The Highlands -Charming 11 Acre Estate:Century Home & Pavilion

Century home and Pavilion on 11.5 acre private estate.

The Gates to The Highlands and 1/4 mile circular treed driveway

Breakfast Room next to Kitchen w Wood Stove

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Minimum stay:2-7 nights
Internet:Yes

Pets allowed:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:No

This secluded 11.5 acre family estate is the perfect vacation spot for a family reunion, group of friends, corporate retreat or a wedding. With an abundance of charm, character, and treasures, this piece of Prince Edward Island history will leave guests with many cherished memories. The sandy beach at the end of the lane offers great swimming at high tide and clam digging and beachcombing at lower tides. The Confederation Trail for walking and biking runs along the old rail line that used to bring guests to The Highlands when it was a hotel (1930-1940).

There is fabulous golfing within a five-minute drive. Brudenell Resort includes Brudenell and Dundarave (two 18-hole championship golf courses), as well as horseback riding, kayaking, tennis, lawn bowling, dining facilities, and a spa.

The century home contains nine bedrooms (eight with their own sink) on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The first floor has a formal living and dining room, breakfast room, den, kitchen, pantry, and laundry/power room. There is plenty of everything needed for entertaining our guests.

The 1930's dance pavilion is adjacent to the house, and was built when the property became a hotel. Guests would travel by train, car, and horse to The Highlands -- to the dances that were held there. Two room-length balconies are perched over the plank dance floor; and a ping-pong table and basketball net are available for recreation in the Pavilion. The Pavilion also has a powder room, kitchen with sink, propane stove, fridge, and a barbecue. It is a wonderful place to eat or relax in the many comfortable chairs and couches -- enjoying the beautiful weather from the veranda or a warming fire inside.

Weddings: The property is a tried and true amazing location for a wedding! We will be happy to discuss this with you.

Property Type

3 story

Chateau / Country House

4242 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Catering Available

Onsite Services

Housekeeper Optional

Private Chef

Staff

Suitability

Children Welcome
Pets Considered

Non Smoking Only:
Only outside with the use of an ashtray or container....more less
Events Allowed

Wheelchair Inaccessible
Long-Term Renters Welcome

Bedrooms: 9 Bedrooms, Sleeps 25, Beds for 20-25

Master: 1 queen
En Suite...more less
Suzanne's Room: 1 double
Sink...more less
Heather's Room: 2 double
Sink...more less
Maids Room: 1 double
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Red Room: 1 double
Canope Bed Sink...more less
Garden Room: 1 double
Sink...more less
Tower Room: 1 double
Sink & Tower Rm - 3rd Floor...more less
Yellow Room: 1 double, 1 twin/ single
Sink - Third Floor...more less
Julie's Room: 1 queen
Sink - 3rd Floor...more less
There are 6 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, 5 with their own sink, and the Master Bedroom has en-suite. There is a separate shower room on this floor as well as a full bathroom. The 3rd floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bath with a lovely, comfortable tub. Each bedroom has a sink, and the Tower Room has a separate room in the tower....more less

Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms

2nd floor Bathroom: toilet, tub
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Shower Room: shower
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3rd floor Bathroom: toilet, tub
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Pavilion Powder Rm: toilet
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Master Bedroom: toilet, shower
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Laundry/Powder Room: toilet
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The sink in 8 of the 9 bedrooms as well as the separate shower room greatly reduce the demand on the bathrooms....more less

Other Amenities

The separate Dance Pavilion functions as a very large playroom for adults as well as children. There is a large fireplace (15 Ton of stone from South America), and a wood room. A large billiard table, and ping pong tables offer plenty of challenge. There are plenty of tables and chairs, and it is a great place to spend time, eat, stretch out with a book on the veranda or relax by a roaring fire in the evening....more less

Entertainment

Music Library
Piano
CD Player
Radio
Books For Adults
Television

Toys
Game Room:
The Pavilion is a very large games room. ...more less
Games:
Volleyball, pingpong, soccer ball, basketball net, board games, cards, crib . . ....more less
Stereo
Video Library
Ping Pong Table

VCR
Books For Kids
Books
Games For Kids
Satellite / Cable
DVD Player

Theme

Away From It All
Romantic

Sports & Activities
Adventure

Luxury
Family
Historic

Attractions

Health/Beauty Spa
Museums
Playground
Botanical Garden

Churches
Library
Pond
Marina

Live Theater
Winery Tours
Restaurants

Car

Recommended

Leisure Activities

Wildlife Viewing
Beachcombing
Antiquing

Horseback Riding
Boating
Shelling

Bird Watching
Walking
Sight Seeing
Scenic Drives

local services and businesses

Groceries
Massage Therapist

Babysitter
Medical Services

Hospital
ATM/Bank

Location Type

Beach View

Water View

Beach
Town

sports and adventure activities

Snorkeling
Deepsea Fishing
Golf Privileges Optional
Swimming
Surfing
Freshwater Fishing

Snorkeling/Diving
Mountain Biking
Fishing
Hunting
Cycling
Kayaking

Fly Fishing
Pier Fishing
Hiking
Golf
Tennis

Arrival Day

Sunday

catering options

Catering Available

Communication / Internet

Dining

Dining Area

Child's Highchair

Dining

General

Thermos Bottle
Shampoo
Washing Machine
Security System
Local Maps
Clothes Dryer
Laundry Soap
Internet
Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
Living Room

Alarm Clock
Linens Provided
Basic Soaps
Towels Provided
Parking Off Street
Hair Dryer
Paper Towels
Firewood
Wood Fireplace
Telephone

Heating
Wood Stove
Local Activities Guide
Broadband Access
Parking
Iron & Board
Wireless Internet
Toilet Paper
Local Restaurant Guide

house cleaning

Housekeeper Optional

Kitchen

Blender
Stove
Oven
Stove
Freezer

Coffee Maker
Lobster Pot
Kitchen
Catering Available
Refrigerator

Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Pantry Items
Microwave
Toaster
Dishes & Utensils

Outside

Lawn / Garden
Outdoor Grill Gas
Outdoor Grill
Barbecue
Porch / Veranda
Balcony

Walkway To Water
Small Cooler
Patio
Beach Towels
Deck / Patio
Tennis

Golf
Boat
Unscreened Porch / Veranda
Bicycles
Wood Deck

Pool / Spa

Communal Pool

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Perfect!!
Perfect!!
- Guest Highlands Fan
- Date of stay 07/21/11
- Review Submitted 11/03/11
Beautiful is the first word that comes to mind. We were 4 generations of family, some coming from as far away as BC, finally able to all get together at one time and wanted somewhere special to celebrate our mothers 80th birthday and we found it!! From ages 1 to 80 everyone had a great time. The house, the history,the grounds, the pavilion all so beautiful and spacious.....finding it hard to come up with just the right words to describe it. The dining room was so large we could all sit and eat at the same table, the rooms all so beautiful and the pavilion (the best).....our own private karaoke bar.....games room.....dance hall....ice cream socials on the covered veranda while swinging on the hanging seats....ghost stories one stormy night, by a crackling fire and candle light. Like someone in an earlier review said....."if those walls could talk!" With out a doubt the BEST spot for a family reunion. Only regret is that we couldnt stay longer...but we'll be back next time we're all together...it won't be, "where we going this time?", it will be,"Don't forget to book The Highlands". Thank you Sandra for sharing this little piece of heaven so that we could make memories that will last a lifetime.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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- Guest Adam & Kelly
- Date of stay 06/09/09
- Review Submitted 10/02/10
We couldn't have dreamed for a better wedding day! The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the pavilion was decorated perfectly. There were rave reviews all around and everyone of our guests had a fantastic time . . . our wedding day was as whimsical and joyous as we could have hoped for!!!

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- Guest Alan & Arlene
- Date of stay 08/16/09
- Review Submitted 10/02/10
We enjoyed a taste of "heaven" this week. We couldn't have asked for anything more perfect!

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- Guest Lynn & Don
- Date of stay 07/07/10
- Review Submitted 10/02/10
Just wanted to let you know what a great weekend we had at The Highlands. The house was perfect. The dance pavilion was a hit - the kids loved having their own place to get away although we adults did invade the space each night for our "dance"(which of course mortified the teens!!) We had a great football game on the lawn and a long bike ride on the trail. A golf game at Brudenell, jumping off the bridge at Basin Head, and an outdoor Great Big Sea concert in Charlottetown topped it all off.

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- Guest Marina and Sheldon
- Date of stay 07/26/10
- Review Submitted 10/02/10
We had a wonderful time at The Highlands and really appreciate the whole experience here over the last few days. Not only was our wedding a beautiful event set in a captivating setting, but our family was able to share special moments over the time relaxing here. It is hard to imagine any place like The Highlands where we could have biked, played soccer, played volleyball, swam at the beach, and danced in the Pavilion, and many more great events. But most important, where we could all be together. Thanks so much for everything. It was truly on of the best experiences in our life.

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- Guest 14 Friends
- Date of stay 09/28/07
- Review Submitted 09/28/07
WASN’T THAT A PARTY!! DANCED IN THE Pavilion, enjoyed the oceanview from the deck! Loved the walk down the lane! Your recommended chef was awesome!What a phenomenal place . . . We will have fond memories of this holiday for years to come. What a wonderful haven. We have had 5 days of fun, laughter, good food, great fellowship in an amazing house & Island. Thank you for sharing this paradise with us. Your “palace” just took our breath away. Everytime I looked I saw something new – awesome décor in this charming piece of history. Of course, the dance hall was my favourite! Oh, if those walls could talk!

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- Guest Tracey, Steven & Family
- Date of stay 09/01/07
- Review Submitted 09/01/07
We had a FABULOUS time . . . it really was like living in a bubble. …we successfully clammed for 2 days for steamers and chowder. The dogs thought it was fantastic that we all finally found the beautiful joy of DIGGING!! Our two little boys had a great time exploring toys, magazines, books and all other manner of hidden treasures. I my self could spend hours looking through the diverse strata of reading material. We hope to be back again in the summers to come!!

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- Guest Maureen
- Date of stay 08/20/07
- Review Submitted 08/20/07
I felt like I was driving into a fairytale!

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- Guest Diana & Rob
- Date of stay 08/17/07
- Review Submitted 08/17/07
Our wedding day . . at The Highlands was wonderful! As the bride, I got dressed in a beautiful room and them had pictures with my family in the living room. I met my groom on the field at the end of the road and we were married with the sounds of birds & waves and the sites of boats. We had pictures on the beach, our guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks on the veranda of the Pavilion. After a buffet dinner in the Pavilion, musicians joined us. Everything was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for a better location. 48 guests were all seated in the Pavilion for dinner.

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- Guest Walker/Schaefer
- Date of stay 08/12/07
- Review Submitted 08/12/07
Oh! What a wonderful respite this home has been. We will have treasured memories to take home and hope to return very soon.

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Rental rates quoted in: C$

Dates	Nightly	Wknd Night	Weekend	Weekly	Monthly *

Spring Jun 1 - Jun 29, 2013 2 night min stay	C$575	C$800	C$1600	C$3900	C$15000

Summer Jun 30 - Sep 3, 2013 7 night min stay				C$4400	C$17000
Extra Nights: C$600

Fall Sep 4 - Nov 2, 2013 2 night min stay	C$600	C$833	C$1900	C$4200	C$16000

Spring May 9 - Jun 27, 2014 2 night min stay	C$575	C$800	C$1600	C$3900	C$14000

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (C$) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates:

$3900 - $4400 CD per week

There have been many very unique and special weddings at The Highlands. Special arrangements are necessary for weddings or group functions and we will do our best to ensure its success!

We primarily rent by the week, but will accommodate a minimum stay of 2 nights.

Fees and Taxes:

Tax Rate 0.1%

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