Matoaka Beach Cabins

We stayed this weekend and thought it was great! We expected a cabin like in a camping site — and that’s what we got. Camping cabin. Right on the cliff and steps from the beach. Yes, the place could use some updating which I know they’re doing. But mainly — the place was neat and clean. I hope they also buy a couple of wifi repeaters so we’d have wifi in the cabins. My phone had good service. We’d come again.

The cabins are simple and if you are looking for that serious cabin feel then this would be for you. The current owners were very friendly, The easy access to the beach was unbelievable! My partner and I absolutely loved that we could go to the beach at any time of the day. The made a few updates on the other cabins and they look beautiful from the outside I don’t know about the inside of those. We stayed in one of the older cabins. There is only hot water in the shower so keep that in mind. The stove top was gas and is a bit dangerous if you are not quick enough. I recommend brushing your teeth in the «kitchen sink». The water was running yellow in the bathroom sink. If you need anything stores are about a 15min drive from the cabin along with fast food as well. The current owners do have a cat or two that just roam around the cabin area but they usually go inside. The cats are extremely lovable and friendly so if you are allergic just be wary because they have no problem greeting you. The beds are absolutely not comfortable at all. Do bring a mattress pad to cover it. My partner and I had to make shift a bed by compiling two of the twin sized beds on top of the full bed and draping a mattress pad across it as well. I have contemplated staying there again next year mainly due to the amazing access to the beach. The only huge issue we had (besides the beds) while staying there was the trash being shrewd along side of our cabin from the last people. There also really isn’t a great place for your trash to be put without running risk of it being torn to shreds by an animal.

This is simple, rustic cabin accommodation that could be from the 50s. The current owners recently took over from their grandparents, and have already started making some improvements, so will be interesting to see how the place develops by next summer. But as it stands this is an excellent place for rest and relaxation, so long as you’re not expecting modern conveniences or plush surroundings. For those that like their holidays SIMPLE, this is the place for you. The eight or so cabins sit placed among trees, with an open grass play area in front. They have a view of the sea, and a short walk down some steps takes you to the lovely beach itself. Except for the jellyfish making swimming impossible, the beach is great. Nearby there’s lots to do, with good eating options in Solomon’s Island. The cabins sleep minimum 6 but with zero privacy, so couples will want a cabin to themselves. But this is also a great place for groups or for extended families, with lots of space for kids to play while the adults relax.

This is one of those interesting places that will be perfect for some, and unacceptable for others. I found myself straddling the line.
What’s great about this place is, it is right on the water, and has a pretty amazing beach access, which they claim is private. Is that legal? I don’t know, and I’m sure the owners don’t either. For ~$ 110 a night, you will get an enormous cabin with a kitchen and a fireplace. Could comfortably sleep seven as-​is, many more if you come prepared.
A few problems: the cabins do not have modern heat, and access to firewood, though promised, is unpredictable. You’ve got about five minutes worth of hot water at any given time. That’s fine for a campsite, but this is a cabin; it wasn’t cheap. And to boot, to get a reservation, you have to send them a paper check (covering the entire proposed balance), in the mail, which they will deposit in full as soon as they get it.
My wife and I came to hunt sharks’ teeth, and had a good time. It was nice to be able to get up at dawn and go right down to the beach. If I had been in town for any other reason, I would have thought of this place as completely unusable.