10/10 Excellent
Byron R.
17 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for us
Byron R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Darnley, PE
- Darnley Greens Golf Course8 min drive
- Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse11 min drive
- Anne of Green Gables Museum13 min drive
- Charlottetown, PE (YYG)70 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!
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.
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.
Property manager
Brian Power-Grimm
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Sea view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are family friendly!
Events
No events allowed
No large gatherings please.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please close the windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No large gatherings please.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Darnley
Located in Darnley, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Keir Memorial Museum and Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Darnley Greens Golf Course and French River Golf Course. Burlington Amusement Park and Burlington Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Darnley, PE
What's nearby
- Burlington Amusement Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Darnley Greens Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
- Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
- Anne of Green Gables Museum - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
- Cavendish Beach - 39 min drive - 36.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Malpeque Oyster Barn - 14 min drive
- Ship to Shore Restaurant & Lounge - 7 min drive
- Malpeque Oyster Barn
- The Kitchen Witch Tea Room
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Martha M.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucket list stay
Martha M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather M., Ottawa Canada
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Heather M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen Fiona C., Ottawa, Canada
11 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cottage in a great location
Karen Fiona C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Byron R.
7 Sept 2017
Great location, could not get much closer to the beach
Byron R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
10/10 Excellent
Lynn L.
4 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ok
Lynn L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lise M.
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beau séjour
Lise M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott A.
5 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect getaway
Scott A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
30 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellow Duplex on the Pink PEI sand dunes!
Mary H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Deborah L.
16 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on PEI
Deborah L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
4 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem! Right on the beach and close to everything!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
1 Oct 2019
Great location on PEI
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
christian d.
25 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien situé des plages et des dunes.
christian d.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
14 Jun 2019
Sandcastles Beach House
10/10 Excellent
Sandy B.
13 Jun 2019
A blissful stay!
Sandy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Sue S.
11 Oct 2018
Lovely site.. clean, relaxing and a beach stroll next door!
Sue S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
bonnie M.
4 Oct 2018
Great location lovely couple clean well equiped
bonnie M.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Sept 2018
Comfortable, all the amenities, great beds, wonderful area
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jamie G., Okemos, Michigan
27 Jun 2018
Wonderful cottage within walking distance of one of best beaches on PEI!
Jamie G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Dinah C.
17 Jun 2018
Beautiful, clean, peaceful view of the lake
Dinah C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Ann P.
18 Sept 2017
beautiful setting
Ann P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
maureen w.
1 Aug 2017
Great spot and would definitely return!
maureen w.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Meryl M.
12 Jul 2017
Great location
Meryl M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
About the host
Hosted by Brian Power-Grimm
As teachers, my wife Jane and I have had full careers in Nova Scotia, the mountains of BC and Massachusetts. As fitness and outdoor enthusiasts and parents to three sons we have learned the pleasures of recharging at the beach.
Why they chose this property
We did the vacation research for you in 1996 when we travelled Prince Edward Island far and wide looking for "the" cottage where we could happily return year after year. Sandcastles Beach House was everything we had hoped for, and MORE. So much more that we kept a standing reservation as renters ourselves as did many other delighted vacationers. In 2003 we were fortunate to have the opportunity to buy the Beach House, and now we welcome you to come share in the joyful experience of life on the beach.
What makes this property unique
Sandcastles allowed us to park our car at the beginning of the week and not feel the need to start it up again. Having the beach on site, the best views in the world at our doorstep, spacious rooms for our family and all amenities within arms reach made us come back year after year until we bought it ourselves. We are near entry points to section 15-16 of 'The Island Walk' hiking route as well as to the Confederation Trail, so Sandcastles provides us restorative respite after a day of walking our beautiful countryside.
Languages:
English
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