Fodor's Expert Review Gîte la Mare

A seat on the deck at this snug cottage puts you at sea level—the St. Lawrence River is right there at the back door—and miles of beach for strolling or whale-watching stretch to the left and right. One room is in a tiny house with its own private terrace. Here you get solitude, comfy beds, and a plentiful breakfast featuring the owners' homemade jams and caramel just five minutes from town.