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Reviews of North Shore Retreat - OFF-GRID - OCEANfront

44611 Cabot Trail, B0C 1H0 Indian Brook, Canada

#2 of 3 hotels in Indian Brook

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Review Score

Based on 57 apartment reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

    10
    Great option, comfortable and eco-friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It's a little far from the hiking trails, but if you have a car, the drive to the hiking trails (~35 min.) is spectacular.

    Excellent hosts, very friendly and responsive. Great property, comfortable rooms, quiet, great views, beach nearby. We would stay there again!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Solitude

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location. Beautiful view of the ocean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    A really great spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in a chalet, and the ladder to the bed is steep and a little nerve-wracking. This is a minor point, but important for anyone with mobility issues.

    Wonderful place, highly recommended! The owners were friendly and helpful, and the location was amazing. Sad that we were only able to stay one night. The facilities are basic but absolutely fine, and the bed was really comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice staff. Great sea view and sunrise. Room is very clean and new.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    8.0
    Great location, quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs more or better signage on to the property and from the parking lot. There was nobody there when we arrived but we did figure out which was ours by the name.

    Comfortable clean room.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    8.0
    It's a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    10
    Cabot Trail Tour
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved it all!

    This location is perfect if you are exploring the Cabot Trail. Very easy to find. Christian was a wonderful host. He was there to greet us when we arrived and even invited us to join them for an evening with friends. We stayed in both available Chalets. The keys are kept in a lockbox so entry is very easy. The kitchen has a kettle, dishes, toaster, mugs, silverware and pots and pans. If you needed anything else Christian was there to help. It's instant hot water so that was great. The bathroom had a spacious corner shower. Towels and face cloths were provided as well as some shampoo and bodywash. There was a mini fridge with a small table and 2 chairs. Our chalet also had a full sized couch. The bed is up a ladder so not accessible for some so keep that in mind. Comfy bed and great view. There are no dressers for clothes storage so living out of luggage is the norm. Beach access is a little walk away. The beach isn't sandy but so many beautiful interesting rocks. There is a long ladder down to the beach so again, not accessible to everyone. Not a bad thing it is what it is. Even though it says off the grid, there is running water, drinkable water and electricity! Internet is spotty at best but it's like that all over the Cabot Trail. These are bunkies and not full sized cabins so space is limited. Something to keep in mind. Overall it was a wonderful stay and it was exactly what we needed. Everything was clean and tidy and well laid out for us. We would definitely return if ever back in the area.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    10
    Memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is nothing to dislike

    Nice and Quiet

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    10
    Perfect place to relax on my motorcycle trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    9.0
    It met our expectations for the 1 nigh accommodations. We were the only people present so we can’t comment on what it w
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very rustic along the ocean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    9.0
    Great spot for silence
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very calm, quiet, and relaxing. I spent 90 minutes contemplating life from 5:30-7:00am with not another soul around.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    10
    Beautiful place where u can relax and enjoy ocean
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was a great experience how you can live “off the grid”. The place was built to be relied on their own sources of water and power and is eco friendly. It’s absolutely beautiful and quiet house where everyone can find something interesting to do and explore. I loved the stairs to the beach and walk on the rocks . Also they have a pond so you can enjoy it too. The host is a very nice guy who put a lot of efforts into this place . Just come and enjoy nature peace and the wind .

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great!

    A lovely greeting by the host made us feel very welcome. We had the floor to ourselves so was nice to relax in the shared space and play some board games. Bed was super comfy!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely people enjoyed our stay. Weather permitting we would have stayed a couple more days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather lol

    No breakfast at this location.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    10
    Interessting Place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Environement friendly, nice buildings.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    9.0
    Secluded beach, with a ton of wild life around.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staircase that ealks you down a secluded beach is the magic of this place. We saw seals there! Christian and Regina have built this place from scratch. They have put a lot of love and attention to it and you can tell.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the view was amazing

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    10
    Beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved how it was totally off grid and the couple that we met were absolutely sweethearts very helpful very friendly 🙂 i would definitely stay there again if I was coming through this way again, the beds were sooooo very comfortable I had a really amazing sleep thank you Christian you were both amazing hostess heavenly blessings to you both ❤️ you are doing an amazing job with your place ❤️

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay at this lovey house, clean, sustainable & natural. Amazing hosts, very informative and h,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was good.

    Natural and sustainable location, very clean and comfortable. Great if alive nature.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    10
    Would like to stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    The property was well equipped and very clean. The owner was very responsive. Though we stayed only for few hours, it was wonderful. Wish I can stay there again.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    10
    You will enjoy this retreat in a natural setting while being close to hiking trails and local sites.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners were welcoming and clearly explained how to use the amenities. The off grid aspect is admirable. The owners are encouraging a green lifestyle respecting our environment and expanding this as they build the future. The location was ideal - oceanfront on the Cabot trail.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    10
    Really enjoyed the ocean stone beach and the accommodations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the stone beach area on the ocean- even saw some seals. Loved the bed- very comfortable, and the unit space was nice.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If we had known when booking that there was a kitchenette incl we would be more prepared. However hosts had supplies very well stocked.

    Not incl

    Stayed in August 2023

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