Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals
Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals
392 County Rd 18, Cherry Valley, Ontario K0K 1P0 Canada
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This unique and beautiful cottage community resort is spread over 80 acres of meadows, forest, and lake, all designed so you can make the most of your Family Vacation Time. The resort balances cozy nooks and alcoves, nature trails, lakeside activities and a world-class amenity area. All cottages come fully equipped including air conditioning, private BBQ, 2 TV’s and a DVD player. Rental fees include sheets and towels on arrival. These cottages are designed to comfortably sleep 4 people. Maximum occupancy is 6 people with applicable conditions. Limited Pet-Friendly cottages available, contact us for more details.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Beach
Canoeing
Children's playground
Children's television networks
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Tennis court
Patio
Table tennis
Kids pool
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Taxi service
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
First aid kit
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Room features
Air conditioning
Dining area
Sofa
Telephone
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Private bathrooms
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
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Non-smoking rooms
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392 County Rd 18, Cherry Valley, Ontario K0K 1P0 Canada
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The resort is amazing and the facility is well taken care of - clean. The neighbours who live in their cottages are very warm and friendly. There are a lot of activities for every age group to do. The only issue is the poor customer service at the admin department or the front office. They do not respond to your calls and their communication lacks the hospitality warmth. At times it seemed to me that they are doing me a favour by handing over the cottage keys when I checked in and out. The after hours phone service does not work and if you have any questions there is no one to resolve the problem. Other than unfriendly encounters with the front desk staff, remaining of the stay is absolutely amazing.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip: Cottages in the meadows are in shaded area
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Response from Nicole Lucas, Guest Services / Front Office at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals
Responded Aug 18, 2020
Thank you for your comments, I would like to apologize for the issues that you experienced during your stay, and I would like to assure you that we take your comments very seriously. I have passed your comments on to the rest of our management team. We hope to learn from this experience and improve our ability to prevent situations like this in the future. Once again, we are deeply sorry for the negative experience that you had, and we hope to see you again in the future. We are glad that you still enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards.
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Pros:
a) cottages are clean
b) linens and toiletries provided
c) you don’t have to clean before you leave, unlike other cottage rentals
d) daily activities for kids
e) amenities - tennis, mini golf, basketball, shuffle board, air hockey, ping pong, kayaks, paddle boards, canoes etc all included
f) quiet
g) lots of fire pits available
h) cottages are spacious
I ) washer and dryer
j) fitness room
k) very friendly and helpful staff
l) family pool is lifeguarded, clean and the washrooms are clean
m) day passes to Sandbanks are included
n) adults only pool(this was under maintenance while we were there which could not be helped)
Cons:
a) Nowhere to hang towels outside
b) a sunroom or shaded area to sit out by the cottage would be nice
c) minimal seating available down by the lake - get there early for a seat
d) minimal shade down by the lake
e) more of a lake for water activities, not for swimming - entrance to water is weedy
f) it’s a good 5-10 min walk to the lake from most cottages (which has it’s positives since you get your exercise in)
Other reviewers have complained about the price however, if you rented an individual Ontario cottage, you would be responsible for bringing all linens and cleaning the cottage before you leave. You also would not have access to so many amenities this resort has to offer. Bottom line? Great place for families with lots of amenities.
a) cottages are clean
b) linens and toiletries provided
c) you don’t have to clean before you leave, unlike other cottage rentals
d) daily activities for kids
e) amenities - tennis, mini golf, basketball, shuffle board, air hockey, ping pong, kayaks, paddle boards, canoes etc all included
f) quiet
g) lots of fire pits available
h) cottages are spacious
I ) washer and dryer
j) fitness room
k) very friendly and helpful staff
l) family pool is lifeguarded, clean and the washrooms are clean
m) day passes to Sandbanks are included
n) adults only pool(this was under maintenance while we were there which could not be helped)
Cons:
a) Nowhere to hang towels outside
b) a sunroom or shaded area to sit out by the cottage would be nice
c) minimal seating available down by the lake - get there early for a seat
d) minimal shade down by the lake
e) more of a lake for water activities, not for swimming - entrance to water is weedy
f) it’s a good 5-10 min walk to the lake from most cottages (which has it’s positives since you get your exercise in)
Other reviewers have complained about the price however, if you rented an individual Ontario cottage, you would be responsible for bringing all linens and cleaning the cottage before you leave. You also would not have access to so many amenities this resort has to offer. Bottom line? Great place for families with lots of amenities.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed at Sandbanks Summer Village for a week. We enjoyed our cottage on Butternut Lane. It had 2 bedrooms (a queen bed, a bunk bed) and a pull-out couch in the living room. Thankfully, it had air conditioning, which ran the whole week because of a heat wave. The cottage was clean and well equipped with a full kitchen. There was also a washer and dryer which ended up being useful to us. The best part of this cottage was the large screened in porch, which is where we spent most of our time (lots of dog hair though). The resort has a great heated pool with lifeguards and there is also a small beach with kayaks, canoes and SUPs for guests to use. We enjoyed the use of the pool, but were disappointed to learn that the adult pool and hot tub would be unavailable during our stay. This is really unfortunate because we had booked this cottage based in part on the facilities. Also, while they advertise a splash pad, I did not see it operating while I was there. While there are a lot of activities planned daily, I feel that some of these could be better developed and more engaging. We enjoyed our week long stay, but wish we had a view of the Lake. In fact, very few cottages have a water view and these are more expensive to book. However, we were close to the pool area and the pavilion. We enjoyed walking the grounds and the trails daily. We also felt very safe as there is a gate to access the resort and security staff. Our stay also included a pass to Sandbanks, which we definitely used. The proximity to local wineries and landmarks, make this resort a good location. All in all, after weighing the pros and cons, I would recommend Sandbanks Summer Village.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Sandbanks_SV, Front Office Manager at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals
Responded Jul 27, 2019
Thank you for leaving this detailed review for others! We greatly appreciate it and glad you seemed to have enjoyed your stay with us, despite missing those few amenities this season. We are so grateful for your understanding for these items outside of our control, and do hope you choose us again in the future as we expect all of our amenities will be available next year.
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First off it was so confusing as to who we were renting from was it Sandbanks Summer Village or East Lake Shores?
Upon check in we were only provided with key and parking pass, and no other instructions. Cleanliness of cottage was extremely poor, We had dirty dishes in the dishwasher and dirty clothes / towels in the washing machine. Plates, silverware, glasses, and cookware in kitchen were dirty and we had to clean everything prior to using. Kitchen faucet was extremely loose to the point that it felt like it would pop right off. Air Conditioner unit was clogged with dirt. Ceiling fan in main bedroom stopped working the last night. Mattress in main bedroom was old and saggy. BBQ was dirty and rusty and no way to clean. Not sure what housekeeping did prior to check in but it did not seem like they did anything nor was anyone checking on their work.
We had no heads up on the process to book the pool, had to line up like concert goers at 8am to get a 1 hour spot which was not guaranteed. One night we showed up at 7pm for our reserved time and pool was closed, no sign indicating why it was closed. Next day we were told that they were closing at 6pm because they had no staff, drove by at 7pm and pool was still open. All staff with exception to front office were teenagers, lifeguards did not pay attention to people in pool as they were too busy talking to friends or guests they knew.
For price we paid expected a lot more attention to detail ad better service, will not be coming back.
Upon check in we were only provided with key and parking pass, and no other instructions. Cleanliness of cottage was extremely poor, We had dirty dishes in the dishwasher and dirty clothes / towels in the washing machine. Plates, silverware, glasses, and cookware in kitchen were dirty and we had to clean everything prior to using. Kitchen faucet was extremely loose to the point that it felt like it would pop right off. Air Conditioner unit was clogged with dirt. Ceiling fan in main bedroom stopped working the last night. Mattress in main bedroom was old and saggy. BBQ was dirty and rusty and no way to clean. Not sure what housekeeping did prior to check in but it did not seem like they did anything nor was anyone checking on their work.
We had no heads up on the process to book the pool, had to line up like concert goers at 8am to get a 1 hour spot which was not guaranteed. One night we showed up at 7pm for our reserved time and pool was closed, no sign indicating why it was closed. Next day we were told that they were closing at 6pm because they had no staff, drove by at 7pm and pool was still open. All staff with exception to front office were teenagers, lifeguards did not pay attention to people in pool as they were too busy talking to friends or guests they knew.
For price we paid expected a lot more attention to detail ad better service, will not be coming back.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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If you are looking for a place with EVERYTHING, this is the place to stay.
Excellent for families with kids or for two couples that want to discover the 40 wineries, 4-5 breweries, the restaurants, beach, etc.
There are activities every day for the kids and most of them are free, the lake, the pool, tennis, basketball, canoe, kayak, paddle board, play structure & swings, mini putt, etc. This is a gated community so kids can roam around freely.
The cottages have all been built recently and have all you need, AC, WIFI, cable, fully loaded kitchen, laundry, etc. All cottages are slightly different and furnished differently as they are all owned individually. Some of them have cathedral ceilings, screened in porch, 1 or 2 baths.
It is a great place, we go every year.
Excellent for families with kids or for two couples that want to discover the 40 wineries, 4-5 breweries, the restaurants, beach, etc.
There are activities every day for the kids and most of them are free, the lake, the pool, tennis, basketball, canoe, kayak, paddle board, play structure & swings, mini putt, etc. This is a gated community so kids can roam around freely.
The cottages have all been built recently and have all you need, AC, WIFI, cable, fully loaded kitchen, laundry, etc. All cottages are slightly different and furnished differently as they are all owned individually. Some of them have cathedral ceilings, screened in porch, 1 or 2 baths.
It is a great place, we go every year.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip: Families should get a cottage nearby the family pool and play structure
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Response from Sandbanks_SV, Front Office Manager at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals
Responded Feb 24, 2020
Thank you Travelwithmetoday, we are so glad that you enjoy your stay every year!
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Avoid this place if you want to have a real vacation time. Otherwise ou will be asked to stand in line at 8am to book your hour at the only pool they have! they allowed only 1 hour a day per family!!!! SO basically I drove to a place that only offers 1 hour of entretement for my kids and a horrible beach with pure rocks on it, you can't even walk. HORRIBLE experience!!!!!!!!!! Please dont go to this please!
People at the reception they dont even guide you to visit a good beach! we have to find one 40 minutes away. The village dont have any vending machine! not even the possibilit of buying a coffee! nothing! I will definitetly dont come back nor reccomend to anyone I know!
People at the reception they dont even guide you to visit a good beach! we have to find one 40 minutes away. The village dont have any vending machine! not even the possibilit of buying a coffee! nothing! I will definitetly dont come back nor reccomend to anyone I know!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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This was our 5th year coming back to Sandbanks Summer Village Cottages. We are group of 6 families (25 people) who rent 6 cottages each year. Over the years, we have recommended these cottages to countless other families. Unfortunately, this year's stay was disappointing to all primarily due to the lack of cleanliness and dirt in our cottages. It was as if the cottage had not even been cleaned prior to our arrival. Dishwasher was full, the kitchen and the floors were filthy (see attached picture for the inside of the coffee machine filled with mold) and the closets full of stuff with no room to hang clothes. I have sent e-mails to both the new management (East Shore) and Sandbanks Summer Villages with no reply from either. Super disappointing for the steep price that is charged here (and that increases) each year.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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I stayed at this resort last summer, it was fantastic. Great amenities, wonderful cottages. However, in looking to rent this year I've realized that it has changed names. It is now known as East Lake Shores.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Nicole Lucas, Guest Services / Front Office at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals
Responded Jul 23, 2021
There are 2 companies offering cottages this year, you can reserve from either.
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There's hundreds of reasons to visit Prince Edward County, from the wineries and local breweries, to the incredible farm-to-table restaurants, and all the pastoral charm you can imagine, not to mention the world-famous Sandbanks Provincial Park. Whatever pleasure brings you to the County, the Sandbanks Summer Village is the place the to call home while you're there. Not only is it just minutes away from the Sandbanks itself, and Picton (PEC's largest town), it's a self-contained oasis for the whole family. Within the exclusive East Lake Community, each very well appointed and decorated cottage comes with the use of not one, but two saltwater swimming pools, a fitness center, game and movie pavilion, basketball courts, tennis courts, putting green, shuffleboard, a playground with splash pad for the kids, and that's all before you get to the beach with all the man-powered water craft. There's a lot to do right in the village itself, and the cottages are so much like home, you never need to leave! And if you're adventurous like me, there's so much nearby to explore, the least of which is the Sandbanks and the Sand Dunes themselves: the largest freshwater sand dune system in the world! Your stay at the Sandbanks Summer Village even includes a free pass to the Provincial Park, which works like an express pass so you don't have to line up with the rest of the cars (in my experience). So if you've ever wanted to explore Prince Edward County (and I highly recommend you do), you've got to stay here in Sandbanks Summer Village.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: If you're going with kids, get a cottage in the Meadows with two washrooms (best value, and...
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Response from Sandbanks_SV, Front Office Manager at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals
Responded Aug 10, 2018
Good afternoon, Thank you for your kind review, we are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us.
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We stayed in this resort Sep 2019 and enjoyed a lot . The cottage was very clean with modern furniture , the kitchen had everything .
There are two swimming pool , we stuck with infinity and didn't go to other pool that was crowded .it is very close to Sandbank beach and beach simply is awesome .
they had happy time in the restaurant around adult pool and we enjoyed a lot .
I highly recommend this resort to everyone ,
There are two swimming pool , we stuck with infinity and didn't go to other pool that was crowded .it is very close to Sandbank beach and beach simply is awesome .
they had happy time in the restaurant around adult pool and we enjoyed a lot .
I highly recommend this resort to everyone ,
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Response from Sandbanks_SV, Front Office Manager at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals
Responded Feb 24, 2020
Thanks so much!
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Yes, each cottage has its own propane BBQ provided by the owner of the cottage. Propane is included and if you run out, just call the front desk to initiate an exchange.
Regrettably, none of our individually owned cottages permit charging an electric vehicle at this time. The closest charging stations are located in Picton.
"Do not forget to reserve your parking ahead in the sandbanks park They say they provide complimentary pass to park but it is false"Read full review
"Although you pay for the view, the houses with a waterfront location are worth it!"Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals
Which popular attractions are close to Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals?
Nearby attractions include Sandbanks Provincial Park (5.6 km), The Local Store - PEC (6.7 km), and Caddy Shack Mini Golf (5.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a fitness centre.
Which room amenities are available at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Waring House, Bailey's Casual Dining, and PECish Baking Company.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Sandbanks Summer Vacation Rentals?
Many travellers enjoy visiting House of Falconer (9.3 km) and Base31 (8.1 km).