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Renting a cottage in PEI is possible for travellers on a budget as well as travellers looking for luxury.

Dreaming of a week or two in a cottage by the sea? Head to the Gentle Island. If there’s a more perfect place on Earth for just such a vacation, it hasn’t been discovered yet. Before you know it, you’ll be strolling barefoot on a warm beach, watching seagulls glide over rolling waves, and trying to remember what you used to think relaxation meant.

Vacation packages[ For the widest selection of cottage choices, use our accommodation search tool, select Cottage. ]

PEI is family-friendly. Rent bikes (or bring your own) and hit the Confederation Trail, which runs the length of the Island. See Anne of Green Gables, the world-famous musical. Most visitors drive to PEI via the Confederation Bridge or the ferry from Nova Scotia. But fly-drive options are also popular, with lots of car rentals available.

The Island has miles of coastline, so you’re never far from the sea and beautiful beaches. There’s plenty of family-style attractions in Cavendish and the north shore. But if it’s a slower pace you seek, consider a spot closer to the south, east or west coasts. Don’t forget your camera!

The cottages available for rent run the full spectrum, from luxurious to rustic. Most have fully-equipped kitchens, and the Island is dotted with modern supermarkets and smaller grocery stores and roadside vegetable stands, so home-cooking and barbecues are easy and relaxing.

Summer weather?  Average daytime high is about 23 degrees Celsius (74 F). A hot day would be 30 C. (86 F). Bring a sweater or light jacket for evenings. Pack your bathing suits because the water warms up nicely in July and August!

Browse FAMILY packagesAn average-priced beachside cottage will run about $1,000 for the week. (That’s in Canadian currency, so use the convert tool at the website if you are wondering the cost in your dollars.)  Kayaking for the whole family might cost $200. A seal-watching excursion, $60. Dinner for four at a fine restaurant will be in the $100-150 range, but there are dozens of family-style (and family-priced) restaurants, as well. Experience PEI offers themed activities designed to introduce you to the real Island way of life. Piping Plover Patrol, Just Horsin Around, Back Roads Folk Art and Digging for Dinner are just a few examples.

For the widest selection of cottage choices, use our accommodation search tool, select Cottage. Enter arrival date, number of guests, and length of stay, and then click on Search. Cottages and local attractions are described in detail and accommodations are rated according to price and amenities. You can even call our toll-free number (1-800-463-4PEI), and travel counsellors will be glad to help with your reservations.

Wait! Can a family enjoy a PEI vacation for under $1000? Absolutely. Set up camp at a provincial park, national park, or any of our lovely campgrounds, use our accommodation search tool, under Type, select Campgrounds. Budget around $200 for the week. Enjoy an evening of traditional Island music at a ceilidh for $30. For about $150, you can round up a good supply of groceries, including fresh mussels, home-baked bread, new potatoes and local berries. Spend an afternoon at an amusement parks, about $65 for the family. If you’ve never been to a PEI lobster supper, don’t pass up the chance ($140). And for $25, you can experience breathtaking dunes and even mix in some education at the PEI National Park and Greenwich Interpretion Centre.