Cabot Shores Reviews

REVIEW OF FARMHOUSE:

If you re looking for luxury, this is not for you. This is an old rustic farmhouse that has lots of charm. It s very spacious and easily houses 2 or 3 families.

I found the upstairs bedrooms quite warm in the summer and there is no AC. If you have a portable AC, I would recommend bringing it along. That said, there were plenty of fans in the house.

The beds were ok for comfort. I ve seen better and I ve seen MUCH worse.

The kitchen is very small. Not really any counter space either. If you re planning on a big meal requiring many components, pots, mixing bowls, etc... you ll be crammed. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, dishes, etc...

The hot water tank is limited, so if you re staying with a large group, space your showers out. We ran out of hot water one evening and some people had to wait until the next morning.

There is a washer but no dryer.

The trail that leads from the house to the shoreline is quite grown over and is not be suitable for young toddlers or those that have difficulty walking. Walking time depends on the person, but it took me about 10 minutes (37 years old). If you re walking with toddlers or slower moving older adults, it could take 15-20 minutes. At the shoreline, it is a very steep cliff with no apparent (safe) access to the beach. Beautiful view though. We were lucky enough to see some seals!

My only real complaint is that this property does not have a view or beach access. The house is surround by trees. At night, we could hear the faint sound of waves crashing in the distance.

There are a couple restaurants in either direction; however, the hours of operation are limited at times. Check in advance.

There is a general store about 5-10 minute away; however, it s very limited selection of items and liquor. Further up the road, 35 minutes, is a little grocery store (Freshmart). Even further up, 55 minutes, is another small grocery store (co-op). Gas stations are few and far between, so plan for that.

Message to owner: I m sure you re trying to save money on power, but an 8,000 BTU portable AC upstairs would be great for future guests.

Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort offers the perfect tranquil place to escape from the hustle and bustle for a Cape Breton weekend getaway. Whether you want to just kick back and relax or spend the day hiking nearby trails, or kayaking at the resort, you won't be disappointed! The yurts stay cozy all year round thanks to their wood stoves and be sure not to miss the stunning sunrise from the hot tub on the deck! The staff and owner are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a trip to Cabot Shores anytime of year!

Picturesque location, peaceful, and delicious food! Perfect place for a digital detox.

What a wonderful place to stay. Definitely making my way back there soon!

A unique experience for sure, I would just plan better next time - now that I have experienced it once. My friend and I stayed at Cabot Shores on September 12th in the Luna Dome. I can't use a better word to describe our experience than unique. The facility using the name "resort" may be a little misleading for some, I would describe the facility more like a wilderness commune. It felt like being at Summer camp. Although relaxing - our dome was attached to the Apple Dome (which is fine) except we left like we were totally interrupting the romantic getaway for our neighbors as they used their hot tub and we sat at our fire pit (only a couple feet away from each other). We also received a call a couple days before we arrived to confirm our reservation (which was great) but at that time they asked if we wanted to buy tickets to a concert being held on the grounds - I definitely over estimated this concert with its $15/per person cost per ticket and felt a little ripped off in that I was told by fellow guests that they didn't have to pay, but still of course came and sat and watched the show (it should have been included in the cost of the rental). We also purchased the $30ea meal which was tasty but included a bowl of corn chowder to start, two barbecue chicken thighs, a helping of potato salad and some steamed vegetables (think your home cooked meal). Dessert was an extra $6 for some truffles or pie - we opted not to partake in that aspect of the meal. For campfire cooking - I felt this was perhaps a bit over priced. In total we spent $135, plus $30 for two 'concert' tickets and a $60 dinner. $225 for tenting seemed like a lot - but I can't say we didn't enjoy it. I definitely recommend doing your research on which cottage or dome or yurt you book, plan for a very "summer camp" feel to your stay and perhaps consider bringing your own BBQ and food.

Loved our stay at Cabot Shores in the Big Red Yurt. Most of our staff experience was with Dave - he was unbelievably accommodating. He stayed late to ensure our hot tub was perfectly heated. Food portions are small (bring snacks with you!), but tasty. Barbara's food was delicious- the homemade hummus and masala were the best I have ever tasted. The outdoor grounds are stunning. This is more a wilderness re-treat, so be reminded of that when booking- it's not the right place for you if you're looking for lots of amenities or luxuries. Amazing place to get outdoors, disconnect, and relax. Looking forward to returning.

We've stayed here multiple times and always had a great experience. We recently stayed at one of the camping sites which was unreal. It's a short hike (50m) to the sites but they are located on the river side and completely secluded from the rest of the sites.

The resort has full facilities including a restaurant, showers, washrooms, etc. They also have cabins, yurts and domes for rent and you can rent fire wood hot tubs. There a trail and beaches near by. This is a perfect place for any type of vacation.

5 of us stayed for 2 nights for an amazing winter getaway. The Forest Yurt was perfect size for us, one set of bunk beds with double on the bottom. A wood fireplace kept us super cozy after hot tub dips. We did a few nearby hikes and got to enjoy some live music after our socially distanced Saturday night dinner in the lodge! Awesome weekend to disconnect and spend some time in nature :)

We had the best time! We stayed in The Forest Yurt and paid extra for the hot tub, so cozy! The staff was really friendly and so were our neighbors. For sure want to plan another trip there! Worth every penny.

The grounds are incredible. Staff were sooo accommodating and super friendly. Cannot wait to go back and stay in different yurts and try paddle boarding