Title: Orion's Porch PEI - Unique Beach House with Best Views of Thundercove Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Orion's Porch PEI - Unique Beach House with Best Views of Thundercove Beach Family-friendly cottage in Darnley ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109753300/109753264/0a9e4ee7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109753300/109753264/0bacc6e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109753300/109753264/d51cf027.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109753300/109753264/14390ca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109753300/109753264/36e1656d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Orion's Porch PEI - Unique Beach House with Best Views of Thundercove Beach . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathrooms2200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Orion's Porch PEI - Unique Beach House with Best Views of Thundercove Beach Our luxury coastal home was constructed to take advantage of the spectacular views of Thunder Cove Beach. This unique two storey beach house is located on the north shore in a quiet gated community. The multilevel 1500 square foot deck allows a treetop vantage point overlooking the beach, surf, lighthouses, sand dunes, and a natural spring fed pond. Orion’s Porch is designed for family vacations, multi family, or couples to share. The first level allows for independent living with a kitchenette, fridge, seating area,,smart TV, dining table and a large deck with BBQ. There is a king sized master with a full ensuite bathroom. Our second bedroom has a queen sized bed. The third bedroom has double bunk beds with a pull out trundle bed. The family bathroom has a tub and shower arrangement. For your little ones, we have a new Pack ’n’ Play and convertible high chair available. Upstairs, the spacious, fully equipped chef’s kitchen has granite countertops, beverage fridge, walk in pantry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with a second sink and bar stools. The main living room features vaulted ceilings, a modern linear propane fireplace, large screen smart TV, and comfortable sectional with a queen sized pull out out bed. The kind sized master ensuite includes a beautiful soaker tub with its own chandelier. Enjoy the custom made fully tiled shower equipped with body jets and large rainforest shower. Enjoy sunsets from the expansive upper deck with multiple seating arrangements or retreat to The Snug, a cozy screened sunroom perfect for board games or entertaining. The home is fully air conditioned and heated with high efficiency heat pumps and ceiling fans. Outside, take advantage of the fire pit, lobster boiler, and picnic table. You will find everything you need for a day at the beach - portable folding chairs, wagon and toys, a beach tent shelter, and plenty of beach towels. After your beach adventures, the outdoor shower makes it easy to clean away the sand. Explore the magic forest filled with beach finds behind the cottage, or walk down to the pond. A short walk along the scenic clifftop leads you to wooden stairs to Thunder Cove Beach, where you can walk along the pristine sand and enjoy nature’s sandstone art gallery. You can also drive over to Thunder Cove Road to drop off passengers and beach equipment before parking your car. This area of PEI is just a half hour drive to Cavendish and the National Seashore. Nearby, there are numerous golf courses, Cabot provincial Park, charming harbours at Malpeque and Stanley Bridge, kayaking and deep sea fishing. There are beautiful hiking trails and bike paths too. Throughout the season, enjoy numerous musical events, theatre productions, art galleries, and craft shops. Many community halls showcase ceilidhs, with local musicians providing family friendly traditional music and dance. Come in June when music is highlighted at intimate settings during the Small Halls Festival. Come in September when the Island celebrates its culinary excellence during the Fall Flavours Festival. Here you have wonderful venues to taste PEI’s finest fare from beachside clambakes to elegant gourmet dinners. Please note that we book by the week - Sunday to Sunday. We are less than an hour’s drive to Charlottetown International Airport, and 45 minutes from the Confederation Bridge. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42270000/42269900/42269884/84c5c81b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four Bedroom Cottage Within Walking Distance To Thunder Cove Beach Kensington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=42269884&PinnedHotelID=42269884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34770000/34761900/34761823/97b5f378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Cottage Located In Amazing Thunder Cove Kensington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=34761823&PinnedHotelID=34761823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116850000/116845100/116845075/26c281f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly Renovated 4-bedroom Cottage with AC, 4 Minute Walk To The Beach! 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Close Twin shores and Thunder Cove Beaches! Kensington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=78579682&PinnedHotelID=78579682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load the dishwasher Gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please keep your music at a low volume in our quiet family neighbourhood.. Personal use of Fireworks is not allowed in PEI. Check online for holiday displays available in local communities. Please obey the very slow speed limit in the neighbourhood. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.559353,-63.644993&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aoe%7BGdtmcK%3FU%3FW%40U%3FW%40U%40U%3FUBW%40U%40U%40WBUBUBUBUBUBUBUDUBSDUDUDSDUDSFSDUFSDSFSFSHQFSFQHSFQHQFQHQHQJQHOHQHOJOHOJOJOJMJOJMJMJMJMLKJMLKLKJKLKLKLILILILILILINGLGLGLGNGNELELENENELCNCNENCLANCNALANAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNDLBNBLDNDNDLDNDLFLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLHLHJJLJLJLJJJLLJLJJLLJLJLJNJLHNJNJNHNJNHPHNHPHPHPHPFPHPFRHPFRFPFRFRDRFRFTDRFRDTDRBTDTDRBTDTBTBTBTBTBT%40T%40VBT%40T%40V%40T%40T%3FT%40V%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FVAT%3FTAVATATATCVATATCTCVCTCRCTETCTETERCTETERGRETGRGRERGRGRGRGPIRGPIPGRIPINIRINIPINKNIPKNKLINKLKNKLKLMLKLKLMJKJMLMJMHKJMHMJMHMHOHMFMFMHODMFMFODMFODODMBODMBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOAOAMCOCOCOCMEOCOEMEMGOEOGMGMEMIOGMGMIMIMIMKMIMKMIKKMMMKKKMMKMKKKOKMKOKMKOKMIOKOIQIOIQKOIQIQGQISGQIQGSGQISGSGSESGSESGUESESEUEUESCUEUCUCUCSCUCWCUCUAUAWAUCU%3FUAWAU%3FUAW%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-eDiVH1Yagsm_eSAPeGo6vuQxtI=) Darnley, PE #### What's nearby - Darnley Greens Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - Burlington Amusement Park - 10 min drive - 5.4 km - Anne of Green Gables Museum - 15 min drive - 12.3 km - Cavendish Beach - 41 min drive - 38.3 km #### Restaurants - ‪Malpeque Oyster Barn - ‬15 min drive - ‪Ship to Shore Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive - ‪Seashell Motel - ‬13 min drive - ‪Twin Shores Cafe - ‬6 min drive - The Kitchen Witch Tea Room ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Orion's Porch PEI - Unique Beach House with Best Views of Thundercove Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Orion's Porch PEI - Unique Beach House with Best Views of Thundercove Beach located? > This family-friendly Darnley cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Darnley Greens Golf Course and Malpeque Outer Range Lighthouse. Burlington Amusement Park and Keir Memorial Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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