Kuijpers Cottage - Family Friendly Sandbanks Cottage

Athol

Accommodation, Family Friendly, Good for Groups

Minutes from the Sandbanks, Picton and Bloomfield in Prince Edward County. Kuypers Cottage is a clean & cozy, family friendly home. Main floor: kitchen, inviting family room, 2 queen sized bedrooms and full bath. Lower level: bedroom with 2 double beds and a single futon bed, a half bath with toilet and sink, laundry and a children's play area. Outside enjoy the large deck which overlooks the fenced in play yard (with swing set, sandbox and playhouse), fire pit and large 1.5 acre property. Onsite parking for four vehicles and the use of two season passes to the Sandbanks are included with your rental.

What's nearby

  • Base31

    Base31 in Picton, Ontario, is a former WWII air training base transformed into a creative hub and cultural destination through creative placemaking, heritage, concerts and events, food and beverage and art.

  • Wildlings Play Café

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  • Melt Studio and Gallery

    Melt Studio and Gallery, near Picton, showcases Canadian encaustic artist Susan Wallis' work and hosts group and solo art shows. Offers art and nature workshops.

  • Escape Camp Picton

    Escape Camp Picton offers immersive escape room experiences at a decommissioned WWII airbase. Indoor and outdoor games blend heritage, history, and excitement for all players.

  • Moto Craft Festival

    Experience Moto Craft, the ultimate motorcycle festival of speed, art, and culture at Base31, Prince Edward County, July 31–Aug 3, 2025. We’re throwing the ultimate motorcycle culture festival at spectacular Base31, located on the site of a 750-acre WWII air training base in Prince Edward County. This isn’t just a motorcycle show–it’s a next level festival that mixes motorcycles with speed, art, music and a weekend full of fun surrounded by bikes and friends.

  • Hagerman Farms

    Century-old family farm near Picton offers seasonal produce, eggs, and fruit at a farm stand. Also features local dairy, treats, and bakery.

  • GRACE Studio

    Join artist and creative expansion coach, Heather Kerr, at her gorgeous GRACE Studio for creative workshops and retreats, art shows and personally designed custom experiences, all in a beautiful natural setting. Follow Heather on Instagram @gracedcanvascoaching, or sign up for her newsletter by clicking on the sign up button at www.gracedcanvas.com.

  • County Fields and Forest

    County Fields and Forest blends traditional and modern methods to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being through wellness education, yoga, meditation, and more.

  • Cherry Beach Resort

    Cherry Beach Resort offers 45 acres of waterfront with a 1200-foot sandy beach on East Lake in Prince Edward County, near Sandbanks Provincial Park.

  • Stone Temple Coffees

    Stone Temple Coffees in Prince Edward County offers award-winning, Fairtrade-Organic coffee. Visit their tasting bar or shop for specialty coffee, teas, and unique products.

  • Spiritual Alchemy Wellness

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  • The Store in Cherry Valley

    Quintessential General Store offering camping essentials, almond milk, Black River cheese curds, local produce, clothing, gifts, and more. Owners Karol and Steve available for assistance.

  • Cherry Valley Park

    Cherry Valley Lions Memorial Park features a free boat launch, gazebo, memorial trees, cement pad with seating, shelter, picnic tables for rent, and camping spots.

  • Sunflower Fields Ice Cream Shoppe

    A must-stop on your PEC adventure! Offering 44 flavours of Canadian-made Kawartha Dairy ice cream, 8 flavours of dairy-free, vegan gelato, frozen yogurt and much more! We will have a corn maze for the 2025 season as well as some awesome photo-op spots!

  • Littlejohn Farm

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  • Blooms and Berries on East Lake

    Guests will find a beautifully manicured 10 acres property, featuring fields of strawberries and other fruits, along with a specialty flower garden, and several large flower fields with trails, art installations, and unique photo taking opportunities. Our mission is to make sure you leave with a huge smile and memories to last a lifetime!