A whole house to rent 15 minutes from Old Quebec, on Île d'Orléans: river view, wood fireplace, free parking, up to 6 guests. And, as a bonus, the charm of a restored 1839 country schoolhouse.
★ 4.84/5 (62 reviews) · Superhost · CITQ 307404 · managed by Initial Location · the owner replies directly
Updated July 1, 2026.
Where to stay on Île d'Orléans for a short trip near Quebec City? La Petite École is a private whole house 15 minutes from Quebec City, ideal for 2 to 6 guests: you explore the city by day and come back to the quiet riverside in the evening. It is the "a house of your own" option rather than an inn room or a remote cottage.
You saw "La Petite École" on Airbnb, Booking or in a guide and you're wondering what it actually is? Here is the full answer. La Petite École de l'Île d'Orléans is first and foremost a whole house to rent, private and fully equipped, 15 minutes from Old Quebec — the ideal base to visit Quebec City while sleeping in the quiet, on the island. The building has a story: it is a restored 1839 one-room country schoolhouse. But that heritage is a bonus: what you come for is the proximity to Quebec City, the comfort and the river view. To book direct (best rate) or see the house page, it's further down — or call 581-999-1555.
La Petite École ("the little school") is named for what it was: a country schoolhouse (école de rang), one of those small rural schools where, in the 19th century, a single teacher taught all the children of the concession road. Built in 1839 in Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, it was restored as a rental house while keeping its original character. Île d'Orléans itself is a recognized heritage site — a cradle of New France a few minutes from the city. It's a pleasant layer of history for a stay; but to be clear: you book La Petite École first for its proximity to Quebec City and its comfort, the heritage being the cherry on top.
The whole house (6 guests, free parking, full kitchen) suits several kinds of stays:
| You are… | Why La Petite École |
|---|---|
| A family visiting Quebec City | Private house 15 min from the city, island quiet, kitchen for meals, fireplace in the evening |
| A couple on a getaway | River view, wood fireplace, the feel of a historic country house |
| A group of friends (up to 6) | Private whole house, free parking, close to the island's cideries and vineyards |
| Passing between Montreal and Charlevoix | Ideal base 15 min from Quebec City (Old Quebec, Montmorency Falls 10 min) |
La Petite École is in Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, on the south shore of the island, with a river view. By car:
To plan, see our Île d'Orléans guide. In French: qu'est-ce que La Petite École.
La Petite École de l'Île d'Orléans is a whole house to rent in Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, 15 minutes from Old Quebec. It sleeps up to 6 guests, with a St. Lawrence River view, wood fireplace, free parking and a fully equipped kitchen. It is a restored 1839 country schoolhouse, managed by Initial Location (CITQ 307404), rated 4.84/5 across 62 reviews.
La Petite École is about 15 minutes by car from Old Quebec and the Île d'Orléans bridge. You get the quiet of the island while staying close to the city's attractions: Old Quebec, Montmorency Falls (10 minutes), and the island's cideries and vineyards.
La Petite École sleeps up to 6 guests: 2 bedrooms with an open living space. The whole house is private (no sharing), ideal for a family or small group visiting Quebec City from Île d'Orléans.
Yes. Parking is free and private on site, and the house has a wood fireplace — perfect for fall and winter evenings. The kitchen is fully equipped, with a view over the St. Lawrence River.
Yes. Book direct at 581-999-1555 or online — it is usually the best rate, without platform service fees (about 15% less than Airbnb). The house is also listed on Airbnb and Booking, managed by Initial Location.
Yes. The building is a former 1839 country schoolhouse, carefully restored as a rental house while keeping its character. That heritage is a charming bonus — but what you come for first is a comfortable, quiet house 15 minutes from Quebec City.
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Whole house 15 min from Old Quebec — up to 6 guests, river view, wood fireplace, free parking. ★4.84/5 (62 reviews).
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La Petite École de l'Île d'Orléans · 6225 Chemin Royal, Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, QC G0A 3Z0 · CITQ 307404 · managed by Initial Location
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La Petite École is a house to rent on Île d'Orléans (6 guests, 15 min from Quebec City). Book direct (best rate) · see the island guide. En français : qu'est-ce que La Petite École.