Wreck Cove Wilderness Cabins

The views can’t be beat, the trails take you through the most magical woodlot and Jay knows the surrounding area so well…she has a knack for suggesting the most perfect outing for you based on your preferences. The Merlin cabin was so sweet & cozy…and not too hot, even though we stayed during a heat wave! The best place to stay on the Cabot Trail!

Jay’s hospitality was exceptional — she went above and beyond to make us feel right at home. The campground is well-maintained and thoughtfully equipped with all the essentials; even the outhouse had a cozy touch! 😄 The nearby trails were stunning, offering breathtaking views of the ocean and Cape Smokey. While we couldn't catch the sunrise due to cloudy sky, we where able to spot a group of seal from there. Plus, the General Store is just a short walk away and has everything you might need during your stay. Highly recommend this gem of a campground!

Awesome stay at this wilderness cabin. The owner Jay was super friendly and really helpful, making everything easy. The trails right next to the cabin were absolutely stunning—perfect for hiking and taking in the views. We had a fantastic time and definitely recommend it for a great escape into nature.

A Cape Breton MUST STAY owned by a local woman! Jay the owner was so incredibly kind and accommodating during our stay. She’s a really cool lady who knew a lot about foraging mushrooms and plants and pointed us in the direction of some amazing local beaches! The cabins are recently updated but still have that *cabin coziness feeling* and though we stayed in the summer, the wood stove and instructions how to use it look very inviting for a winter stay. Being so close to Cape Smokey, we can’t wait to come back in the winter for snowboarding and snowshoeing! The bedrooms were spacious and it was so nice being able to take a hot shower after exploring the Englishtown/Ingonish area all day. The wreck cove general store being a very short drive away was a godsend when we realized we forgot to bring half of our food! Not only was our stay in the cabins comfortable, it was stocked with everything you need to make a meal, a full size fridge with freezer and a big BBQ on the porch. Everything in the cabin from the sheets to the vintage dish ware and artwork of local flora and fauna was obviously carefully curated with love. 🏡 The property itself features a series of trails through the forest that lead you to incredible lookoffs by the ocean where we sat on the bench and spotted some seals playing in the water! There is the cutest map provided in your cabin to help you navigate your way around the property! My partner and I are avid birders and there was plenty of flying friends to see as well, including a bald eagle!! 🦅 🐦 Jay also owns Highland Bow, an archery range on the property where you can learn to shoot a bow and arrow at targets, as well as fake animal targets along the 3D trail in the forest (there was even a velociraptor dinosaur one) A truly unique experience that Cape Breton doesn’t have anywhere else! 🏹 Basically, we had the best time and we cannot wait to go back and forage more mushrooms along Wreck Cove Wilderness Cabins trails and shoot arrows! Thank you for one of the best trips to Cape Breton yet!

Jay’s cabins are perfect. Beautiful location, perfect vibe and absolutely everything you need for a more than comfortable stay. We stayed in November and enjoyed walking through the trails to a stunning look off and an incredibly cozy warm cabin for a quick getaway. Really loved the full kitchen too. Her attention to details is amazing! I can’t recommend this place enough.

I've stayed at Wreck Cove Wilderness Cabins 4 times now, and Jay has been amazing every time! Her cabins are impeccably clean, thoughtfully decorated and stocked with everything you need for a cozy and comfortable getaway. I've stayed in 3/4 seasons, with my little family, with my husband, and solo, and I always leave with the feeling "when can I/we come back?" If you stay in cool/cold seasons, the wood stove is just the best. Jay is always a message away from anything you may need. Her property and trails in the forest extending out to oceanside cliffs are a peaceful, soothing balm for one's spirit. I've also attended one of Jay's amazing events and I can't wait to get back to one, as well as taking in her archery offerings at Highland Bow! I can't say enough about Jay and and all she has to offer at Wreck Cove Wilderness Cabins! Do yourself a favour and book your stay.

I had the pleasure of staying here twice. The cabins are very clean with a homey vibe and Jay is on hand when needed, open, kind and welcoming. Here trails are beautiful for a light walk and coffee over looking the gorgeous views. The location is also 30mins from Ingonish making it a perfect base camp to access other trails/experiences. Honestly this place is exactly what you need. Thank you Jay <3

We adored our stay at Jay’s cabins this spring and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful and tranquil getaway. The cabin had everything needed. Just bring yourself and your food and beverages. It’s a fully setup home base for adventures in the wilderness or relaxing in comfort and coziness. Everything is so thoughtfully setup and helpful signs make the cabin’s amenities easy to navigate. The trail system is a beautiful walk through the woods with a stunning ocean look off and Jay’s attention to detail and creativity shines throughout the cabin and property. We definitely look forward to visiting again and plan to book a session on the archery range that is setup on the property too later this summer. I know this place would be magical in all seasons, winter especially, with the cozy wood stove and snowshoeing through the trails. Thanks so much for having us, we had an amazing staycation and chill family time while my mum was visiting.