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10/10 Excellent
Larissa H.
May 22, 2026
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Larissa H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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Checkerboard guest house close to charming downtown + family-friendly yard space
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Cobourg, ON
- Cobourg BeachPlace, Cobourg Beach2 min drive
- St. Peter's Anglican ChurchPlace, St. Peter's Anglican Church2 min drive
- Park Theatre & Performing Arts CentrePlace, Park Theatre & Performing Arts Centre2 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Cobourg
With a stay at this vacation home in Cobourg, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Ontario and Cobourg Beach. .This vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from St. Peter's Anglican Church and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Park Theatre & Performing Arts Centre.
What's nearby
- Cobourg Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
- St. Peter's Anglican Church - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
- Park Theatre & Performing Arts Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
- Cobourg Community Centre - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
- Rice Lake - 20 min drive - 17.5 miles
Getting around
- Cobourg Station - 6 min drive
Restaurants
- Little Caesars Pizza - 3 min drive
- Cafe Vdoma - 2 min drive
- Kellys Home Like Inn - 2 min drive
- Buttermilk Café - 2 min drive
- Franks Bar & Grill - 7 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Checkerboard guest house close to charming downtown + family-friendly yard space
Welcome to our charming Checkboard guesthouse, where you can enjoy a cozy stay, in a bright and comfortable space. Filled with natural light and thoughtful design, it’s the perfect retreat to relax, unwind, and take a soak in the hot tub. Just minutes from a vibrant downtown full of shops, cafés, and local charm, and a short stroll to the stunning shores of Lake Ontario, you’ll have the best of both worlds—peaceful cottage living with easy access to everything you love.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please ensure that the hot tub cover is on and locked.
Please turn the hot tubs jets off after use.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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10/10 Excellent
Craig
May 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My wife, our dog and I had an excellent stay at the Checkerboard guest house in Cobourg. The beds were comfortable, the house was clean and as advertised, and was only about 2km from downtown. Our host, Tish, was easily available and responsive to our requests. We needed a pet friendly place, and this fit the bill perfectly!
Craig
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026