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Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property manager

Brian Power-Grimm

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: There is a $500. fee for bringing undeclared pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We are family friendly!

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Darnley, PE

What's nearby

  • Darnley Greens Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Anne of Green Gables Museum - 10 min drive
  • Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse - 11 min drive
  • Cabot Beach Provincial Park - 14 min drive
  • Cavendish Beach - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malpeque Oyster Barn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ship to Shore Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Burlington Amusement Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Darnley Greens Golf Course. Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse and Keir Memorial Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sandcastles Beach House - Duneside: On PEI's Best Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Byron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for us
Great location with the best beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Ottawa Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We had a great vacation a couple minutes walk from one of the best beaches on PEI. The cottage also overlooked a pond so we could sit on the deck and watch the cormorants, herons and gulls. Very helpful and friendly hosts. We plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen Fiona C., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cottage in a great location
The cottage was clean and well-appointed. We loved the location for the proximity to the beach. Brian was very accessible and responsive before, during, and after our stay. We would go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Byron R.

Great location, could not get much closer to the beach
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ok
Top notch
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucket list stay
Visiting PEI has been on my friend's bucket list for years. Having beach access was lovely. This location meant nice drives to various sites, so we got to know and see the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beau séjour
Paysage magnifique vue sur un bras de mer avec oiseaux et vue sur les dunes. Coucher de soleil. Accès rapide à la plage qui est peu achalandée. Chalet bien équipé Très beau séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect getaway
We really enjoyed our stay in Darnley. The beach was quiet, and absolutely gorgeous. It was our favourite beach on the island. The property is charming, and equipped with everything you need. You can even walk barefoot to the beach from the property! With views of the sand dunes, decks overlooking the pond, an eccletic collection of board games and movies, we really felt spoiled. Brian and Jane were the perfect hosts and we would definitely reccommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellow Duplex on the Pink PEI sand dunes!
amazingly comfortable and homey, with lots of space and very very clean. The owner is a very attentive, informative, personable guy who always responds to your questions in good time. Views are spectacular and proximity to the beach is wonderful. being on the shores of a pond with hundreds of birds is a bonus. Loved the area and so much to see within a 150 mile radius. Fresh Seafood abounding nearby and so close to grocery stores, coffee shops and local restaurants with great food. Would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on PEI
We stayed September 26-29 which is at the end of the shoulder season on PEI. The duplex was spotless when we arrived. Nice location and friendly owners. The ocean was a short walk over the dunes. Excellent vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem! Right on the beach and close to everything!
This property was everything we imagined and more! Sitting on such a pretty pond with hundreds of birds to watch in the morning with Binoculars supplied by the owner. our dog was mesmerized by the birds and sat on the deck all day just watching the activity. at the break in the dunes where the pond is fed by the ocean, you can see the ocean! From the upstairs master bedroom deck, the ocean is very visible in all it's majesty and force, which we saw first hand on a couple of windy days when we first arrived. LOVED it! A short walk over pink sand dunes took us to the pink beach...think Cuba but pink and flat! the expanse of beach and the expanse of soft sand makes this location a hit in my books. Although it was October and we did have a couple really nice days for strolling on the beach, the summers at this rental would be awesome for kids and adults alike. NO way this private beach access for this neighbourhood would ever be crowded as there are miles of beach to explore at low tide in both directions! the Duplex itself is so comfortable, clean, spacious and well stocked including washer/dryer/dishwasher/satellite TV. There isn't a thing the owner forgot. the Property is big and a great place to bring the family and rent both sides of the duplex. The decks outside are wrap around and make a super place to just chill and take in the views that are spectacular. We loved that the location was only an hour or two from any PEI landmarks, national parks and seafood outlets for lobster, mussels and oysters...Malpeque oysters are some of the best in the world and it was only a 10 minute drive. Kensington and Summerside are both within 30 minutes drive and everything you want in groceries, coffee shops and restaurants are there. We ate at a great pub in Kensington called the Old Stone Pub..food was delicious and craft beer on tap. I cannot say enough good things about this rental. I sure hope we can return some day and enjoy the summer in PEI and use the outdoor showers!
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10/10 Excellent

Great location on PEI
We stayed September 26th-29th which is at the end of the shoulder season for PEI. A quiet location. The duplex was very well maintained and clean on arrival. The owners were friendly and helpful. The beach is a few feet away over a dune. Great weather and a lovely vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

christian d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien situé des plages et des dunes.
Bel emplacement près d’une superbe plage tranquille. Beau chalet très propre avec une belle vue sur le paysage, les dunes et de beaux couchés de soleil.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sandcastles Beach House
We loved our stay and would definitely come back. Thanks! Debby and Bob

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

A blissful stay!
Everything a person could ever want is provided in this quaint two bedroom dune side location. A short jaunt over the dunes and you’re at the magnificent ocean with crisp breezes and beautiful red sand. Early sunrises and late sunsets allowed ample time for both leisure time and island discovery. I would highly recommend this wonderful place for both single and family vacations. The host and hostess were very accommodating and some of the nicest people I’ve met in a long time! Thank you so much for a memorable experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sue S.

Lovely site.. clean, relaxing and a beach stroll next door!
We stayed 3 nights in September. Sandcastles Beach House had all we needed.. a lovely view, deck to sit on, space and cleaniness we like.. and a fabulous beach right at our back door. Its a way out of town(s) - but thats what we looked for - a place which was peacefull to relax at day end. It was great! The owner, Brian, was very timely in responding to any needs. Would go back again when the time comes....
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

bonnie M.

Great location lovely couple clean well equiped
Lovely

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Comfortable, all the amenities, great beds, wonderful area
Very relaxing, great walks on the beach, lovely PEI, super accommodation. Brian was great, lots of good info and quick responses.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G., Okemos, Michigan

Wonderful cottage within walking distance of one of best beaches on PEI!
Sandcastles Beach House-Duneside is a treasure! It's centrally located on the beautiful northern shore of Prince Edward Island. The setting is amazing with a pond filled with bird life right off the deck and then over a short dune walk, you find Thunder Cove Beach, one of the prettiest beaches on the island. The owners are wonderful. They are very accommodating, easy to work with, and anything you could need is provided. We rented both Duneside and Meadowside to have more space to spread out which is a really nice option. Renting both sides would be great for larger families, family reunions, or just to have more space. Just be aware that the cottages don't have an adjoining door inside. But each cottage is very spacious with a wonderful view. Very reasonably priced as well! Highly recommend!! We had a wonderful time here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dinah C.

Beautiful, clean, peaceful view of the lake
Brian is a great host. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ann P.

beautiful setting
We really enjoyed our stay in this great location. The unit was clean and the beds were comfortable. Seeing a pair of eagles circling the pond was a real treat. We stayed in September and it was quiet and relaxing - just what we were looking for. The owners were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

maureen w.

Great spot and would definitely return!
Our family and dog enjoyed the cottage immensely. It had everything we needed and then some. The location was central and we easily traveled to Cavendish, North Rustico, Kensington , Charlottetown and Summerside. It made a comfortable vacation stay and a great home base. This was our first visit to PEI and we loved everything about the island and our vacation rental. One item of note, the other side of the duplex was rented by another family. We could hear them, as I am sure they could us, through the walls, but nothing disturbing, just the footsteps on stairs, washing machine and murmured voices. This was not a problem for us, but there may be some who would be bothered if the tenants were not respectful of the close proximity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Meryl M.

Great location
We loved this modest duplex. The furnishings were clean and adequate, the beds were comfortable, and the porches overlooking the pond were peaceful, full of birds, and had lovely sunsets. The owner stopped by and was very helpful. We'd definitely return if going back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017