Guest FAQ’s
Is it secure to book a cottage rental on PEI through Your PEI Vacation?
Very safe and secure! Your PEI Vacation has been renting cottages on PEI for over a decade. During this time, we have hosted 1000’s of happy families vacationing on the Island. Frankly we wouldn’t be in business renting the highest quality PEI rentals if we weren’t good at what we do. We are registered with the government of PEI to do business as you can search for yourself here http://www.gov.pe.ca/corporations/index.php . All your information is kept confidential and is not shared for any purposes with anyone. (Period).
What can I expect water temperatures to be on PEI?
Refreshing. The ocean waters surrounding Prince Edward Island reach their peak in July and August. Thank you https://www.seatemperature.org for the information below.
When is the best time of year to vacation on PEI and rent a cottage?
The age-old question and not an easy one to answer. Certainly, the most popular time of year to visit PEI is in the peak summer months of July and August. These two months have the highest daily temperatures, water temps and daylight. Personally, and we have lived here for our entire lives as have 5 generations before us, we prefer the first two weeks of July. The PEI days are warm, the evenings are long, the air is fresh, and the colors are vibrant. Lots of people prefer the middle of peak season and some just come for the tail end before real life starts back up again.
Below links are daily temperatures for July and August on PEI provided by the Weather Network.
July – https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/monthly/prince-edward-island/charlottetown?year=2017&month=7&dispt=calendar-container-monthly
August – https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/monthly/prince-edward-island/charlottetown?year=2017&month=8&dispt=calendar-container-monthly
If you have the flexibility and can visit in the off-season you can find some great rates on accommodations on PEI. Ideal for PEI golfing, exploring, dining or long strolls on the beach. Most businesses on PEI are still open well into October so you will not be left stranded.
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What time of year is considered the "peak rental season" on Prince Edward Island?
Peak vacation rental season on PEI is typically begins the first week of July and end the first week of September. For example, in 2018 our first peak week is June 30th – July 7th and the last peak week is August 25th – September 1st. This is when families come to PEI which makes up the bulk tourism on PEI in the summer.
What time of year is considered the "off season" on Prince Edward Island?
Off season rentals are available in the Spring and Fall season. Full weekly rentals as well as daily rates with a minimum stay required. The off season is a great time to visit Prince Edward Island and stay at one of our rentals. The rates are very reasonable, and the crowds are a little less.
Do you provide beach towels at your beach houses rentals on PEI?
Yes! All our cottages have beach towels provided.
Are there beach chairs at your cottage rentals on PEI?
Yes! All our cottages have beach chairs provided.
Can I have bon-fire at your vacation properties?
Yes, if there is a bon-fire pit at your cottage then you can have a fire. We do not provide firewood, but it can be found roadside almost everywhere. Guests must be neighbourly, abide by local rules and heed the fire weather index found here https://www.princeedwardisland.ca (search for PEI fire index on google).
Do you offer daily rates for your cottage rentals or only weekly rates?
In the off-season we offer daily rates. Our cottages have a 3 or 4 night minimum. Enquire on the specific property for more information. In our peak rental season, we rent by the week either starting on Saturday or Sunday. The rates area for each vacation rental will indicate which day is check-in/out.
When can I arrive at the cottage (check-in) and when do I have to get out (check-out)?
All our PEI vacation properties have a check-in time of 4:00 pm and a 10:00 am check-out. This allows our crews to ready the property for our next guests arrival.
Can I get an early arrival time at my vacation rental?
Possibly. It will depend how clean the rental cottage was left by our previous guests, cleaning crew schedules and vacancies. Please ask Melanie if you can check-in early to your cottage.
What is the difference between a PEI vacation rental by owner and Your PEI Vacation rental cottages?
All our cottage rentals on PEI are privately owned by real humans. Which makes them “vacation rentals by owner”. We, Your PEI Vacation being a PEI property management company take care of all aspects for them. The owners wanted a property management company to oversee and manage their rental property on PEI. We believe this creates a better experience for both owners and guests visiting our Island.
Do you have any pet friendly PEI cottage rentals? Do you allow Pets?
The short answer is no. Your PEI Vacation restricts pets of any kind. We know, we know Fido is part of the family; we get it. We are dog lovers too… but many of our guests aren’t and we know how hard it is to clean up after a furry friend. Our guest’s enjoyment of our cottage rentals is of the highest importance to us.
Can I bring an extra guest or a blow-up mattress?
No you are not permitted to exceed the max guests count for our cottage rentals. We take great pride in our vacation rentals and carefully set the maximum guest count to best serve our owners and guests. Our goal is to provide a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy your PEI vacation and not cram as many people as possible in our vacation properties. Some exceptions maybe considered in the case of newborns, infants or toddlers. All exceptions should be acknowledged by Melanie.