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

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior
Golf
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Darnley, PE
  • Place, Burlington Amusement Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Morrisons Pond
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cavendish Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Darnley

Located in Darnley, this cottage is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Burlington Amusement Park and 8 minutes from Darnley Greens Golf Course. .This cottage is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Cavendish Beach and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Burlington Amusement Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Morrisons Pond - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anne of Green Gables Museum - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Green Gables Heritage Place - 30 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Cavendish Beach - 31 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship to Shore Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Malpeque Oyster Barn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Seashell Motel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪O'Neil Home Gallery - ‬9 min drive
  • The Kitchen Witch Tea Room

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Lock the doors

Please close the windows.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mischa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
I cannot explain how amazing this property is. Steps from white sand beach, red cliffs, and beautiful ocean! We kayaked in the lake behind the cottage, spied a bald eagle having a bath, and took full advantage of the superbly maintained house. Brian was an amazing host, ensuring we had everything we needed to make our trip perfect! It was also a perfect location to explore the west end of PEI, and get lost on all of the back roads.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josiane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a magical place! A short walk from a wonderful beach! Everything we needed and more in the cottage. Very family friendly place! Jane and Brian and wonderful hosts and always available to help out! Would/will definitly go again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing week

Great location with ready access to the beach, and stunning views from the back deck of the house. We’re two adults and two kids (13 and 11), and the house was a perfect size for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Heather M., Ottawa Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok

Top notch
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen Fiona C., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Byron R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for us

Great location with the best beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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 traveller

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lise M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

christian d.

Liked: Cleanliness

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