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Harbour Views Near Cavendish | House in French River

10.0 (45 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  6 Guests  Stay&Play
French River House | Harbour Views Near Cavendish

3 Bedroom House in French River

Welcome to Rita’s French River!

Close to Cavendish yet away from it all, this waterfront vacation charmer is right on the harbour in the heart of French River, one of the most photographed fishing villages in PEI. Minutes from the National Park, two lighthouses and a secluded beach, this historic house has been completely renovated. The bright décor and updated appliances make for a stylish, comfortable stay. But the original fir floors upstairs date from the 1930s.

Three bedrooms all feature luxury linens and stunning views of lobster barns, mussel buoys on the bay and rolling farms. From every room in the house (even sitting in the tub upstairs) you enjoy spectacular harbour views. The master bedroom has a king bed and ensuite half-bath; the other upstairs bedroom (queen bed) sports an amazing glass-railed deck with sleek oiled-wood furnishings. The downstairs bedroom (ensuite, queen bed) looks out over the lobster barns too.

With a well-appointed "cook's kitchen," you’ll appreciate the huge, wrap-around porch (bay views) complete with gas grill, Adirondack chairs and both outside and inside dining for 6. Buy seafood right off the boat at the wharves. After dinner, enjoy the fire pit from yet more Adirondack chairs.

With so much to see from the windows and decks, you may want to curl up with a good book. You’ll find an eclectic library tucked into nooks here and there. Games, TV/DVD and Internet are provided. But the location is ideal for outdoor activities such as biking, kayaking, sailing, swimming, golf, and sightseeing with many close by attractions to visit and explore.

The French River estuary opens onto New London Bay, a popular body of water shared by fisherman, jet skiers, wind surfers and even a parasail operation. Kayaks launch from the wharf across the street.

Yankee Beach, the New London Bay Lighthouse, Yankee Hill Pioneer Cemetery and Tyron Lighthouse are all just a short walk away. Rita's French River is located along a quiet country road that ends at one of the best beaches on Prince Edward Island, which also overlooks Cavendish Beach. Surrounded by rolling hills, pastoral farm land, and some of the most beautiful photo destinations you'll find on the Island, you're close to hiking, kayaking, deep sea fishing, and eight of the finest golf courses are just minutes away.

You are right on one of the best cycling routes too! The 62km Cabot Loop is a delightful blend of scenery, where you’ll get to experience Island countryside, sea and sky. Your ride begins in your driveway and winds through Park Corner to Cabot Beach Provincial Park and back via Kensington.

Local artwork and hand-crafted furniture is everywhere you look. Tony Diodati's iconic Island imagery graces the walls throughout the house. His gallery is just across the bay. Commissioned from Birdmouse Designs, unique furniture pieces were reclaimed from a cattle barn's feeding trough, a 100+ year old house in Bridgetown, a century old piano and pump organ, an antique tabletop. Lenny and Heather posted a photo essay about this project. Complementing those works are prints in black & white by Sebastião Salgado.

With great beds, a cook's kitchen, books, furniture, artwork and flat screens, this 2-story, 4-season house sleeps six and is just perfect for your PEI getaway!

P.S.: Rita was Portia's grandmother. Read her story under "Owner Info."

Harbour Views Near Cavendish is located in French River. Harbour Views Near Cavendish provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Pool, Ocean View, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Pool, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Harbour Views Near Cavendish has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the French River has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in French River, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • TV
  • View
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Guest Services
  • Entertainment
  • Breakfast
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Event Policy No events allowed
Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:30 pm minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: we have a pack-n-play
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
 
French River, C0B1M0, Canada

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Sep 29, 2023 10:14:12 PM
Summary: Beautiful views, comfortable accommodations and a warm community. We left about 3 weeks sooner than I would have liked. Jim & Portia we’re extremely communicative and helpful throughout. Everything you would hope for in a home away from home. Look no further. There’s none better than Rita’s French River.
Briana S. Briana S.
Aug 30, 2023 05:44:51 AM
Summary: This is a lovely cottage located in the picturesque French River village. This house comes equip with everything you need for an amazing week in PEI. It is conveniently located near beaches, lighthouses, restaurants and landmarks. Our family of 6 was very comfortable in this 3 bedroom home. The beds we very comfortable and the whole house was extremely clean. We loved getting to use the kayaks and bikes and thoroughly enjoyed our daily strolls to the beach nearby. Jim was a dream host and communication with him was amazing. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone traveling to PEI!
Sarah K. Sarah K.
Aug 30, 2023 05:03:41 AM
Summary: The house is wonderfully stocked with everything we needed, The hosts were exceptional to deal with. The home has an abundance of screened windows so we only had to use the AC when it rained which was great as the breeze coming off French River should be enjoyed. We made use of the owner’s bikes and explored the Confederation Trail each day. If you’ve always dreamed of exploring PEI, this rental is a great option. Do yourself a favor book this rental and drive over to North Rústico to get some fresh live lobsters at the Doiron fish market and also go to Village Bakery while you are there. We had a fantastic time. We hope to come back some day soon!!
Venita Z. Venita Z.
Aug 14, 2023 07:48:48 AM
Summary: This property was clean and bright and very well equipped. The location was quiet and had a walk along a quiet lane to a little used beach. Jim provided us with many options of things to do and places to visit. We highly recommend this lovely holiday home.
Pam M. Pam M.
Aug 14, 2023 07:48:48 AM
Summary: Rita’s French River is a lovely property that has been recently renovated to a very high standard. The decorating is tasteful and beautiful. Lots of thought went into the little details. The furniture, made in PEI, is gorgeous. Beds are comfortable. Linens are high quality. Kitchen is equipped better than any other I have experienced. The pictures are true to the actual property. The views are outstanding and you never tire of them. There are ample places to sit and relax outside, so you can move with the sun. We enjoyed morning tea on the balcony overlooking the water, and evening meals on the wrap around porch with the family. With an en suite bedroom downstairs, and 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms upstairs, it is a great property for couples. We stayed with our two adult children and their spouses. Everyone had their own private space. It was wonderful. The location is great too. Not far to Cavendish or Kensington. Good biking, although lots of hills. A lovely beach that isn’t overcrowded just up the road that you can bike or drive to quickly. More beaches a short drive down the road as well. Art galleries/studios in the area as well. I have stayed in various locations on PEI but this was our first time in this area. It was wonderful. Close enough to places to visit but private enough to enjoy. We loved our stay in French River and would gladly return. Highly recommended.
Carolyn S. Carolyn S.
Aug 6, 2023 12:34:00 AM
Summary: When you 'google' Prince Edward Island, or look at an online map, one of the most frequent pictures that pops up, shows beautiful rolling farmland and a small community of houses surrounding a quaint fishing harbor and river inlet. This house is there! We had the privilege of staying in it for 3 weeks this July. It is a large house, with plenty of space for several guests. The kitchen was easily the best supplied of any rental we've ever used. The beds were comfortable, leading to great nights of sleep. The bathrooms are large, the hot water arrives quickly and seems unlimited. There are towels, towels, and more towels. The washer and dryer are top of the line, efficient and fast. Excepting food and clothing, there is really nothing you'd need to bring to make a stay here comfortable. Our favorite place on the property was the wraparound side porch. What a serenity spot!. We ate our breakfast at the table on the porch, gazed at the boats (working and pleasure) out on the water, enjoyed an almost constant breeze, and watched the beautiful sunsets. The owners supply guests with 2 kayaks and 4 bikes. We used the kayaks to explore the area by water and even paddled to a river front restaurant. The bikes are well maintained and were ridden to two lighthouses and a nearby beach. PEI is full of laid-back, friendly people. You are made to feel at home. We enjoyed this house so much, that if it were on the market, we would try to buy it.
Danny B. Danny B.
Jul 11, 2023 02:29:00 AM
Summary: Rita’s place is an excellent place to stay. It is centrally located and has everything you could possibly think of including bikes and kayaks. The house and grounds are gorgeous. You can roll the kayaks across the street into the French river in 5 minutes. Biking needs to done with some caution though as the roads are busy with tractors etc. hauling stuff. I did find it a little daunting on the main roads. It’s central so a great location to go around and sightsee. There are great restaurants and artists near if you want to travel a short distance and a couple of golf courses within 15 minutes which are fun with nice rolling hills. Jim and Portia are hosts extraordinaire and answer all those questions with tons of information. I would highly recommend staying here. We were only here for a week and didn’t really take advantage of all the home had to offer but did see some amazing sunsets just on the wrap around porch.
Joan H. Joan H.
Oct 4, 2022 03:00:02 AM
Summary: We just loved our stay at Rita’s in French River PE! The house was immaculate with just an amazing view. Portia was excellent at giving us all the information before hand and checked in throughout our stay. This place is totally a 5 out 5 rating!
Steve H. Steve H.
Sep 18, 2022 11:00:16 AM
Summary: We loved the house and the French River area of PEI - we were sad to leave.
william m. william m.
Sep 18, 2022 08:37:09 AM
Summary: This is a lovely, spacious property in French River, one of the prettiest villages in PEI. Six of us were very comfortable at Rita’s and very much enjoyed the covered veranda. We also made good use of the bikes and sea kayaks, and very much appreciated all the good information provided by the host and their attentiveness to any of our quiries. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Suzzanne N. Suzzanne N.

FAQ's

Is this Harbour Views Near Cavendish pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Harbour Views Near Cavendish have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Harbour Views Near Cavendish has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Harbour Views Near Cavendish?

Best-rates for the Harbour Views Near Cavendish starts from $313 per night with includes Parking, Security/Safety, Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, Air Conditioner, TV, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, View, Guest Services, Entertainment, Internet, Kitchen, Pool, Ocean View, Oceanfront StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Harbour Views Near Cavendish a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Harbour Views Near Cavendish wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Harbour Views Near Cavendish has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Harbour Views Near Cavendish?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Harbour Views Near Cavendish indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Harbour Views Near Cavendish?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Harbour Views Near Cavendish are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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