About this property

Historic Setting: The 1885 Suites in Picton offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only guest house features parquet floors and a private entrance, providing a charming atmosphere. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms equipped with walk-in showers. Additional amenities include bathrobes, streaming services, and a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Convenient Location: Located 12 mi from Sandbanks Provincial Park and 30 mi from Empire Theater, the property offers easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking enhance the stay. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, The 1885 Suites is praised for its attentive host, convenient location, and well-equipped kitchen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mariana
    Canada Canada
    Our stay was exceptional from arrival to check-out! Berry is an outstanding host who pays attention to every detail. The suite is beautifully decorated, cozy, and thoughtfully equipped—everything is in its right place, from makeup removal tissues...
  • Lorie
    United States United States
    Barry was a great host, he met us at check in and was there if we needed anything. The room was beautiful, clean, and so quiet. I loved that there were some kitchen items in the room as well as a small sink. The shower was very modern, clean...
  • Zbynek
    United States United States
    The house and rooms were very nice. It was just a short walk from the center of town so all the restaurants and shops were easy to get to. Barry was kind and attentive, greeting us when we came in and responding to our needs. The shower and...
  • Jelena
    Canada Canada
    It was spacious, incredibly clean (and I am crazy about cleanliness!), perfectly located to walk to town, quiet, quaint… The host was so accommodating and kind and added a personal touch for a birthday (bottle of prosecco).
  • Esther
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful accommodations. Excellent location. Barry was a wonderful host who made sure every detail was attended to and we were totally comfortable.
  • Marielou
    Canada Canada
    They delivered on a warm welcome by Barry even though we arrived late around 8:30 PM. We made our reservation the same morning for 3 nights and Barry took the time to have a personalized welcome note printed when we arrived. The Queen studio room...
  • Zachary
    Canada Canada
    Very clean and the host was pleasant! The building was very nice and in a quiet area that was close to downtown!
  • Kathryn
    Canada Canada
    The location was perfect. It was full of character. A lot of attention to detail. Amenities were plentiful. Having access to the garden and patio was nice.
  • Gerard
    Canada Canada
    Barry waste ultimate host, kind, and helpful. His welcoming and friendly persona added to our experience! Can't Sat enough about how much we enjoyed our time. It was all we had hoped for, for our getaway. We could have stayed longer if we would...
  • Natasha
    Canada Canada
    Amazing property! Great location, host was available and insured we had a great stay. We absolutely loved our stay here and highly recommend.

Hosted by Barry

9.8
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Barry
Located in the historical heart of Picton, The 1885 Suites is a Victorian home with many of its original architectural features preserved. The 1885 Suites has three air conditioned suites all on the second floor, each with private bath. Guests can choose one of our two apartment-style suites with kitchen or our spacious one-bedroom studio suite. Free on-site parking is available. Each suite has a queen bed and many other amenities to ensure you have a memorable stay. The 1885 Suites is licenced by the County of Prince Edward. Short Term Accommodation Licence No. ST-20210192
Your host, Barry, lives on the main floor and is available to you in person, by text, by e-mail or by phone. I'm eager to make certain that you always have a great stay at The 1885 Suites.
The 1885 Suites is a comfortable five-minute walk to Picton’s shops, cafes, the Royal Hotel and restaurants. Sandbanks Provincial Park is a 25-minute drive and many amazing wineries and craft breweries are only a short distance away.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The 1885 Suites is an adult only guest house.

Please inform The 1885 Suites of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 18:00:00 and 07:00:00.