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In Need Of Vitamin Sea? We’ve Got You Covered

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Exterior
Gearing up for the lobster season
Aft parking lot
Aft cottage at dusk
Front of Aft

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Belle River, PE
  • Place, Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Northumberland Provincial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Northumberland Ferry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In Need Of Vitamin Sea? We’ve Got You Covered

Tourism license number: 2300273………Homeport cottages friendly hosts welcome you to the southernmost tip of PEI where you can experience island life as it is meant to be. Our four quiet cottages on 20 private acres ensure you are creating your own vacation memories for any occasion………Our largest cottage, the Aft cottage, is a Cape Cod styled home with open concept design and ocean views. Spacious bedrooms, a full sized kitchen, a large dining table and a relaxing living room provide maximum comfort. Enjoy warm afternoons on the deck under an umbrella with cool refreshments while attending the barbecue……..Slowing down to experience island life includes enjoying our large private sandy beach whose warm Northumberland Strait waters create ideal conditions for swimming, kayaking or exploring the vast sandbars at low tide. Bath in the sun, collect shells, dig for clams or just explore to your heart’s content. We’ve provided the amenities so you can focus on the memories.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.
Recycling is mandatory.
No additional overnight guests.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wood Islands

Located in Wood Islands, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Wood Islands Lighthouse and Murray Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Northumberland Ferry and Rossignol Estate Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Belle River, PE

What's nearby

  • Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Northumberland Provincial Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Northumberland Ferry - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Historic Charlottetown Waterfront - 57 min drive - 64.9 km
  • Confederation Centre of the Arts - 59 min drive - 66.0 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whistle Stop Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Treena’s Takeout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lady's Slipper Express - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cukka - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafeteria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at In Need Of Vitamin Sea? We’ve Got You Covered?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In Need Of Vitamin Sea? We’ve Got You Covered?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In Need Of Vitamin Sea? We’ve Got You Covered?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In Need Of Vitamin Sea? We’ve Got You Covered located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wood Islands cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre and Northumberland Provincial Park. Northumberland Ferry and Wood Islands Provincial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great private location with a beautiful view of the strait. Excellent proximity to ferry terminal. Host provided outstanding communication. Check-in and access to property was seamless. Great location for families.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Older property but impeccably clean, has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Fully equipped vacation home for a family of 5!

Amazing beach, great accommodations. Excellent communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful site, EVERYTHING you could want for your stay. Host always available for any requests for help. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne G.

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

Nice family vacation

For our first family trip to PEI, we couldn't have found a better place. The house is perfect for experiencing the rhythm of the tides as a family. The access to the beach and the facilities to enjoy it made us very happy. Darryl is a great host and this place is just beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Perfection

Excellent location and exceptional view from the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

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

Pleased

Very beautiful spot (private)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

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

Excellent stay!

My family and I stayed at Daryl’s cottage for 4 nights and it exceeded our expectations! The cottage was super clean and well stocked with all the essentials. Daryl was super communicative and provided great recommendations for stuff to do and eat around the area. The house is conveniently located near the ferry terminal and steps away from a private beach. We had an amazing time and would definitely come back again. If there’s one downside to the cabin, the bugs can be intense especially at dusk. I guess that’s expected given the rural setting but as a city girl, I was surprised by it. We bought bug spray and all was well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Wonderful cozy cottage most accommodating host.

We (six women) stayed at Darryl’s cottage and had a fabulous time. The place itself is nestled into a lovely beachside meadow with room to roam and nature all around. The cozy cottage is full of homey furniture and a well appointed kitchen. Comfy beds make for a restful retreat. Darryl couldn’t have been more helpful. We highly recommend it and plan to return.

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Cottage Review

We loved our stay at the cottage. We had our family of six. The beach was wonderful, nice big yard and a very clean cottage. Darryl was a fabulous host. He helped us have a fabulous fresh lobster dinner. We hope to return for a longer stay sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Wonderful property and experience!!

We loved everything about our visit. The home had ample room for our party of 6 - and was stocked with everything we could possibly need. Ocean views are beautiful, took in a morning sunrise on our last day. Love that the confederation rail trail is nearby and we did a long bike trip thru the beautiful secluded countryside. Darryl is a great host, there to help with whatever you need and always a friendly chat in the few times we met. Loved all the firewood, and had campfires outside and woodstove cranking inside on cold evenings. Very cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia B., Schweiz

Perfect place to be

We were the first time in PEI and loved this place to stay. The cottage really has everything you need and Darryl is an awesome host. If we ever come back to PEI, it will be definitely here again.

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Beautiful property

Amazing property and owner to deal with. Excellent customer service from Darryl and we would rent this property again. Clean and comfortable. Well kept grounds and beautiful beach. Highly recommend. :)

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne J.

Love this little piece of PEI!

We have stayed here four times so far and love the cottage, the beach and the hospitality. It is our favourite place to come and visit again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C., Sault Ste Marie Ontario

Quite little getaway

We can honestly say that this is one of the best cottages we have stayed at. It not far from the ferry and only a short walk to the beach. The hospitality was so appreciate 💙 We recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Quiet and homey

My little family and I enjoyed our stay at Aft house. Darryl was a great host and made sure we were comfortable. There is a short little walk to the ocean - minutes long. The weather was great and there was so much to do and see! Highly rate our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu T.

A winter wonderland!

Home away from home. Idyllic. A true winter wonderland. A must-stay 4-seasons spot on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon and Craig M.

Perfect mini vacation!

We thoroughly enjoyed oir stay. The cottage is nicely eqipped, the beds very comfortable and the beach is beautiful. Thank you to the MacQueens for making our mini vacation perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nihar M.

Great host and wonderful location!

The property management was responsive. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

wanda g.

Beautiful Home minutes to the ferry to Nova Scotia

This is a lovely place to stay on PEI. It is less than 5 minutes to the ferry back to Nova Scotia. The property is beach front and that is shared by 2 other cottages. There are lounge chairs and a hammock on the beach, so it is comfortable to spend time relaxing there and the water is warm enough to swim in. Now for the cottage. It is casually, yet beautifully decorated. The kitchen is well equipped with everything needed to make meals, including spices, flour, oil, etc. There is a fireplace in the main room for chilly evenings. Lots of towels, beach towels, blankets, etc. Everything needed for a comfortable stay. We met Darryl when we checked in and he was available to give advice about that area of PEI. He is the perfect host! We would love to return to this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Wonderful home away from home

The house was just as described, clean, and our host, Darryl, was exceptionally generous and helpful. 'Aft' is a little off the beach but just a short walk away. Such a beautiful spot, quiet, and close to the ferry. We highly recommend Darryl's properties to anyone looking for some peaceful leisure time. If we head to PEI again, we will stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Élise G.

Magnifique séjour!

Le chalet est charmant, très bien entretenu et tout près de la mer! Parfait pour une famille ou des gens qui recherchent le calme. Darryl nous a réservé un bel accueil et s'est assuré que tout soit parfait tout au long de notre séjour. La plage privée est superbe et bien aménagée (parasols, tables, chaises longues). Bref, nous avons adoré nos vacances. Nous recommandons ce chalet sans hésiter!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Candace L.

Great Place to Stay

A very cute cottage with everything you need. We stayed 3 nights after a busy few days of Highland Dance in Charlottetown. We were looking for some down time. This cottage was the perfect place for the 6 of us. We had our 2 teenage daughters, our 11 month old baby and a family friend. The layout and spacious bedrooms fit us all perfectly. It is such a great little house. We loved walking down to the beach and beachcombing for shells and sea glass. Cottage has good WIFI and SAT TV. Lots of amenities. We used the washer and dryer right when we arrived. Darryl was super accommodating making sure we had a crib set up for us when we arrived, beach toys for the little man, and a bug smoker thing to help keep the mosquitoes down when we were outside. The cottage was a little walk to the beach but with our little guy with us, it was perfect. We also enjoyed the walk down as it wasn't too far. NOTE - bring bug spray if you plan to be outside (walk to the beach)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Serena L.

Beautiful views, charming cottage

The Aft cottage was very charming, comfortable, clean and organized. It was a child and family-friendly home. Our host was friendly and helpful and he responded to questions/requests very promptly. The cottage had great views of the ocean and it was an easy walk to the beach. During low tide, there was plenty of marine life and shells to see. We definitely want to stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

A wonderful week

First I must mention that you will never find a friendlier, more helpful on site manager than Darryl. He was most welcoming and made sure that we had everything we might need that he could provide. Whenever we had any questions or requests he quickly provided us with answers and/or what we were requesting. His wonderful presence was a integral part of enjoying our stay in the Aft House. This quiet, off the beaten path property was perfect for our visit. The Aft House is lovely, clean and well appointed. I've never seen a kitchen so well stocked with everything you might need, including spices. An outdoor grill was also provided. We were in need of the washer and dryer that were available in the house and reveled in being able to hang our clothes out on the pulley clothesline in the fresh air (in the US many communities prohibit hanging clothes outside to dry). It is a short walk to the private beach where we enjoyed barefoot walks in the water, collecting sea glass and shells, viewing wildlife (including eagles, belted kingfishers, seals and arctic red jellyfish), seeing the Wood Islands Lighthouse, watching the Northumberland Ferry go back and forth to Nova Scotia and just relaxing in the provided beach chairs. The skylights in two of the upstairs bedrooms provide the same delightful daytime views and the moon and stars at night. We were able to take several day trips to many different parts of the eastern portion of PEI. One of the reasons we came to the eastern side of PEI was to visit lighthouses and we found many. At the Souris Lighthouse be sure to visit the Gift Store and talk with Carmella about her family collecting sea glass, it is fascinating. One of our group is a knitter and wanted to visit the Belfast Mini Mills. I only expected to tolerate this outing but found it quite interesting and recommend a visit. Two of the restaurants we especially enjoyed were 1. Harbourview in Murray Harbour and 2. Sand Bar & Grill in Montague (on the way to Panmure Island). If you love PEI potatoes be sure to try their Oven Roasted Seasoned Potato Wedges. There were many other restaurants we could have tried, but we often preferred to create our own meals in the cozy Aft House kitchen.

About the host

Hosted by Darryl MacQueen

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Gtrew up here and still lave at the back of the twenty acre lot.

Why they chose this property

Fresh air, the ocean, privacy, and two lane highways.

What makes this property unique

High tide/Low tide, with lots of sea life.

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