We originally planned to see Acadia National Park in Maine with our family, but revamped our plans completely after seeing this VRBO listing and learning about all that PEI has to offer. Our stay met & exceeded expectations, and our host was always helpful. We all loved the rustic interior of the house, which comfortably fit all seven of us & had a vacation vibe while still feeling like a home. (Note, the dining room table is bigger than the photo suggests.) The location is within easy walking distance of the beautiful Prince Edward Island Co. Preserve Company, where we had an excellent Sunday brunch and enjoyed the lovely gardens. We also walked to PEI Lobster Suppers, which is obviously an institution, and where we were well fed. Make reservations both places if you can. We enjoyed excellent food throughout our visit - The Rustico Cannery & Richard’s Victoria also stood out.The Rustic Retreat also a fantastic launching pad for seeing and doing so many other things across PEI - lighthouses, bicycling, beaches, cool national park center and trails at Greenwich, Victoria by the Sea, Charlottetown … We missed out on joining a ceilidh - live trad music offered at the local Lions Clubs and other places. If you go, don’t get there late like we did!