to demand for extra accommodation in Stanhope during peak season, Harry and Marjorie opened their four-bedroom home to tourists during the summer of 1957, followed in 1960 by the construction of five housekeeping cottages on their 2-acre home lot.

Now in their 25th season of operation, these cottages have been inhabited by people from near and far; some as distant as Europe and Australia, many returning regularly each year, and several buying property in the area for their retirement, or to spend their whole summers at Stanhope.

Along with their parents, the five MacLauchlan children looked forward to the yearly visitors, finding playmates, establishing friendships and also learning first hand just how much sweat is in a dollar, as they helped with the extra chores involved in operating a small business.

During the 15-year period, 1963-1978, when the MacLauchlans built and operated an 85-unit motel in Charlottetown, the cottage operation had the capable assistance of a sister-in-law, Violet MacLauchlan, and neighbours, Thelma Douglas and Mary Kielly, who performed as if they held a vested interest in the operation.

A satisfied customer is the best advertisement!

Single Cottages

There are a number of single cottages for rent in Stanhope. The winterised “Lawson Cottage” is in the centre of the village, on the East Road; “Mom’s Cottage”, owned by Harry and Annie Mellish, is on Stanhope Lane; and George and Janey Shelfoon’s Driftwood Cottage is on MacMillan Lane. All the others are located on the Bayshore Road; these include Chappell’s, on the Parkview Development sub- division; Asprey’s, James’, Curley’s and Dow’s; Beryl and Barry MacMillan’s and Everett Wakelin’s cottages; Johnston’s cottage on Warren’s Road; and “Bayview Haven Cottage” (Aldrich), originally the Rogers-Morrow cottage.

Camping

Apart from the large (25 acre) Parks Canada Campground, there are several private camping facilities in Stanhope.

Stanhope Bay Road Camping was founded by Keith Jenkins in 1959 on 71/2 acres of land bought from Dr. James E. Blanchard, and is now operated by Mr. Jenkins’ son David. This is a quiet family campground, with 60 unserviced campsites; 40, 2-way and 12, 3-way hook-ups.

The Stanhope Lane Campground (“Peace and Tranquility”) with access off that lane, is owned by Sterling MacKay, who bought 40 acres of Hudson land from Mrs. Rachel Tillson around 1969; there are 40 unserviced campsites and 12, 2-way hook-ups.

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