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If you are looking for a FRESHLY updated facility along the Cabot Trail, where you can just simply relax in total COMFORT and where your hosts are well experienced with EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY... the CORNERSTONE MOTEL is definitely the place for you! We are situated directly on the "World Famous" Cabot Trail, side directly on the tranquil and majestic Cheticamp River, right at the west entrance to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Cheticamp NS. With restaurants and downtown only 5 minutes away in the Village of Cheticamp, this motel is possibly one of the best kept secrets in Cape Breton! The property is known for our spacious, well appointed and spotlessly clean rooms, but many guests love the added benefit of over 8 acres of PRIVATE nature trails, romantic sitting areas to enjoy the spectacular views and the added option of having an evening campfire in the custom firepit on the property for our guests pleasure! We find that people looking for a quiet, peaceful, comfortable room with a keen love for nature in abundance really enjoy staying here! Special amenities are in place for tour riders,(both motorcycle and bicycle riders) nature lovers and bird watchers. Located right at the gate of the Cape Breton Highland National Park, we are only a 15 minute drive from the most popular trail, the "SKYLINE Trail" and several other trails in the park WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE from your private suite! Try us if you want to experience what true Cape Breton hospitality is all about!
Every once in a while you come across a spot that rivals the larger chain hotels. The Cornerstone Motel is one of them. The couple that owns it has obviously put their heart and soul into this quaint locale by the Cheticamp River. One of the many bonuses of the motel is that it is right at the entrance location to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. It is just a short drive(5 minutes) back into Cheticamp for restaurants etc.
We stayed for two nights in the middle of July as a base for exploring the National Park. Our room(#15) was as large as those found in major hotel chains. It was exceedingly clean and well-furnished. The large window looked out into the river making having a morning coffee very soothing.
It came equipped with satellite TV and the wifi was very strong given the rural location of the motel. The was a microwave and a small fridge in the room which was nice. There was also a coffee maker as well.
The grounds are quite large(I forget how many acres) and immaculately kept. They have cut some short hiking trails through the property and there is also a fire pit(always well stocked with wood) that was used by guests each night we were there.
Honestly, we can't say enough about The Cornerstone. Very reasonably priced($300) for two nights, and being adjacent to a National Park is wonderful.
This place is well worth checking out.
We will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip:Â Right beside Cheticamp entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Can't find a better...
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Response from Greg Larocque, Owner at Cornerstone Motel
Responded Aug 21, 2023
We really appreciate your review GlenMckenzie1! It was our pleasure hosting you and your traveling guests! We couldn't agree with you more and thank you for taking the time to share your great experience here and all of the added amenities we offer over most of the other motels. It is our passion to make sure that we provide a place where you can relax and rest your head for the night, but with all of the extra's it is well worth the price! When traveling everybody likes to find a place with clean rooms and comfortable newly renovated rooms. We are proud to say we are the place to come as you have pointed out. You can't get closer to the National Park without actually being in it! We don't think there is a better location on the Cabot Trail! It was great having you stay with us and would very much look forward to having you back if you are out this way again!
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What an absolutely wonderful place to recharge along the Cabot Trail! As a professional travel writer and videographer, I'm in several hotels/motels/lodgings monthly.
I visited in mid-August and was warmly welcomed by Cathy and Greg upon arrival. I got the quick history on the Cornerstone, clear directions to my room, info on terrific local dinner options and shown the nearby hiking trails.
They also told me about a high-rated bakery close by and a nearby beach where I could enjoy my coffee and pastries while watching the waves, which turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip.
If you're looking for a clean room, astounding customer service and want to support a local business opposed to an Air B&B, the Cornerstone Motel is an astounding choice.
I'll certainly be returning.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from Greg Larocque, Owner at Cornerstone Motel
Responded Aug 22, 2023
Hi Jay, We would really like to thank you for taking the time to share your impressions of your stay at the Cornerstone Motel! As a well seasoned traveler and someone that has written about many travel locations, we are extremely happy to hear we met your expectations and if I am not mistaken, we might have even surpassed them in many areas! Your opinion and rating is a strong affirmation we are doing the things that our clients appreciate! We have always been known for our amazing customer service/hospitality and clean/comfortable rooms and that will never change. It's what separates us from the rest of the places!! Thanks for staying with us and we'd love to have you back anytime you are in the area! Travel safe and travel well...
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My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Cornerstone Motel with Kathy and Greg last week.
Our room overlooking the river was spotless and comfortable and quiet.
At this tranquil setting you are only a few minutes from Cheticamp in one direction and practically at the doorstep of Cape Breton Highlands National Park with it's breathtaking beauty and many opportunities for hikes await.
Questions about what trails are a "don't miss this"? You can count on the warm hospitality of the owners along with spot on suggestions.
We are happy to recommend the Cornerstone Motel as a base for exploring the park and relaxing in the scenery.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â We loved our room near the river's edge.
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Updated , clean and convenient. The preceding reviews are accurate. The owners maintain the property to a high standard . We stayed in rm 17 along the river's edge. It was quiet and spacious. The bed was comfortable. We enjoyed the short trail , maintained by the owners, nearby and along the river.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed here 1 night after our visit to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Very easy just outside the boundary of the park. The room was spacious and clean. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Dinner options are available in the city centre. Parking is free on the domain. Breakfast is not included, you can use the tables in the lobby in the morning where there is coffee and tea. A little further is a bakery which is highly recommended.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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It's been 6 years since we visited this property and this year we enjoyed 3 nights here with our two younger grandchildren. Greg and Kathy are amazing Owners/Hosts. To us, curb appeal is very important as it shows the care and pride the owners have in their business and the curb appeal here does not disappoint ! A large, well groomed property with trails to the Cheticamp River's edge and a wonderful firepit for toasting s'mores in the evening and visiting with other guests add to the pleasure of staying here. Very close to the West entrance to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park and close enough to the town of Cheticamp. The rooms are clean and well presented and Greg and Kathy ensure that any needs of their guests are met with a smile and genuine friendliness. We highly recommend the Cornerstone Motel for a lovely, peaceful stay !!
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Conveniently located at the entry of the National Park this motel has everything you look for. Good size rooms, super clean and very tastefully repainted outside with bright colours making it quite attractive. Fire pit outside for guests. Very friendly owners that will point where to go for supper and more.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Greg Larocque, Owner at Cornerstone Motel
Responded Aug 10, 2021
Thanks for the feedback Breakaway44! It's always so good to know we were able to make your stay here so enjoyable and we are continually improving, so next time you are here we will hopefully have even more things to make our guests feel comfortable and like they are being treated with care! Hope to see you back soon!
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This motel is ideally located at the northern entrance to the Cabot Trail, comfortable room, very clean, the reception is very friendly, no breakfast but coffee and tea available at reception every morning The rooms with their colorful facades look great in a very well-maintained park. Free parking in front of the room Very good address
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We stayed here on our last night in Nova Scotia, having done the Cabot Trail counter-clockwise. Great location not too far from park entrance. We had a queen room in the back section, away from the road. A good change from the large chain hotels we are used to, able to park car right outside door, which was great because it started to rain and high winds the next morning upon departure. The view from the room in the back was just lovely, worth the extra few dollars. Bed was comfy, room was very clean. We walked the little nature trail they have on site. You can tell they take care to maintain the property. Host was very friendly. A great find.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Greg Larocque, Owner at Cornerstone Motel
Responded Jul 24, 2024
What a great review Jnutfe! Just like you we too like the motel feel, parking right at your door, no lugging things up elevators or stairs, just unload at the door! It is always hard to tell online if the place you book is going to disappoint, but with reviews like this travelers will see we take great pride in making sure rooms are clean and comfy... its not just hype and sales talk! Glad to hear we made your stay amazing Jnutfe and hope to have you back soon for another visit to the area!
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Great location next to the Cheticamp River, with the river and mountains as the backdrop, just minutes from the entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park and roughly two miles north of the town of Cheticamp. Wife and I stayed one night while touring the Cabot Trail. Friendly check in, offered suggestions and a lay of the land. We had a queen size river view room, however in looking at the property, you can’t go wrong with either a river view or mountain view room, great scenery all round. Our room was clean and comfortable with a coffee maker, fridge and microwave. We enjoyed our morning coffee while looking out at the river. The property is well maintained and we enjoyed the walking trail on the property. Wife and I thought that this was truly a little gem, beautiful scenery, far enough out of town that you are alone with nature but only a 5 minute drive to the town. Prior to going, had read positive reviews on trip advisor and this property did not disappoint, great experience travelling the trail, nice and kind of retro in that there are no large hotel chains, rather family owned properties. Would certainly recommend this property, would stay there again and would rate it 4.5 out of 5.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Greg Larocque, Owner at Cornerstone Motel
Responded Jul 24, 2021
Hi Mike, We are so glad to hear your stay was as good as it was! It is always a good thing to hear we were able to meet all of your expectations and you were not disappointed. Sometimes reviews are misleading and we are the exception to that rule! It is always great to know we have provided someone with a wonderful experience like we did with you and your fellow travelers! We appreciate you taking the time to share this experience with other travelers and look forward to having you back next time you are out this way!
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Hi,
Not sure where you may have read this, but we do not have a free breakfast at the Cornerstone Motel. Please advise where you may have obtained this information so I can contact the owner of the site to correct it.
At present, we don't have an operational restaurant, but we are in the process of trying to get one started, but that won't happen until 2019 at the earliest. However the good news is you can get a breakfast about 5 minutes away by car.
Hope this helps,
Greg
Owner and Host of Cornerstone Motel
Hi and thanks Nancy for considering the Cornerstone Motel as your preferred place to stay while visiting the amazing Cheticamp area!
Unfortunately we don't have any roll out beds and only provide fixed beds in our rooms. We want to make sure each and every guest remembers the wonderful experience they had staying here and anyone sleeping on a cot/roll out bed won't get the full benefit of a good night's sleep, so we don't offer it here. However we do offer 2 rooms side-by-side, one with 2 beds and one with 1 bed so you can stay close together.
Feel free to give us a call between 9am to 9pm (AST) and we would be glad to set you up, or you can book directly on our website in order to choose your rooms at your leisure.
Hope to hear back from you Nancy!
Greg, your Host and Owner
We do have availability if you book with the Cornerstone Motel directly. You can either call us at 902-224-3232 or go to our online reservation system at the Cornerstone motel website.
Looking forward to hearing back from you cathcartjr!
Greg
Owner and Host
There are more places to choose from in the Cheticamp area.
PRICE RANGE
C$172 - C$179 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Park View Motel
LOCATION
CanadaNova ScotiaCape Breton IslandCheticamp
NUMBER OF ROOMS
17
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