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Steff’s Sunset Hideaway — accommodation in Inverness & Western Shore, Cape Breton

Steff’s Sunset Hideaway

Rent one of three cottages with sunset views over East Lake Ainslie near Inverness, perfect for families, groups, or couples seeking mountain hiking and Cabot

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Three cottages that sit atop a gently sloping hill, with a breathtaking sunset view over East Lake Ainslie. Perfect for families and groups, or even a quiet get-a-way for two, after a great day of hiking in the mountains. As an alternative route to the Cabot Trail, the winding Highway 395 lies alongside the lake, offering stunning views of both the water and the mountains. Situated only 20 minutes from Inverness, the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf courses, this property is the perfect location! Directly behind the property is the Trans-Canada Trail system, where you can enjoy hiking or ATV’ing to your heart’s content. To the east, only 15 minutes away, is the community of Whycocomaugh, which is on the Bras d’Or Lakes. It has groceries, lots of amenities and of course a Timmie’s! Allie’s Abode (Red Cottage): Two bedrooms, each with a queen bed Full bathroom, full eat in kitchen, living room Front deck with seating and back deck with BBQ Nicola’s Nook (Green Cottage): One bedroom, with double bed Full bathroom & living room Kitchenette, with the basics Pull out couch in living area Front deck with seating and BBQ Kimmy’s Kabin (White Cottage): Two bedrooms, one with double bed and one with queen bed Full bathroom, full eat in kitchen, living room Pull out couch in living area Screened in sunporch with BBQ

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