Located on the North Shore of Cape Breton, this Birch Plain property offers private beach access just a minutes’ walk away. A fully equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi are featured in the cottage. A TV and a fireplace are provided in the lounge area of The Sleeping Moose. Brightly furnished with wooden décor, a furnished patio offers ocean views and a BBQ. The Dancing Moose Café provides breakfast and lunch options, while during the off-season months dinner options are available upon request with surcharge. Free parking is offered on-site. Cape Breton Highlands Park and Highlands Links Golf Course are both within 25 minutes’ drive away. Ingonish is 37 km from Birch Plain Sleeping Moose.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Birch Plain
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Raphael
    France France
    Calm, peaceful and beautiful Thanks to Ton for the welcoming!
  • Mirko
    Germany Germany
    very scenic location with access to the coast (with seal sighting), good kitchen equipment and cosy living room, very good breakfast in the affiliated cafe
  • T
    Thomas
    United States United States
    The cottage we stayed in was wonderful. Everything was very clean and very comfortable. The location was a short walk of 100 ft. to the Ocean overlook that had a picnic table and chairs for relaxing. It felt like we had our own private beach. Ton...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Dancing Moose Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American • Belgian • Dutch • Local • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Sleeping Moose
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Packed lunches
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
The Sleeping Moose takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Sleeping Moose in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: RYA-2023-24-03101129423214550-42691

FAQs about The Sleeping Moose

  • The Sleeping Moose is 550 yards from the centre of Birch Plain. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Sleeping Moose is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Sleeping Moose has 1 restaurant:

    • The Dancing Moose Cafe
  • The prices at The Sleeping Moose may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Sleeping Moose offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Archery
    • Beach
  • Room options at The Sleeping Moose include:

    • Holiday Home