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Cottages, Waterfront Properties & Real Estate in Darnley, PEI

Explore the latest Darnley real estate listings, featuring sought-after cottages near Thunder Cove Beach and waterfront homes along Malpeque Bay. Whether you are looking for a seasonal retreat or a year-round residence on PEI’s North Shore, start your search below.

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1-12/17
  • 338 Lower Darnley Road in Darnley: Single Family for sale : MLS®# 202624157

    338 Lower Darnley Road Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: 338 Lower Darnley Road in Darnley: Single Family for sale : MLS®# 202624157
    $199,000
    Single Family
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202624157
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    1
    A great home at a great price! Welcome to 338 Lower Darnley Road. Whether you are a first time home buyer, looking to downsize, or searching for a property close to the beach, this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a detached garage offers plenty of potential. Located just minutes from Thunder Cove Beach and Twin Shores Campground, the property is also only 10 minutes from Kensington and approximately 25 minutes from Cavendish. The main level features a spacious entryway, full bathroom, kitchen, open concept dining and living area, and a den with patio doors. Upstairs you will find a rec room and bedroom. The partially finished basement includes the homes utilities, storage space, and the second bedroom, with additional space that could be finished if more living area is needed. Recent updates include new roof shingles in 2025. Situated on 0.58 of an acre, the property offers a nice amount of outdoor space and is ready for its next owner. While the decks and detached garage could benefit from some improvements, this property offers a great opportunity at an affordable price in a desirable North Shore location. (id:2493) More details
    Listed by CENTURY 21 NORTHUMBERLAND REALTY
  • 64 Lecky Crescent, Thunder Cove in Darnley: Recreational for sale : MLS®# 202623838

    64 Lecky Crescent, Thunder Cove Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: 64 Lecky Crescent, Thunder Cove in Darnley: Recreational for sale : MLS®# 202623838
    $688,000
    Recreational
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202623838
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Your dream coastal property awaits! Welcome to 64 Lecky Crescent at Thunder Cove, a stunning 4-bed/2.5-bath coastal retreat just steps from soft sandy beaches and the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Perfectly positioned in Thunderwood Estates, this year round accessible property is truly a special offering. Featuring cedar shingle siding and pitched rooflines, this is a striking yet comfortable family cottage in one of PEI's best-known beach destinations. Inside the main house you will find three large bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an open concept kitchen-living-dining space, all connecting to the large front deck and overlooking the ocean. Specialty features of the property include, the large screened outdoor family area and a newly adapted bunkie connected by a thoughtfully designed breeze-way. The bunkie itself contains a good sized bedroom, loft bedroom/rec area, a kitchenette/parlour/lounge, and a water closet for your detached convenience and enjoyment! Among the greenery and space of the outdoors, you will also find a large storage shed, cook-pits and a children's playset. The mix of ocean views and private nooks are second-to-none; a feel good property that you can't imitate! Learn this and more by viewing in person, and walking the whimsical paths from the front lawn down to the private coves and wide beaches, about 100m away. Great rental potential and/or family fun destination for years yet to come! 64 Lecky Crescent, Darnley, PE. (Exempt from HST). (id:2493) More details
    Listed by RE/MAX HARBOURSIDE REALTY
  • 278 Basinview Crescent in Darnley: Recreational for sale : MLS®# 202622179

    278 Basinview Crescent Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: 278 Basinview Crescent in Darnley: Recreational for sale : MLS®# 202622179
    $329,000
    Recreational
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202622179
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    1
    PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS ~ ACCESS TO TWO OF PEI'S MOST SOUGHT AFTER SANDY BEACHES LESS THAN 1 KM AWAY ~ ELECTRIC GOLF CART INCLUDED PLUS 2 KAYAKS AND EXTENSIVELY UPDATED TOO! Welcome to your turn key PEI coastal getaway! Beautifully updated, this charming cottage is just down the road from iconic Thunder Cove and offers breathtaking panoramic views of Darnley Basin on one side and the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the other. With two of Prince Edward Island's most sought-after sandy beaches less than 1 km away and an electric golf cart included to get there, this is the perfect place to enjoy the North Shore lifestyle. Whether you're looking for your own summer escape or an investment opportunity with potential peak season rental income of approximately $2,500+ per week with many property management companies to make that easy for you, this one is ready to enjoy, just bring your suitcase AND BATHING SUIT! Tastefully updated and feeling just like new, this cottage is ready to enjoy from day one so make your offer before this one is gone! Extra bonus 2 large storage sheds 8 x 10 and 10 x 14 wired for power PLUS 2 matching Pelican kayaks so you can join the local kayak group! COTTAGE extensively updated with a new roof and appliances in 2021, new 200 amp electrical panel and KERR Heat Pump in 2023, updated kitchen and bathroom in 2021, new 800 sq ft front deck in 2023, 10 x 10 back deck 2024 and freshly painted exterior in 2026. This cottage has seasonal charm with an easy year round potential. PEI living at its best! Enjoy an incredible central location between Charlottetown and Summerside, with easy access to Cavendish, Rustico, the Confederation Bridge, golf courses, campgrounds, beaches and some of PEI's best provincial parks. Virtual and live tours available. All measurements are approximate and should be verified by the Purchaser. (id:2493) More details
    Listed by POWERHOUSE REALTY PEI INC
  • 2609 Route 20 in Darnley: Single Family for sale : MLS®# 202619456

    2609 Route 20 Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: 2609 Route 20 in Darnley: Single Family for sale : MLS®# 202619456
    $275,000
    Single Family
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202619456
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    2
    One of the most spectacular views on the Island! Here is a chance to own an extraordinary property overlooking the Darnley Basin with sweeping views of the basin and sand hills. This property is 80% completed, and has never been occupied. This 3 Bedroom home has some nice finishings including a great kitchen with granite countertops and Hardwood floors and some higher end trim throughout. It is a great start and wouldn't take a lot to complete. Brand New Septic installed in 2023 and a new well to be drilled. It is being strictly sold as is. There are no guarantees of any kind. All measurements are approximate and should be verified if deemed important. (id:2493) More details
    Listed by CENTURY 21 NORTHUMBERLAND REALTY
  • 19 Pendergast Drive in Darnley: Single Family for sale : MLS®# 202619385

    19 Pendergast Drive Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: 19 Pendergast Drive in Darnley: Single Family for sale : MLS®# 202619385
    $599,900
    Single Family
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202619385
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Imagine waking up, sliding open your patio door, and letting the sound of the Atlantic Ocean greet your morning. This is daily life at 19 Pendergast Drive. Nestled in exclusive Neptune Estates, this property offers private deeded access to Penderosa Beach, a stunning, dune backed stretch of PEIs north shore that locals consider one of the finest on the Island. Just 400 steps in flip flops from your front door lies a pristine beach with no public parking and no crowds. With the nearest public entry over a kilometer away, you share the sand only with a handful of neighbors. Thoughtfully proportioned at 1920 sqft, this five bedroom home lives much bigger than it measures thanks to a 11.5 x 40 covered, west facing deck that adds 400 square feet of outdoor living space. Facing open sky over Darnley, it offers front row seats to unobstructed sunsets and spectacular, zero light pollution night skies. Inside and out, everything has been flawlessly done. Over $359,000 in documented renovations have been completed since 2011, guided by a single philosophy: zero maintenance. Both the house and barn feature durable metal roofs and premium Tando composite shake siding with foam insulation, engineered to last for decades. The story continues in the barn, a fully heated and insulated 20 x 32 outbuilding with high bay parking, a bright studio, and a workshop zone ready for projects, storage, or a future bunkie conversion. Rare access like this, paired with a completely transformed, maintenance free estate, almost never hits the market. Your turnkey Island chapter awaits. (id:2493) More details
    Listed by CENTURY 21 NORTHUMBERLAND REALTY
  • 16 Wild Rose Lane in Darnley: Recreational for sale : MLS®# 202616558

    16 Wild Rose Lane Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: 16 Wild Rose Lane in Darnley: Recreational for sale : MLS®# 202616558
    $699,900
    Recreational
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202616558
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Step into a storybook where your backyard borders on a tranquil pond steps away to the emerald waves and white sands of Thunder Cove Beach. Opportunities like this simply do not come along often. The first time this property has been offered for sale. A very rare gem. This winterized pond frontage property boasts a 2 storey home with large double car garage on a private road featuring main floor 2 bedrooms, full bath and laundry, open concept kitchen dining living room overlooking McKay Pond. The 2nd level offers a sitting area, master bedroom with ensuite and maximizes the homes elevated vantage point showcasing stunning panoramic water views of the dunes at Thunder Cove Beach. Additional features include a 10,000 watt generator, double car garage with 9 foot garage doors, gravel driveway, central vac and 2 heat pumps. If the shores of Thunder Cove could speak, they would tell tales of memories that will last a lifetime. All sizes are approximate and if deemed necessary, to be verified by the buyers. Note: Water frontage is 206 feet pond. There is no option for "Pond" for waterfront properties, therefore "Lake" was indicated in its place. (id:2493) More details
    Listed by CENTURY 21 NORTHUMBERLAND REALTY
  • 16 Wild Rose Lane in Darnley: Single Family for sale : MLS®# 202615666

    16 Wild Rose Lane Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: 16 Wild Rose Lane in Darnley: Single Family for sale : MLS®# 202615666
    $699,900
    Single Family
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202615666
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Step into a storybook where your backyard borders on a tranquil pond steps away to the emerald waves and white sands of Thunder Cove Beach. Opportunities like this simply do not come along often. The first time this property has been offered for sale. A very rare gem. This winterized pond frontage property boasts a 2 storey home with large double car garage on a private road featuring main floor 2 bedrooms, full bath and laundry, open concept kitchen dining living room overlooking McKay Pond. The 2nd level offers a sitting area, master bedroom with ensuite and maximizes the homes elevated vantage point showcasing stunning panoramic water views of the dunes at Thunder Cove Beach. Additional features include a 10,000 watt generator, double car garage with 9 foot garage doors, gravel driveway, central vac and 2 heat pumps. If the shores of Thunder Cove could speak, they would tell tales of memories that will last a lifetime. All sizes are approximate and if deemed necessary, to be verified by the buyers. Note: Water frontage is 206 feet pond. There is no option for "Pond" for waterfront properties, therefore "Lake" was indicated in its place. (id:2493) More details
    Listed by CENTURY 21 NORTHUMBERLAND REALTY
  • Lot 7 Darnley Dunes Lane in Darnley: Vacant Land for sale : MLS®# 202612276

    Lot 7 Darnley Dunes Lane Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: Lot 7 Darnley Dunes Lane in Darnley: Vacant Land for sale : MLS®# 202612276
    $229,900
    Vacant Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202612276
    Discover the charm of coastal living with this spacious 2.5 acre lot in the sought-after Darnley Dunes subdivision. An extraordinary opportunity to own premier parcels with privileged access to a private stretch of North Shore beach, offering unparalleled seclusion and serenity along the same coveted coastline as the iconic Thunder Cove. Enjoy the convenience of being only 15 minutes from Summerside, 10 minutes from Kensington, and 45 minutes from Charlottetown, while only a short walk to all other North Shore amenities. Each lot is thoughtfully planned to preserve future views, with protective covenants in place to safeguard your investment and maintain the community?s appeal. An ideal location for your dream home or cottage retreat! (id:2493) More details
    Listed by RED- ISLE REALTY INC.
  • Lot 3 Darnley Dunes Lane in Darnley: Vacant Land for sale : MLS®# 202612173

    Lot 3 Darnley Dunes Lane Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: Lot 3 Darnley Dunes Lane in Darnley: Vacant Land for sale : MLS®# 202612173
    $249,900
    Vacant Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202612173
    Discover the charm of coastal living with this 1.61 acre lot in the sought-after Darnley Dunes subdivision. An extraordinary opportunity to own premier parcels with privileged access to a private stretch of North Shore beach offering unparalleled seclusion and serenity along the same coveted coastline as the iconic Thunder Cove. Enjoy the convenience of being only 15 minutes from Summerside, 10 minutes from Kensington, and 45 minutes from Charlottetown, while only a short walk to all other North Shore amenities. Each lot is thoughtfully planned to preserve future views, with protective covenants in place to safeguard your investment and maintain the community's appeal. An ideal location for your dream home or cottage retreat! (id:2493) More details
    Listed by RED- ISLE REALTY INC.
  • Lot 9 Darnley Dunes Lane in Darnley: Vacant Land for sale : MLS®# 202612170

    Lot 9 Darnley Dunes Lane Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: Lot 9 Darnley Dunes Lane in Darnley: Vacant Land for sale : MLS®# 202612170
    $199,900
    Vacant Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202612170
    Discover the charm of coastal living with this spacious 2.49 acre lot in the sought-after Darnley Dunes subdivision. An extraordinary opportunity to own premier parcels with privileged access to a private stretch of North Shore beach offering unparalleled seclusion and serenity along the same coveted coastline as the iconic Thunder Cove. Enjoy the convenience of being only 15 minutes from Summerside, 10 minutes from Kensington, and 45 minutes from Charlottetown, while only a short walk to all other North Shore amenities. Each lot is thoughtfully planned to preserve future views, with protective covenants in place to safeguard your investment and maintain the community's appeal. An ideal location for your dream home or cottage retreat! (id:2493) More details
    Listed by RED- ISLE REALTY INC.
  • 212 BASINVIEW Crescent in Darnley: Recreational for sale : MLS®# 202611825

    212 BASINVIEW Crescent Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: 212 BASINVIEW Crescent in Darnley: Recreational for sale : MLS®# 202611825
    $279,000
    Recreational
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202611825
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    This well maintained 2 bedrm, 1.5 bath cottage sits on a double lot at .56 acre that is as close to waterfront as you can get as the land goes to the edge of an area that is a buffer that can not be built on, allowing for uninterrupted water views. The cottage features a spacious, open concept main living space with pine vaulted ceilings and a row of windows bringing light and stunning views of the Basin. The living room has wood flooring and a cozy propane stove, dining room with room for 6 to sit and the kitchen has lots of counter and cupboard space with solid wood cupboards. A large primary bedroom with ensuite bath and water view and another good sized bedroom, bathroom, laundry area, and plenty of closet space makes this 3 season cottage a comfortable place to relax and unwind. Outside there is plumbing for an outdoor shower which can be handy to rinse of sandy toes from beach days at Thunder Cove or kayaking on the Basin. Choose the smaller deck off the kitchen for your morning coffee and switch to the larger covered deck that runs the length of the cottage in the evening for BBQs. Wherever you sit, inside or outside, you can observe blue herons, hawks and eagles fishing up close, listen to songbirds and watch the sunset turn into starry skies. Just a stroll away is a shared picnic area and a larger common area with beach stairs and a boat launch for cottage owners. Perfect spot for kayaking. Located within walking distance to Twin Shores Campground, and a minute from the renown red cliffs and white sand beach of Thunder Cove, this location offer multiple coastal experiences. Great rental income opportunity. There isn't a cottage along this side of the basin that has views like this - go see for yourself! Sold turnkey with all contents. Updates: Metal roof 2021, Bathroom sink & vanity 2021, Stove 2022, Fridge 2019, Meter 2025, Septic tank, 2026. (id:2493) More details
    Listed by EXIT Realty PEI
  • Route 20 in Darnley: Vacant Land for sale : MLS®# 202611283

    Route 20 Darnley C0B 1M0
    Main Photo: Route 20 in Darnley: Vacant Land for sale : MLS®# 202611283
    $135,000
    Vacant Land
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    202611283
    This exceptional 2.24-acre parcel of vacant land lot, perc tested and located in Darnley, PE, offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise with panoramic views of both the Gulf Of Lawrence and the Darnley River basin. The stunning vistas provide an idyllic backdrop, making this the perfect location to build your dream home, vacation retreat, Key Features: Size: 2.24 acres of undeveloped land, offering ample space for your vision Scenic Views: Breathtaking, unobstructed panoramic views of the ocean and river, allowing you to enjoy spectacular sunsets and the natural beauty of PEI Ideal Location: Situated in the peaceful and desirable Darnley area, providing a tranquil escape yet close to local amenities. About 15 kms away from the town of Kensington, with its schools, shopping, restaurants and central amenities. 10 minutes drive to central Kensington square, 20 minutes to Summerside, and 30 minutes to Charlottetown. Nearby Recreation: A short drive from several top-rated PEI golf courses, perfect for golf enthusiasts. Proximity to Coastline: Just moments from PEI's stunning beaches, renowned for their scenic charm and outdoor recreation opportunities Privacy & Tranquility: The perfect balance of privacy, seclusion, and easy access to nearby attractions, ensuring a peaceful environment to call home. (id:2493) More details
    Listed by CENTURY 21 NORTHUMBERLAND REALTY
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The Darnley Coastal Lifestyle

Darnley is defined by the dramatic red cliffs of the North Shore and the calm, oyster-rich waters of Malpeque Bay. It is a community that thrives in the summer months but offers incredible peace for year-round residents.

Thunder Cove Beach real estate and cottages in Darnley PEI
Cottages near Thunder Cove are high-demand vacation rentals.

Thunder Cove & North Shore Living

Homes near Thunder Cove Beach provide world-class views and direct access to some of PEI's most famous shorelines. When buying here, it is essential to understand shoreline setbacks and erosion data—information I provide to all my coastal clients.

Waterfront homes for sale along Malpeque Bay near Darnley
Malpeque Bay offers calmer waters for boating and kayaking.

Malpeque Bay Waterfront

Properties bordering Malpeque Bay offer a different pace, focusing on boating, birdwatching, and sunset views. Many of these properties are located in established cottage subdivisions with shared water access or private beach stairs.

Buying Considerations for Darnley

Seasonal vs. Year-Round Access:
Many roads in Darnley are private or seasonal. If you intend to live here in the winter, we must verify if the road is plowed by the province or a local homeowners association.

Rental Income Potential:
Darnley is a top-tier destination for tourists. Properties near Twin Shores or the beach often command premium weekly rates. I can help you evaluate the ROI on potential investment cottages.

Local Insight from Jodi Bernard

Growing up and working on the Island, I know the nuances of the North Shore. From the "perk tests" in coastal soil to the current market trends in Malpeque and Kensington, I ensure you have the full picture before you buy.

Looking for more space? Browse Darnley land for sale or get a free property evaluation for your North Shore home.

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