Cape Breton Glamping.
Glamping Accommodations
Adventure awaits at this eco-camping hostel offering a natural setting, overlooking a picturesque valley. This location offers close to off-grid camping with a twist of comfort; furnished Glamping tents, sleeping up to 4 people per tent on a queen bed with twin camping beds for extra guests. Cooking gear, bedding, and towels are provided. Each tent, located at this eco-hostel, has its own campfire pit and beautiful views of the river valley.
Arrive at a 16 x 20 ft platform-pitched safari-style canvas tent with plenty of comfortable space for you and your friends to relax near Cheticamp and the gateway to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Owned and operated by Live Life in Tents, each tent is set in an open grassy area with a private view of the Highlands. Freshwater is available at this campground along with shared-use washroom facilities and heated outdoor showers on site. Wifi is available at the camp store.
Margaree River tubing trips are available to all guests at a discounted rate. We can also arrange SUP or kayak tours along the Margaree River, and there are many beautiful hikes nearby. You can add these options and build your packages below, or contact us for more details on any of these add-ons.
**Please read the description and provisions before you formulate your questions or make a booking. If you need a fully functioning kitchen and/or bathroom, this may not be the right fit. The experience is designed for those with the desire to unplug and get back to basics.
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The tents include a queen bed, two single cots, and all bedding for each. They also include a cookware bin with a Coleman stove, cups, cutlery, pot and pans, tongs, spatula and other items.
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Our tents sleep up to 4 people MAX. They are equipped with a queen bed and, two camping cots.
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Yes, all bedding is included. The queen bed comes with a duvet, pillows, and a throw. The single cots include a pillow, sleeping bag and a sheet liner for the bags.
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Check-in is anytime after 3:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am. Since we have a small staff here at LLIT, late check-out is not possible but early check-in might be so just ask us!
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No, there is no power in our tents, but there are string lights and a small lantern.
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Yes, we sell firewood for $5/bundle and packages of fire starters for $6.
Please note we do not allow firewood from outside of our campground.
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Yes, there is fresh drinking water available in blue jugs at the bathrooms.
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We do not provide a cooler nor do we have a communal fridge on site. Guests are recommended to bring their own and plan accordingly.
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Yes. Our campground is a bit more rustic than others. We use composting pit toilets/outhouses for our toilets and offer heated on demand hot showers. If you’re looking for flush toilets and hotel-style showers then, this may not be suitable to your needs.
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No, dogs are not permitted in our glamping tents.
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Yes, we offer 10% off to anyone staying with us. If you’d like us to quote you on a custom package OR add an activity to your booking, just ask!
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Airbnb and other accommodation platforms can charge 15% or more for service fees and they charge us (the host) another 3% for using the platform. We recommend booking directly with us when possible to save $.
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All glamping bookings are fully refundable up to 14 days prior to booking. If cancelled between 14 and 7 days prior to booking, the deposit (50% of the total) will be forfeited. If cancelled less than 7 days prior to booking, the full balance of the booking will not refunded.
*Rate Update: We have eliminated the extra guest charge as of Jan 1, 2023, and are charging a flat rate for all glamping tents.
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Off-season rates (June 01-23) - $109.00+tax/night
Regular Season Rates (June 23 - Onward)- $135.00+tax/night
*If the calendar says available but no items populate, Make sure to select the proper check-in and check-out dates and this should resolve your issue.
If you have any questions at all please feel free to email us at anytime.