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Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families

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Exterior
Exterior
Beach
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kensington, PE
  • Place, Burlington Amusement Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anne of Green Gables Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cavendish Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottetown, PE (YYG)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families

Darnley by the Dunes is decorated in our very own welcoming east coast style. Soothing colors, comfortable furnishings and large windows enhance your vacation experience in this spacious open-concept cottage. With a long stretch of sand dunes in your front yard (leading you directly to the beach), what more does your vacation require? The beach in front of this cottage is one of the nicest on PEI. You can walk for hours in either direction, there are little coves and stream inlets for the kids to play in and the beach is huge. Lots of space for all to enjoy!

This PEI cottage offers plenty of vacation space on three levels. The main level boasts open-concept living between the kitchen, dining and lounge areas. The dining room has a spacious harvest table to seat the whole family and overlooks the beautiful coast of PEI. From here you also have direct access to the large covered and sunny decks - sun or shade, it's your choice. The rest of the main level offers two bedrooms (one with a queen bed and one with a single over double bunk and extra trundle bed (that sleeps 4), a full bathroom (between the bedrooms) and a bright entry with full washer and dryer.

The second level is solely dedicated to the master bedroom with a king bed, 3/4 en-suite (shower) and a private living area that has direct access to a balcony overlooking the picturesque north shore beaches of PEI.

The lower level has a large living space with a flat screen tv, satellite, massive sectional sofa and a 3/4 bathroom (shower).

Darnley by the Dunes is complete with a propane BBQ, bonfire pit, Adirondack chairs, beach chairs, beach towels, satellite TV, wireless internet, bed linens, towels and a fully equipped kitchen.

The cottage is about 10 minutes from Kensington where you will find grocery stores, a liquor store, pharmacy, Tim Horton's, gas, the famous 'Frosty Treat' dairy bar and restaurants. Summerside, Cavendish and numerous golf courses are also a short distance away. License #2201577

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
No RV's, campers or tents permitted on the property. No weddings or ceremonies permitted on the property or in the cottage.
Guests must complete a rental agreement and provide credit card information to cover any potential damage that may exceed the existing damage deposit.
121 day cancellation policy. More details provided upon request.

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number License #2201577

About the area

Darnley

Located in Darnley, this holiday home is on the beach. Darnley Greens Golf Course and French River Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cavendish Beach and Cabot Beach Provincial Park. Burlington Amusement Park and Burlington Amusement Park are also worth visiting.
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Kensington, PE

What's nearby

  • Burlington Amusement Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Anne of Green Gables Museum - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Prince Edward Island National Park - 26 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Green Gables Heritage Place - 27 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Cavendish Beach - 28 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malpeque Oyster Barn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ship to Shore Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seashell Motel - ‬12 min drive
  • The Kitchen Witch Tea Room
  • ‪O'Neil Home Gallery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families on 14 May 2026 start from NZ$455, 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 Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darnley by the Dunes - oceanfront walk to beautiful beach - great for families located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps from Burlington Amusement Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Darnley Greens Golf Course. Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse and Keir Memorial Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Darnley dunes house

Lovely house, gorgeous locationWell equipped and very comfortable! Would visit again in a heartbeat
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BERNICE T.

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

Beautiful Darnley

We had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage.Nestled in among the Darnley Dunes, it was everything you could wish for in a vacation home. I would highly recommend this rental and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Perfection!

Property was very clean, just as presented. So convenient to everything we planned to do. And talk about easy beach access…to a PERFECT beach. We will absolutely stay here again next time we visit :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at Darnley by the Dunes in PEI! The location was absolutely perfect — just steps from a stunning beach that felt like our own private getaway. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay for me, my girlfriend, and our two friends. Melanie was a fantastic host — friendly, responsive, and made sure everything was just right. We couldn’t have asked for a better spot to unwind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helene S.

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

Perfect place by the sea

Everything was exactly as described on the website. The house is really big and perfectly clean. The view over the dunes was so beautiful and with only a few steps over you are right on the beach. If you are an early bird you can go see the sunrise. Overall a lovely place that we would recommend to anyone looking for an intimate spot away from the crowds.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

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

Ideal cottage for our Fall vacation

We selected this cottage because it was adjacent to the dunes. They form a beautiful drift of bayberry and sea grass that ruffled in the breeze and they are all that separate the property from the beach. The house itself had everything we could ask for and was immaculately clean. I particularly enjoyed the porch, from which there were beautiful views. Despite the cooler Autumn temperatures we would facing east in the morning and west in the afternoon and were very comfortable reading. I also loved the way the kitchen/dining room and living room were lined with large south facing windows. In terms of practical matters the beds were very comfortable and there were a lot of them. Three separate seating areas, two with large TVs, and three bathrooms. This would be a great place for a larger family. Melanie and Clifford were very responsive to all our questions and concerns. And there were a couple because we were there during tropical storm Dorian. During the storm it was really nice to have a finished basement to recede into. It wasn’t something I had sought or thought about when booking but we were very happy to have it. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal H.

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

Great location

Exactly as described. Great location on the North shore with easy beach access
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Melanie

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