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(Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge

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Exterior
TV
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Capstick, NS
  • Place, Cabots Landing Provincial Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Breton Highlands National Park
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Capstick

At this lodge, you'll be 16.6 km (10.3 mi) from Cabots Landing Provincial Park and 26.6 km (16.6 mi) from North Highlands Community Museum. Highlights at this lodge include a kitchen and a balcony. .In proximity to this Capstick lodge you'll find Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Cabots Landing Provincial Park - 30 min drive - 19.8 km
  • North Highlands Community Museum - 46 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park - 51 min drive - 38.8 km
  • St. Paul Island South Point Lighthouse - 53 min drive - 38.5 km
  • South Harbour Beach - 57 min drive - 43.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bay Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lawless Lobster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hut - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Oceanside Chowder Hut Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

(Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge

The Hines’ Ocean View Lodge is located in Meat Cove and is high on a hill over looking the village with a spectacular view of the ocean. The lodge has 5 bedrooms, four upstairs and one downstairs, a full kitchen and 2 bathrooms, a large upper and lower deck.The house is fully epuipped with linens, dishes, pots and pans, satellite tv, barbecue, including WiFi high-speed internet. Also a outdoor fire pit. The lodge is a licensed property and participant of the Nova Scotia Approved program.
One of the most picturesque destinations, located just off the world famous Cabot Trail, is Meat Cove, a tiny fishing village nestled in a sheltered cove at the Northern-most tip of Cape Breton Island. At the very end of a 5 mile gravel road, you will witness spectacular views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, miles of rugged coastline and unsurpassed mountain landscape. Our lodge, located on a mountain overlooking Meat Cove, offers guests a serene setting with incredible ocean views. Guests can sit back and relax, watch whales in the ocean below and eagles flying above in the clear blue sky all from our spacious open deck.
This reservation has a Super Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 14 day prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 14 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 7 to 13 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 7 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-04031217025551546-2149

Property is also known as

Hines Ocean View Lodge

Meat Cove Hines Ocean View

(Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge Lodge

(Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge Meat Cove

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to (Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge?

The closest beach to (Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge is Pleasant Bay Beach (27.5 km).

Does (Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge have a pool?

No, this lodge doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at (Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge?

No, (Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at (Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

(Meat Cove)Hines Ocean View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay. The location is very remote but that is what we were looking for. It offers stunning ocean views and is very close to a lovely and quiet beach. Hector was an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view from this place and very remote. Great place to get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Experience!

Truly a wonderful and unique experience to stay here and a great place to spend the night after hiking highlands national park during the day. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cat M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hardik

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeece M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

We booked Hectors property for a family getaway before back to school. The view from the property is stunning, and the space was big enough for all 7 of us. Meat Cove is a quiet and serene place. Hector was an amazing host-extremely responsive and beyond kind and accommodating. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anto

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular front yard!

What a beautiful view! Lots of room. Hector was amazing. Super responsive, quick to address any questions and helpful with suggestions. So friendly. Super nice gentleman. Thanks for the hospitalirty!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit

Beautiful views and a comfortable cabin. Hector was a very responsive and helpful host! Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

This was a good location for us. The roads are a bit rough in areas but that's to be expected after all the storms and rain that has occurred lately.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!! Once in a lifetime visit!!

Had a great time!! All furniture was very comfy, rooms were perfect, view was awesome!! Hector stopped by to see if we needed anything and brought fresh rolls from a bakery, and brought supplies for building a fire too. We overbought at a grocery store and had a choice of throwing everything out or leaving it so we left cokes, yogurt popcorn etc behind. Couldn’t take it with us. Hope that was okay. We went to many places to shop and took a whale tour and saw a whale, seals, bald eagle etc. Good times!! We were very lucky that we had full sunshine and beautiful weather the entire week! Wonderful vacation, could not ask for better. 100% perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meat Cove is spectacular!

The view is unmatched anywhere. The property is very private and comfortable. 2 families of 4 had a blast! The host, Hector was friendly, accomodating, helpful.it was great meeting such a nice, friendly host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

One of the best views I’ve ever seen! Home was clean and comfortable, and we had a great experience overall. I highly recommend checking out the hiking trails nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Stayed four nights with family and friends. Enjoyed nearby hikes, Meat Cove beach, freshly caught fish and snow crab. This place is a gem and was a perfect location for sharing a meaningful family trip with my 94 year old dad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Magnificent views right from the front porch. Very clean and comfortable. Wasn't quite expecting it to be quite so remote, however turn out to be a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in a spectacular location with a fantastic host

You stayed for five days, which many people thought it was too long, but we didn’t wanna leave at the end. Meat Cove is the most beautiful spot on Cape Breton and this house is perched on a hill about a mile above it. It has 270° views of water from which you can see many whales and the feeling of complete seclusion. There are two decks to relax on or look at a starry night, lots of lounge chairs, a park bench to eat outside, and a huge fire pit. This is not a Ritz Carlton, but the quality of the house is actually much better than the pictures convey. The five bedrooms I’ll have queen beds with good mattresses. The house is spotless and the kitchen was very well appointed. Hector was an amazing host took us fishing in the back country on his RVs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn’t be happier!!

Our family will have the lodge at Meat Cove in our fondest memories for ever. We were very sorry to leave this beautiful place. The view is unlike any other. The little beach is great and the trails were fun. The owner Hector was great. He was helpful, friendly and interesting. The property is spacious and clean but is rustic in style. It had everything we needed. Even the road, which is rough became part of the charm. (But it’s rough!) The location which is in the middle of the Cabot Trail, and gives good access to both sides. My only advice is to get groceries and supplies early as the CO-OP closed early throughout our stay. If you’re considering this property, just book it. You’ll be happy, we were.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a View from Hines Ocean View Lodge!

We are a family of 5 and were very pleased with our accommodations while we used this property as our home base for three nights when visiting Cape Breton for vacation. The house was clean and there were sufficient towels and washcloths for our family. The kitchen was well stocked with the appliances and other kitchen items we needed while staying there for meal prep. There was wood for the fire pit and sticks to use for marshmallow and wiener roasting. The proprietor stopped by to check on us and make sure we had everything we needed and we had a very nice chat with him. As we had done our research prior to booking, we knew the property was remote and we would have to drive on some hilly dirt roads to get there, so this did not detract from our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and Clean

The property had the most amazing view and cabin was well prepared. Beautiful clean place to stay and Hector was amazing. Would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This property was absolutely fantastic. The view was outstanding. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!

The photos for this place do not do it justice. It is in an incredibly beautiful location and the view is amazing. The house is large and comfortable and has everything you need. Hector was very friendly. We did some hikes in the area and enjoyed our ocean views when relaxing in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pal B., Dartmouth Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable accommodations with an amazing view in a perfect location!!!

Comfortable, spacious and practical accommodation with a view! This view is nothing less then spectacular with a good privacy. This property on top of having a fantastic location and view also has a large firepit with plenty of outside seating. Our dog run around the property without being tied up or restricted for almost a week and he loved it. There were no ticks during our stay even though our dog spent a lot of time in the forest and brushes. Everything were super clean and tidy with large outdoor space. Remember the views here are better then most if not all lookouts. Don't pass on this opportunity
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenna F., Halifax, Nova Scotia

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view at a private location

We spent 5 wonderful days at the Hines Lodge. Hector is a pleasure to meet and was very helpful with recommendations of what to do in the area and even when to get fresh snow crab. Check-in was simple. The view is stunning. We spent a lot of our time on the porch enjoying the view or at the campfire watching the sun set. We will definitely go back some day! While the kitchen is stocked with the basics, if you love cooking (as we do!), you may want to check with Hector about what is there in terms of supplies before you go.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021