Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Rustico, within a 5-minute drive of Watermark Theatre and Farmers' Bank of Rustico Museum & Doucet House. It is 9.8 miles from Cavendish Beach and 2.6 miles from Gardens of Hope.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, operational from June 29 to September 30.

The Pines Motel and Cottages in Rusticoville

Average nightly price at The Pines Motel and Cottages by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
May	$99
June	$109
July	$145
August	$143
September	$113
October	$92

What guests think

Across recent reviews of The Pines Motel and Cottages, travellers consistently praise very clean, updated rooms and friendly, welcoming hosts, noting quiet grounds, water views, and a handy location for exploring North Rustico, Cavendish, and PEI’s north shore.

Kitchens or kitchenettes, a pool, BBQs and a shared fire pit are appreciated extras, and many find the property good value and pet friendly. Common drawbacks include small bathrooms, occasional noise or thin walls, intermittent front-desk presence requiring a call, minor exterior upkeep needs, and, being by the water, some bugs. Overall, expect a clean, well-kept, good-value base for enjoying PEI’s north shore.

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Facilities

Guests value the outdoor pool, BBQs and a shared fire pit on well-kept grounds, and note the property is pet friendly. A few mention minor exterior upkeep needs.

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Lise

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Chambre petite mais confortable parfaite pour un couple. Jolie déco, frigo, micro-onde, cafetière. Belle vue et aussi piscine. Près de plusieurs restos.

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James

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Motel staff were very friendly and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Dog friendly!

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Serge

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Motel bien situé à 10 minutes de Cavendish. Nous avons apprécié la dimension de la chambre, la propreté, l’accueil et les recommandations des hôtes, la piscine et les excellents restaurants de North Rustico à proximité. Nous recommandons.

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James

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was very clean and comfortable and I was able to have my dog there.

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Jordan

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super lovely hosts! Very happy to greet us and was always cheerful. Lovely rooms that were well taken care of, with extra blankets for colder nights or people! They also had a free use fire pit with wood and a lighter for us to use, which was so lovely! If we end up back in the area, we will for sure stay here again!

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Nicole

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Clean room. Nice pool. Really appreciated the little play area for the kids and the bbq’s available for guest to use. There was a nice fire pit area we didn’t get a chance to use but also a great option to have.

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ANNETTE

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Spent 3 nights with family in cottage #2. Accommodation was clean & comfortable, in a great location for everything we wanted to see and do. Really enjoyed the centrally located fire pit on the property.

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Ian

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a lovely Motel, affordable and clean, the staff were very kind. Our dog was welcomed. The motel is very centrally located in PEI, making it a great base to explore the province.

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pamela beth

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The cabin are really nice you got a pool and park right there but the best is the staff they were great i have 2 disability children and one was sick and he helped anyway he could we weill return

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LISA

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great find! We stayed in the motel. What a lovely,well kept property. The rooms for the most part are well updated. As with any refurbished motel, the bathrooms are small.Great, friendly service.Super clean! Lovely grounds around. The pool looks very well maintained. BBQ's available for guest use. Would definitely recommend. Great location, too!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe very clean rooms and well-kept spaces. A few note strong cleaning scents or small maintenance items.

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Billi

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great motel, exceptionally clean, and great staff. A very informative booklet was provided for information in the area. The location is easy and close to North Rustica!

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Heather

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a sweet gem. It was everything I hoped for - clean, friendly, quiet and well cared for.

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Andrew

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel is very clean, very quiet, and the staff are very polite and helpful. Nice view from room window with nice chairs on the deck outside motel room door. We would definitely stay here again.

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Paul

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nice convenient place to stay, in good condition and well kept. Only issues I had were over powering scent in our room from cleaner and a lot of sand flies from the water location which is not a direct issue with the motel but should be noted.

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Nicole

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff members I dealt with were absolutely lovely and exceptionally helpful in all areas. Overall I was very satisfied with the room and the level of cleanliness.

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William

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly hosts. Clean rooms. Lovely quiet property. Great location. Located minutes from North Rustico, Cavendish, and the scenic gulf shore trail.

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JANICE

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were welcomed by Larry, the room was clean and basic. The bed was comfortable and the area quiet.

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Jena

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was very cute and well kept. Super clean rooms, comfy beds, awesome shower, great location. Larry was so welcoming. Would go back anytime.

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Chantale

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was kind and welcoming. Room was clean and cute. Location was beautiful.

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Rose

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a great night loved the view and the place was very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are updated and comfortable, many with kitchenettes or full kitchens, some offering water views and a few suites with separate bedrooms. Drawbacks include small bathrooms, occasional noise through thin walls, and limited in-room lighting or minor fixes.

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Josef

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked that there was a seperate bedroom. Small full kitchen and dinning area as well as living room.

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Emily

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect suite for our needs. The bed and pillows were super comfy. Full kitchen, dining and living room were very useful.

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Julie

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room were a bit cramped for 4 person.

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David

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a wonderful motel with spacious suites including a small kitchen and table. The beds are super comfortable and the place is very clean. The rooms were recently refurbished and it was a great pleasure to stay there. We will definitely be back. Special thanks to Gretel and Larry for looking after us with 5 star service.

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Charles

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room had a beautful view and chairs outside to relax. The room was comfortable and well priced.

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Jena

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was very cute and well kept. Super clean rooms, comfy beds, awesome shower, great location. Larry was so welcoming. Would go back anytime.

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Colleen

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was super easy. The room is roomy, clean and updated. Whenwe decided to extend our stay, there was no issues. Staff are very friendly and we will stay here again!

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Shellie

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of The Pines is great. Close to North Rustico(walkable if you're up for it) and a nice view of the bay. The check-in process was easy and the person working was so friendly(she may have been the owner). Rooms were nice and clean, no carpet which is a big plus. Coffee maker, fridge and microwave and real coffee cups were a nice touch. Although the bathroom was small, it was clean and had all I needed except maybe a shelf for toiletries and a shelf in the tub/shower area. Our room had two comfortable beds and two chair but another nightstand or small bedside table would've made it a bit more convenient. There was a restaurant across the road with what looked like a lovely waterside patio(we didn't eat there) and several good dining options within a 5-10 minute drive. All in all it was a great experience and I'd recommend The Pines to anyone staying in the area.

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Tammy

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The walls are very thin! We could hear someone in the room next door snoring all night! Hotel was clean staff was friendly. Would recommend and stay there again.

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LISA

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great find! We stayed in the motel. What a lovely,well kept property. The rooms for the most part are well updated. As with any refurbished motel, the bathrooms are small.Great, friendly service.Super clean! Lovely grounds around. The pool looks very well maintained. BBQ's available for guest use. Would definitely recommend. Great location, too!

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Service

Staff and owners are frequently praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with easy check-in and responsive support when issues arise. A few report the office is sometimes unstaffed and requires calling.

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Kevin

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service was excellent! Clean, quiet cottages/rooms. Can’t thank Larry enough for the help he provided when we arrived.

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Laurie

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

You won't find nicer people! Thank you so much for the warm welcome and for the comfortable accommodation while we were in the area for a family function. We will be back!

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Renata

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

There’s never anyone in the office but if you ring them, someone will show up shortly. We stayed in a cottage and it was not great. There were birds nesting in the eaves that were disruptive. Our cottage was attached to another and neighbours were very noisy. Picked the property for the big yard so we could play with our dog and were told we had to keep him leashed at all times - no throwing a ball or frisbee for us. I understand it’s policy but if there’s no one around? One night was so noisy we couldn’t sleep. We were offered a move to the motel and refunded that night, which was appreciated. The motel room was much nicer. In Rustico and close to most attractions. Food at Captains Cove across the road was very good.

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Nicole

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff members I dealt with were absolutely lovely and exceptionally helpful in all areas. Overall I was very satisfied with the room and the level of cleanliness.

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Julia

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay at the motel. The staff was friendly. We did have heat and hot water issues late at night as we were the first client of the season but it was remedied within an hour. The staff was responsive and accommodated our needs immediately. Thank you Mark! We would recommend anyone visiting Rustico to stay at this establishment.

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helen

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Been to alot of motel, this one is exceptional. Accomodated our late arrival, no fuss check in and check out. Clean , area is safe, staff is super helpful in giving suggestions on where to visit places. I am very satisfied with our stay.

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Wei

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: air conditioning is quiet and working good. Cons: we have to phone the receptionist no matter check-in or check-out as she is always outside of the office. And that phone number is different from the number we can find on Expedia. It made me confusing. There are not many places you can put your staff. Tables are limited and small.

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Colleen

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was super easy. The room is roomy, clean and updated. Whenwe decided to extend our stay, there was no issues. Staff are very friendly and we will stay here again!

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Shellie

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of The Pines is great. Close to North Rustico(walkable if you're up for it) and a nice view of the bay. The check-in process was easy and the person working was so friendly(she may have been the owner). Rooms were nice and clean, no carpet which is a big plus. Coffee maker, fridge and microwave and real coffee cups were a nice touch. Although the bathroom was small, it was clean and had all I needed except maybe a shelf for toiletries and a shelf in the tub/shower area. Our room had two comfortable beds and two chair but another nightstand or small bedside table would've made it a bit more convenient. There was a restaurant across the road with what looked like a lovely waterside patio(we didn't eat there) and several good dining options within a 5-10 minute drive. All in all it was a great experience and I'd recommend The Pines to anyone staying in the area.

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Pam

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The setting is beautiful! The owners attentive and responsive. We enjoyed our stay very much.

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Location

Convenient base for North Rustico, Cavendish and PEI National Park, with quiet surroundings and bay or water views noted. Some say dining may require a short drive and off-season hours or nearby construction can affect convenience.

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Veronica

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A great location for exploring PEI. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay here and would return at the drop of a hat.

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Teresa

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, clean, comfortable beds. Nice & quiet close to attractions and restaurants.

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Diane

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, very close to many attractions in PEI.

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Norman

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely, quiet quaint motel overlooking water. Room with kitchenette was very nice! Muskoka chairs outside door for morning coffee. Larry is super friendly and helpful host. Just to note if you are going shortly, there is currently no office sign and a bit of construction on nearby bridge. Just go in and park and go to Suite 1 for check in. Great location close to Cavendish and their attractions and an easy drive to many coastal beaches as well as Charlottetown.

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William

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly hosts. Clean rooms. Lovely quiet property. Great location. Located minutes from North Rustico, Cavendish, and the scenic gulf shore trail.

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David

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Quiet, peaceful surroundings.

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Chris

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Can't beat the location. Was very close to PEI National park, Anne of Green Gables, Cavendish area, and close to great restaurants. Reasonable prices compared to Charlottown.

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Arnette

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and comfortable. It was a little far away from restaurants. I wish it had a better view of the water. Overall nice place to stay.

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VALERIE

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property with a view of the water. Location is convenient to attractions. I would stay here again.

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Shellie

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of The Pines is great. Close to North Rustico(walkable if you're up for it) and a nice view of the bay. The check-in process was easy and the person working was so friendly(she may have been the owner). Rooms were nice and clean, no carpet which is a big plus. Coffee maker, fridge and microwave and real coffee cups were a nice touch. Although the bathroom was small, it was clean and had all I needed except maybe a shelf for toiletries and a shelf in the tub/shower area. Our room had two comfortable beds and two chair but another nightstand or small bedside table would've made it a bit more convenient. There was a restaurant across the road with what looked like a lovely waterside patio(we didn't eat there) and several good dining options within a 5-10 minute drive. All in all it was a great experience and I'd recommend The Pines to anyone staying in the area.

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Dining

Guests mention restaurants and a bakery nearby in North Rustico and across the road. Off-season, some found limited hours.

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Ronald

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful surroundings and convenience of restaurants very close to hotel.

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Lauren

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night at The Pines and it was great! Very reasonably priced, the rooms were clean, comfy beds, and they had a very reasonable pet fee ($10). The staff we encountered were super friendly as well. Oh! And be sure to check to out the bakery down the street!

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Renata

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

There’s never anyone in the office but if you ring them, someone will show up shortly. We stayed in a cottage and it was not great. There were birds nesting in the eaves that were disruptive. Our cottage was attached to another and neighbours were very noisy. Picked the property for the big yard so we could play with our dog and were told we had to keep him leashed at all times - no throwing a ball or frisbee for us. I understand it’s policy but if there’s no one around? One night was so noisy we couldn’t sleep. We were offered a move to the motel and refunded that night, which was appreciated. The motel room was much nicer. In Rustico and close to most attractions. Food at Captains Cove across the road was very good.

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Birgit

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Es war wunderbar. Schöner Blick auf den See. Besser als in Charlottetown zu übernachten und es ist nur ca. 30 Minuten weiter weg. Leider kein Frühstück. Es gab viele Mücken.

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Serge

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Motel bien situé à 10 minutes de Cavendish. Nous avons apprécié la dimension de la chambre, la propreté, l’accueil et les recommandations des hôtes, la piscine et les excellents restaurants de North Rustico à proximité. Nous recommandons.

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Chris

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Can't beat the location. Was very close to PEI National park, Anne of Green Gables, Cavendish area, and close to great restaurants. Reasonable prices compared to Charlottown.

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Arnette

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and comfortable. It was a little far away from restaurants. I wish it had a better view of the water. Overall nice place to stay.

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Shellie

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of The Pines is great. Close to North Rustico(walkable if you're up for it) and a nice view of the bay. The check-in process was easy and the person working was so friendly(she may have been the owner). Rooms were nice and clean, no carpet which is a big plus. Coffee maker, fridge and microwave and real coffee cups were a nice touch. Although the bathroom was small, it was clean and had all I needed except maybe a shelf for toiletries and a shelf in the tub/shower area. Our room had two comfortable beds and two chair but another nightstand or small bedside table would've made it a bit more convenient. There was a restaurant across the road with what looked like a lovely waterside patio(we didn't eat there) and several good dining options within a 5-10 minute drive. All in all it was a great experience and I'd recommend The Pines to anyone staying in the area.

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Marisa

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot near North Rustico. Perfect for exploring the north coast beaches. Close to restaurants & North Rustico harbour. Room was clean and quiet, staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Paul

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place and great price. Downside is that everything in Rustico and Cavendish seems to shut down early after the July/August peak season. We couldn't find anywhere to serve us with food after 7.30pm. Overpriced Fisherman's wharf lobster suppers with big salad bar wouldn't serve us at 7.35pm and Blue Mussel Cafe on the wharf was busy and only accepting reservations. Nothing in Cavendish by the time we got there around 8pm. This is LM Montgomery Anne of GG country. A hub of PEI tourism. They really need to serve those tourists better. We went hungry that night. Wonder if they starved orphan Annie..?

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