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Sandbanks Beach Cottage | Rare Sandy Beach |West Lake | Prince Edward County | Free Pontoon Boat

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The Sandbanks Beach Cottage - Waterfront- Sand Beach - PEC
Relax by West Lake in Prince Edward County
Fully stocked and functional kitchen overlooking The Sandbanks Dunes
Relax on the beautifully appointed deck overlooking West Lake
Cozy inside

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Prince Edward, ON
  • Place, Sandbanks Provincial Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Caddy Shack Mini Golf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bloomfield Visitor's Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandbanks Beach Cottage | Rare Sandy Beach |West Lake | Prince Edward County | Free Pontoon Boat

Sandbanks Beach Cottage | Rare Sandy Beach on West Lake with Sandbanks Dune Views

Sandbanks Beach Cottage is a rare waterfront vacation rental located directly on West Lake in Prince Edward County, overlooking the iconic Sandbanks Dunes. With one of the very few sandy beaches on West Lake, this property offers an unbeatable combination of location, views, and value that is extremely hard to find in Prince Edward County.

Perfectly positioned just minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park, this cottage provides direct access to calm, shallow water, making it ideal for families, couples, and groups seeking a relaxing and memorable getaway.

Unmatched Waterfront Living

Enjoy expansive double sliding glass doors that open onto a full-length waterfront deck, offering panoramic views of West Lake and the Sandbanks Dunes. Whether you’re entertaining guests, enjoying outdoor meals, or relaxing with a glass of wine at sunset, this space delivers a true Prince Edward County cottage experience.

Included Amenities & Experiences

Guests staying at Sandbanks Beach Cottage enjoy:

FREE sunset pontoon boat rental with 7-night stays

Kayaks included

Private sandy beach on West Lake

BBQ for outdoor dining

SMART TVs in every room for easy streaming

FREE Sandbanks Provincial Park Pass

Calm waters ideal for swimming, paddling, and kids

Very few West Lake rentals offer both a sandy beach and dune views, making this property a standout for guests looking for something truly special.

Prime Location in Prince Edward County

Located in the heart of Prince Edward County, this cottage places you close to:

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Local wineries, breweries, and restaurants

Cycling trails and nature walks

Family-friendly beaches and water activities

This is one of the best-value waterfront cottages on West Lake, offering a rare combination of sandy shoreline, iconic views, and premium amenities.

Ideal for Every Type of Getaway

Whether you’re planning a:

Family vacation

Romantic couples retreat

Friends’ getaway

Relaxing beach escape

Sandbanks Beach Cottage delivers comfort, scenery, and location that few properties can match.

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🚤 FREE sunset pontoon rental with 7-night stays

Book now and experience one of the most sought-after waterfront locations in Prince Edward County, right on West Lake overlooking the famous Sandbanks Dunes.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed
Small pets up to 50 lbs allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Picton

Located in Prince Edward, this cabin is near a water park and on the waterfront. Caddy Shack Mini Golf and Arts Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Prince Edward County Lavender Farm and Baxter Arts Centre. Base31 and County Youth Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Prince Edward, ON

What's nearby

  • Sandbanks Provincial Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Caddy Shack Mini Golf - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bloomfield Visitor's Centre - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bloomfield Studios and Gallery - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Huff Estates Winery - 14 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Belleville Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Valley Springs - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Harry’s Charbroiled - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Huff Estates Winery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rise - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandbanks Beach Cottage | Rare Sandy Beach |West Lake | Prince Edward County | Free Pontoon Boat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandbanks Beach Cottage | Rare Sandy Beach |West Lake | Prince Edward County | Free Pontoon Boat?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandbanks Beach Cottage | Rare Sandy Beach |West Lake | Prince Edward County | Free Pontoon Boat on 20 May 2026 start from AU$287, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sandbanks Beach Cottage | Rare Sandy Beach |West Lake | Prince Edward County | Free Pontoon Boat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandbanks Beach Cottage | Rare Sandy Beach |West Lake | Prince Edward County | Free Pontoon Boat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandbanks Beach Cottage | Rare Sandy Beach |West Lake | Prince Edward County | Free Pontoon Boat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandbanks Beach Cottage | Rare Sandy Beach |West Lake | Prince Edward County | Free Pontoon Boat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Ontario and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Sandbanks Provincial Park. Caddy Shack Mini Golf and Baxter Arts Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 77 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

veronique l.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Old and not well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ADONIS

The location, the view made it great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine c.

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

Very nice location

Host was easy to reach very nice quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

great basic place on the water

Comfortable basic but beautiful cottage Great amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessika C.

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

Beach getaway

It was amazing....beautiful location, everything about it was perfecr
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rupert H.

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

Lovely setting

Perfect place to explore west lake and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Catharine T.

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

Lovely rustic cottage

Property as per photos, hosts were lovely, genuine, immediately available
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manon F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet stay

Beautiful enchanting site in this rustic cottage. Good communication with the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mailhot S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great location! The cottage is a shack, not for picky people. We were ok with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Sandbanks cottage

Really enjoyed our stay. It was peaceful and a great spot to relax on the water. Made use of the park pass. Hosts replied almost instantly to any queries we had
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kalena B.

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

Great little family getaway

This is our second year booking and we were happy with our stay. My kids enjoyed being right on the lake and fishing from the deck. Great location, 5 minutes from Sand Banks provincial park and about 20 minutes from Picton. Highly recommend booking the pontoon at West Lake Watersports if you’re looking for more water activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay close to home

The place is really rustic, right on the lake so loads of fun. The only thing to bear in mind there is one washroom and its open so the noise was the only thing to factor. But that being said we will come back. Dina and Warren were wonderful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

STEPHEN H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cottage

property area was beautiful cottage could use some updates 2 burners of stove didn't work toaster didn't work microwave didn't work mice has chewed cables area and view was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria L.

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

Location, location, location

Wonderful location for a cottage with perfect access to the outdoors. Great that kayaks were available from the rental business. Rustic building, no door on the freezer, but once we knew what was what, which was unfortunately on the second day of our stay, it was perfect. Unfortunately I didn't get a response about the Sandbanks pass number when I requested it a week before our stay so there were no reservations available at Outlet Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen V.

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

Lovely stay - great value!

I was hesitant to book this cottage because of the negative reviews, but they are unjustified. The cottage is cozy and cute - seating area by window is fantastic and beds are comfy. Fixtures and appliances are dated, but all worked well. Kitchen was extremely well stocked. Owners were responsive to all requests. And the location couldn't be better. Enjoyed morning tea watching the swans on the lake!
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Friends on an escape

Exactly what we wre looking for. Advertizes 3 bedrooms and there are only 2 sofa doesnt even turn into a bed. Bit of a dissappointment but did not affect our sta
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

The location is amazing. It is, as many have said before, a dated cottage, but with the back porch and great weather you don't spend any time inside anyway. I would suggest getting a new cleaner! Although we may have been among the first guests, cleanliness was an issue. Other than that, great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jodi M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Rustic cottage

Great location, beautiful view. However it is an old cottage, with not a lot of privacy as bedroom and bathroom doors don't close properly. The cottage is older with not great screens on the windows. So expect insects. Issues with cleanliness, regarding floors and dishes. Wifi was excellent and fans worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The basic cleanliness of the beds were fine but the rest of the cottage wasn't clean and run down. The BBQ grill was dirty and the scrapper was dead. Water pressure and hot water was spotty. I was not expecting a 4 star hotel. I knew it was a rustic cottage but even at that it was underwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Serkan C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Gross

You couldn’t ask for a better location Great area nested I front of the lake Other than that is just down hill Water supply is directly from the lake without any filtration, so plan on showering, brushing your teeth and washing dishes is weed infested bird and fish and who know what else poop waters The place has never been cleaned, the sofa covers are coved in spider webs and smell like crap Nobody cleans prior to leaving or coming The deck is dirty and mouldy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Armando G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, but there rest is below average

Location: Fantastic view and easy access. Gorgeous sunset. Cottage: Vintage cabin feel, but dirty, full of spider webs that were not cleaned from previous client. I spent 30 minutes removing over 20 spider webs from the bedroom to the bathroom and kitchen. Listing says 3 bedrooms, but only has 2. Bathroom does not have privacy: it has no proper door and the wall is open to a bedroom. So outsiders can hear and see you. The entire cottage felt dirty, and we had to make our own bed. Host: He's responsive, but not accommodating to a slightly later checkout. His checkout time was 10am, and when I mentioned that standard checkouts are usually 11am or 12pm, he mentioned that it was mentioned in the listing. That was a lie, as it was only shared after a non-refundable payment. His property rules charge you a penalty if you move furniture, don't take out the trash or even leave 5 mins late. Needless to say, those strict rules and lack of customer service were disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

I went in the fall, colours are beautifully, the location of the cabin was great, we stayed in the first cabin and the side yard was huge, which we loved. The fire pit was set up nice and the chairs were great condition. The cabin was a rustic cottage. I didn't mind it but my friends had mixed opinions. There was a lot of pluses to being on the water, nice beach, location, side yard fire pit, cabin was clean, bed sheets were good. The cabin was old and tired. So it was like a true cabin. If you are looking for upscale then this might not be the place. But if you can look past the maintenance then this is the perfect place. For city people who do not know what i mean: Turned on the oven and we could smell mouse pee. Very destictive smell if you grew up in cottage County. But the smell did go away and there was no signs of mice so all is good. This is a two bedroom cabin with the third bed being in the livingroom (not) so comfortable. It was really windy one night the window rattled all night. The shower you could see outside (hole), electrical nightmare for plugging in a device. Again it is a cottage not a hotel so just have the right expectation going in and you will love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chadwick H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not Accurate or Safe

The place has issues with safety. The handle rail into the cottage wobbles, the toilet is not secured to the floor and the fridge has no freezer door so you can't keep anything frozen. The owner told us that was fine and would not fix it.The back deck step has no handle rails, the wood step is rotten and is on cinder blocks which comes completely off.The deck is uneven and a tripping hazard, the couch does not lay flat and is prompt up on wood as a leg is missing from the couch. The BBQ is disgusting it has never been clean and it has two inches of animal fat buildup and it is only a table top size as well. So it would be difficult to cook for six.There are no fly screens on some windows, which you need as there is no A/C which makes it really hot for cooking. The stove is right next to the entrance so if your cooking beware of handles turned out as people enter/exit the front door. The water pressure is very poor and will continually decrease until there is no water, so we had to fill containers from the lake to flush the toilet. The roof is falling apart with rotten shingles and nails on the ground. One of our boys stepped on a nail and it went through his shoe. This place is not made for six people, as the ad says sleep six, impossible, the fridge is a mini fridge, so it doesn't hold enough food for six, and like a I said tiny tabletop BBQ, how do you feed six people at the same time.Would not recommend!!! We have documented everything and will be pursuing this further.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amal Z.

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

Good expérience

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful in the off season

Easy check in, beautiful views, quiet in the off season, dirty floors. More appropriate for the weekend warrior than a young family. Had everything we needed, but we were quite concerned to find glass on the floor and in the floor mats, that apparently the ‘cleaner’ had not cleaned up before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by warren cole

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Love The County! Full time residents, we love wine, good food, family, travelling to top beach locations and watersports!

Why they chose this property

Situated In The Heart of Prince Edward County and just a short drive from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa!! Prince Edward County Vacation has everything a summer Sandbanks vacation could imagine. All of our Cottage rentals and Vacation Home rentals are located near Sandbanks Provincial Park, Picton Ontario, we are walking distace to Westlake Willy Water Park and Edgewater Family Camping Resort, all cottage rental families will receive a discount at Westlake Watersports where we rent jet ski and pontoon boats you will also receive a free pass for the duration of your stay, to Westlake Willy Waterpark. The Jet Ski and Pontoon Boat Rentals are also available for Birthday and staff parties book your event now. Picton Ontario and Prince Edward County has been voted as one of the best places for a family vacation in Canada! We look forward to being your host!

What makes this property unique

Prince Edward County Vacation has several properties to make your summer family vacation amazing!

The Cole Family would love to be your hosts !

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