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A short walk to one of the world's best beaches, sleeps 8

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Grand Chalet and rolling lawn
Thunder Cove beach is beyond the headland
Cliffs and sea
Beach, dunes, and sandstone cliff
View of MacKay Pond, lawn, and pinie grove from the deck

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Darnley, Prince Edward Island
  • Darnley Greens Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Anne of Green Gables Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A short walk to one of the world's best beaches, sleeps 8

The Grand Chalet at Thunder Cove is beside the path to the white sandy beach of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The cottage's 12 inch hardwood beams rise 30 feet to support the all-cedar A Frame roof. It is on a full acre of grassy land overlooking MacKay Pond and a pine forest.

The main floor's open living-dining area provides views of the pond through the patio door to the wrap-around deck. A full bath and a bedroom which sleeps three (bunk bed is new, not yet pictured) with patio door are on the ground floor. The living room has a pull-out sofa which sleeps two.

Upstairs is a master bedroom with balcony and queen size bed, a second bedroom with balcony and double bed, single bed, and a picture window, and a half bath.

The huge deck, on three sides of the cottage, includes an enclosed outdoor shower.

There is a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, blender and toaster, quality cutlery, dishes.

Bedding, linens and towels are provided.

There is a telephone, satellite TV, satellite wireless internet, DVD player, washer and dryer, propane BBQ, picnic tables, deck chairs, beach towels, and board games.There is ample room for parking cars.

Convenience store, restaurant and fish market are within 2 km. in Darnley and Malpeque Harbour.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Not on carpets/furniture. Clean up outdoor waste.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No campers, tents, fires, fireworks.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Darnley

Located in Darnley, this cottage is in a rural area. Keir Memorial Museum and Veterans Memorial Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Burlington Amusement Park and Burlington Amusement Park. Haunted Mansion and Stanley Bridge Marine Aquarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Darnley, Prince Edward Island

What's nearby

  • Darnley Greens Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Burlington Amusement Park - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Anne of Green Gables Museum - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Cavendish Beach - 42 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship to Shore Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Malpeque Oyster Barn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Seashell Motel - ‬12 min drive
  • The Kitchen Witch Tea Room
  • ‪Twin Shores Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A short walk to one of the world's best beaches, sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A short walk to one of the world's best beaches, sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A short walk to one of the world's best beaches, sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A short walk to one of the world's best beaches, sleeps 8 located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Darnley Greens Golf Course and Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse. Cabot Beach Provincial Park is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location! It is only about 100m away from one of the most beautiful beaches we've ever been to.Compared to other cottages in the area, the price was good. You would much more to stay just a few steps closer to the water.The cottage itself is rustic and is well-represented in the photos. The kitchen is very well-stocked with everything you'd need. We had a few minor issues, which were addressed by the owners promptly. I'd recommend this place to others and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Grand Chalet

Great house, location!

6/10 Okay

Olena G.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
The cottage is located very close to the beach. It is an old property and could have been cleaner, it provides almost everything you need for a vacation stay. There is a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, kitchenware, and a BBQ grill. The hosts also provide camping chairs for the beach, children’s toys, books, and board games. However, the cottage is cluttered with old items that are not useful for guests, which makes the space feel less comfortable.It’s worth bringing your own shower gel and shampoo - there were none on site. The cottage is cluttered with old items that are not useful for guests, which makes the space feel less comfortable.The upstairs bedrooms are not fully enclosed — the upper part of the walls near the roof is open — and combined with thin wooden doors, this means there is little privacy in those rooms.We also experienced a few inconveniences. The host confused our check-in date with another booking and asked us to arrive a day later. This caused us difficulties, as we had already planned a two-day trip to PEI and had to find alternative accommodation for one night. The host did refund that night and even suggested we extend our stay at another cottage for a couple of days, though unfortunately, this was not possible due to our travel schedule and work commitments.On the actual check-in day, the host contacted us a few hours before arrival and asked us to come an hour later because the cottage was not yet ready.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel N.

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

Very nice location

Very nice location with a short walk to a very nice beach. Excellent communication with the owner. Short drives to Kensington or Summerside for whatever you might need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Fantastic stay!

This cottage is great and is really close walking to the beach. Cozy cabin feel. We had a great time and the owners are so friendly and kind.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Lovely cottage. Short walk to the best beach in PEI. The cottage has everything you need.

We loved that the cottage had a lovely big lawn to play frisbee, golf chipping and soccer. The kitchen had everything you need, including tools for lobster. Big fluffy white towels in the bathrooms and nice comfy beds in the bedrooms. We were very pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Elisabeth M.

Very clean and well maintained. A delightful 'home away from home'!!

The location was excellent within a five minute walk to a superb beach. The chalet was neat and tidy with everything that a family of seven could possibly need during a one week stay. We enjoyed the location and visited several local places of interest. We had a delicious fish fry in Malpeque one evening and joined in a kitchen party on another night. The sunset walks on the beach were fantastic as well as bonfires after dark.. All-in-all, a highly successful family holiday on PEI!! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Magical PEI

This PEI Chalet was magical. The location was magnificent, between pond and short walk to red sand ocean. The chalet was comfortable, relaxing and stocked with everything you'd find in grandma's cottage. It was spacious and airy to enjoy and rainy day inside. The owner is amazing. We arrived to fresh flowers on the wrap deck. What a welcome! All the info packets were available as well. I would highly recommend this chalet for your family location. One of the best my family had. Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by John Kneiling and Mescal Wilson

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