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So Much Beach So Little Time

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including a table and chairs, and a covered area with an umbrella.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a stove.
A cozy room with wooden walls and floors, a blue sofa, a small window, and a ceiling light.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wooden-floored room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Belle River, PE
  • Place, Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Northumberland Provincial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Charlottetown Waterfront
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport (YYG)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

So Much Beach So Little Time

Tourism license number: 2300273
Homeport cottages friendly hosts welcome you to the southernmost tip of PEI where you can experience island life as it is meant to be. Our four quiet cottages on 20 private acres ensures you are creating your own vacation memories for any occasion……..Nestled by the woods, Crow’s Nest cottage is a quaint hideaway. Savour your morning coffee on the deck with a beautiful view of the ocean or idle away the time lounging with a book. Whether you are travelling alone or with a partner, your stay will refresh and invigorate your spirit……..Slowing down to experience island life includes enjoying our large private sandy beach whose warm Northumberland Strait waters create ideal conditions for swimming, kayaking or exploring the vast sandbars at low tide. Bath in the sun, collect shells, dig for clams or just explore to your heart’s content. We’ve provided the amenities so you can focus on the memories.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets allowed with restrictions. Ask Owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside the cottage
No additional overnight guests.
Recycling is mandatory.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 467437vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Wood Islands

Located in Wood Islands, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Wood Islands Lighthouse and Murray Harbour Range Front Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Northumberland Ferry and Rossignol Estate Winery. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Belle River, PE

What's nearby

  • Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Northumberland Provincial Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Historic Charlottetown Waterfront - 46 min drive - 66.7 km
  • Charlottetown Port - 48 min drive - 67.5 km
  • Confederation Centre of the Arts - 48 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport (YYG) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Treena’s Takeout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Stop Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cukka - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafeteria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crabby's Seafood - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is So Much Beach So Little Time pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at So Much Beach So Little Time ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at So Much Beach So Little Time ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at So Much Beach So Little Time ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is So Much Beach So Little Time located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wood Islands cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre and Northumberland Provincial Park. Northumberland Ferry and Wood Islands Provincial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was super pet friendly, Darryl was a great host and the cottage was SPOTLESS!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a quiet, quaint, and very secluded area, then this is the place to go. Cabins are well kept, extremely clean, and the host Darryl is extremely approachable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is a hidden gem

Love the place and would go back in a minute
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot nestled in the trees. Clean, full kitchen. Great spot for a couple. Private and a short walk to your private beach area shared only with two seaside cottages. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Great stay!Little issue with coffee machine which was fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach

Fully equipped cottage. Owner very responsive to any requests. Great beach. Our dogs had a great time also.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our first visit to PEI

Our short vacation was fantastic. The beautiful beach and low tides are amazing there. We did paddleboarding, kayaking, and walking. It is a good place for swimming. Very nice and clean house with all the supplies. It makes vacations more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Very peaceful
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crow's Nest Lookout, Homeport by the Sea

An immaculate, cozy cottage with woods on three sides giving complete privacy and quietness.It's about a two minute walk down to a wonderful, private beach. The owner, Darryl, is so kind and helpful! We have found a new paradise in which to spend our vacations!!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crow’s Nest

The Crow’s Nest cottage was great. It is set back with a view of the ocean from the porch. We loved watching the tides come in and out. The cottage has everything you need for a super enjoyable stay. It is clean, well stocked, and has comfy beds. The location is wonderful and exploring the beach each day is the reason to go for us. Darryl is a super attentive property owner and makes sure you have everything that is needed. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach protected in a small bay with the tide.

Great experience. We drove the whole east coast and the north central coast. The crows nest cottage in wood islands is positioned perfect. Water being in a protected bay was calm and peaceful well protected looking out at the northumberland straight and Nova Scotia. It was great driving around and exploring but it’s tough to match the calmness , sand and beach this cottage offered. We saw a bald eagle on the property and seals in the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven!

We were so thrilled with our stay at Homeport’s Crows Nest cottage! It's so well maintained, the kitchen is fully stocked, the bathroom was very clean and tidy – lots of towels and the wifi was really good! Just out the front door there’s a great deck with two eating/lounging areas. It’s on a lovely property that has a private beach, so you can go for a little walk along the water and hunt for beautiful sea shells, sit on the beach and tuck your toes in the soft sand or sit on a bench for two and take it the lovely view. At low tide you could walk quite a ways with the clear water barely knee high and you get to see some little crabs and tiny hermit crabs now and then! Darryl, our host, was a pleasure to work with, he was super responsive and flexible! We would definitely love to stay there again. A little slice of heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean cabin and the host was very friendly. Can’t say enough about the views and our overall stay it was just spectacular!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

I stayed with mom and 2 kids at the smaller cabin in early July and we had a great time! The beach was fantastic, with tones of wild life,crystal clear water and places to rest provided by the owner including beds, chairs, tubes for kids and even a kayak ! Few minutes away from the ferry to NS.In the cabin we had everything we needed and even beyond.Had a great time.Thank you Darryl.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

We've stayed with Homeport twice now, once with Portside and once with Starboard and Portside. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience both times. Quiet and private on a fantastic beach with a great amount of exposure at low tide for ankle OR knee deep exploration. It's very clean and well maintained and Darryl is a very friendly and attentive host, Great guy! Never met Leslie but I'm sure you're a gem too It's P.E.I after all and everybody seems happy to see you. It's located on the quiet end of P.E.I but there's still plenty to do without all hubbub of the center Island vacationing crowd. We LOVE that. We'll definitely be going back, thanks for everything!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks Troy, It was great to have you and Sam back again at Portside, and having your parents and uncle at Starboard. You guys really know how to enjoy the outdoors, and each other. You were a great bunch. We cant wait till you come back again for a visit. Darryl & Leslie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place!

My family stayed here for 10 days this summer. Leslie went over and above and was the best host we have ever had in all our VRBO experices. The cottage was immaculate, comfortable, and you could tell that everything was done with so much care and attention to detail. The beach is gorgeous, although more for exploring than for swimming. Thank you Leslie for teaching us how to go clam digging, then digging for us, cooking it with/for us, and showing us how to eat it (he also helped us cook lobsters!) We would have never figured it all out! Our friends also came to stay and we enjoyed exploring PEI and having fires at night. I didn't know much about PEI when I booked this, and I'm so glad we chose the beautiful Woods Island as our home base. Make sure to bring LOTS of bug spray as the Mosquitos were intense.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks Abby, It was really nice to meet you and your family this summer. We would love to have you stay with us again some time. Thanks for the memories. Darryl and Leslie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cottage Rental - Burlington, Ontario

We rented the Starboard Cottage for a week. It was nicer than even the pictures showed on the internet. So clean, bright, with lots of windows and all the amenities you could want. Ocean view from the combined living room dinning room as well as lighthouse views. Quiet & peaceful with steps to the ocean. When the tied is out it is great for walking, digging clams or for small children a great place to dig & splash in the ankle deep water. We had a fire almost every night, wood was provided. It is not in the hub of things but that is what we wanted. You can easily get to all areas of PEI. The owners are wonderful, thoughtful and kind people. Golf courses near by, two wineries as well. Fresh fish/lobster just down the road, fresh veggie stand a short drive away, what more could you want. I can't say enough about this cottage & property. I would definitely return and have no hesitation recommending it to anyone.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sixth year in Starboard cottage

We are returning this July for our sixth summer vacation in Leslie's Starboard cottage, at Homeport by the Sea! We enjoy the view, the private beach, the cosy cottage decor, (washer and dryer),the large sunny kitchen, the hummingbirds. Our daughter's family has stayed in Port cottage, and loved it also.Leslie and her property manager, Darryl are onsite, and work very hard to look after everyone's needs, big or small. We highly recommend this beautiful beach property, no air conditioning needed!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

1 Year Anniversay Visit

This was a great spot for my husband and I to come on our anniversary. The beach is so private, we had it all to ourselves for 5/7 days of our holiday. Never have we experienced such a great beach. Leslie, the owner of the property and Darryl, her son and grounds keep told us about all the local attractions; especially Crabby's Seafood right down the road on the dock. And Rossignol's winery, a bike ride away. Delicious Island made fruit wine! Very peaceful, memorable experience. I have recommended this property to my friends. And we will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Darryl MacQueen

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Grew up here and still live at the back of the twenty acre lot.

Why they chose this property

Quiet peaceful property.

What makes this property unique

Peace and quiet, smell of the ocean.
Great for swimming, shelling, exploring, and long walks on the sandbars.
Cooling factor the ocean has, especially at low-tide.
Lots of space and trees from other cottages for your privacy.
Wildlife: Osprey, bald eagles, hummingbirds, rabbits.
On-site caretaker who can be a unicycling clown for birthday parties as well.
Daytrips within reach anywhere on the Island.

Languages:

English
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