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Stay in our Whiffs Lodge

Cozy room with en-suite bathroom.

This rustic lodge serves as the focal point of Cabot Shores. Home to our fabulous cuisine and dining room, the lodge also offers a wonderful place for our guests to gather around the fire, play games, peruse our library, enjoy our games room or join in an impromptu jam. The lodge also offers several rooms with en-suites that can accommodate two to five people. The lodge is named in honor of Irving Weinberg, an anesthesiologist, mentor, and community leader, whose nickname was Whiff.

Lodge Room 1

$145/night

1-2 Guests

1 Bed

1 Bathroom

No Pets

Lodge Room 1 is located upstairs in Whiff's Lodge. It has a double bed, a full bath, and air-conditioning. There is no satellite TV. Wifi is available throughout lodge and in your room. A perfect room for a couple or a single. Linens, towels, soap, and shampoo provided.

Lodge Room 2

$145/night

1-2 Guests

1 Bed

1 Bathroom

No Pets

Lodge Room 2 is located upstairs in Whiff's Lodge. It has a double bed, a full bath, and air-conditioning. There is no satellite TV. Wifi is available throughout lodge and in your room. A perfect room for a couple or a single. Linens, towels, soap, and shampoo provided.

Lodge Room 3

$165/night

1-2 Guests

1 Bed

1 Bathroom

No Pets

Lodge Room 3 is located upstairs in Whiff's Lodge. It has a queen bed, a full bath, and air-conditioning. From the bed you can see Church Pond and the Atlantic Ocean. There is no satellite TV. Wifi is available throughout lodge and in your room. A perfect room for a couple or a single. Linens, towels, soap, and shampoo provided.

Lodge Room 5 - Wheelchair Accessible

$180/night - upto 3 Guests

2-3 Guests

2 Beds

1 Bathroom

Pet Friendly - $15/night

Lodge Room 5 is located in the basement of Whiff's Lodge. It has a queen and a twin bed, a full bath, air-conditioning, and a small deck outside. You can also bring your dog for an additional $15 a night. There is no satellite TV. Wifi is available throughout lodge and in your room. Linens, towels, soap, and shampoo provided.

Lodge Suite 6a/b 

$330/night - upto 5 Guests

Lodge Room 6a - 2 Guests - $165/night (Call to book)

Lodge Room 6b - upto 3 Guests - $180/night (Call to book)

2-5 Guests

3 Beds

2 Bathrooms

Pet Friendly - $15/night

Lodge Room 6a/b is located in the basement of Whiff's Lodge. Room 6a has a queen bed, a full bath, air-conditioning, and a small deck outside. Room 6b has a queen bed, twin bed, a full bath, air-conditioning, and a small deck outside. You can also bring your dog for an additional $15 a night. There is no satellite TV. Wifi is available throughout lodge and in your room. Linens, towels, soap, and shampoo provided.

Cancellation Policy

Thank you for your interest in Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort & Retreat. Please note that it is our policy to collect a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Amex), and retrieve a 50% deposit ahead of time to hold your requested accommodations. We are also required to charge 15% harmonized sales tax.

Cancellations are required 28 days in advance or initial deposit is retained with the option to apply it to another reservation in the next 12 months. A $50 fee will be charged for cancellations made with 28 days advanced notice. Cancellation on your day of arrival, leaving before reservation has expired or arriving late will result in the entire fee being forfeited. We are not responsible for weather conditions.

We are a dog-friendly establishment with a maximum of 2 dogs per accommodation unless special arrangements have been made. The fee is $15 plus tax per day, per dog. There is a small selection of accommodations which are not pet friendly for those with allergies.  These include Lodge rooms 1,2,3; all the geodesic domes, and Tiger, Little Red, and Little Sky Yurts.

Cabot Shores is a wilderness resort. We have gardens that produce veggies for the bistro in the summer, an apple orchard that produce cider in the fall, and also chickens year-round that are a delight for many of our guests, especially children. There is also a rooster that makes the hens happy and protects them from predators. He likes to wake up early – our apologies if you are not an early riser, especially for guests staying in the lodge and cedar yurt. We provide ear plugs.

Please note that smoking is not permitted inside Lodge or accommodations according to Canadian law or anywhere close to any buildings There are two designated smoking areas – please inquire at the front desk. There is a $200 room recovery fee for smoking inside any accommodation.

Rated One of Top Three Hotels in Nova Scotia

"Situated on 55 acres, Cabot Shores offers ocean views from its lodge, private chalets and farmhouse. The hotel, which prides itself on eco-tourism, is a place to go for bird-watching, kayaking and canoeing, or simply for peace and quiet."

~ USA Today

"Had a Blast"

 Our room in the lodge on night one was clean and comfortable. Dinner at the Bistro was fantastic. Great service and food. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating.

~ Harris

"Pleasantly Surprised"

Cute and clean with great organic shampoos and soaps and nice lush towels. Our view was gorgeous. We could see the fishing boats at night and in the morning we had a gorgeous sunrise.

~ Joanna, Toronto

"Magical. We'll Be Back"

In just a few days, we fell in love with Cabot Shores. Our room in the lodge was perfectly comfortable. The main room was eclectic and completely inviting.

~ Chuck & Susan, Ohio

"Exceptional Experience"

Just spent a few idyllic days at Cabot Shores in Cape Breton. This is a great place for anyone, but especially for those who value environmental friendliness and appreciate having vegetarian options on the menu. We stayed in a spacious and comfortable room in the lodge

~ Jane, Ontario



Good
Based on 298 reviews
MacKenzie Cutcliffe
MacKenzie Cutcliffe
February 17, 2024.
We had an excellent stay! We stayed in the tiny house and got the hot tub as an addition - the house was an adorable little cabin, very clean and had everything we needed (mini fridge, microwave and more!). The hot tub was worth the addition! Paul and the staff were so considerate, he even called me before we arrived and let me know how the roads were and to make sure I knew how to get to the tiny house since we were probably arriving after dark. I can’t say enough good things! We will definitely be back!
Alexis Helena
Alexis Helena
February 16, 2024.
It was a great space, the manager was very helpful and answered all our questions. Will definitely be coming back
Katie Crossley
Katie Crossley
January 25, 2024.
My husband and I got married at Cabot Shores last October, after staying there multiple times in the past and falling in love with the scenery and food!! Paul was amazing to deal with leading up to the wedding! I was definitely a needy bride lol and he was always so patient and helpful with everything. The whole thing went off without any issues at all and my guests had a great time and raved on and on about the food! We are huge out door people and loved the whole vibe ! We can’t wait to go back again soon and make more wonderful memories at this slice of heaven in our favourite place in the world, Cape Breton !!
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‍하준수(교원-영상디자인학과)
January 10, 2024.
An unforgettable experience for a family trip. A yurt experience is more than just lodging, especially if you have young children. What is most impressive of all is the owner and his wife, who are so kind and affectionate.
Karleigh Johnstone
Karleigh Johnstone
January 8, 2024.
Stayed in the Phoenix Dome for 2 nights and had the most wonderful experience. The dome was lovely and stayed warm through the night. The highlight of our stay was the food. My husband has been a chef for 20+ years and was blown away by the quality of the food. We had dinner one evening and the salmon was absolute perfection. We were lucky enough to be the only guests for breakfast so they cooked us a few items instead of the buffet and we enjoyed every bite. Hands down the best scrambled eggs I have ever eaten! The staff were so wonderful, kind and accommodating. We would love to return and spend more time here exploring the trails and relaxing on the beach. Thank you to everyone at Cabot Trail for such a wonderful experience!
Bobbi Zahra
Bobbi Zahra
January 1, 2024.
Hot tubs were great, overlooking the gorgeous water view. Yurt was super comfortable, very spacious, and even when the fire died while we were sleeping, we stayed cozy and warm - the bedding was superb. Recommendation for Red River Trail was great, and we enjoyed the hike very much.
Sandy Mackley
Sandy Mackley
November 27, 2023.
The staff at Cabot Shores actively took opportunities to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable. Our Mongolian Yurt was comfortable with the wood stove and outside hot tub. Would strongly recommend calling these fine folks and discussing your stay with them.

Good
Based on 51 reviews
Lukas
Lukas
September 21, 2022.
Verified
Very nice people and a place full of joy ! Stayed 2 nights in the „Eagle dome“ which was really comfy and clean!Had really delicous dinner at the main lodge where paul played some music just for us and had nice conversations whith him and the other staffmembers.Also booked the hot tub at our dome for our last night from where we had a great view on the campfire.Lovely place where you see how much effort they put in every detail.
Nicole
Nicole
August 22, 2022.
Verified
Amazing adventure! Lots of fun sleeping underneath the stars!
Ryan
Ryan
August 14, 2022.
Verified
Relaxing
Nigel
Nigel
July 25, 2022.
Verified
Beautiful place and very friendly staff. Perfect location if you’re travelling along the Cabot Trail, I highly recommend checking this place out! Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a fantastic experience.
Anooj
Anooj
October 25, 2021.
Verified
This was our first time staying in the Eagle Dome and we absolutely fell in love with this beautiful place. Super clean place to stay!
Redwan
Redwan
October 17, 2021.
Verified
Very nice place to spend a couple of nights in the nature! My wife and I enjoyed our stay.It might be a good idea to install a heater in the dome as it can get chilly at night.
Brooke
Brooke
October 1, 2021.
Verified
Beautiful, quaint place to stay! So unique and off grid. We loved staying at the dome!
Madison
Madison
September 9, 2021.
Verified
We had a great stay in the Eagle Dome! We loved watching the sunset and sunrise, and being able to hear the waves from the ocean. Next time we would stay a few more days and prepare a bit better - we weren’t packed for off grid but we made it work. Outhouse was a few steps away, shower and toilet a short walk. We didn’t get the hot tub or use the sauna/other amenities but would certainly consider it next time.

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