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Lighthouse Cottages

3.0 star property
Beachfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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On the beach, beach towels
Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Living room | TV
Front of property
Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront | 2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night
Located close to Port Hood Station Provincial Park and Inverness Beach Boardwalk, Lighthouse Cottages provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lighthouse Cottages

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and balcony
Guests at this beach cottage will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available.
This cottage offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 9 units
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and May 13.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STR2526T1445

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lighthouse Cottages House Port Hood
Lighthouse Cottages Port Hood
Lighthouse Cottages Port Hood Nova Scotia
Lighthouse Cottages Cottage
Lighthouse Cottages Port Hood
Lighthouse Cottages Cottage Port Hood

About the neighborhood

Map
8537 Route 19, Port Hood, NS, B0E 2W0

What's nearby

  • Port Hood Station Provincial Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Park & Playground - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ann Schroeder Studio: Fine Art Quilts - 27 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • West Mabou Beach Provincial Park - 28 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • West Mabou Beach - 35 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandeannie's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Clove Hitch - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casual Gourmet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Galloping Cows Fine Foods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Judique Harbour - Diving Club - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lighthouse Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lighthouse Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lighthouse Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lighthouse Cottages?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Lighthouse Cottages located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Hood cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Port Hood Station Provincial Park and Inverness Beach Boardwalk. West Mabou Beach Provincial Park and Mother of Sorrows Pioneer Shrine are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Lighthouse Cottages Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 214 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location, staff, cottage, amenities view and property all amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beach was amazing. Quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Simple, cozy little cabin within a very short walk to a beautiful beach. The staff were friendly and made check-in/check out easy. Beautiful area of Cape Breton.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful view, clean, comfortable and well-equipped cottage. Excellent bistro only a km or two away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Traditional cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All amenities available in cottage and friendly and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
These little cabins were perfect for us. Clean rooms, excellent customer service, the view was fantastic. Quiet and perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

connie

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Close walk to beach, sunset was beautiful from deck
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely setting!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view of the beach. Easy walk to the beach. Owners/staff very helpful, friendly and accommodating. Nice clean cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Hidden Gem! Everything about our stay was amazing. The views are out of this world and the beach is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The ocean view is stunning, absolutely amazing. The property is simple, clean and the host is terrific! We be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moyra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners of the cottages are lovely. There is no better view in Port Hood of the ocean and Port Island then the lighthouse cottages I would highly recommend staying there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views!! Clean comfortable cottage! Hot shower .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome location and wonderful welcoming hosts. Immaculate accomodations. Extremely well kept property. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

johny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Next time i will book for a week! Great place to get away really!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot! The cottage overall was very clean and nice however the pull out coach was dirty, lots of sand. No sheets or blankets for it so i gave my daughter the blankets from my bed to use as a sheet and blanket and i slept with the towels and my coat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Beautiful views! Very clean cottages with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Right of the Cabot Trail, perfect view over the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners were extremely accommodating. We arrived late and they had already closed their laundry room, but they open the laundry room and just told us to lock it up when we were finished.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had such a terrific time decide to stay an extra night. All staff were wonderful and the proximity to the beach was amazing for swimming and watching the sunset. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location great beach. Loved sitting out front watching the ocean. My only feedback would be for the price coffee should be supplied in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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