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Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!

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A wooden deck with a view of a lake and grassy hills.
A two-story building with a balcony, a deck, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a dining area, a kitchen with a stove and toaster, and a view through the glass door.
A kitchen with wooden walls, a stove, a microwave, and white cabinets.
A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and a view of a lake through large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the lakeshore, this 2-bedroom cottage accommodates 7 guests and features 1 bathroom. It includes a separate living room and games for entertainment. Enjoy ocean views from the patio, deck, and balcony while engaging in nearby water sports and adventure activities like birdwatching and mountain biking. Visit Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse and Keir Memorial Museum for exploration.

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Darnley, PE
  • Place, beach near Morrisons Pond
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Gables Heritage Place
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Cavendish Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport (YYG)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!

With Sandcastles Beach House a mere three minute walk along the path to the finest beach on the island and our beach's sandy, broad expanse and gentle slope it is perfect for relaxing and unwinding. You can walk for hours and never run out of beach. From your deck you can take in our spectacular dunes and you'll see the surf conditions so you'll know if it's a smooth swimming or a boogie board kind of day. In addition, we are in the enviable position of being the only rental having MacKay Pond border its lawn so you'll see eagles, herons, osprey and cormorants all day and end it all with blazing sunsets dancing off our waters. No neighbors separate you from your view of the dunes. Staying at Sandcastles is like having a series of natural works of art offered up to you all day long.

Sandcastles Beach House is a beautifully finished pine beach house with two independent units: Duneside and Meadowside. Each unit has two bedrooms, a full bath, washer & dryer and a fully-equipped kitchen, including dishwasher.

Sandcastles easily fills the needs of everyone from individual couples to groups of up to 14 celebrating reunions of families or groups of friends. We can customize in this way because we have two units which are adjoining and yet fully private and self-contained. So you can rent just one side and soak up all the beauty our location offers. Or, if you are with a larger group you can rent both sides, sharing meals and good times when you choose and yet still have the freedom to enjoy the privacy of dining and relaxing in your own unit. If you wish to book Duneside, please do so here. If you wish to book both Duneside and Meadowside, please book Duneside here and Meadowside on our other listing: "Sandcastles Beach House - Meadowside: Special Springtime Offer!" (also found under Darnley, PEI).

We supply all modern conveniences including Wi-fi, a 55" 4K UHD Smart TV with Chromecast and satelitte, and we have a convenient, fully private outdoor shower. Sandcastles Beach House is minutes from 8 golf courses, deep-sea fishing, fine dining and galleries. You'll be pleasantly surprised with our prices. Our rates are in Canadian dollars and include taxes. We do not charge extra for additional guests (up to 7 per side). So....be sure to check the final cost of other sites when comparing. Our guests tell us that Sandcastles is "enchanting" and our location is "breathtaking". We hope that you'll visit Sandcastles Beach House and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are family friendly!
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Events

No events allowed
No large gatherings please.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please close the windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please empty the garbage before checking out. Carefully sort garbage, compost and returnables according to posted guidelines.
Please close windows before going out for the day if there is threat of rain.
Do not drive or park beyond the parking pads as this would damage the septic system.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3990173
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large gatherings please.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Darnley

Located in Darnley, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Keir Memorial Museum and Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Darnley Greens Golf Course and French River Golf Course. Burlington Amusement Park and Haunted Mansion are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Darnley, PE

What's nearby

  • beach near Morrisons Pond - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anne of Green Gables Museum - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Prince Edward Island National Park - 28 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Green Gables Heritage Place - 29 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Cavendish Beach - 30 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport (YYG) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malpeque Oyster Barn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪O'Neil Home Gallery - ‬9 min drive
  • The Kitchen Witch Tea Room
  • ‪Twin Treats Dairy Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Malpeque Oyster Barn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Darnley Greens Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse and Keir Memorial Museum. Anne of Green Gables Museum and Cabot Beach Provincial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Brian Power-Grimm

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As teachers, my wife Jane and I have had full careers in Nova Scotia, the mountains of BC and Massachusetts. As fitness and outdoor enthusiasts and parents to three sons we have learned the pleasures of recharging at the beach.

Why they chose this property

We did the vacation research for you in 1996 when we travelled Prince Edward Island far and wide looking for "the" cottage where we could happily return year after year. Sandcastles Beach House was everything we had hoped for, and MORE. So much more that we kept a standing reservation as renters ourselves as did many other delighted vacationers. In 2003 we were fortunate to have the opportunity to buy the Beach House, and now we welcome you to come share in the joyful experience of life on the beach.

What makes this property unique

Sandcastles allowed us to park our car at the beginning of the week and not feel the need to start it up again. Having the beach on site, the best views in the world at our doorstep, spacious rooms for our family and all amenities within arms reach made us come back year after year until we bought it ourselves. We are near entry points to section 15-16 of 'The Island Walk' hiking route as well as to the Confederation Trail, so Sandcastles provides us restorative respite after a day of walking our beautiful countryside.

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