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B&B Reviews - Tips

Being the best B&B on PEI is tough with all the great places to stay. But we know hospitality and we have guests past reviews keeping us on track to bring you the best accommodations for your buck right now.

Reviews from past Guests


  • We had such a fun time. Thank you for all of the touring advice, and the great breakfasts. This place is beautiful and you two are some of the nicest and helpful people I have ever met. Shan & the munchkin (Mississauga, On)
  • I loved every minute of being here. I'll be back, I can't see myself anywhere else..they would have big shoes to fill elsewhere. Lovely Keieg & Edith (Newmarket, On)
  • What can I say! Five star beds, five star hosts, your home is the most beautiful place, lots of thoughtful features to make our stay more enjoyable and comfortable, love the dishes of sea glass, the gardens and your friendship. J'a super bien dorm. ! Simone (Cyclists from Gaspe, PQ)
  • What an awesome P.E.I experience! What an awesome life experience! To meet such wonderful people as yourselves on our holiday. You have made our travels all the more special. Your generosity, genuineness & utmost care in the services you provide is spectacular! Thank you for making my moms birthday so special by offering your "My PEI Experience" to celebrate her birthday! Sue & Karen (Maine, USA)
  • What a relaxing B&B! Fantastic food, great cost, best location, comfy beds, and wonderful hosts- I'll remember this always. We spent the last 4 magical days spent here at Trailside B&B. Love the waterfall. Tim & Boni (Toronto, Ontario)
  • What a warm and personable place! Wish we could have stayed longer, next time. Your hospitality was great, I can't say enough, we will recommend this place to all our friends and people we know traveling to Prince Edward Island. God Bless! Tiffany & Robert (Sydney, Australia)
  • Cindy & Guy, thank you so much for the very friendly & clean accommodations. Sharing your Thanksgiving Day meal was a high light of our visit, and a memory we will cherish. The "gab fests" around the breakfast table were great and super relaxing. We will gladly sing the praises of your accommodations and service to all we encounter. Thank you again and I'm certainly going to bring my wife on my next business trip so she can enjoy the tea room and gardens. Jim (Orano, Maine, USA)

Bed and Breakfast Tips for First Timers

Your First B&B:
If you have never stayed at a Bed and Breakfast before and you're a first timer then I have some tips that may make your stay a comfortable, for you and your innkeeper. Mark my word, once you have stayed at your first B&B you may never stay anywhere else.
What to expect:hospitality
Most bed and breakfast are family run and the owner is also the host. You will find the decor to be usually antiques, thick linens, hand embroidered pillow cases and quilt tops, fine china, and decorated with family heirlooms.
What to bring:
Take only what you need when you go away and ask about special amenities that are available like: shampoo, conditioner, bathrobes, slippers, beach towels, lawn chairs, & coolers or bicycles.
Complimentary:
Several Bed and Breakfasts have an evening complimentary tea coffee tidbit and invite you to sit with them as they don't allow eating in the rooms. If you're not sure, just ask.
Your Hosts:
Your B and B hosts are happy to tell you about their home and area. They often provide maps and brochures and will recommend or make dinner reservations for you at a near by restaurant. The attention is personable when staying at a B&B compared to staying in a hotel.
Breakfast and what to expect:breakfast
Breakfast is a highlight of a B&B stay; you get to enjoy your host's finest cooking talents and talk over your day's adventure with other guests. At one time you could have people from 3 or 4 different countries come together at the breakfast table. In most cases a time is set for breakfast; the menu is the same for all and it changes each morning of your stay. Most B & B's will pay special attention to dietary needs, but always advise the host when booking the reservation if you have a dietary or allergy.
Dietary Needs:
Some Bed and Breakfast's are able to accommodate your requests, (ie. Starches, citrus, diabetic, carbs, vegetarian, vegan, likes, and dislikes). We offer a continental breakfast and this gives you the freedom to have breakfast when you wish and you can pick from foods you like to eat. I like to have a variety of foods and fresh baked pastries. It is best to communicate when booking your B&B if your dietary needs can be met.
Type of Travellers:
Most bed and breakfasts have more than one room and can accommodate small groups. Often you can find backpackers, cyclist, great place for women travelling alone, small business groups, newlyweds, seniors, and college students just before class starts. Some Bed and Breakfast accept young children and babies, not all. Sometimes there is a cut off age because the house is not appropriate for young children.
Book Early:
Some differences between a hotel and a bed and breakfasts are: A B&B doesn't have a front desk attendant and extra staff on site. B&B hosts do most of the work themselves. A B and B has only a few rooms that fill quickly (so be sure to book early).
Arrival time:
Most B & B's have a check in time, and a check out time. This time is a set time allowing the host to finish up with the usual daily routine, appointments, and shopping. I like to know when guests are checking in just in case we are out for a walk or happen to go out for dinner.
Shared or Private Baths:
My bed and breakfast is a 2.5 Canada Select star rating as it has three shared baths and four bedrooms. Canada Select only awards a 3 star and above rating to accommodation who have private bathrooms inside each room. If you prefer a private bathroom, look for a B&B at a 3 star rating and above.
One night stay:
I see more B&B's are offering minimums of 2 nights stay, this is so the host gets to know their guests better and it is also for other reasons. This year we are offering 3 rooms in our B&B at a minimum of 2 nights stays and one room is dedicated to one night stays. When rooms are booked for one night stays all over the calendar it prevents others from booking a 4 night stay. It is a good idea to plan to stay in a B&B the length of time it takes to visit that area. The Trailside B&B is in the Charlottetown, Green Gables Shore area. I recommend the minimum of 3 days to see Anne's Land and Charlottetown area.
Why a Cancellation Policy:
Hotels have anywhere from 25 to 200 rooms and B&B's have 2 or 3. A cancellation in a hotel could represent 4% of the total days revenue, and a last minute cancellation at a B&B represents as much as 50% of a day's revenue. When you book a room at a B&B we hold that room exclusively for you booking it off the reservation system means any prospective traveller can't even see this room. A B&B cancellation period is usually longer than that of a motel. When you make a reservation be sure you understand their cancellation policy. Please read our cancellation policy.

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Book your room with
The Trailside B&B
Hosts: Cindy & Guy Cousineau
Winsloe at Rte 2 & Rte 223
(902) 367-7851     1-877-367-7851
Email: innkeeper@besidethetrail.ca

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