Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. There is limited parking, and no reservation is required.

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

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the motel in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Water Street and St Andrews Blockhouse. It is approximately 0.7 miles from Kingsbrae Garden and 0.9 miles from Market Wharf.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Picket Fence Motel

What guests think

At Picket Fence Motel, guests highlight very clean rooms and bathrooms, exceptionally friendly owners who go above and beyond, and a convenient, quiet location within a short walk of town, making this simple vintage property feel welcoming and well cared-for.

Rooms are comfortable, though several are small and some decor feels dated despite recent updates in places. A few guests noted musty odours or underpowered air conditioning. Expect a tidy, modest motel with warm service and handy outdoor seating and parking.

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Facilities

Outdoor seating areas and lawn space are appreciated, with convenient parking directly in front of rooms and on-site EV charging noted. Guests also mention a communal fire pit and picnic setup.

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jo anne

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay as always. Owners on site to help with questions. Rooms are on the small side, but very well cared for. New shower and tub. Lovely picnic tables and fire pit for guests use.

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Karen

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, great price, very clean and the owners are super friendly. Nice little area to sit under shady trees in the evening. Perfect for us.

10

Elizabeth

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful welcome, room perfect, picnic area in the grove of trees was just lovely.

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Lisette

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Près du centre ville a 1km à pied. Recharge pour véhicule électrique gratuit. Petite chambre mais très comfortable, propre. Parfait pour courte durée.

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Elizabeth

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Classic vintage motel in a lovely resort town. Very comfortable beds, super clean & cozy room. Location was quiet, nice seating area for guests on the lawn. Owner was warm, friendly & went out of her way to make up for a glitch in our Expedia reservation. Definitely recommend & hope to return for a longer stay on future trip!

10

Francine

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Park in front of room

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Denise

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy,room very clean. Grounds accommodating with an outdoor seating area. Great location

10

Marc

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice simple motel, friendly staff, with convenient EV charging spot.

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Thane

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is an older motel, but it was clean, newly painted, smelled good, beds were excellent. It was a quiet evening and the guest gather on the lawn under the apple trees and talked to each other.

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Laura

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a bit dated, but absolutely spotless (to my standard - and that is saying something. Not a speck of dust anywhere!), no strong or synthetic smells (great for sensitivities or allergies!) the beds and pillows are VERY comfortable, the location is convenient (there are no taxis, but it is only an approx. 15 minute walk into town - take a flashlight at night and watch out for the deer!) and in a quiet area. We had everything we needed (good blackout curtains too) and it was conveniently laid out. Plenty of parking right in front of our room and they have a really nice central outdoor seating area. The owners are very welcoming and have a wealth of brochures and information for visitors. We can definitely highly recommend and look forward to our next visit!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean, well-maintained rooms and bathrooms, with some recent renovations. A small number mention musty odours.

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Linda

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay! Great location, super clean quiet rooms (no noise at all between rooms). Hot shower water with removable shower head (always a bonus) Very comfortable beds. Air conditioner in room was quieter than most too! As an added bonus there were deer roaming the property.

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Brian

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Immaculate and spotless!

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Jennifer

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, very comfortable beds, lovely staff who accommodated a bit of an early check in and very promptly informed me of an item I accidentally left behind. I would stay here again

10

Marsha

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Delightful stay! So delighted to find this updated , clean, and comfortable place to stay. And the owner was so concerned and helpful when I inadvertently left a bag behind. Definite thumbs up here.

10

ANDREW

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and well kept. Owners were very nice people.

8

Lisa

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great. Bathroom was squeaky clean. Host was great. I would stay again.

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Colleen

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The host, Sue, could not have been more gracious and informative about things to do in St Andrews. The room is basic and clean with an updated bathroom. It was smaller than I expected The real downside was the odour. Not dirty but damp & musty. It was really off putting for me.

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Denise

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy,room very clean. Grounds accommodating with an outdoor seating area. Great location

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Chantal

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very small for 3 people,and there was a musty smell in the room. Maybe because of the carpets.

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Laura

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a bit dated, but absolutely spotless (to my standard - and that is saying something. Not a speck of dust anywhere!), no strong or synthetic smells (great for sensitivities or allergies!) the beds and pillows are VERY comfortable, the location is convenient (there are no taxis, but it is only an approx. 15 minute walk into town - take a flashlight at night and watch out for the deer!) and in a quiet area. We had everything we needed (good blackout curtains too) and it was conveniently laid out. Plenty of parking right in front of our room and they have a really nice central outdoor seating area. The owners are very welcoming and have a wealth of brochures and information for visitors. We can definitely highly recommend and look forward to our next visit!

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Rooms

Rooms are quiet with comfortable beds and practical layouts, but several are compact and a bit dated even as some bathrooms have been updated. A few guests found the air conditioning not strong enough.

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Linda

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay! Great location, super clean quiet rooms (no noise at all between rooms). Hot shower water with removable shower head (always a bonus) Very comfortable beds. Air conditioner in room was quieter than most too! As an added bonus there were deer roaming the property.

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jo anne

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay as always. Owners on site to help with questions. Rooms are on the small side, but very well cared for. New shower and tub. Lovely picnic tables and fire pit for guests use.

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Yuko

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean bathroom. The room was very clean but very tiny. Pillows smelled bad. It was good that I had brought my own travel pillow. It was an ok place just to stay overnight in between a long driving trip from PEI to Maine.

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Margaret

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We could tell it was newly renovated. The bathroom had a corner shower and we were really impressed because it had 2 safety handles where there often isn't even one. A very friendly welcome and a great recommendation for a restaurant!

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Jennifer

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, very comfortable beds, lovely staff who accommodated a bit of an early check in and very promptly informed me of an item I accidentally left behind. I would stay here again

8

Tracy

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except air conditioning was a little lacking

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Jane

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable and the shower was great!

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Wendy

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love this place! Cute as a button! Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds and nicely furnished. Not far from downtown with so many wonderful stores and restaurants. We would highly recommend a stay here.

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Jacquie

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hosts were very accommodating and friendly. Only thing is AC isn’t enough to keep the room cool and it wasn’t that hot out

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Laura

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a bit dated, but absolutely spotless (to my standard - and that is saying something. Not a speck of dust anywhere!), no strong or synthetic smells (great for sensitivities or allergies!) the beds and pillows are VERY comfortable, the location is convenient (there are no taxis, but it is only an approx. 15 minute walk into town - take a flashlight at night and watch out for the deer!) and in a quiet area. We had everything we needed (good blackout curtains too) and it was conveniently laid out. Plenty of parking right in front of our room and they have a really nice central outdoor seating area. The owners are very welcoming and have a wealth of brochures and information for visitors. We can definitely highly recommend and look forward to our next visit!

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Service

Owners and staff are notably friendly, helpful, and proactive—offering local tips, accommodating requests, easy check-in, and contacting guests about left items. Many describe service as above and beyond.

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Wayne

Sep 23, 2023

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We stayed at the Picket Fence for 4 nights. Sue and her husband were great host and showed a lot of pride in their property. We felt very safe and relaxed at the Picket Fence. Although it is an older building it is well maintained and very clean. We would definitely stay there again.

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Liliana

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, the room was big, clean, big bathroom, all the necessities provided. Sue, the host, was the most amazing and kind host yet. Because we were running late, she called us first to make sure we are okay, and secondly to advise us to stop somewhere on the way to have dinner before checking in, as all the restaurants in the area were already closed. Upon our arrival she was welcoming, made us feel important and valued. We were there one night only.

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James

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our second one-nighter at the Picket Fence. Excellent service, warm welcome, and a comfortable room. Will return next time we're in St. Andrews.

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Margaret

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We could tell it was newly renovated. The bathroom had a corner shower and we were really impressed because it had 2 safety handles where there often isn't even one. A very friendly welcome and a great recommendation for a restaurant!

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Jennifer

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, very comfortable beds, lovely staff who accommodated a bit of an early check in and very promptly informed me of an item I accidentally left behind. I would stay here again

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victoria

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this place. Susan was a welcoming host and took care of us from even before we arrived with a call to check that we were on our way (Digby ferry ran a little late). She gave us a recommended route across the border for the following morning. We were sorry we didn't have time to stay another day and explore. The beds were the most comfortable of all the hotels we stayed in the Maritimes on our ten day journey.

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Paul

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Owners go above and beyond with customer service.

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Linda

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved staying here, so comfortable and sue the owner was very nice and helpful directing us to restaurants and other things to do. This guy greeted us when we pulled in, the town is full of dear, so drive safe.

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Dale

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and had everything we needed. Check in and out was easy and the owners were helpfull with information about the area. Enjoyed our stay here and would recommend.

10

Elwyn

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean and very good value Very friendly and nice people

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Location

Convenient, quiet spot within roughly a 10–15 minute walk to downtown and attractions, and close to amenities like Tim Hortons. A good base for exploring St. Andrews.

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Karen

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, great price, very clean and the owners are super friendly. Nice little area to sit under shady trees in the evening. Perfect for us.

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Richard

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

10 minutes walk to city center, quiet, beautiful environment, room was clean and well equipped, enough space and excellent personal service.

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Francis

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Endroit parfait. Entre le golf et la ville. Seulement 15 minutes de marche de la rue du centre-ville

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Lisette

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Près du centre ville a 1km à pied. Recharge pour véhicule électrique gratuit. Petite chambre mais très comfortable, propre. Parfait pour courte durée.

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Ellen

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was within walking distance of everything but quiet

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Lisa

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great. Bathroom was squeaky clean. Host was great. I would stay again.

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Wendy

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love this place! Cute as a button! Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds and nicely furnished. Not far from downtown with so many wonderful stores and restaurants. We would highly recommend a stay here.

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Denise

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy,room very clean. Grounds accommodating with an outdoor seating area. Great location

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Cam

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great price, great location and terrific people

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Laura

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a bit dated, but absolutely spotless (to my standard - and that is saying something. Not a speck of dust anywhere!), no strong or synthetic smells (great for sensitivities or allergies!) the beds and pillows are VERY comfortable, the location is convenient (there are no taxis, but it is only an approx. 15 minute walk into town - take a flashlight at night and watch out for the deer!) and in a quiet area. We had everything we needed (good blackout curtains too) and it was conveniently laid out. Plenty of parking right in front of our room and they have a really nice central outdoor seating area. The owners are very welcoming and have a wealth of brochures and information for visitors. We can definitely highly recommend and look forward to our next visit!

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Picket Fence Motel

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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