Fox River Cottages

Accommodation in East Point - Canada

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Fox River Cottages are located in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island, Canada, on a secluded waterfront vacation retreat, tucked away on a thirty acre property at the mouth of Fox River and over looking the Murray Bay and Murray Islands. Far removed from the stresses of everyday life the cottages front on 1000 ft of sandy beach and offer a panoramic water view of the bay area. This property is an excellent hideaway for honeymooners and those seeking a place to get away from it all and yet still be close to all the necessary amenities. Fox River Cottages Accommodation

A winding clay road will take you to the cottage property and an untouched Prince Edward Island landscape. Each of the three rental cottages are of the same design and are well spaced for your privacy. The cottages are completely equipped for housekeeping and have quality decor and furnishings. All are two bedroom units with queen size beds, each cottage has a sofa bed in the living room.

All the cottages have a cathedral ceiling in the kitchen-living room area with a ceiling fan, full bath with skylight, electric heat, satellite TV, DVD player, wireless high speed internet, modern appliances, dishes, cooking utensils, silverware, coffee perk, microwave, toaster, kettle, etc.

Cottage #3 is slightly larger and has an airtight wood stove.

A screened porch and wooden deck with gas barbecue on each cottage face the water, perfect for evening grilling or viewing a heaven sent sunset at the close of a perfect day. Decks have lawn chairs and a lounge. Free laundry facilities are on the premises for the guests to do their personal laundry. Fresh towels are provided daily and all bedding and linens are supplied (no beach towels). There is a phone on the premises and a fax service is available to our guests. No need to bring anything except your groceries and clothes as we've taken care of everything else.

Things to do...
The beach is excellent for swimming, clam digging (buckets and shovels provided), beach combing or you may stroll at your leisure one mile of shoreline while watching the many fishing and pleasure boats on their way in and out of Northumberland Strait.

The river and bay area are ideally suited for canoeing and kayaking. For our guests pleasure we offer complimentary canoes and lifejackets so you can enjoy a venture up the sheltered river, or enjoyed by many of our guests is a fifteen minute paddle across the bay to the Murray Islands. These are a network of five small islands which are fun to explore.

There you will find species of local seabirds and frolicking seals sunning on the sandbars. Be sure to take your camera and binoculars as sightings of bald eagles are common. Bird watchers will surely delight in spotting many of the 315 species found on Prince Edward Island.

For biking enthusiasts the quiet country roads in the surrounding area and the Confederation Trail ,which begins just 1 km from the cottages, offer enjoyable cycling.. Golfers will find several excellent 9 hole golf courses and several championship 18 hole golf courses within a short drive.

Fox River Cottages are conveniently located one mile from the village of Murray Harbour and five miles from Murray River. The villages offer all amenities such as a grocery store, restaurants, service stations, craft shops, churches, post office, library, etc.
We have welcomed visitors from the four corners of the world and look forward to your visit to Fox River. We are proud to be recommended in Frommers and Vacations in the Maritimes by Yankee Books.

Loacl Attractions

Beaches
Many people associate Prince Edward Island with beaches and this area offers several uncrowded examples. Beach Point beach guards the south side of the entrance to Murray Harbour and is a favorite with the locals, on the north side of the entrance is Poverty Beach which is great for beach combing and observing birdlife. Northumberland Park beach offers a long sand beach with a view of the Wood Islands ferry terminal, Panmure Island has a white sand beach backed by dunes and is supervised during the summer months. There are also several small local beaches tucked down side roads that are well worth exploring.

Golfing
Prince Edward Island has a complete range of affordable golf courses including championship courses at The Links at Crowbush Cove, Brudenell River, Dundarave, and Avondale, all highly rated courses located within easy driving distance from Fox River Cottages. Beaver Valley Golf Club is also an eighteen hole course situated in a picturesque farmland setting. There are several nine hole courses nearby including the popular Belfast Highland Greens and Rollo Bay Greens. There are now thirty public courses on the Island and more being added every year.

Eagle's View in Murray River is one of the Island's most unique golf courses as it spans picturesque Maclure's Dam with a 1000 foot bridge. It is a popular and challenging nine hole course and is just 10 minutes from Fox River Cottages.

Confederation Trail
The local section of the Confederation Trail runs for approximately 35 kms from Murray Harbour through Murray River to Iona on the old railway bed. The surface has been graded and covered with fine packed gravel which is excellent for walking and biking.

Seal and Bird Watching Tours
From Murray River Marine Adventures seal and bird watching cruises leave several times daily for excursions to see PEI's largest seal colony, mussel farming and bird life. Cruise Manada is based at the marina in Montague and departs several times daily for tours down the Montague River.

Rossignol Estate Winery
The Rossignol Estate Winery is PEI's only winery, it features award winning fruit and grape wines made on site. The retail area has a tasting room and art gallery featuring local artists. The winery is located in Little Sands overlooking Northumberland Strait and is just a 10 minute drive from Fox River Cottages.

Ceilidhs
Ceilidhs are an offspring of traditional Island kitchen parties and are now being hosted by many communities and feature local singers, dancers, fiddlers and storytellers. These are held each week at the Murray Harbour Community Center, Orwell Corner Historic Village and St. Pauls RC Church in Sturgeon. Due to their popularity be sure to go early to ensure you get a seat. On Thursday nights at Pooles Corner near Montague Fiddlers Son host a concert series featuring talent form the"Island" and the other maritime provinces.

Antique & Craft Shops
Spend a delightful day browsing the craft and antique shops which abound in the area. Each has it's own personality selling everything from locally produced items to fine crafts from around the world. Some of the craft shops you will find in the area are; The Old General Store, Miss Elly's Genteel Gifts and Stuff, and Spit'n Image alpaca knitwear. Beach Point Antiques is also close by.

Kings Castle
Kings Castle Provincial Park, three kms. form Fox River Cottages, is a delightful family orientated park featuring life size storybook characters, playground and kitchen shelters for barbecues and picnics. Admission is free.

Lighthouses
Lighthouses are one of the last Canadian icons and there is much interest in maritime communities to have local lights preserved. Cape Bear Lighthouse is located at the southeastern tip of Prince Edward Island just minutes from Murray Harbour.

This three story structure was built in 1881 and towers magnificently over Northumberland Strait. In 1905 a Marconi wireless station was built on the site to provide communications with coastal steamers, it was one of seven such stations in service on Prince Edward Island. This site was the first Canadian land based station to receive the S.O.S. distress call from the Titanic on the night of April 14th 1912.

Historical artifacts and information are displayed in the lighthouse which is open for guided tours from June to September.
Be sure to visit three other light houses in this area; Point Prim, Wood Islands and Panmure Island. Those with an interest in lighthouses can tour the Island and visit the many lights which guard the coastline.

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