Why a house works better than a hotel for a staycation
A staycation is about switching off, and that's easier with room to spread out. Four bedrooms, four beds plus a bunk bed, 3.5 bathrooms and a fenced backyard mean nobody is sharing a hotel room or queuing for the shower.
You keep the comforts of home: a full kitchen with a gas range, a dining table for long dinners, a fireplace for the evenings, a washer and dryer, and free driveway parking for the car you came in.
| Hotel staycation | The Whitby House | |
|---|---|---|
| Space | One or two rooms | 4 bedrooms, the whole house |
| Meals | Restaurants or room service | Full kitchen, or home-made meals to order |
| Parking | Often paid | Free on the driveway |
| Kids | Shared beds, quiet hallways | Bunk-bed room and a fenced backyard |
Ideas for a Whitby staycation
Book a session at Thermëa Spa Village and come back to a soaking tub in the ensuite. Walk the Lynde Shores Conservation Area or the Lake Ontario waterfront trail. Browse the shops and cafés of downtown Whitby and the village of Brooklin, or take the kids skating or swimming at a local recreation centre.
Some evenings, nobody wants to cook: home-made meals from Riwaiti Meetha can be ordered to the house, and Uber Eats, DoorDash and SkipTheDishes deliver too.
Who it suits
Families who want a weekend away without a long drive, couples or friends planning a spa weekend, and relatives who live across the GTA and want one place to get together. The house sleeps up to 8, and parties and events aren't permitted, so it stays a calm place to rest.
Long weekends, school breaks and the quiet weeks after the holidays are all good times for a staycation. The minimum stay is two nights.
Questions
Is Whitby a good place for a staycation near Toronto?
Yes. It is east of Toronto in Durham Region, reached by Hwy 401 or 407 or the GO train, with Thermëa Spa Village, the Lake Ontario waterfront, conservation areas and a historic downtown close by.
What is the minimum stay?
Two nights. Open dates and prices are on Airbnb, and you can check them from the availability page.
Can we bring the kids?
Yes. There is a kids' room with a bunk bed, a fenced backyard and a full kitchen.
