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Beachfront Cottage Located In Amazing Thunder Cove

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kensington, PE
  • Place, beach near Morrisons Pond
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Darnley Greens Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Beachfront Cottage Located In Amazing Thunder Cove

The Sand Castle is located on PEI’s scenic north shore at Thunder Cove beach, considered by many locals as one of the best beaches on PEI. This spacious and modern cottage was built in 2018 and is the perfect spot to unwind and take in the sea breeze, play in the sand or use as a base to explore all that PEI has to offer.

The cottage sleeps 6 comfortably in the 3 spacious bedrooms, each with a queen bed. Two of the bedrooms have patio door access to the front deck. You will find 2 bathrooms, one with a modern soaker tub with a view to the sea. Lots of linens and beach towels provided. The fully equipped kitchen will leave you wanting for nothing, including herb/ spices and a lobster pot ready for your own ‘surf and turf’. Get your fresh seafood at the local fish house, just a 5 minute drive up the road! The open living space, with a vaulted ceiling, has bright windows to take in the breathtaking view. Walk through the patio doors onto a 50’ deck, with an unobstructed view of the sea, to sit and relax with a cold beverage, play a game, read a book, or dine al fresco. Grab your flip flops and head to the beach, just a few steps away on a well traveled path down the sandstone cliff. Explore the ever-changing caves, unique sea stacks, dunes or walk the beach for as far as you can see. Take in the cotton candy sunsets and gaze at the Milky Way at night.

Only 12 minutes away is Malpeque Bay which is world famous for their amazing oysters. Cabot Beach Provincial Park is a 14 min. Drive or head East along the Green Gable shore to find Cavendish Beach National Park (30 min. drive) or Charlottetown (60 min. drive). You will find many beaches, golf courses, restaurants, entertainment and shopping nearby.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2201228
Property # 7606951
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
This property accepts cash
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Darnley

Located in Darnley, this holiday home is on the beach. Keir Memorial Museum and Veterans Memorial Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse and Cape Tryon Lighthouse. Burlington Amusement Park and Burlington Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Kensington, PE

What's nearby

  • beach near Spruce Bluff Lane - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Morrisons Pond - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Darnley Greens Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cavendish Beach - 33 min drive - 39.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship to Shore Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Malpeque Oyster Barn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Seashell Motel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪O'Neil Home Gallery - ‬10 min drive
  • The Kitchen Witch Tea Room

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Cottage Located In Amazing Thunder Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Cottage Located In Amazing Thunder Cove?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Cottage Located In Amazing Thunder Cove on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$446, 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.

How much is parking at Beachfront Cottage Located In Amazing Thunder Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Cottage Located In Amazing Thunder Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Cottage Located In Amazing Thunder Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Cottage Located In Amazing Thunder Cove located?

Nestled on the beach, this Darnley holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Darnley Greens Golf Course and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse. Cabot Beach Provincial Park and Burlington Amusement Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

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

Beautiful beach

Love the house, beach and view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff B.

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

Wonderful Time

Wonderful place and wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

September vacation

Wonderful location, beautiful property. Very clean and well equipped. Will be returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

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

A little piece of heaven

This is a wonderful place to vacation .The views are amazing ,the beach is incredible/ we loved our long walks on the beach. The cottage is so well equipped, the owners have thought of everything. We hope we have the privilege to return one day . Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Don G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the beach house! Only one suggestion: please replace the BBQ as it’s functional life has expired!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff B.

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

PEI and the beach

Good fun, great location and nice cottage Well appointed…unfortunately Mother Nature brought on some cloud and rain. But great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We would love to host you again in the future and hopefully have the weather cooperate for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Priceless View

We spent so much time on the deck which had an amazing view of the water and is in the shade for most of the day. Swam everyday and took photos of the sunset at night. Loved this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We would love to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

The Perfect Holiday

My family and I stayed at The Sandcastle for 2 weeks and couldn't have had a better time. The place was just perfect for us - a lovely view of the ocean, only a minute to the sandy beach, comfortable rooms and living accommodations and a fabulous kitchen which we used often to enjoy the local seafood! Special touches include the ocean-view soaker tub, comfortable beach chairs and coastal decor touches. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
Thanks so much Kyle! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Thunder Cove

Perfect summarizes The Sandcastle at Thunder Cove. The folks at Emerald Isle are Awesome to deal with. Always available to help. Cottage is very clean and well equipped. Perfect location Perfect Views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

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

You Need NO TV for this scenery

We could have spent our entire day on the beach or simply looking out over the ocean from the deck. Listening to and looking at the ocean all day way much preferable to electronics. A peaceful, beautiful location, offering quick access to Ch’town or the North Coast. We will plan another stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We would love to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha A.

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

Beautiful summer spot at the beach

This was such an incredible spot to spend 2 weeks with family. Beautiful view, incredibly clean and well equipped house, right next to the path down to the beach. Absolutely wonderful! The only thing I would flag is that it can get hot in the house even with the lovely ocean breeze, so anyone that is sensitive to heat may find it uncomfortable (eg babies, folks with health issues, etc.). But again, just an amazing experience overall!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We would love to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Thunder Cove Zen

This was our second year in Sand Castle and it met all our expectations! Open concept and spacious deck and a well appointed kitchen. Loved the Adirondack chairs to spend our time looking over the ocean and watching the birds, bunnies, chipmunks, dragonflies! Simply a quick walk to the bluff stairs to the beach. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises, golfing and biking! Enjoyed many lunches out exploring Summerside, Rustico, Brackley and Charlottetown. Delicious oysters, mussels and lobster a plenty. As well as picture perfect field and waterfront scenes. Especially the bright yellow Canola plant which was growing in abundance. Last night we had a perfect Rainbow!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Perfect

Awesome cottage Awesome location.Perfect. Ocean is front and center. Cottage is beautiful. Open concept. Ocean view from open living,kitchen,dining plus 2 of the bedrooms. The Hosts are great. Answer any questions very prompt, very friendly. Cottage has everything you need and very well maintained and clean. Can’t wait to go back.:-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Lovely house in a kick ass location

The house is beautifully situated on the ocean with easy access to the beach. We loved the floor plan and the location in a quiet part of PEI. The layout of the house is great including the easy access to the deck. The furniture is first rate. The beds are comfortable if a bit small. For such a luxury property, we do have a few suggestions. The kitchen needs more Serving spoons, kitchen towels, steak knives, more mixing bowls, and a sheet pan. The grill was filthy. We had to clean it to use it. There was no wire brush for cleaning. The third bedroom could use a small chest of drawers so there is enough space to unpack. One of the windows in that bathroom needs repair. But these are minor suggestions to make your magical property even better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
Thanks so much for your feedback Paul, we will definitely take these things into account in order to make our property the best it can be for future renters! All in all, we are very glad you had such a great time at the cottage and we hope to host you again in the future!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Peaceful Serenity

We enjoyed our week stay in PEI at this large well appointed home on the cliffs of Thunder Cove. Arrived to a clean and organized home. Including everything you would need for the beach and meal prep. It was very hot and humid so the ceiling fans and extra fan were helpful. Newly built steps to beach access very nice. Beds and bedding were comfy. Beautiful mornings on the deck and evening sunsets spectacular. It is a large island and all towns you have to drive to We explored with our Bronco most of the island. GPS did keep putting us on unpaved roads so be cautious because you can get everywhere on the main paved roads. Biked on Confederation Trail in North Rustico along the shoreline and Kensington inland. Golfed and dined out several times. Recommend Richard’s in Victoria just after crossing the bridge into PEI absolutely the best Lobster Roll!! Many wonderful spots in small fishing marinas to explore and dine. Recommend the Dunes Studio Gallery where we had lunch and walked the lovely gardens and viewed wonderful local artist works. Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

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

PEI Paradise

We recently spent a week in PEI and this property made our vacation special. Everything we could possibly need was included and was of a high standard. This is one case where the actual location was better than the photos. Also, any questions we had were promptly dealt with by the property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Merveilleux séjour

Chalet magnifique, emplacement idéal. Falaises, dunes et mer à proximité. Vue spectaculaire de la mer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

Beautiful location

This is a very nice cottage located a stones throw from the ocean. It was clean and modern. The only drawback that I found was the furniture in the living area was not all that comfortable. The chairs are on the small side for an adult male. Other than that all was very good.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruby B.

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

Beach Access

Excellent home, clean, fully equipped , great view. Access to the beach was very challenging, this would prevent us from returning, basically a path, with some rocks, very steep, and dangerous. We talked to a few owners in the area, who identified this as a concern, they got what we were saying
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff B.

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

Great spot

Really enjoyed our stay at Thunder Cove
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

The place was exactly as advertised. Except the beach was one of if not the best beach on PEI

Great place, great host, spectacular beach! We will be booking here again for the coming years!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew b.

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

Sand castle beautiful setting

Beautiful location, beautiful accommodations. New, clean, comfy beds, ample cooking supplies, spices and and utensils. Friendly quick staff. We had no propane and they were right out to swap the tank. Hard to criticize such a nice spot. The only thing I would change is cutting more grass to have a little more room to play some yard games, it would make the property look better as well. That Boeing said, it is a very minor detail as you mainly rent this for beach time and beautiful vistas. Rent with confidence.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Fantastic stay

Great with 100m to beach access. Views were spectacular. Every morning foxes and rabbits would wander past our front door. Very clean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

Very clean and new house. Walk to beach in about 3 minutes. Great unobstructed views from porch to ocean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

A beautiful property with all the little extras provided. Had a wonderful week there and would highly recommend it. From: Anne M. Date: Sep 9, 2018 Source: VRBO

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