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1866 Schoolhouse - FREE Sandbanks Pass, 15mins to Beach, Family & Dog Friendly

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Prince Edward, ON
  • Place, Lighthall Vineyards
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandbanks Provincial Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Prince Edward County Lavender Farm
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs primary bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

1866 Schoolhouse - FREE Sandbanks Pass, 15mins to Beach, Family & Dog Friendly

Step back in time without sacrificing modern luxury. Originally a local school from 1866 to 1966, this comfortable home is your perfect PEC sanctuary. Whether you’re here for winery tours, beach days, or quiet stargazing, our home offers a peaceful rural retreat for up to 6 adults + 3 additional children (under 10).

We'll make your stay easy with everything you need: bedding, bath & beach towels, beach toys, chairs & umbrellas, lots of dishes and good quality cookware, cozy beds, plus peace and quiet!

The space

The Schoolhouse Entrance: A bright, sunny "bonus room" featuring a wood-pellet stove, pull-out couch, and TV. This quiet space doubles as a perfect work-from-home office with a dedicated table and ample storage.

The Heart of the Home: The main floor boasts an open, airy flow. A fully-stocked kitchen leads into a dining room with a large round table, ideal for long dinners and family game nights.

Rest & Relax: The living room offers ample seating plus a second wood-pellet stove for cozy autumn nights, and a TV.

Bedroom 1 (Main Floor): Queen bed and TV, perfect for guests seeking step-free access.

Bedrooms 2 & 3 (Second Floor): Both feature Queen beds with premium cotton linens and plush duvets. The primary upstairs bedroom includes its own large TV.

Outdoor Living & Amenities

Secure & Spacious: Enjoy a fenced deck and yard — perfect for keeping little ones and pets safe — with direct BBQ access. Beyond the fence, a massive field awaits for lawn games and nights around the fire pit.

The Perks: Your stay includes a complimentary Sandbanks Provincial Park pass (just 15 minutes away!), a Flo EV charger, high-speed unlimited Wi-Fi, laundry, and cold A/C.

A Note on Our Progress: We are currently in the final stages of installing a new, oversized deck. While the project is taking a bit longer than planned, the "mess" is purely visual (see the last photo in our gallery). Rest assured: No construction will take place during your stay, and your access to the yard and BBQ remains completely unobstructed.

Guest access
Guests enjoy full use of the house and property. We have a keyless lock for security for which you'll receive your personal access code.

The only areas which are not available for your use are the primary upstairs bedroom closet, attic space and second garage.

Other things to note
There is also a single cot suitable for a child and a portable play yard for infants, both with bedding, which you are welcome to use.

DVD player with a good selection of adult and children's DVDs

Registration details
ST-2020-0236

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About the area

Milford

Located in Prince Edward, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and Sandbanks Provincial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Mariners Park Museum and Base31. Power boating, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Prince Edward, ON

What's nearby

  • Lighthall Vineyards - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sandbanks Provincial Park - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park - 22 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Sandbanks Estate Winery - 34 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Prince Edward County Lavender Farm - 34 min drive - 40.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Valley Springs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Long Dog Winery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Slake Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Milford Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sandbanks Provincial Park - Park Store - ‬18 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to use and very well appointed. Everything was labelled! We knew where to look for everything. Very clean and so welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
Thanks for your kind words Heather! It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to welcome you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Helen T.

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

PEC Vacation

We had a great stay at the schoolhouse! Joanne had provided for everything including personalized welcome treats that were much appreciated! We whole heartedly recommend this beautiful place for any PEC vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

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

Great rental

One of the best equipped rentals we have ever had (LOTS) Very quiet but convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joanne has thought of everything to make you feel welcome the minute you step inside this charming home. Super clean and well stocked, comfy beds and great communications. We loved our stay in PEC and will definitely return. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ghyslain L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well maintained Property. A lot of stuff. Don't need anything else, except food.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Great accommodations near Sandbanks

Our stay at Joanne's schoolhouse was very comfortable and convenient. The car charger out front was a great feature, as were the many wireless phone chargers throughout the place. We were very close to the Sandbanks beaches and several small towns to do our shopping and sightseeing. Check-in was simple, and the check-out list was very manageable. Joanne was also very quick to respond to our questions when they arose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week at the school house to celebrate our mom’s 75th birthday. Our two families were very comfortable and our springer spaniel took full advantage of nonstop fetch in the back field. The recommendation from our host to check out Point Petre was very appreciated and we preferred the quiet local beach well above the craziness of sandbanks. Will definitely consider another stay here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Absolutely amazing experience

We arrived to a beautiful home, with 3 gorgeous bedrooms. The kitchen was spotless and very well appointed with amazing dishes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanne T.

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

A real Oasis

Perfect place to relax. Well equiped. Clean. The pass to go into Sandbank park was surely handy. We really loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

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

Wonderful Getaway

The Schoolhouse was exactly as advertised. Spotlessly clean, comfortable bed with quality linens, quiet and peaceful location. Joanne was very easy to communicate with and provided us with numerous recommendations. We would definitely recommend this listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2020
Thanks Cathy! You were a true pleasure to host. We’d love to see you back here any time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim V.

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

Nice comfy cottage

Enjoyed our stay in the county - cottage is in a great location, close to all kinds of places to visit and things to do. Very comfortable and homey. Only drawback is the location close to the highway and gravel road which had regular traffic. Otherwise, was a nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2022
Jim, Glad you enjoyed your stay. I am sorry that the proximity to the County Road 24 was a problem. Increased traffic during the summer months can be an issue throughout the county. Hopefully the scenery and farmers fields offset any road traffic for you, a bit at least. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Thanksgiving in the County

We had an excellent stay at the Old Schoolhouse. The house was very well stocked with everything we could have wanted in the kitchen. We felt very welcomed into the home, including our furry friend who joined us, and we enjoyed the history of the place. The location encouraged us to explore parts of the County that we had not had the opportunity to see before.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karina H.

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

Great stay!!

We loved our stay at the cottage. It was quiet like we wanted and we had everything we needed. The cottage was so copy. Johanne was very nice and she answered very quickly When we needed. She is a great host! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay Karina. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

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

Elegant & charming old schoolhouse countryside property

The schoolhouse is a beautiful property well-situated for all of the area activities but a quiet place to relax after a day at the beach. Large grounds with a vegetable garden, dining inside or out on the deck, watching the sunset & later stargazing before retiring to comfortable, well appointed bedrooms. A big plus was the pass to Sandbanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay! You were a pleasure to host and we'd welcome you and your family back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

phyllis c.

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

Loved our school house stay.

The host, Joanne, was very attentive in advance of our stay. On arrival, every welcoming touch you could imagine -made us feel well-taken-care-of and at home. Lovely cosy bedrooms, family size dining table, outdoor eating and seating area, quiet property. Even the dogs were left treats and equipment. I wish we could have stayed longer, but we hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
It was a pleasure to host you and we’d love to see you back. Nice to hear you felt welcomed and taken care of. Means we did our job!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

peaceful

This property is rural which we were looking for. So laid back and relaxing. Beautiful old schoolhouse that has been fully renovated. Would not hesitate to recommend!!!! Joanne was an excellent host!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2022
So glad you had a nice stay Donna! You and your friends are welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Absolutely amazing

Joanne was a fantastic host, the house had everything you could need! The property is beautiful- especially for the dogs to run around in the backyard. It had both and enclosed area as well as a large open space for them to run. The house is so cute and cozy, we loved hanging out by the fireplace and just chatting. Overall I have only great things to say about our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2022
Thanks Rachel! We’re so glad you had a nice stay. You and your family were lovely and are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Pamela W.

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

Beautiful property

A beautiful historic property lovingly maintained. We greatly enjoyed our five nights at this three bedroom property in November 2022. I enjoyed exploring the area on one of the provided bicycles. We also enjoyed building a fire, during a full moon, in the large outdoor fire pit. The beds are supremely comfortable and the antique toaster was impressive! We hope to return in 2023. Thank you Joanne for making our stay special. .
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2022
Thanks Jamie! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. It’s always nice to hear that a guest loves the house and area as much as we do. You are welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Historic and comfortable

The School House was a fantastic PEC stay! The house is comfortable and charming with every detail thought out for you. We travelled with our dog and the fenced yard and dog treats were truly appreciated. The beds were extremely comfortable. We also loved the framed historical stories of the schoolhouse and students. We would love to come back. The location is ideal- very close to sandbanks and Picton- but a bit off the busy roads.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Thank you Heather for your kind words! You and your friends were the perfect guests and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back at any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

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

Perfect County Experience

Beautiful, quiet property with charming and well appointed home. Felt very welcome and comfortable with excellent beds and plenty of room for our family to spread out. Great WIFI connectivity and streaming options gave us down time after our days at the beach. Beautiful scenic drive to the Sandbanks and access to all the County has to offer. Joanne was a pleasure to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. We’ll return again!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us! It was a real pleasure hosting you and your family. I really appreciate how tidy and clean you left everything. We'd be thrilled if you decided to stay with us again. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal-Ann P.

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

Perfect Girls Trip

A group of friends came together to celebrate a bachelorette. We were coming from TO and Ottawa and Cornwall and PEC holds a special place in the Bride To Be’s heart. The host was kind and communicated above and beyond. The space was beautiful and full of really cool antiques and historical pieces. The kitchen had every gadget and dish and do-dads one could need. The beds were incredibly comfortable and plenty of spare blankets in case it got chilly. The space was only a short drive to Picton and we were able to see all the sights. I highly recommend this host and space. pcomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
I’m very happy you enjoyed your stay and had a fun weekend! Congratulations to the bride!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan R.

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

Country oasis

We had an amazing weekend getaway. The place was better than the pictures showed in the ad! It was very clean, the beds were incredibly comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. The check in process was as easy as it could be and the instructions for everything was perfectly outlined for us. The one thing to note is that the air conditioning works great on the main level but it is quite warm upstairs. We had one fan but could have used a second for the other upstairs room. Overall, this place was exactly as we hoped it would be!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thanks for your lovely words Meghan. I am sorry the air conditioning isn't as good upstairs. I've put additional fans in the rooms now in hopes to help other guests. One day we'll be able to upgrade the ducting to better serve the bedrooms (old houses!). We'd love to host you again, should you be able to visit us again. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Wish There Was An Option for Six Stars!!

This amazing home was all we wanted and more. We have stayed in many places but never had a warmer and more welcoming environment. Use of so many aspects of home (bikes, beach towels, dog bowls and treats...) was included and encouraged. Communication was timely, friendly, and supportive. We were so grateful to have such a wonderful home-away-from-home for our visit to Picton area. The many personal touches wowed us all. Can't wait to stay here again! Oh, and one more thing...we all commented on how amazing it was to have a host think of locating chargers/charging stations around the house. Just another example of a host who wanted guests to feel relaxed and happy! Thank you so much for sharing this interesting and comfortable space with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily G.

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Lovely stay, gracious host

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at The School House. So much so that we’re considering coming back in the Fall! The property feels homey and you can find *everything* you need for a wonderful trip to Prince Edward County - beach towels and umbrellas, sunscreen, bug spray and toiletries. Each outlet has a USB cord so you can charge your phone no matter where you are. There is a binder full of handy tips about the property and area. The host has truly thought of everything! Our only feedback was that the air conditioning on the first way is wonderful but it has trouble reaching the second floor which makes sleeping upstairs in the summer months a bit uncomfortable. There was a fan for the window but it was still quite humid and sticky. Overall we would certainly return to The Schoolhouse and suggest that you book with them as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2020
We're very glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are sorry the air conditioning wasn't up to the heatwave. It is something that we are aware of and hopefully will be able to find a solution to moving forward. We'd enjoy hosting you and your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl D.

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

A Premier Property in the Heart of PEC!

Review of 8 School House Road We have been coming to Prince Edward County for summer holiday for over 20 years. Lodging has included camping (at Smuggler’s Cove) plus various cottages. We’ve greatly enjoyed all our visits,made lifelong friends and been pleased with all our accommodations. This year’s rental of the converted school house was the most enjoyable lodging and in a great location. Joanne has done a superb job of outfitting the house. The decor is “understated comfort” but more importantly it is extremely well stocked with everything one could need - just bring food! There’s plenty of room for most families. One evening we entertained four guests for appetizers and dinner - a wonderful, large, round dining room table was more than adequate. The kitchen is well appointed with enough cookware, dishes, cutlery, etc., to serve a large party. The bedrooms are comfortable with all linens, towels, etc., in abundance. My son and family came down from Toronto for a visit and the grandchildren loved being with us … and being spoiled! The grounds are spacious with a lovely deck, a fenced area for dogs (we brought two!) and additional field area where soccer, football, etc., could be enjoyed. I mentioned location - this place is QUIET! It’s far enough away from busy areas to be quiet and comfortable, but close enough for an easy drive into Milford, Cherry Valley or Picton. Wellington and Bloomfield are a bit further, but still an easy drive. Thank you so much, Joanne,
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! You and your family were fantastic guests and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. Please do come back for another visit, anytime!
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