Title: Character Home Away from Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=4054&destination=Thunder+Bay%2C+Ontario%2C+Canada&selected=102280808&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Character Home Away from Home ## Photo gallery for Character Home Away from Home ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Character Home Away from Home (Thunder Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102280900/102280808/438db889.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Character Home Away from Home (Thunder Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102280900/102280808/5df6d049.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Character Home Away from Home (Thunder Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102280900/102280808/f256bd55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Character Home Away from Home (Thunder Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102280900/102280808/3187d580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Character Home Away from Home (Thunder Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102280900/102280808/978f990f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a quiet neighborhood, this beautiful house offers the perfect retreat with proximity to Downtown and Marina park. Enjoy being within minutes of local amenities such as University, College and Hospitals. ## Reviews 6.8 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Character Home Away from Home Beautiful house in a quiet neighborhood. Couple minutes walk to Downtown and Marina park. 15 mins drive to the Airport. Within 10 mins drive to the Highway, University, College, Hospitals, and other amenities. The basement of the house has its own entrance in the back and has a tenant staying there. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Hiking nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/998700/998650/4cbfda9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites Thunder Bay - Pool - Pet friendly - Kids pool - Parking included 7.0 Good 1,005 reviews CA $199 CA $236 total includes taxes & fees Mar 21 - Mar 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=998650&PinnedHotelID=998650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526500/526407/e8f21aad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Travelodge by Wyndham Thunder Bay Thunder Bay - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 5.8 2,169 reviews CA $100 CA $119 total includes taxes & fees Apr 18 - Apr 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-18&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=526407&PinnedHotelID=526407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31900000/31897700/31897690/f3958d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Thunder Bay - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 1,119 reviews CA $164 CA $195 total includes taxes & fees Apr 3 - Apr 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=31897690&PinnedHotelID=31897690&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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No shoes inside the home. 2\. No smoking in the house or balcony. No littering of cigarette butts 4\. Quiet time after 10 p.m. 6\. Please enjoy your meal in the dining room. 7\. No pets allowed. 8\. Put your garage in the black garbage bag. . 9\. Wash the dishes 10\. Turn lights off, and unplug electronics you plugged in. 11\. Leave towels in washroom 11\. A checked out message is appreciated ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### 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 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 ## About the area Thunder Bay is home to this vacation home. Magnus Theater and Thunder Bay Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda and Centennial Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Port Arthur Stadium or Current River Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding. [Visit our Thunder Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Thunder-Bay.dx4054) [View more Vacation homes in Thunder Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Thunder-Bay-Private-Vacation-Homes.d4054-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C48.44429%2C-89.21486&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g73_U5Qv5iJS49Qe64gQ7kn1cMM=) Thunder Bay, ON ### What's nearby - Magnus Theater 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - OLG Casino Thunder Bay 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Prince Arthur's Landing 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - Hillcrest Park 3 min drive \- 1.9 km ### Getting around - Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) 15 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 13 min walk - Tim Hortons 18 min walk - On Deck 14 min walk - Subway 7 min walk - Roosters Bistro 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Character Home Away from Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Character Home Away from Home? ### What time is check-out at Character Home Away from Home? ### Where is Character Home Away from Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Character Home Away from Home Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Deana S. Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Cute character home This is a cute character home. Had most kitchen items of what we needed while we were there for the weekend. The host responded quickly when we had questions about the home. ##### Deana S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Neel Modi M. Feb 28, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Good accomodation ##### Neel Modi M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Raylene T. Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy ##### Raylene T. 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