The Island Gales Cottage: Spacious Family Retreat in the Heart of Cavendish
Nestled on Forest Hills Lane, the Island Gales Cottage offers guests an ideal blend of convenience and serenity. Its central location places visitors just moments from all the amenities and activities that Cavendish has to offer, making it an excellent choice for those looking to explore the area with ease.
This thoughtfully decorated vacation home provides a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Set on a private, treed lot, the cottage features expansive green space, creating an environment where both children and adults can enjoy outdoor play and relaxation.
The property features three bedrooms plus a loft, accommodating up to ten guests comfortably. There are two and a half bathrooms, ensuring convenience for larger groups. A fully equipped, spacious kitchen opens to a large dining area and a bright, comfortable living room. Guests can relax on the covered front porch, enjoy the large side deck, or gather around the firepit for memorable evenings.
Upon entry, guests are greeted by a spacious kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, generous counter space and storage, a pantry, and an island with seating for two.
Adjacent is a spacious dining area under a vaulted ceiling with seating for eight, complemented by large windows overlooking the front porch and landscaped yard. The adjoining living room provides two sizable sofas, a fireplace, and TV/Satellite - offering a perfect retreat after a day’s activities.
The main level also includes a master bedroom with a queen bed and a three-piece ensuite, a second bedroom also with a queen bed, a full bathroom, and a full-size washer and dryer for guests’ convenience.
Upstairs, the third bedroom is furnished with a double and a twin bed. The loft area provides three additional twin beds, a reading bench, and a half bathroom.
A substantial side deck is suited for alfresco dining and relaxation, furnished with a propane BBQ, dining tables, a conversation seating area, and a fire table. Guests may also enjoy evenings around the firepit or mornings on the covered front porch overlooking the manicured grounds.
Nearby attractions and Amenities: Golf enthusiast will appreciate the proximity to some PEI’s premiere courses, including Green Gables, Eagles Glenn, Glasgow Hills, and Anderson Creek, with Forest Hills Golf Course just at the end of the street.
The cottage is located minutes from renowned local destinations, including Cavendish Beach and National Park, Anne of Green Gables, Avonlea Village, Mariners Cove Boardwalk, Family Fun Park, Cavendish Boardwalk, as well as various dining, grocery, and retail options.
Seasonal Information: Please be advised that Cavendish amenities are closed during the off-season (October to May). Essential services can be found in North Rustico, less than a ten-minute drive, with additional nearby communities including Kensington, Charlottetown, and Summerside.
Family-Friendly Features and Comforts: The cottage is well-equipped for families travelling with young children, offering a playpen and highchair. Additional amenities include air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, full-size washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, streaming services (Netflix, Prime, Disney+), bed linens, towels, beach towels, beach toys, books, and indoor/outdoor games.
For added convenience, a backup generator is available to provide uninterrupted power during outages.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Cavendish
Located in Cavendish, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Ripley's Believe It or Not and Fantazmagoric Museum of the Strange and Unusual are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Avonlea Village and Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Cavendish Home. Travelling with kids? Consider Wax World of the Stars and Sandspit Cavendish Beach. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Shining Waters Family Fun Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Avonlea Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Prince Edward Island National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Sandspit Cavendish Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Green Gables Heritage Place - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Charlottetown, PE (YYG) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
The Willow Bakery & Cafe - Stanley Bridge - 6 min drive
Poutine Plus - 3 min drive
Bogside Brewing - 13 min drive
Sou' West Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
Blue Mussel Cafe - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Island Gales Cottage: Spacious Family Retreat in the Heart of Cavendish pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Island Gales Cottage: Spacious Family Retreat in the Heart of Cavendish?
As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Island Gales Cottage: Spacious Family Retreat in the Heart of Cavendish on 6 June 2026 start from NZ$407, 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 The Island Gales Cottage: Spacious Family Retreat in the Heart of Cavendish?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Island Gales Cottage: Spacious Family Retreat in the Heart of Cavendish?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Island Gales Cottage: Spacious Family Retreat in the Heart of Cavendish?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Island Gales Cottage: Spacious Family Retreat in the Heart of Cavendish located?
This family-friendly Cavendish cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Forest Hills Golf Course, Wax World of the Stars and Avonlea Village. Prince Edward Island National Park and Green Gables Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.
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This was a great home base for a group of 4 adults exploring some of PEIs golf courses.Check-in was flawless. We were greeted by Kevin who gave us a brief, helpful orientation as well as a few goodies. . The property was very clean and well appointed. The kitchen and laundry facilities were very good
Over 5 stars all around! The place is gorgeous- very clean and has everything you could need and more! (From the kitchen, outdoor games and swing set, beach toys and chairs/wagon, welcome bakery treats). Booking was very easy and excellent communication. Amazing location for family to stay and explore PEI. Would highly recommend and plan to come back again!
Kevin and Lourdes have a beautiful place. It is a first class accommodation. It has everything you would want, very clean, ideally situated in the heart of Cavendish. They are very welcoming and helpful hosts.
What an amazing place for our family to stay while attending a wedding nearby. Kevin and Lourdes have thought of everything! The home is gorgeous, beautifully decorated, and well-organized with the perfect outdoor space rain or shine. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
We loved our stay at this beautiful property. The location was so central and the owners were lovely and accommodating. The place was so clean and had everything we needed. It truly was a home away from home. We would highly recommend to all our friends and family.
Beautiful house in a convenient location. Hosts were very friendly, helpful and generous. This property had the best stocked kitchen we’ve ever stayed in!
This cottage was an absolute dream. The owners have thought of everything and were gracious and helpful hosts. The location is perfect for everything "Anne," plus all of the other fun that Cavendish has to offer. We loved our stay here!
This was an amazing property, well thought out and absolutely stunning grounds, beautiful garden combined with kids playground, adult seating and fire pit. Close to beach and entertainment for children like water park etc. Thanks for everything, Constance and Peter
This property was much more than we ever imagined it would be. It was by far the most clean and well stocked property that we've ever stayed in. The owners were thorough and generous and attentive and so very kind. We'll always cherish our time on PEI, and a large part of that is because of this home.
We loved our stay at Kevin & Lourdes rental home. It was extremely comfortable. The location is great in the middle of Cavendish, there was plenty of room for our family to spread out, and the hosts were super helpful with recommendations. Would highly recommend to anyone.
This was a great location for friends to reunite .
Centrally located , the rental was very clean , comfortable and relaxing . The hosts are readily available if needed ; very kind and accommodating , with great attention to detail and thoughtful touches .
Highly recommend Island Gale! Kevin and Lourdes are very welcoming and friendly. Cottage is beautiful inside and out! Very well maintained and clean. They provide you with anything you could ever need during your stay. Cottage is very close to Cavendish boardwalk and beaches. We look forward to our next visit! Thank you so much!! 5 stars
This property was perfect for our family to come together on PEI . The cottage and property are jaw dropping beautiful ! The hosts, Kevin & Lourdes are exceptional and have provided everything thing possible for a luxury stay. We had an excellent visit and would definitely recommend you come and enjoy every minute !
I think this is the nicest, cleanest place we’ve ever booked for a family vacation. The hosts went out of their way to make sure we had anything we could need! They even had a little welcome basket and tourist information waiting for our arrival. Would definitely recommend!
Our friend group had a wonderful time spending a week on P.E.I. Kevin and Lourdes were the perfect hosts and made our stay easy and comfortable. The house and property are beautiful, clean, and well-stocked. We had everything we needed and more. Thank you for an amazing visit!!
Really the best property our family has stayed in - set up thoughtfully with everything you need, great location. We had so much fun exploring the island and this was a perfect home base. Kevin greeted us on arrival and was very responsive. Really nice extra touches like wood for the fire pit, a welcome basket, kitchen was stocked with coffee, tea, basics for cooking. Anyone coming to PEI really should stay here!
Jo Marie J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kevin and Lourdes O'Leary
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