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Exterior
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The boardwalk in front of Rustic Harbour House. At one end the village...

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
North Rustico, PE
  • Rustico Harbour Fishery Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • North Rustico Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Green Gables Heritage Place
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Harbour House

Rustico Harbour House is located in the quaint fishing village of North Rustico. With a panoramic water view and breath taking sunsets . 10 minutes away from 6 world class golf course. With a board walk leading to the beach at one end or Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Supper at the other. The house features a large living room , bedroom one features a king bed and bedroom 2 has 2 singles. ( 1 cot also available.) Preferred bookings are Saturday to Saturday .This house is now a year round rental. While restaurants and attractions are closed after October the village still offers walking trails and beaches. All amenities are still open off season and in the winter .If renting in the winter we will accept 3 day minimum stays upon approval.

Property manager

Cathy MacDonald
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not pet friendly.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North Rustico

Located in North Rustico, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the ocean. Watermark Theatre and Rustico Harbour Fishery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gardens of Hope and Green Gables Heritage Place. Avonlea Village and Wax World of the Stars are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North Rustico, PE

What's nearby

  • Rustico Harbour Fishery Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • North Rustico Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Green Gables Heritage Place - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Sandspit Cavendish Beach - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Shining Waters Family Fun Park - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mussel Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chez Yvonne - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Delight - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪COWS Cavendish Boardwalk - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Prince Edward Island Preserve Co - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Harbour House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Harbour House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Harbour House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Harbour House located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Watermark Theatre, Rustico Harbour Fishery Museum and Prince Edward Island National Park. North Rustico Lighthouse and North Rustico Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Excellent Spot

It was cozy and comfortable and it was just what we needed as a family for the weekend while we were attending a Provincial competition. We want to return and just enjoy it on vacation. The views are spectacular and the the location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Lovely spot

I stayed at Rustic Harbour House in early May. The home was impeccably clean, the bed was comfortable (always important), and was steps from PEI National Park and the beach. I enjoyed daily walks along the shore and the park's multi-use path.The house is 30 minutes from Charlottetown Airport and about ten minutes from Green Gables. There is a grocery store, liquor store, multiple restaurants, an ice cream shop, and in-season tourist shopping - all within walking distance. The house is also on the trail of The Island Walk.I hope to return and would strongly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry-Lynn

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

Our piece of heaven!

Fabulous place to stay. The house is super comfortable and the view from the porch is second to none.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

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

great location

This was the perfect location for our stay. Close to bike rental, kayaking, walking path, great restaurants and centrally located to within 30 minutes to all we wanted to visit. A home away from home with super hosts who came by to make sure everything was perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

J S.

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

Eclipse stay

Cathy and Leslie went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Great family vacation!

We loved our stay in North Rustico. It was seamless and we had everything we needed. The location was fantastic and Cathy was generous and accommodating for our family. Wonderful cottage stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

S Mason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our PEI Adventure

Hard to find, but local firemen found it for us; once there, a great home away from home. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was nothing we didn't like. Everything was exactly as advertised. Cathy was a great host. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay & Jill M.

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

Rustico

The property is very well stocked, with access to just about anything you can think of. The location is wonderful, and the correspondence with the owner has been quick and helpful. Thanks for making this part of a memorable stay on PEI
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda f.

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

Lovely home by the bay!

We are home now after a week’s stay at this cozy and tidy home. The views were marvelous as was walking the boardwalk across the street for exercise and meeting friendly folks along the way. Everything was at our fingertips when preparing meals. Wonderful memories were made and we will highly recommend it to all.Thank you, Cathy!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

robert w.

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

north Rustico

found it very comfortably- well stocked with small incidentals that sometimes are not found in Vacation rentals.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Awesome

We will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Great Vacation

Thank you Cathy and Leslie for another lovely vacation in North Rustico. Lots of walks on the boardwalk, fresh fish every day from the fish market, and pastries galore from the bakery. Also thanks for ALL your help with our check out.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Home comfort and Ocean views

A very tidy, well presented, comfortable house perfect for a weeks stay. Walking from the door includes a round circuit of 5 k, access on foot /bike to the national park at the bottom of the hill, a bistro bookshop. grocery store, ice cream parlour and some restaurants. 30 mins from Charlotte town and an excellent base for exploring the whole Isand. even North Cape is under 2 hours away. The hosts were very helpful and welcoming and solved an issue with tripped switch really quickly. A lot of places locally were closed as we were a week ahead of most opening times however, the up side was that we virtually had most places of beauty for walking to ourselves. Thinking about families staying here they have even provided a handy trolly to pull everything to the beach ( 15 min walk) and outdoor cushions. we saw Sea eagles fishing from our front deck and as we are early risers watched the fleet come and go. The Dunes Gallery near Brackley has a cafe in season, and local Village eatery Pedros is simply SUPERB! So glad we booked this lovely house
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Australia

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

Total Relaxation!

Everything just clicked. Fabulous location and the house has everything you need for a relaxing holiday - the photos don't do it justice. Location is great, a short walk to shops & restaurants. Comms with the owner was easy - would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry-Lynn

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

The most wonderful view!

My sister and I loved every second of our stay at this lovely cottage. We ate our meals out on the deck watching the boats in the harbour and the peaceful water view. The cottage is central to everything we wanted to do and it was lovely to stroll down into the town to the bakery and grocery store. Such a lovely spot! Cannot wait to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Krishna D.

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

North Rustico

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Lovely!

The cottage has a lovely outlook over the harbour, and is a short walking distance along the boardwalk to all the local restaurants (and the theatre, beach etc.). The hosts are very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. We hope to go back, which says it all, really.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Charles N.

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

PEI vacation

Great location across street from boardwalk and view of No Rustico Harbor,great for walks and exploring including town and direct access to beach area.Cottage very comfortable with a coastal theme. The only issue we had was with slightly malfunctioning plumbing,including toilet,shower and kitchen sink.Owner responded but issues weren’t completely resolved but they are very nice and would certainly rent from them again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K., Riverview NB

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

30th anniversary

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April D.

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

Perfect way to discover and get a good feel of PEI

We loved our stay in North Rustico. The house is a short drive to Cavendish, PEI National Park and only 30 minutes to Charletown. The boardwalk in front of the house is awesome. The boardwalk takes you to the Wharf, restaurants, the beach and more. The house is in a perfect location for a true PEI experience. From eating mussels/lobster to deep sea fishing. The house was perfect for our little family and well equipped with everything needed. Our host was awesome. Thank you again. You made our first experience in PEI a memorable one.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Q.

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

Canceled due to Mother Nature-

So disappointed that due to the extensive damage to PEI by Hurricane Fiona we were unable to make it to Cathy's lovely property in North Rustico. Was glad to hear from Cathy that they suffered no damage and hopefully all of PEI will recover in the near future. Cathy communicated regularly during this difficult time and was very responsive to our concerns. When it became apparent access to the island was limited, she didn't hesitate to issue a refund for our stay. Our hearts go out to all on Prince Edward Island. Please note, I was unable to submit my review unless I indicated ratings - obviously since I never stayed, my ratings are based solely on the listing information.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

doug t.

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

Wonderful Week

We loved Harbour House as it felt just like home. Spotlessly clean, comfortable, windows all around to soak in the top notch harbor views, well stocked with kitchen and dining needs, and located a 5-10 minute walk along the harbor to restaurants, fish market, grocery store, bakery and other assorted businesses in the village. We easily explored PEI as all was within a 1.5 hour drive from Harbour House. It's not modern flashy, but fits perfectly like your favorite pair of shoes. We were sorry to leave and would love to return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

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

Perfect spot for us!

The Harbour House is a real home away from home! We especially loved hanging out on “The Porch” - the deck - every day (many times during the day 😎). I think we ate every meal and snack out there (breakfast included)!! The location was perfect for us. Very relaxing. The boardwalk was just across the street and we were in walking distance to the beach, a bakery and a number of spots to eat. Big thank you to Cathy and Les for making us feel welcome and being only a text away when we had a question. We’re hoping to stay again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvon S.

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

Emplacement stratégique avec vu sur la baie

Nous avons aimé le site près de tout, poissonnerie, épicerie crèmerie, plage, restaurants et surtout la marche sur trottoir de bois . La maison est propre mais la cuisine aurait besoin d’une mise à jour car nous aimons faire la cuisine. Pour l’ambiance la décoration est chaleureuse et confortable. L’accueil de la proprio était bien gentil vu notre longue route. Merci
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cathy MacDonald

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Why they chose this property

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What makes this property unique

Our property is so uniquely located that you can walk to the beach , restaurants , grocery store , boardwalk and biking trails . Be as adventurous or relaxed as you desire.

Languages:

English

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