Hidden Acres Cottages

Arrived at the property and was greeted by a staff member who could hardly speak any English, were given the keys and went to explore the cottage, the overall appearance was what u expect in Cavendish, however when taking the time to stay there, that's when things go downhill, the cottage we had says it's for 6 people, there is a pull out sofa for 2, the sofa was in complete disrepair, springs broken and could hardly sit on it let alone sleep on it. Pool was very nice, however didn't seem heated as described. The overall grounds were somewhat looked after, the pool building also holds the laundry area, that building inside and out certainly was a mess and a complete eyesore of left over parts everywhere. The owners certainly just care about renting the units out without trying to find out information about groups using there facilities. We had a large group of teenage kids from a church camp that completely ruined the entire experience at the cottage area, they were loud and were found numerous times wandering into cottages and decks, certainly couldn't leave things on your balconies, there leaders were a complete disgrace blowing whistles to get there children out for breakfast which was held in our front yards. The management of the cottages seemed disinterested in dealing with the group. We will certainly never return. There are many better choices in the Cavendish area

The property sits off the main road 150 meters up a dirt driveway. Stayed one night in mid-June. My cabin was #9. There are at least a dozen or so cabins/cottages circling a large grassy area. There’s an outdoor pool in the center. It was pouring rain when I visited. My cottage was 2-bedrooms with 2-bathrooms, living room, kitchen (stove, oven, fridge), fireplace and good WiFi. There was a deck off the front with two gas grills. Not a lot of other guests when I visited. Super quiet.

This was our 3rd summer vacation in PEI & Hidden Acres is the best stay yet :) Our family of 5 stayed in cabin 8 for 3 nights & enjoyed every bit of our vacation. Only a few min drive to all the Cavendish attractions. Pool was clean & had plenty of longing chairs for everyone. There’s a large grassy area that’s great for playing with clear views from the decks. Beds were comfortable & having 2 bathrooms was lovely. Spacious living area & kitchen with all the appliances you could want. Would 100% stay again. Thank you!

I think this was my fourth stay at Hidden Acres, but this will likely be my last. Outside: The decks need paint and repair, with peeling paint that sticks to your shoes/feet. The window in our cabin must have had an issue, as between the panes of glass, there was some sort of sealant that dripped, locking like bird droppings flung all over the glass. There was also some sort of flying insect making a home in wood below the door. When sitting on the deck, I would often see them flying in frequently and not leaving. Inside: The carpet in the living area was old. I wore shoes throughout the stay. The kitchen was stocked with dishes and pots and pretty much everything you needed. There were some cupboards that needed cleaning though, with larder beetle casings and larvae in one cupboard. There were also red ants coming out the wall by the door one morning. There were probably more than 50 - not just a couple of random wandering ants. On a positive note, the bathrooms had been updated with new showers, flooring, and toilets, and they were clean with good water pressure. There was a daily towel service, but there weren't enough towels provided. 4 bath towels for 5 people isn't adequate. Yard/Overall Property The pool is great. It is starting to show its age, but it is a huge asset for the property, much like the small playgrounds, volleyball net, and firepits. As another poster mentioned, there was a general look of unkeptness on the grounds - unweeded gardens, long grass, piles of items around, etc. Staff: The staff are very friendly, but it was difficult to speak to anyone about an issue, as there was never anyone at the office when needed, so we dealt with issues we had. This included taking the second key from the board in the unoccupied office, finding raid for the ants, and doing some extra cleaning. We waited for a long time to get a second key and eventually took it from rack ourselves - which didn't seem very secure to not have it monitored. I wondered if they may be having difficulty with staffing levels, like many businesses are. My hope is that they start to put some major work into their existing cabins and take a little more care with the overall experience. This property has great potential! Please note: I have never stayed in a newer or renovated cabin. The pictures from these cabins look like a huge improvement, so my review is based on the older cabins. I can understand that Fiona likely slowed any plans for updates, but I was disappointed in the current state of this property and the decline over the years.

First I will say that I understand that Hurricane Fiona hit this area hard. It was obvious that this resort had significant damage from that storm. The positives : the actual cottage was very nice. We stayed in #22. It seemed to be brand new, very clean and well equipped. The downside : the resort advertises a heated pool, which was not in operation. It really didn’t matter to us, but if you had children it would. The grounds were quite unkempt, with long grass around our deck. The driveway and parking were not well marked in our area . We did have daily towel service and could have had our sheets changed daily if needed. As a total experience we were satisfied . I do think that the website should be updated to reflect the current state of the resort .

We have stayed here three times in the past, and are coming back this summer again. Each time has been in the older cottages but we've always been happy. The decks attached to the cottages we've had have always had a bit of a slant to them, and could do with some support to make them level, but they've never been unsafe. The owners/staff are always on site to deal with any complaints and are happy to fix whatever issue you're dealing with. The pool is heated and clean. There are several firepits on the property and you can alway find an empty one for the evenings you want to make a fire. Location wise, the cottages are within about 3-5 minutes drive to all of the attractions of Cavendish. Highly recommended.

We managed to snag a couple night stay at hidden acres They didn't have early check in which would have been nice But was so pleased with our cottage #1 2 bedroom and lg bathroom Beautiful Pool very pleased plan to return next year