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Located between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, PEI serves as the backdrop for L.M.
Dalvay by the Sea is located at the east end of Prince Edward Island’s National Park on scenic Dalvay Beach.Credit:Paul Baglole/Courtesy of Tourism PEI
I yearned to see the landscapes that shaped the writer and sparked my wanderlust many moons ago.
The hotel is within the Prince Edward Island National Park, about a half-hour drive from Charlottetown.
Guests of this 25-room hotel will feel like they’ve entered a time capsule.
Croquet hoops set up on the lawn.Tykesha Burton/Travel + Leisure
Approaching the grand estate, I was immediately struck by the sweeping circular veranda overlooking Dalvay Lake.
Entering the lobby, the preserved woodwork along the walls, antique furnishings, and decor all work together.
After checking in, I giggled as I autographed an old-school guestbook perched on a small stand.
I had a reservation for one of the three-bedroom cottages with a television.
Read on for my review of Dalvay by the Sea.
No two rooms are alike in this historic lodge.
McDonald added, “Most of the people come here to unwind and to escape.
We don’t have any phones, TVs, radios or clocks in the rooms.
There’s no mini-fridges or microwaves or anything like that in the room.”
Three-bedroom cottages are within walking distance of the main hotel for those seeking more space and privacy.
I stayed in one of the cottages with one bathroom.
Unlike the 25 guest rooms in the manor, the cottages are equipped with a mini-fridge and television.
Although I only ate dinner, the restaurant also serves breakfast and lunch.
There is also a full-service bar on site.
Since the hotel is located inside a national park, there are several trails for hiking and cycling.
Dalvay offers half-day bike rentals for $35 and full-day rentals for $60.
There’s also a tennis and pickleball court on site.
Several vintage wooden board games are kept in the lobby for anyone who prefers to stay indoors.
Croquet hoops set up on the lawn.Tykesha Burton/Travel + Leisure
Accessibility and Sustainability
Two of the eight cottages have wheelchair-accessible ramps and wheel-in showers.
You must rent a car and get a National Park parking pass to get to the hotel.
Read more onPrince Edward Island.
Dalvay by the Sea is seasonal hotel and is only open from early May to late October.
