Downtown 1Bd Breezy Attic Get-Away Steps From Historic Old Charlottetown

Jerome, thanks for your kind words! We'd love to welcome you again, anytime! Best to you!

Thank you for your kind words Kathy. James and I are delighted you enjoyed our 'Home Away From Home'. While we adore each of our three suites in The Black House, we have a special affection for the Attic Atelier as it was the first apartment we comprehensively renovated for our own use. Originally a warren of rooms with tiny windows, we gutted the space to create the open plan kitchen/diner, the spa-like washroom with its peak-a-boo deck, and the cozy sitting room with pocket doors which we close when one of us stays up late to watch a blockbuster movie, or when we need to convert the extra long sofa into an extra single bed (allowing the suite to then sleep five effortlessly). While installing the new steel roof, insulating the walls and ceiling, and reconditioning the vintage radiators, we replaced all the windows and added remote-controlled skylights in the bedrooms (with blinds) to elevate the air flow and flood the space with light. Along with all new fittings, flooring, and designer furnishings, we also built the three-storey deck tower with French doors on the rear giving this suite its own private sun-dappled alfresco terrace with gas barbecue. We especially adore the kick-up-your-feet 'English seaside' décor of our suite, which gently nods to our past when James and I first met as students in Victoria. Back then James made his home in a wee attic flat in a ramshackle Victorian, and whenever I visited we would squeeze through the dormer window to perch on the fire escape to drink tea and admire the view. While there's no shortage of space - or squeezing required - in The Black House, the insouciant charm of that attic apartment cultivated the foundation of a friendship which has been blooming for over 30 years. How fitting that - decades later - our collective memory of a cherished space from our youth would serve as the inspiration for our Attic Atelier transformation. Blending carefree comforts with a dash of 'tucked under the eaves' magic, our top floor aerie nurtures the spirit of friendship which we hope all our guests enjoy. We'd sincerely love to welcome you again!

Denise! Thanks for your very kind words - we're delighted you enjoyed your stay, and we hope you'll keep us in mind for the future! Best to you!

Tammy, thanks for your kind words! We’d love to welcome you and your family again, anytime! Have safe and happy travels, and enjoy the rest of summer!

Thanks for your kind words, Kim! We hope you'll come stay again, anytime! Best to you!

Colleen, thanks for your kind words! We'd love to welcome you again, anytime! Best to you!

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed your time with us! Best to you!

Carrie, thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed your time with us! Best to you!

Klaas, thank you for your kind words! We'd love to welcome you again, anytime! Best to you!

What lovely words Melanie! Thank you! James and I - and The Black House team - take great pleasure in ensuring each of our guests are comfortable. While we can't control the late night revelry of our Olde Charlottetown location, we appreciate your understanding. We also value your comment on how well-equipped the property is. James and I transformed The Black House for our own use - rotating amongst each of the suites based on our own seasonal schedules - so we're committed to ensuring the property remains well-presented and in good condition. As 'self-proclaimed perfectionists' - a character trait that compliments our relationship as best friends and business partners - we set exacting standards. Our objective is to ensure that whomever is in residence - whether that be a guest or our selves - feels like they're in a 'Home Away From Home'. We also appreciate your request for a Drying Rack for all your beach wear. Now each of the suites have one. And, following your cue, for Summer 2015 we'll be elevating the smaller of the Attic Atelier's 2 decks - the one with the walk-out from the washroom - into a contemplative bamboo-wrapped outdoor space so guests can hang up their towels and beach wear - and dry off under the sun after a post-beach shower! Thank you again for staying at The Black House! Sincerely, Steven and James

Thank you, Peter and Donna, for your very kind words! James and I truly appreciate it! One of the aspects I love about The Black House is how comfortable it is. There is an insouciant charm – a sort of domestic bliss – within the property that is intangible yet very present. Just as you described, the more time I spend here, the more I enjoy it as a ‘home away from home’. Last year several members of my family traveled across the globe to join me at The Black House. The seven of us stayed in both The Garden Suite and The Attic Atelier. While we originally intended to dine out the majority of evenings, once we were collectively ensconced in the house we kept gravitating to it like bees to honey. Within short order, if we weren’t renting bikes to cycle the gentle island, or strolling through the Charlottetown art galleries (Dad is a painter), we were consistently gathering around the kitchen island cooking together, playing cards at the table, and sharing family stories lounging on the terrace. It was a genuine pleasure to be in each other’s company and – when we needed some alone time – we’d find respite in our bedrooms for leisurely languid naps. Given some of my family reside in Victoria and Whistler B.C., and others are in Zurich, Switzerland, and I'm from Toronto, Ontario), it was genuinely special to ‘live together leading an everyday life’ in Charlottetown. While it may seem strange to some, The Black House brought us together in a way a hotel simply can’t. And for that I am grateful. As our tag line says “This Way To Welcome…” We are delighted to know your experience was pleasurable - please know we'd be delighted to welcome you again! Sincerely, Steven and James

Thanks For Your Lovely Words, Barbara & Family! You've Made Our Day! James & I Have Lovingly Tailored Each Of Our Three Suites In The Black House As Our Own East Coast 'Homes Away From Home' For Both Visitors & Ourselves To Enjoy. While Each Suite Has Its Distinct Character, They All Marry Comfort With Style + A Little Luxury. We've Invested In Those Little Touches Like Luxe Linens, Thick Towels (Even The Beach Towels Are Oversized!) & Quality Appointments (I LOVE The Stocked Starbucks Coffee Machine!). We Recently Enlisted Our House-Keeping Team To Offer A 'Concierge Service' To Try Accommodate Specific Needs, Wants & Desires, Ranging From Learning How To Oyster Shuck, Hiring A Golf Caddy, Or Enjoying A Romantic Or Family Gourmet Picnic Prepared Fresh For Your Day At The Beach! For A Modest Fee, I Recently Had The Fridge And Bar Stocked With My Family's Favorites The Day Of Our Arrival (Even Though The Grocer & Liquor Store Are A Short Stroll Away)! The Seven Of Us - Staying In 2 Of The Suites - Were Arriving Late So I Wanted Everything Ready For A Late Night Snack + The Next Day's Breakfast! It Made Our Stay Effortless. We're Pleased To Be Able To Offer This Service As Part Of Our Commitment To Ensure Our Guests Have An Easy-Breezy Stay! Thank You Again For Your Kind Words. And Please Know We're Here Ready To Welcome You Again! Sincerely, Steve and James