See all properties
Entire home

Good Vibes Happen On The Tides

Photo gallery for Good Vibes Happen On The Tides

Portside beachfront cottage.
Property video
Leather couch
Portside Kitchen/dining area
Portside dining/lounging area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Belle River, PE
  • Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Northumberland Ferry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wood Islands Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Good Vibes Happen On The Tides

Tourism license number: 2300273………………. Homeport cottages friendly hosts welcomed you to the southernmost tip of PEI where you can experience life as it is meant to be. Our four quiet cottages on 20 private acres ensure you are creating your own vacation memories for any occasion……..Eat, beach, sleep and repeat in the comfort of Portside cottage a true beachside gem. The free-flowing layout creates a cozy retreat while delivering on function. Eat in with the fully equipped kitchen or enjoy take out from the many options. The large deck and its amazing ocean views offers the opportunity to relax and recharge……..Slowing down to experience island life includes enjoying our large private sandy beach whose warm Northumberland Strait waters create ideal conditions for swimming, kayaking or exploring the vast sandbars at low tide. Bath in the sun, collect shells, dig for clams or just explore to your heart’s content. We’ve provided the amenitiesso you can focus on the memories.

Property manager

Darryl MacQueen

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Starboard Beachfront Cottage

B.E.A.C.H. Best Escape Anyone Can Have

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (30 reviews)
B.E.A.C.H. Best Escape Anyone Can Have

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
Inquire about your pet.
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside the cottage only.
No additional overnight guests.
Recycling is mandatory.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wood Islands

Located in Wood Islands, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Orwell Corner Historic Village and Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wood Islands Lighthouse and Murray Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Belle River, PE

What's nearby

  • Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Northumberland Provincial Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Northumberland Ferry - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wood Islands Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wood Islands Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lady's Slipper Express - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Candy's Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Belle River Enterprises Ltd - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wood Island Seafood and Takeout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kurly's - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Good Vibes Happen On The Tides pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Good Vibes Happen On The Tides?

As of 2 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Good Vibes Happen On The Tides on 9 August 2025 start from NZ$788.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Good Vibes Happen On The Tides?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Good Vibes Happen On The Tides?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Good Vibes Happen On The Tides located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wood Islands cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wood Islands Visitor Information Centre and Northumberland Provincial Park. Northumberland Ferry and Wood Islands Provincial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private beach getaway

Amazing low tide beach for exploring, and looking for shells on the sand bars
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Family Vacation!

Wonderful location and host! Darryl was amazing, even with our last minute booking. Very private location and lovely beach. We enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway-

What a spot!!! The tides at the beach are incredible. We picked this spot on a whim, and we absolutely lucked out!!! Amazing amazing amazing. Thank you for everything- we truly appreciate your place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homeport Portside

This cottage was fabulous! It was impeccably clean upon arrival. It was well equipped. The location was peaceful, private and serene. The private beach was spectacular. The host was very quick to repond to questions. We loved that there was a hose outside to rinse our beach sand off! The ocean was warm and during low tide we had so much fun playing on the sand bars! Would highly recommend if you're staying on the south shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful waterfront cottage

My sister and I enjoyed a lovely weekend at the Portside cottage in Wood Islands. Daryl was an accommodating and generous host. The cottage was impeccably clean, the beds comfortable, and the kitchen well-equipped. I stayed at the cottage while completing The Island Walk and arrived with a load of hiking clothes to be laundered. The washing machine and dryer were appreciated! However the best part about the cottage was the beach. Portside is just steps from one of PEI's most wonderful red sand beaches where you can watch the tide move in and out. My sister and I enjoyed our time at Portside and would strongly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A., Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island Haven

Loved this cottage on the beach of PEI- amazing place to enjoy the tides and tidal pools! Quiet location with all the amenities we required - felt like it was our own little secluded haven! Easy access to everywhere else we wanted to explore on PEI! Great seafood close by to be able to cook on our own!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L., Wellesley, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This is a beautiful spot! Cottage has everything you could possibly need! Very clean and comfortable! I highly recommend this wonderful cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem on PEI!

Absolutely wonderful location, steps from the beach with tides changing the sandbanks and tidal pools daily! A beautiful cottage, clean, well stocked and well maintained and a lovely home base for island exploration. That said, the location was so perfect, we soon put away our guide books and plans, choosing instead to simply enjoying the beach and spectacular scenery! A perfect spot to unwind and recharge!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Getaway

Our party of 4 adults and one toddler were very comfortable in the 2-bedroom cottage. The cottage was equipped with all the essentials ++. The first half of our stay was wet and chilly but that didnt stop us from soaking in the gorgeous views and frolicking on the beachfront. When the sun finally came out it just heightened the joy of our stay. Highlights from our stay - fresh lobsters, collecting shells, exploring the beachfront, watching the tide ebb and flow, clam and crab digging (we mostly left them alone after finding them, but we did steam some fresh clams). Thank you so much Darryl and family for sharing your beautiful spot with us. We hope to be back for a longer stay next time!

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Amazing week. Wonderful rental. Spectacular view from cottage.

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It met all of our expectations. Darryl was a great host. We especially enjoyed watching the tide come in and out, playing on the clean sandy beach, watching the ferries come and go and watching the seals. At low tide we could walk to the lighthouse. It was a great rental to have our 18 month old grandson at as the beach area was so clean and safe and there was a great outdoor play area and a large grass that he could run and play. We would definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

ROSE ELLA P., Richmond KY. USA

Comfortable, clean and minutes from the ferry.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Homeport by the Sea. The cottage was very comfortable, clean, and the view was great. At low tide it was fun to go out on the beach and check the tide pools. Darryl (and Chase the dog) were wonderful hosts. We enjoyed learning about lobster fishing on the island. Darryl was able to supply us with the freshest lobster we had ever eaten. So glad we visited in lobster fishing season! I recommend this property without hesitation. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Everything that we expected and more.

My wife and I spent 5 nights at Portside Cottage and could not have been more pleased with the property. The cottage was neat, very clean, nicely furnished and had a fully equipped kitchen. Darryl the owner is very responsive and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. The beach directly in front of the cottage is essentially a private beach for Darryl's cottages and although it was too cold for us to swim we enjoyed walking along the water and watching the seals or just sitting on the the beachfront chairs or cottage deck and taking in the beautiful scenery. Away from the cottage we enjoyed biking and hiking and taking drives to quiet local villages. The ferry terminal was only 5 minutes away so we took an easy day trip over to Pictou, Nova Scotia. For digitally inclined visitors the satellite television and internet work well and we had good cell phone service at the property. Although this is a great "get away from it all" location there is a nice grocery store plus restaurants/services in nearby Montague and Charlottetown is only about a 40 minute drive away. We would definitely recommend the property to a friend or relative and hope to stay at Portside again someday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

robert t.

Awesome place to stay

When we arrived at Port side cottage we enjoyed it very much , the landscape and beach rocks.Darryl was good company and always ask if we needed any thing.Chase the dog came every day for a visit as well, My wife and I can't wait to go back truly is a awesome place👍👍 Rob & Elsa
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise H., Claremont

what a gem Homeport is! right on the beach. seal watching, clamming, walking the beach,

All at your door step. Darryl is awesome, friendly and accommodating. Portside cottage is spectacular. Absolutely spotless!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Another wonderful stay in Wood Islands

We returned again to Homeport properties for our 7th visit during the past 16 years. The setting is absolutely idyllic - postcard views of the Wood Islands lighthouse, PEI/Nova Scotia NFL ferries, red cliffs, etc. from the kitchen and front porch of the Portside cottage, which is set upon the finest sandy beach in all of PEI. Our 2 year-old grandson very much enjoyed his very own large sandbox, filled with red sand. Wildlife abounds, as we sighted Eagles, Ospreys, seals from the property, and also were able to go clamming at low tide. Leslie and Darryl MacQueen remain ever the consummate hosts. We look forward to returning again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

The house is clean, well equipped and very well located close to the private beach. Daryl is welcoming and available. The children enjoyed themselves at the beach especially during the low tide. We recommend this place without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., Neustadt, Ontario

Fresh clams cooked on the beach!

A wonderful PEI vacation! The accomodations were incredible and exceeded our expectations, the beach was absolutely magnificent!! The privacy was a definite bonus! Daryl, Leslie and Chase were fantastic hosts and met our every need! Thanks again for a wonderfully relaxing vacation:)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

The Best

My husband and I and another couple stayed for 1 week at an adorable cabin right on the beach. We had a spectacular view, and a postcard beach to enjoy everyday!!! The owner spoiled us at every turn always checking to see if we needed anything, and giving us suggestions for day trips and how to make a fantastic clam chowder!!! I would definitely want to come back here again, and would have no reservations about recommending this holiday to anyone. This by far exceeded all of our expectations. Thank you for an unforgettable trip.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Fantastic!

We stayed here for a full week in mid July. The cottage was super clean and well maintained. The beach was just a few steps away and was lovely both at high and low tide. Low tides are fantastic for little ones. Darryl and Leslie promptly took care of all our needs. The take out lobster shack was just minutes away. Will come back again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Great beach modern and clean.

A very well appointed Cottage in a fascinating area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Awesome stay!

My husband, myself and two kids stayed a few nights. Super clean cottage with all the comforts of home provided. Kids had fun in the beach and when the tide went out. Darryl was very helpful brining sand toys for the kids. Local seafood takeout was a short distance away. Quite a few bugs as the spring was wet this year, so repellant is a must. Great experience and would definitely recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monica V.

Wonderful Beachfront Family Vacation!

My husband and two children had the pleasure of staying in the Starboard Cottage this past week (June 30 - July 7), what a place! We just loved our stay here; the cleanliness of the cottage, the amenities provided, the advice provided, the beach and all its beauty and the amazing views! We will be back without a doubt! Within a reasonable distance to the many excursions PEI has to offer yet total privacy here! All around a fantastic place worthy of your next vacation! This place is all it advertises and then some! Thank you Darryl!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

K W.

Beautiful cottage on a fun beach

My husband and I really enjoyed spending a week in Portside! The cottage was fairly private and provided all the comforts of home and was very clean. Darryl was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. The beach was very fun to explore as the tide went out and revealed several sand bars. It was a great experience and I'm sure we'll be back in the future :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Troy N.

Always love it

We thoroughly enjoy PEI and when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle Homeport delivers. Portside is a wonderful cottage a stones throw from our favorite shelling beach, the water is warm, the water is shallow and the tide exposes a lot to explore. If you're lucky enough that the tide is out mid morning this peaceful quiet location is perfect for sleeping in, but if you must you can sit on the porch and enjoy your coffee and the early morning light before charging out after your favorite shells. The cottage is very clean, comfortable and well maintained by our friendly and caring hosts Darryl and Chase, although to be fair Chase can be easily distracted and soon diverts to the more serious business of tail-wagging and beach exploration. We are very partial to the Woods Island area as it is is a fantastic starting point for beautiful country drives as this end of the island lends itself more to casual coastal exploration and ice-cream stops. There's a winery just down the road we love, and we saw a Monk! Can't wait to go back as we later found out that there is a newly formed monastery of Tibetan Monks. In PEI and just down the road! Great place to create great memories. Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Darryl MacQueen

Host profile image
Darryl grew up here and lives at the back of the 20 acre property.

Why they chose this property

Quiet peaceful property.

What makes this property unique

Privacy, beautiful sandy beach with lots of sandbars and tide pools at low tide, lighthouse views, close to restaurants and seafood outlets.

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback