We had a change of plan prompting us to arrive in Prince Edward Island one day earlier than planned. In trying to look for available lodging options last minute, a familiar name came up: Royalty Maples. We had stayed there 15 years ago and knew that we would have decent accommodations for one night. When we arrived there this time, my jaw dropped at the complete refurbishment of the whole property. Gone was the 1970’s decor, replaced by something that fits in the 2020s. The two bedroom cottage now had 2 queen beds instead of two doubles. They were on modern metal frames with solid wood headboards. The furniture in the living room/dining area were also replaced. It now gave off a very modern, appealing interior vibe. There was also brand new contemporary wood flooring throughout the cottage. The TV was a wide screen flat panel HD TV that replaced the small 12” square glass tube TV the last time we were here. The kitchen appliances were also modernized, with a stainless steel look as well as an over the stove microwave oven. There is still a toaster and filter coffee maker in the cupboard. There is basic cookware, plates, cups, and cutlery in case you’d like to dine in the cottage. Behind the oven and sink was a tiled backsplash which shows the intricacy of their renovations. The bathroom was also completely refurbished. The new LED lights made it a lot brighter as well as new faucets and a new water saving toilet. On the outside, the front patio, patio furniture, siding, and roof have been completely replaced. There was even a compact propane barbecue in case we wanted to have a BBQ. Most impressive was the installation of mini-split style air conditioning units that will easy cool down the whole cottage on hot days. I remember the previous in wall AC units barely were powerful enough to keep the cottage cool. One welcome constant with both our stays was the helpful staff. They were able to assist and answer all our questions even though I saw them busy with other tasks on the property. Kudos to the owner of Royalty Maples for turning this place around, delivering on value. In other words, you’ll pay less for what you’re getting in comparison to the competition. My previous rating was a 3, it now merits a 5 based on the hard work they have invested to improve the place.
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