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MacLaren Road Beach House

MacLaren Road Beach House

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Walk this deserted beach for five miles
Very secluded location in beautiful rural PEI
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The cottage from the dunes

Overview of MacLaren Road Beach House

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Saint Peters Bay, PE
  • Popular LocationSt. Peters Landing14 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreenwich Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationRodd Crowbush Golf and Beach Resort35 min drive
  • AirportCharlottetown, PE (YYG)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

MacLaren Road Beach House

Beautiful rustic and remote cottage on one of the best beaches in Canada with an ocean view screened-in gazebo that seats eight. Enjoy a special place that has been cherished by our family for years. Also includes a large front deck, stone fireplace, propane BBQ, newly renovated bathroom, second screened porch, and a fully equipped kitchen. Satellite wifi, a local telephone and heat pump with air conditioning will keep your family comfortable and connected. Truly PEI at it's best.

Our property is just beside a recently created national park and you can walk five miles in one direction along the magnificent deserted beach with some of the largest parabolic sand dunes in North America. Hurricane Fiona in 2022 took a toll on the local dunes so please be gentle with them as they build back up. The beach is of course great for kids with warm swimming from July to September.

The the cottage is cozy, clean and very private. Built over fifty years ago and recently renovated, this beautiful building of exposed pine will welcome your family for a special visit. The three bedrooms that can sleep six (two queens and a double). Fully equipped kitchen has everything you would need to create a feast of fantastic local food. The well water is tested every year to ensure it is safe for drinking and the lab results are posted in the kitchen. The elevated screened in gazebo is a great place to enjoy the sea breeze or eat dinner while the sun goes down over the ocean. A crackling fire is a treat on a cool evening and there is plenty of wood provided to use the hand-built fireplace. A split-duct heat pump provides air conditioning or warmth as needed.

The village of St. Peters Bay has a great fresh seafood store only 10 minutes away as well a local playhouse and laundry (you can dry your things on the clothesline). The cottage is close to a wetland so there are mosquitos in the evening if there is no wind. However the cottage, gazebo and second screened in are all bug-tight - no bugs on the beach. The ocean sometimes has small purple jellyfish but they are easy to see and not dangerous. Please me mindful of swimming conditions - its fun to play in the waves but use common sense and listen for any surf advisories on the news.

The fireplace is for your enjoyment but there are a few things to keep in mind. Anyways use the fireplace screen to make sure any embers don't go on the wood floor. The newly installed flue is great for keeping bugs out at when you're not having a fire. Just pull the chain down to lock it closed and release up when you have a fire on to let smoke out. There is firewood beside the chimney and more under the gazebo.

Please use the additional outdoor shower to rinse sandy feet when coming back from the beach to protect the floors. PEI has a very comprehensive recycling and composting program. I've left clearly marked receptacles for bottles, plastic, cans, compost and garbage to make it easy for you as well as our cleaner. Cell phone reception is usually ok in the cottage with stronger signals in the gazebo or on the beach.

Enjoy this gorgeous spot. With some understandable family bias, this is truly one of the great cottages in Canada.

Property manager

Mitch Anderson

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cable Head West

Located in Cable Head West, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. St. Peters Courthouse Theatre and St. Peters Harbour Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Prince Edward Island National Park and Greenwich Beach. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Saint Peters Bay, PE

What's nearby

  • St. Peters Landing - 14 min drive
  • St. Peters Destination Centre - 14 min drive
  • St. Peters Courthouse Theatre - 14 min drive
  • Greenwich Beach - 16 min drive
  • Rodd Crowbush Golf and Beach Resort - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort - 25 min drive
  • Holy Cow - 25 min drive
  • The Seafood Shack - 24 min drive
  • Black & White Cafe and Bakery - 14 min drive
  • DJ's Dairy Bar - 14 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to the beach
What a great, rustic cottage within a 2 minute walk to the beach. You can walk many kilometres on this stretch with no people. Just what we wanted. The cottage is rustic as stated in the ad. There is no microwave but we didn’t eat dinners in. This is a secluded cottage so not close to restaurants. We didn’t mind as we explored the east part of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
This property is in a perfect quiet location with great access to a very secluded and beautiful beach. The gazebo was a great place to enjoy our morning coffee and afternoon seafood lunches. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our family of 4 (2 kids, ages 11 and 12) to get away from it all and enjoy a few days together. The cottage has a lot of charm and we would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mitch Anderson

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I have enjoyed this beautiful family cottage since I was a child and still have much extended family in the area. PEI is a very special place - I'm sure you'll agree.

Why they chose this property

If you want a quiet clean and rustic place to relax on the beach, our special little cottage is what you want. This secluded retreat is a great place to relax with your kids and enjoy one the best beaches in Canada just outside the door.

What makes this property unique

It would be hard to find a beach that is more pristine and private than this. You can spend hours walking beside the ocean and and sand dune and see no one. The swimming is lovely from July to September and a great place for kids and parent to relax and unwind. Cook a nice meal of local seafood and enjoy watching the sun go down from the screened in gazebo. Take a short trip to the park entrance and hike on a 2 kilometer floating boardwalk. Deepsea fishing is available about 20 minutes away, as is groceries, laundry and free wifi at the tourism centre in St Peters Bay. Cosy up to the fireplace at night, enjoy the stars against the blackest sky you might ever see and fall asleep listening to the waves on the beach.

Languages:

English
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