Nature Space Resort

Nature Space Resort is a peaceful, family-run stay on Prince Edward Island’s north shore, set beside a coastal lagoon with the open ocean only minutes away. Based in Morell (around a 35-minute drive from Charlottetown), it’s the sort of place that makes it very easy to slow the pace right down, spend time outdoors, and feel genuinely connected to the island’s landscapes and waterways.

Accommodation is deliberately small-scale and varied, with four yurts, a loft suite, a pioneer tent and a two-bedroom cottage. The yurts are bright and restorative, each with a queen bed plus a daybed with trundle (best for up to three adults), air conditioning, a private outdoor hot tub and an indoor wood-burning fireplace, finished with reclaimed wood touches and lovely linens. They don’t have en suite kitchen or washroom facilities, so they suit guests who are happy with a high-comfort glamping style. The pioneer tent is a simpler, solar-powered option with a queen and single bed, again without private kitchen or washroom facilities. If you’d prefer something fully self-contained, the Loft Suite is a one-bedroom apartment above the boathouse with a deck looking out over the forest, garden and lake, plus a kitchen, en suite bathroom, hot tub and fireplace. The Glowbug Cottage is the most traditional set-up, with two bedrooms (queen plus bunks), air conditioning, a full kitchen and a lovely bathroom with a clawfoot soaker tub, along with a deck and a large screened porch (it’s worth noting this cottage is typically a seven-night, Saturday-arrival stay in peak summer).

A big part of the appeal is the shared spaces and on-site extras that encourage you to spend time outside. The central hub, The Bee Hive, houses shared washroom and kitchen amenities, and there’s also a sauna and cold plunge, a yoga yurt, a small gift shop, a dock with kayaks, and thoughtful touches like a meditation labyrinth and garden with greenhouse. WiFi and parking are included, keeping things straightforward, and check-in is usually between 4pm and 8pm (it’s best to contact the property in advance if you’ll arrive later). The yurts are pet-friendly for an additional cost, so they’re not the best choice for anyone with animal allergies, but if you love the idea of a nature-first stay with welcoming hosts and a real sense of place, it’s a brilliant option.