a sudden death in the family of a beautiful 20 year old niece....so I immediately headed home to the States. I contacted my wonderful hosts who couldn't have been more understanding. So I didn't make it to Skir Dhu...and I didn't see the property....but I can tell you that my communications with my hosts started immediately after my booking....they welcomed me prior to arrival....and offered to help me get familiar with the area...and when I told them I had to head home unexpectedly, they were most gracious and kind....and isn't that what really counts? Kindness....and these two are ten stars....A most sincere thank you to you both from me and my family...

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar H.

9 July 2023

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Urgemütliches Haus mit Seele

Wir durften zu fünft eine Woche in „Maggies“ Zeit verbringen. Das Haus war für uns soviel mehr als eine Unterkunft. Schon am Tag der Ankunft wurde uns die Geschichte des Hauses erzählt und gleichzeitig das Haus zum Wohlfühlen und vollständigen Nutzung übergeben, egal ob Kamin, Aussenbereich oder das alte Grammophon. Maggies ist ein Haus mit Seele, es ist alt, es macht leise Geräusche und alles ist liebevoll eingerichtet. Es ist ein Haus, mit all den zum Alter dazugehörigen Eigenschaften, perfekt zum Entschleunigen und genießen, und es passt für uns genau in die herrlichen Landschaft des Cape Bretons. Uli als Gastgeber war immer eine Hilfe und hat uns mit seinen Tipps geholfen die Tage bestens zu nutzen. Vielen herzlichen Dank für alles! Keiner von uns wird diese Zeit vergessen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

17 October 2022

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Maggie's Place post hurricane Fiona

Beautiful cottage in woods directly on Cabot Trail. Lovely antique filled 2 story residence with everything necessary for a relaxing stay. My one problem was that the description did not mention that the only heat comes from a wood burning kitchen stove. We stayed in the week directly after Fiona struck the Maritimes and were on PEI during the actual event, so Nova Scotia seemed much better to us, but the temperstures plummeted as we drove north in Nova Scotia and we were very cold the last 2 days. Ulli is a wonderful host and very congenial, caring and helpful. He had a great fire going when we arrived in the evening and it is not his fault that we could not get the large pieces of wood to burn. It was damp and would burn for a short while then go out. There were plenty of blankets and quilts but it was cold in the bedrooms and the bathrooms were icy. He provided electric heaters and if we had stayed longer than the 4 days, we would have used them. I spent a ton of time trying to get the fire to go at night and during the night to no avail, except once. My only negative is that I would have like to have known about the stove in advance. I would have been more prepared. AS it was, I used every piece of kindling, paper bags, carboard and most of my magazines to try to start the fire and get the logs to actually burn more than 10 minutes! That part was not fun but my daughter is autistic and cold, so I persevered. We ll had a very good time in a very unique place and beautiful place, so that is the important part. It was clean, well stocked with dishes and linens and full of history with a fabulous bookshelf. The trails were pretty covered from the hurricane that had just swept through but nothing compared to the destruction on PEI, so we thought it was great. The Cabot trail was clear and despite the National Park site saying everything was closed, we found the visitor center open and many trails were passable, plus we could hike directly up the highway 50 feet from our door to some beautiful sites. I would love to go back when it is not 3o degrees F and really explore the area more closely. I highly recommend this cottage to anyone interested in getting off the tourist carousel and really enjoying nature and sublime beauty.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maura M.

27 July 2022

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A charming and authentic Cape Breton cottage home

Maggie’s place is a quirky historic wooden house, having been hand built 120 years ago. It is also very comfortable and well-equipped. We had everything we needed for our three night stay in Cape Breton, and very much enjoyed the local area with kayaking, whale watching and beaches in easy driving distance. A great place for a family break.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

17 July 2022

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Belle maison ancienne très bien située

Nous avons été charmé par l’accueil de Uli et de sa jolie maison bien entretenue au fil des années, située dans un endroit très reposant. À quelques minutes de voiture d’une magnifique plage, la famille en a profité pour se reposer et aller à la pêche! Aussi l’emplacement était parfaitement situé pour aller visiter La Forteresse de Louisbourg (2h environ), le Parc National du Cap Breton (45 min.) ainsi que les boutiques d’artisans locaux à proximité . Nous avons même eu la chance de savourer les meilleurs homards de la région grâce aux bons conseils de Uli. Les quatre journées passées à Maggie’s place ont passé très rapidement. Notre voyage en Nouvelle Ecosse n’aurait pas été complet sans arrêter dans un endroit si accueillant et reposant pour toute la famille!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

jan k.

16 July 2022

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Great place- lots of room for 6 adults.

Great place- very clean and everything you need for preparing meals.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

24 June 2022

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Très beau séjour!

Très belle maison ancestrale rénovée avec goût. Situation idéale pour visiter l’île du Cap Breton! Merci Uli pour l’accueil!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerri L.

9 November 2021

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perfection

beautiful

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

4 November 2021

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Take a step back in time

We arrived to this lovely original Cape Breton homestead and were swept back in time. The countryside is surrounded in beauty and the hospitality shown to us made us feel peaceful and welcome. Uli and his wife made a delicious apple pie made with the local apples from the area. Such a surprise and so delicious. We fell in love with all that this place had to offer and wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you so much for such a wonderful visit! This was not just a place to stay, it was an experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

26 October 2021

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True Cape Breton Hospitality

Our hosts were amazing and responsive from the initial contact, throughout our stay, to our reluctant leaving. Maggie's Place exceeded our expectations in every way. A cozy century farmhouse with a rich local history, Maggie's has been lovingly restored. It retains all its charm while also offering modern conveniences. The kitchen is well equipped for preparing full meals. Our hosts offered many very helpful suggestions to enhance our exploration of the Island. We spent a very comfortable week and look forward to returning. You couldn't ask for better.

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

13 October 2021

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A truely wonderfull home to stay on your holidays

a very beautiful piece of property set in among white birches just far enough off the road . we loved or stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

3 August 2021

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Peaceful Getaway

We used this for a 4 night vacation. Great location, only 15 mintues from Ingonish and 1h 15minutes from Sydney. Quaint house showing original features and charm. Well maintained and very well outfitted. Uli and Cathy were great hosts. We will gladly return here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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