The Blue Heron Retreat
Prince Edward Island, Canada

Welcome

The Blue Heron Retreat is at your service!  Come experience a beautiful home on one of PEI’s best beaches! Rentals in the summer are by the week: Saturday – Saturday.  There is a dedicated and friendly team that will be there to greet you upon arrival, give a tour, and as much advice and information you may need!  You are sure to all in love with all The Blue Heron has to offer and enjoy.

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The Owners

Husband and Wife, Brandi Sherman and Sheldon Stanleigh, became the new owners of The Blue Heron Retreat (BHR) on April 1st, 2020, taking over for The Sutherlands who showed nothing but love and passion for the BHR during their tenure as owners/operators.  Brandi and Sheldon have been vacationing at the BHR with their 3 children, and extended family, for 4 years leading up to the purchase, so they have intimate knowledge and understanding of what is expected by you, the guest, and what is expected of them, the owners, to provide.  Their love and passion is just the same as the Sutherlands, and their efforts to ensure you have the best vacation spot to enjoy will not go unnoticed.  Sheldon makes regular trips to the island to personally greet some guests (when available), and to ensure the home and property is always is tip-top shape. 

Dominic
Dominic
2023-08-04
Superbe maison, bel emplacement tout près de la plage. Un endroit parfait pour des vacances de rêve en famille.
Caitlin
Caitlin
2023-07-29
Wonderful stay and a great property for a large family gathering. We loved the proximity to the beach (very short walk) and the beautiful sunsets on the deck. The hot tub was great after a day in the ocean.
Jaideep
Jaideep
2023-07-22
Wonderful stay. Two families with kids and we had an effortlessly amazing time. The house is large with great amenities (gourmet kitchen, hot tub, vintage pinball machine). The beach across the way was a revelation; we actually stopped exploring beaches elsewhere on the island because we liked the one in front of the house so much. Very quiet, beautiful surroundings, and lots of ways for the kids to enjoy themselves. The tide coming in and out also creates an interesting tidal channel with current. It’s not dangerous (young kids need supervision) but for any swimmers it’s essentially a natural swimming treadmill, which was pretty unique. Sheldon was a great host - was very responsive with great suggestions for local spots.
Nancy
Nancy
2023-06-29
Thank you for sharing this beautiful home away from home! Truly every detail has been considered! A rare find.. book it if you can! Our large group loved not worrying about the small stuff...that seems to take up the most space when packing ie toiletries, detergents, towels, sand toys etc. Blue Heron is on an amazing bay where you can experience the tides first hand. Our walks when tides were low were a family highlight! our 3yr Granddaughter was excited to report one morning.."Look Papa the Ocean is BACK!!????The location is great for day trips ,shops and restaurants. Fresh seafood was in abundance in Summerside, not far! Communication from begining to end was always very prompt and courteous.There was a small library and a selection of puzzles and games we enjoyed Sand toys, beach chairs and even kites to fly were available and well used!Thank you again!Many family memories to be enjoyed for years to come!
Berlinda
Berlinda
2022-09-18
Great communication from the moment we booked until the moment we checked out. The house was fully equipped, including a gourmet kitchen set up. The home itself is very special in that it is great for larger family stays, at a location that is a two minute walk from the beach with panoramic water and sky views that are different each and every day. Sunrise coffee on the front porch, sunset wine on the back deck. We visited PEI for a very special occasion, that was made even more special by the ability to stay in a home away from home. Thank you to the hosts for sharing this amazing gem!
William
William
2022-09-10
This rental was extremely clean on arrival. The furnishings were very comfortable. The house is very large so felt our group of 8 people had more than enough space to spread out. The water and Confederation Bridge views are spectacular. We enjoyed watching the tides come and go. Beach area is right there to enjoy. Quiet area. Amenities very close by. Large deck area with hot tub. Lots of outdoor furnishings to share and enjoy. Definitely would recommend this rental to anyone who is interested.
Josephine
Josephine
2022-08-20
Timely communication. Terrific location. Perfect spot for our family reunion.
Corrie And
Corrie And
2022-08-06
Our new favourite place to visit! We loved exploring (part of) the Island and the gorgeous landscapes along the shores. But Blue Heron was our most favourite place. We all loved the tide pools and discovering shells, crabs and snails at low tide. Listening to the waves rushing in from the serenity of the back deck or walking along the sands. The House itself was perfect for our family (6 adults, 4 kids pre-teen and teen). Everyone had a comfortable bed and bathroom. We appreciated all the provisions. All we needed was food and drink. The location was ideal for day trips to places like Cavendish, Brackley (highly recommend Dunes Art Studio), New Glasgow (Lobster dinner and PEI preserves!) North Rustico, Charlottetown, Souris and Basin Head.
Jessica Blythe
Jessica Blythe
2022-07-30
Great place for large family holiday. Short walk to a lovely beach for the kids to run on in shallow water at low tide. Very clean. Easy check in and communication with host.
Adam
Adam
2022-07-23
Such a great place, with so many amenities and extra touches, and in a really nice location for all you want to do in PEI. Our group was large (10) and diverse, complete with three elderly parents, and four teenagers. This place had something for everyone. Each bedroom feels like its own hotel room, complete with private bath, and the basement was perfect for our kids to have their own space and time on their own. The pinball machine was a nice bonus and a big hit, and the hot tub was great too. The area is really nice and convenient. The local Borden-Carlton community has lots of neat places to eat and grab necessities, and you are 25 minutes to Summerside and within an hour of Charlottetown, Cavendish, and many other island favorites. The neighbourhood is fun too, with great views of the bridge and ocean waves from the deck, and a 30 second walk to what is almost a large private beach in medium to low tide with firm red sand bar that is great for walking out from shore.Lastly, Sheldon was fantastic at answering messages right away and was super helpful with suggestions and making sure we had everything we need. We can't recommend this place enough, and hope to return soon!

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