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The Dancing Moose Vacation rentals

The Dancing Moose Vacation rentals, (formally the Dancing Moose Cafe) is a beautiful 3.5 acre ocean front, (rock) beach accessible property, located right on the Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic routes in the world!
We are located on the east side (sunrise) on the Cabot Trail, about 15 minutes from Ski Cape Smokey, 25 minutes from the entrance of the Cape Breton Highland National Park with over 35 well maintained hikes.

The on site restaurant, The Dancing Moose Cafe, is changing its activity starting this year (2025) and will only be open, serving breakfast for guests that stay on the property. Full a la carte breakfast is available, including our "famoose" Dutch Pannekoek. Breakfast is optional and not included in the rental fee.

There are 4 different kind of vacation rentals on the property, 

The Sleeping Moose Cottage (1x), The Zzzz Moose Camping Cabins (3x)  The ZzzzMoose 2.0 Camping Cabin (1x) and the Birch Plain Tower 1x).

The Sleeping Moose has a minimum of 2 nights. All other rentals can be booked for 1 night, or more of course.

Except for the Birch Plain Tower al our vacation rentals are pet friendly. 

(as long as you see this message it means we are working on setting up the rental units)

Dragonfly Cottage

Get away from it all, a very quiet cabin in the woods. A great place to decompress and enjoy some time away. The property is left natural and has an apple tree and berries can be found around the area. Excellent high speed internet now available.

There is an area to hook up a camper that provides water, power and sewer.

Registration # STR2526B0709

Sally's Brook Wilderness Cabins

Sally’s Brook is located in Unama’ki, within the unceded ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people.

Sally’s Brook is an Eco-friendly property in the heart of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. We have three wilderness cabins and a yurt available for rent year-round, and three Lotus Belle glamping tents in the warmer weather. We have a wood-fired sauna and communal CookHouse kitchen-dining building for guests. We also have the Hive Dome! This 26 foot year-round space is the perfect place to host your own event with us, gather for our movie nights, board games, playing music, and retreat from bad weather with so much space to move around. 
Guest Use of the Hive: While you are staying on the property, we welcome guests to reserve time in the Hive for their own private use. Our staff will prepare this space for you by lighting the wood stove, stocking wood and heating it up for your arrival. Stretch, practice yoga, play games or music, or celebrate with your group!
$30 + HST for a 3.5 hour reservation to current guests
Morning, afternoon or evening (until 10:00pm) reservations are available

The sitting room. This couch pulls out into a bed.

The short walk up to all the buildings at Sally's Brook

The centrepiece of the kitchen is this beautiful old Pioneer Maid stove

Black Rock Stables

If you enjoy beautiful views of lakes/ocean and mountains, gorgeous sunsets, stargazing, the sound of the waves and bell buoys then Black Rock Stables campsite is the place for you to pitch your tent. Located at the end of the farm on a cliff (6’ wire fence) overlooking the beautiful Brasd’Or lakes. You are welcome to have a campfire (wood available for $5.00), but check the Nova Scotia Government site to make certain campfires are permitted.
Please feel free to visit the animals on the farm (horses, goats, rabbits and chickens); however, children must be accompanied by an adult. Also, please do not bring dogs near the farm animals.

Road (bumpy but accessible with 2WD) through pasture to campsite

Shared use (one other tent site) of picnic table and bench

Located approximately 400 m walk from site or get water when passing by on road.

Fire pit with gorgeous view (wood available for small fee)

Custom summer dog house next to tent site

Outhouse short walk (approximately 100 m) from tent site

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