The House
at Buck's Turn
Rental Property
Sugar Loaf, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Welcome
The House at Buck’s Turn sits in a field of wildflowers on the rugged northern coast of Cape Breton Island overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean.
The property of 200 acres extends to the peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain which rises steeply behind the house, and includes flower gardens, groves of hardwood and fruit trees and mossy, clear streams. The house, a historic building with a new addition, provides all the comforts of home, beautifully decorated and spacious living areas, and breathtaking, oceanfront views.
Whether you are looking for a secluded and peaceful retreat to let your creative juices flow, or a home base to access the cultural and outdoor adventures northern Cape Breton offers, the House at Buck's Turn has it all. Just north of the famous Cabot Trail, the house is close to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, the world renowned Cabot Links golf course, sandy beaches, whale watching tours and picturesque fishing villages.
We invite you to get off the beaten path, relax and stay for a while.
House Information
2 Living Rooms
5 Bedrooms (7 Beds)
3 Bathrooms
The house was built in the 1880s and an addition was added by our family in 2005. The original house has been largely unmodified over the past 140 years so retains a historic charm that is echoed in the look and feel of the new addition.
The house has five bedrooms with 7 beds (1 queen, 1 double, 1 ¾, 4 singles) and three bathrooms (two showers, one bathtub). There are two large living rooms, a dining room and a fully equipped galley kitchen. A screened porch off the living room opens onto a large deck overlooking the meadow, heather and lavender gardens, and ocean.
High speed fiber optic internet and wifi are provided as are laundry facilities, Smart TV, and a BBQ.
Please take a tour of the house using the photo gallery below.
The Area
The House is a 2 minute drive to Cabot Landing Provincial Park, with its uncrowded, 2 km long sandy beach. The picturesque fishing village of Bay St. Lawrence is a 5-minute drive away. Lobster, crab and fish can be purchased at the wharf, and lobster and crab dinners are regular events in the summer. Whale watching tours run out of the Bay daily through the summer and into the fall.
Cape North Village with a general food store, museum and culture center, fresh mussels, a gasoline station, and 3 restaurants is ten minutes away. A farmers' market with local produce and crafts, runs every Saturday from late June to early October. The Markland Resort, 5 minutes from Cape North, in Dingwall, has become well known for fine dining.
The town of Ingonish is a 45 minute drive from the House - here you can treat yourself to a spa day at the Keltic Lodge or play 18-holes at the Cape Breton Highlands Links golf course. The Celtic Colours International Festival in the fall showcases the very best of Cape Breton music dance and song, and the Highlands National Park offers guided hikes and interpretation programs.
The House is a 2.5 hour drive from the Sydney, NS (YQY) airport, and a 5.5 hour drive from Halifax (with no stops).
