WILDERNESS + OCEAN | OFF-GRID | Blue Room

Experience OFF-GRID in winter as well as in summer, it works! 25 minutes to CAPE SMOKEY. ECO friendly ENJOY silence of Nature WAVES Rolling on the Beach ENJOY the warming SUN with your morning coffee on the deck This cozy room has a view of the Atlantic Ocean. You can feel the near sea at the lovingly decorated interior. Get inspired for new memories. Maybe you will find the deeper meaning of your being here with us at North Shore Retreat, where everything is real! Situated half way between Baddeck and Ingonish - Start HIKES and watch TRACKS in the SNOW, enjoy SKIING at Cape Smokey. Additional duvets for a warm and cozy sleep Comfortabel QUEENSIZE-BED. We only have this ONE LIFE. Appreciate these MOMENTS. There is no better way to RECOVER. Live in HARMONY with nature. ENJOY locally, promote regional identity, keep local businesses alive. Keep the CULTURE of the local traditions of Cape Breton! ADVANTAGES and BENEFITS: * RECREATION Take a rest from stressful life. Refuel positive spirits! * MOUNTAIN and OCEANVIEW Home Watch Bird Islands and seals near the beach. * OFF-GRID Cottage Take a warm shower with clean well water and use power provided by the solar system. RELAX at the ocean with a view of the mountains and enjoy the sunset. The very cozy room is a perfect starting point for many discoveries. This room has a Queensize bed and this stunning view at the ocean. RELAX and DREAM. Create new UNFORGETTABLE memories. BORROW SNOW SHOES 5 $/hour (limited availability - please book in advance) KITCHEN at your disposal for preparing your own meals or BUY a HOMEMADE BREAD "German Style" from us, 1/2 for 5 $ or full size for 9 $ (please order at least 1 day in advance) Due to storms in the winter time we actually only have LIMITED ACCESS to the beach. We removed the last section of the stair system to the beach. Feel free to climb down. Your room is a private lockable retreat of 9,3 m² (100 ft²). You have access to a shared full guest bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. A shared guest kitchen with fridge and induction cooker invites you to prepare your breakfast on your own. A shared guest balcony (east view) and shared guest living room with oceanview completes the perfect experience. Our guests have a separate entrance door, hall and stairs. We are there, whenever you need us. We respect your privacy. North Shore Retreat provides a lot of privacy. 11 Acre (4.5 hectares, 45,000 m²) wooden land and 300 feet (100 m) private beach invite to hikes. The neighbors live close enough to help (600 feet, 200 meters - 1,500 feet, 500 meters) and far enough away to ensure privacy. RENTAL CAR service providers are located at the Halifax airport and in Sydney. If you don't have a possibility to drive, we recommend a SHUTTLE BUS from and to the airport. (closed now) NORTH SHORE is the center of arts and crafts and culinary delights. 'GLASS ARTISANS' (closed in winter) 'WILD FIRE POTTERY' (closed in winter) 'TON'S PANCAKES' and fresh bred (even gluten free) (OPEN Fr, Sa, Su) 'The CLUCKING HEN' for Breakfast and fresh bred (closed in winter) 'SIMPLY PIZZA' for the best Pizzas ever (closed in winter) and many more are just 5 to 15 minutes away. The 'GENERAL STORE' is the closest place (10 km, 10 minutes) to have a small food market and a gas station. BADDECK (south) is the closest village (35 km, 35 minutes) where you get everything to live e.g. Coop, bank, restaurants, coffee shops, service stations and the beautiful marina at the Bras d'Or Lake. In the season Baddeck is a crowded spot with a lot of historical sights. INGONISH (north) is a vivid spot in the summer time with lots of restaurants, food stores and a beautiful coast line. SYDNEY is the biggest town in the north of Cape Breton. You find the big malls with food stores, the typical Canadian style clothes stores and everything else. Sydney also provides the outdoor equipment stores, service stations and the harbour to New Foundland. You live in a wooden house off the grid. Nature is the source. The sun provides us with power, stored in a battery bank, and well water is available for you daily. We expect responsible and economical use. This is one out of three guest rooms on the second floor. You share the kitchen, living room and balcony as well as the full bath. The other two rooms 'Mountain Green' and 'Grandma's Bedroom' additionally each have a private half bath. On the third floor there is a private apartment 'Bald Eagle's Nest'. Please check these rooms out as well. We live on the first floor.