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

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(23 Reviews)

Cottage in Prince Edward County

7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this cottage rental

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Prince Edward County

Nearby attractions

Confederation Bridge

25.5 mi

Green Gables Heritage Place

13 mi

Confederation Landing

33.3 mi

New Glasgow Highlands Campground

18.1 mi

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

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(23 Reviews)

Cottage in Prince Edward County

7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Prince Edward County

Nearby attractions

Confederation Bridge

25.5 mi

Green Gables Heritage Place

13 mi

Confederation Landing

33.3 mi

New Glasgow Highlands Campground

18.1 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(23 Reviews)

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

We had a great vacation a couple minutes walk from one of the best beaches on PEI. The cottage also overlooked a pond so we could sit on the deck and watch the cormorants, herons and gulls. Very helpful and friendly hosts. We plan to return!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Top notch

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Clean cottage in a great location

Clean cottage in a great location

The cottage was clean and well-appointed. We loved the location for the proximity to the beach. Brian was very accessible and responsive before, during, and after our stay. We would go back.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

A perfect getaway

A perfect getaway

We really enjoyed our stay in Darnley. The beach was quiet, and absolutely gorgeous. It was our favourite beach on the island. The property is charming, and equipped with everything you need. You can even walk barefoot to the beach from the property! With views of the sand dunes, decks overlooking the pond, an eccletic collection of board games and movies, we really felt spoiled. Brian and Jane were the perfect hosts and we would definitely reccommend this place to anyone!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Yellow Duplex on the Pink PEI sand dunes!

Yellow Duplex on the Pink PEI sand dunes!

amazingly comfortable and homey, with lots of space and very very clean. The owner is a very attentive, informative, personable guy who always responds to your questions in good time. Views are spectacular and proximity to the beach is wonderful. being on the shores of a pond with hundreds of birds is a bonus. Loved the area and so much to see within a 150 mile radius. Fresh Seafood abounding nearby and so close to grocery stores, coffee shops and local restaurants with great food. Would highly recommend this rental.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

What a gem! Right on the beach and close to everything!

What a gem! Right on the beach and close to everything!

This property was everything we imagined and more! Sitting on such a pretty pond with hundreds of birds to watch in the morning with Binoculars supplied by the owner. our dog was mesmerized by the birds and sat on the deck all day just watching the activity. at the break in the dunes where the pond is fed by the ocean, you can see the ocean! From the upstairs master bedroom deck, the ocean is very visible in all it's majesty and force, which we saw first hand on a couple of windy days when we first arrived. LOVED it! A short walk over pink sand dunes took us to the pink beach...think Cuba but pink and flat! the expanse of beach and the expanse of soft sand makes this location a hit in my books. Although it was October and we did have a couple really nice days for strolling on the beach, the summers at this rental would be awesome for kids and adults alike. NO way this private beach access for this neighbourhood would ever be crowded as there are miles of beach to explore at low tide in both directions! the Duplex itself is so comfortable, clean, spacious and well stocked including washer/dryer/dishwasher/satellite TV. There isn't a thing the owner forgot. the Property is big and a great place to bring the family and rent both sides of the duplex. The decks outside are wrap around and make a super place to just chill and take in the views that are spectacular. We loved that the location was only an hour or two from any PEI landmarks, national parks and seafood outlets for lobster, mussels and oysters...Malpeque oysters are some of the best in the world and it was only a 10 minute drive. Kensington and Summerside are both within 30 minutes drive and everything you want in groceries, coffee shops and restaurants are there. We ate at a great pub in Kensington called the Old Stone Pub..food was delicious and craft beer on tap. I cannot say enough good things about this rental. I sure hope we can return some day and enjoy the summer in PEI and use the outdoor showers!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Great place on PEI

Great place on PEI

We stayed September 26-29 which is at the end of the shoulder season on PEI. The duplex was spotless when we arrived. Nice location and friendly owners. The ocean was a short walk over the dunes. Excellent vacation.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Great location on PEI

Great location on PEI

We stayed September 26th-29th which is at the end of the shoulder season for PEI. A quiet location. The duplex was very well maintained and clean on arrival. The owners were friendly and helpful. The beach is a few feet away over a dune. Great weather and a lovely vacation.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Très bien situé des plages et des dunes.

Très bien situé des plages et des dunes.

Bel emplacement près d’une superbe plage tranquille. Beau chalet très propre avec une belle vue sur le paysage, les dunes et de beaux couchés de soleil.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Great spot for us

Great spot for us

Great location with the best beach

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Sandcastles Beach House

Sandcastles Beach House

We loved our stay and would definitely come back. Thanks! Debby and Bob

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2019

A blissful stay!

A blissful stay!

Everything a person could ever want is provided in this quaint two bedroom dune side location. A short jaunt over the dunes and you’re at the magnificent ocean with crisp breezes and beautiful red sand. Early sunrises and late sunsets allowed ample time for both leisure time and island discovery. I would highly recommend this wonderful place for both single and family vacations. The host and hostess were very accommodating and some of the nicest people I’ve met in a long time! Thank you so much for a memorable experience!

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2018

Lovely site.. clean, relaxing and a beach stroll next door!

Lovely site.. clean, relaxing and a beach stroll next door!

We stayed 3 nights in September. Sandcastles Beach House had all we needed.. a lovely view, deck to sit on, space and cleaniness we like.. and a fabulous beach right at our back door. Its a way out of town(s) - but thats what we looked for - a place which was peacefull to relax at day end. It was great! The owner, Brian, was very timely in responding to any needs. Would go back again when the time comes....

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2018

Comfortable, all the amenities, great beds, wonderful area

Comfortable, all the amenities, great beds, wonderful area

Very relaxing, great walks on the beach, lovely PEI, super accommodation. Brian was great, lots of good info and quick responses.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2018

Great location lovely couple clean well equiped

Great location lovely couple clean well equiped

Lovely

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2018

Wonderful cottage within walking distance of one of best beaches on PEI!

Wonderful cottage within walking distance of one of best beaches on PEI!

Sandcastles Beach House-Duneside is a treasure! It's centrally located on the beautiful northern shore of Prince Edward Island. The setting is amazing with a pond filled with bird life right off the deck and then over a short dune walk, you find Thunder Cove Beach, one of the prettiest beaches on the island. The owners are wonderful. They are very accommodating, easy to work with, and anything you could need is provided. We rented both Duneside and Meadowside to have more space to spread out which is a really nice option. Renting both sides would be great for larger families, family reunions, or just to have more space. Just be aware that the cottages don't have an adjoining door inside. But each cottage is very spacious with a wonderful view. Very reasonably priced as well! Highly recommend!! We had a wonderful time here!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2018

Beautiful, clean, peaceful view of the lake

Beautiful, clean, peaceful view of the lake

Brian is a great host. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great time!

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2017

beautiful setting

beautiful setting

We really enjoyed our stay in this great location. The unit was clean and the beds were comfortable. Seeing a pair of eagles circling the pond was a real treat. We stayed in September and it was quiet and relaxing - just what we were looking for. The owners were very nice.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2017

Great location, could not get much closer to the beach

Great location, could not get much closer to the beach

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2017

Great spot and would definitely return!

Great spot and would definitely return!

Our family and dog enjoyed the cottage immensely. It had everything we needed and then some. The location was central and we easily traveled to Cavendish, North Rustico, Kensington , Charlottetown and Summerside. It made a comfortable vacation stay and a great home base. This was our first visit to PEI and we loved everything about the island and our vacation rental. One item of note, the other side of the duplex was rented by another family. We could hear them, as I am sure they could us, through the walls, but nothing disturbing, just the footsteps on stairs, washing machine and murmured voices. This was not a problem for us, but there may be some who would be bothered if the tenants were not respectful of the close proximity.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2017

Great location

Great location

We loved this modest duplex. The furnishings were clean and adequate, the beds were comfortable, and the porches overlooking the pond were peaceful, full of birds, and had lovely sunsets. The owner stopped by and was very helpful. We'd definitely return if going back to the area.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Prince Edward County?

The average price for a rental in Prince Edward County is $199 per night. This rental is $22 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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

Cottage in Prince Edward County

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Prince Edward County

Nearby attractions

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

Cottage in Prince Edward County

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Prince Edward County

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Prince Edward County?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

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

What amenities are available at Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!?

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