4/5 - Good
We were hoping to pack some sandwiches from the grocery store before our hike along the Skyline trail, but there wasn't anyplace to do that. The beach is scenic but rocky. The Rusty Anchor was nice for dinner.

A rustic hotel that is in a perfect location for visiting the area. We booked here because of the location. The check it was good and the people were friendly. They got us in quick, and gave us the information we needed about the area. For us the room and bathroom were clean. The beds were comfortable, ...
Reviewed on 2025/10/27

Easy check in, clean, good bed and linens. Has character, and well appointed. But how abut chips or nuts for snacks rather than Mars bars or M and M's.
Reviewed on 2025/10/18

Room was great, beautiful view
Reviewed on 2025/10/28

Easy, quick and nice size and clean room!
Reviewed on 2025/11/20

The place was spotless. The owner went out of his way to show me everything. It’s very close to everything. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 2025/10/30

Excellent room, clean, great view, great sleep, everything you need but need to do something with the shower. You need a degree to operate it and goes from ice cold to scalding hot it a fraction of a turn.
Reviewed on 2025/11/9
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pleasant Bay Beach during your trip to Pleasant Bay? Experience the area's festivals and museums.
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whale Interpretive Centre in Pleasant Bay. Take in the festivals and waterfalls in the area.
We were hoping to pack some sandwiches from the grocery store before our hike along the Skyline trail, but there wasn't anyplace to do that. The beach is scenic but rocky. The Rusty Anchor was nice for dinner.
Wonderful dinner at Rusty Anchor! Great whale watching excursion!
Most remote area on Cape Breton for overnight stays or restaurants. Very small. Just the nature of being so far north on the Cabot Trail.
