Marcelay Beach House

Accommodation in East Point - Canada

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Marcelay Beach house is a family owned vacation house situated on the unspoiled North shore of Prince Edward Island. The warm waters in the Gulf of St. Lawrence are only 50 yards from the door! At St. Margarets, the Bear River meets the ocean and gives the beach its name. The natural beauty of this shoreline presents a stunning view of red cliffs, sand dunes, and a pristine sandy beach. Marcelay faces the ocean and enjoys the immediate sound, smell, and beauty of the Gulf. Vacationing at Marcelay offers family and friends a chance to experience Prince Edward Island in all of its natural glory. The name Marcelay (mar sha lee) derives from the first settler, who arrived in PEI in 1772 from Scotland with the Glenaladale settlers under the protection of Captain John MacDonald.

Captain John, the Laird of Glenaladale, mortgaged his property in Scotland to aid the needy emigrants, who were suffering religious persecution, and to purchase an estate in PEI where they might settle. Marcelay was Caption John’s niece and was given a grant, in her own right, of two hundred acres, stretching from sea to sea, with crude roads along the beaches and cliffs.

Marcelay married Alexander and together they raised a large family and operated a hotel and shop (halfway house) on the site. About every ten miles along PEI’s shore road there stood a halfway house, which offered respite and refreshments to travellers and traders. As the heirs of Marcelay and Alexander we take pride in maintaining that tradition.

Marcelay Beach House Accommodation

Our spacious beach house was built in 1998 in a post and beam style with wrap-around decking and a screened in porch. Ample living space of 2000 sq. ft. ensures comfortable cohabitation! The main level features an open style ‘great room’ with cathedral ceilings and a wood burning stove. Impressive woodworking details in the pine interior incorporate 100-year-old beams. The house has plank flooring throughout and generous picture windows. The ocean is always in view with 25 feet of windows facing the beach and a sunset view from the screened porch.

Marcelay is fully furnished and well equipped for family needs with a satellite TV, DVD, VCR, stereo, telephone and washer/dryer. The kitchen has modern appliances including microwave and conventional range. Outdoor cooking is enjoyed with a gas BBQ. All utensils, glassware, china, and cookware are provided. Meals are served at the harvest table or in the screened porch. We expect that high speed Internet will be available starting in May, 2010.

Marcelay has a three-bedroom arrangement (linen and bedding provided). The main floor bedroom has twin beds and a bathroom (with shower) across the hall. Upstairs the second bedroom has two double bunks and a half bath across the hall. The master bedroom (20 x 32 feet) has sweeping views of the beach and an ensuite, antique, tub and sink. The double bed is situated on a platform to take advantage of the view. High speed internet is provided.

Activities and passtimes at Bear River Beach
· Swimming in the warm waters of the gulf, on the beach within view of your deck!
· Walking on the cliff top trail or along the rocks to neighboring beaches.
· Bike riding freely around the scenic north shore.
· Canoeing and trout fishing in the Bear River estuary - boat provided.
· Berry picking, particularly blueberries and cranberries.
· Bird watching, enjoy the variety of wildlife inhabiting the estuary.
· Beach fires, comb the beach for driftwood and enjoy the fabulous starry nights.

Attractions and services within 20 miles:
· Town of Souris - center for shopping, restaurants, amenities, and health care (medical, dental and veterinary clinics). The tourist information center also located here.
· Local fishing village of Naufrage (get there early to purchase fish from the fisherman as they return from the sea).
· Provincial Parks of Greenwich Dunes and Basin Head Beach.
· Championship golf courses - The Links at Crowbush, Dundarave, and Brudenell.
· Confederation bike trail at St. Peters Bay.
· Horseback riding at several locations.
· Deep-sea fishing out of North Lake and Naufrage.
· Lighthouse tours at East Point.
· Sunday night ceilidh in nearby Monticello.
· Clam digging in Souris.
· Local festivals include the Rollo Bay Fiddlers Festival and the St. Peters Wild Blueberry Festival.

Email Marcelay Beach House Reservations: bookcanada@madbookings.com