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Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families

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A house with a black roof and white trim, surrounded by grassy dunes and a beach.
A living room with a sofa, a television, a rocking chair, and a table.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, a desk, and a balcony.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table set for breakfast.
A living room with two striped sofas, a wooden staircase, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Kensington, PE
  • Place, Thunder Cove Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Gables Heritage Place
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Cavendish Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport (YYG)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Darnley

Located in Darnley, this holiday home is on the beach. French River Golf Course and Red Sands Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cabot Beach Provincial Park and Prince Edward Island National Park. Burlington Amusement Park and Haunted Mansion are also worth visiting.
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Kensington, PE

What's nearby

  • Thunder Cove Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Anne of Green Gables Museum - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Prince Edward Island National Park - 27 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Green Gables Heritage Place - 28 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Cavendish Beach - 30 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown Alexander B. Campbell Airport (YYG) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malpeque Oyster Barn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Malpeque Oyster Barn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Twin Treats Dairy Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • The Kitchen Witch Tea Room
  • ‪O'Neil Home Gallery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps from Thunder Cove Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from County Line Road. Malpeque Outer Range Rear Lighthouse and Keir Memorial Museum are also within 6 miles (10 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Darnley dunes house

Lovely house, gorgeous locationWell equipped and very comfortable! Would visit again in a heartbeat
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Darnley

We had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage.Nestled in among the Darnley Dunes, it was everything you could wish for in a vacation home. I would highly recommend this rental and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

Property was very clean, just as presented. So convenient to everything we planned to do. And talk about easy beach access…to a PERFECT beach. We will absolutely stay here again next time we visit :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at Darnley by the Dunes in PEI! The location was absolutely perfect — just steps from a stunning beach that felt like our own private getaway. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay for me, my girlfriend, and our two friends. Melanie was a fantastic host — friendly, responsive, and made sure everything was just right. We couldn’t have asked for a better spot to unwind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place by the sea

Everything was exactly as described on the website. The house is really big and perfectly clean. The view over the dunes was so beautiful and with only a few steps over you are right on the beach. If you are an early bird you can go see the sunrise. Overall a lovely place that we would recommend to anyone looking for an intimate spot away from the crowds.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal cottage for our Fall vacation

We selected this cottage because it was adjacent to the dunes. They form a beautiful drift of bayberry and sea grass that ruffled in the breeze and they are all that separate the property from the beach. The house itself had everything we could ask for and was immaculately clean. I particularly enjoyed the porch, from which there were beautiful views. Despite the cooler Autumn temperatures we would facing east in the morning and west in the afternoon and were very comfortable reading. I also loved the way the kitchen/dining room and living room were lined with large south facing windows. In terms of practical matters the beds were very comfortable and there were a lot of them. Three separate seating areas, two with large TVs, and three bathrooms. This would be a great place for a larger family. Melanie and Clifford were very responsive to all our questions and concerns. And there were a couple because we were there during tropical storm Dorian. During the storm it was really nice to have a finished basement to recede into. It wasn’t something I had sought or thought about when booking but we were very happy to have it. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Exactly as described. Great location on the North shore with easy beach access
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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