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Checkerboard House 3 Bedrooms-Sea World, Lackland

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Open floor plan
Hence the name; the Checkerboard House
Built in bench to seat 8
Eat-in kitchen
Gas pipe shelving

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8110.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Antonio, TX
  • Place, Amber Creek Community Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lackland Air Force Base
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, San Antonio SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Checkerboard House 3 Bedrooms-Sea World, Lackland

Fun & comfy 3 bed/2 bath house in San Antonio. Located inside Loop 1604, it's a 15 min drive to Lackland AFB & Sea World and a 20-25 min drive to downtown attractions, The Riverwalk, 6 Flags, and the San Antonio Zoo. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis.

You will enjoy the open concept floor plan with a large dining table and a built-in bench for plenty of seating & the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare and serve meals!

The Master Suite includes a king size bed and a walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 has a full size bed and bedroom 3 features a twin over full bunk bed. The hall bath includes a tub/shower combo and there is a washer & dryer in the garage stocked with laundry detergent & bleach.

Smart TVs in the living room and 2 of the bedrooms so you can stream your favorites from Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, etc. A high chair, pack-n-play & stroller are available for your little ones.

The back yard features a covered checkerboard patio with giant checkers as well as a picnic table with umbrella, fire pit, charcoal grill, hammock and giant Connect 4!

These "most asked about" items are included at the house:
Keurig coffee maker
Crock pot
Toaster
Microwave
Mixer
Pots, pans, baking sheets, cooking utensils, glasses, mugs, plates, bowls, silverware
Charcoal grill
Grilling utensils
Iron & Ironing board
Hair dryer
Fans
Stroller
High chair
Playpen
Board games
Smart TVs
Washer & dryer
Laundry detergent & bleach

Other things to note:
There is enough space to sleep 8 people, assuming one person will sleep on the sofa.
Although the house is suitable for infants and includes
a high chair, play pen/crib and stroller, it is not "baby proofed."
The house is situated in a long, quiet Culebra-de-sac with no through traffic. With quick access to Loop 1604, you can easily connect to the major highways & get pretty much anywhere in San Antonio in 30 minutes or less.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not have a high-chair or crib, etc.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Flush toilet paper only. Do not throw paper towels or wipes, even "flushable wipes" in the toilets.
Although gatherings & alcohol are allowed, NO ALCOHOL FUELED PARTIES! Return all games and chairs, etc. to to their proper place.
Failure to bag up trash and take trash bins to the curb on the designated day will result in a minimum $25 trip charge to remove excess trash.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Antonio

Located in Far West Side, a neighbourhood in San Antonio, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Hill Country Golf Club and Anne-Marie Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Market Square and Ingram Park Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Canyon Crossing Community Park and Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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San Antonio, TX

What's nearby

  • Amber Creek Community Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lackland Air Force Base - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
  • San Antonio SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • River Walk - 17 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 22 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spoons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Flix Brewhouse - San Antonio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Checkerboard House 3 Bedrooms-Sea World, Lackland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Checkerboard House 3 Bedrooms-Sea World, Lackland?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Checkerboard House 3 Bedrooms-Sea World, Lackland on 1 June 2026 start from AU$209, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Checkerboard House 3 Bedrooms-Sea World, Lackland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Checkerboard House 3 Bedrooms-Sea World, Lackland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Checkerboard House 3 Bedrooms-Sea World, Lackland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Checkerboard House 3 Bedrooms-Sea World, Lackland located?

This family-friendly San Antonio holiday home is located in Far West Side, within 3 mi (5 km) of Amber Creek Community Park and Canyon Crossing Community Park. Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark and Medina River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was convenient and house was very clean had everything for me and my family. I really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2026
Thanks for the review. We appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chancey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our visit! Very close to Lackland and also a quick Uber ride to the Riverwalk!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Thanks for staying! Glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Qiyamah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed the stay

Great place to lay our head and family enjoyed the time spent here great folks a wonderful vacation experience Thanks again Dave and Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

victorienne a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Is was a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the house and your stay in SA!
Verified

8/10 Good

Delynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great weather!

The house was nice, neighborhood was interesting.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks for staying. We know most of the neighbors and are grateful they are vigilant. Glad you liked the house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

If you are looking for a place to stay while in San Antonio the checkerboard house is wonderful. Very clean and very easy to get a hold of the owners. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2024
Thanks, Shawna. Glad you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

The house was conveniently located just minutes from everything we did while in town and was exactly what was listed. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
Thanks! Glad you found the house as expected and found the location to be great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay for BMT Graduation

Simple check in, very clean, no surprises. Close to the base.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks for staying, Ken! We are glad to hear the house was clean and what you expected. -Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BMT Graduation

This house was in a good location and was very comfortable for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Checkerboard House

Exactly what was shown and perfect our granddaughters graduation from AF BMT.A place for her to get away for a while with familyHost were excellent and answered all questions Would be a great place to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks, Maurice! We are glad you found the house to be a great place to stay and hang out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittnee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The property was very clean and nice! Only a 10 minute drive to seaworld, and 25 to six flags. Plus so many food options within minutes. Zero complaints about this property! Would definitely recommend to anyone going to San Antonio.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks, Brittnee. We think it's a great location and a nice house, too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We enjoyed our stay. Your place was very clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2024
Thanks, Kerry! Glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ismael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual trip to SeaWorld

Place was a great place to stay, quiet neighborhood and very comfy. Down the street from SeaWorld and a lot of stores nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

The property was great. Lots of room for entire family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2023
Thanks, Trevor! We are glad you found the house to comfortable for your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SEA WORLD

Comfortable stay, clean well kept property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thanks, Wilma. We appreciate the honest review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BMT Graduation

Nice place to stay for BMT graduation. Close to base. Has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks for staying, Scott! We are happy to hear it was convenient comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family House

This house was fantastic for my family of 7. Lots of room and amenities. Very family friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thanks, Erika! We are happy you found the house to be comfy for your family!
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed for our trip

The house was perfect and the inside was honestly better than I thought it would be. We were pleasantly surprised with how nice everything was.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
We strive for a 5 star experience for our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend visit

We were in town for the weekend to go to SeaWorld. House was in a great location and easy to get to everything we had intended to do. House was super cute and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again next time we come to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Beautiful home very clean very beautiful decorated love it the back yard was nice with games for the kids to play with the neighborhood was quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed how clean and quiet the house was.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

greg k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Air Force graduation

House was clean and big enough for are family had a great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2024
Thanks! Glad you had a good trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for BMT graduation

We stayed for our son's BMT graduation. With the fully stocked kitchen, we were able to have an awesome family meal and spend time relaxing and hearing all about BMT. The location is only a short 10 minute deice from the nase.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks, Angela. We are happy you had everything you needed for a great time with family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean house to stay in

We stayed here for our son’s graduation from BMT at Lackland and it’s just inside the 1604 loop. The house was clean and the AC worked great! Lots of restaurants nearby and Lackland was about a 15 minute drive, depending on traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thanks! Glad to know the AC worked great on these hot days and glad to know you enjoyed the area and your time in SA!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So comfortable!

This was a great property. We weren’t there much during the day as we were out and about, but the property was clean, cool and comfy! I loved how they had a high hair and playpen!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thanks for staying, Maggie. Glad you found the house comfortable and clean and that the baby items were useful. Hope you had a safe trip home! -Dave
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good location

The neighborhood is old, but the house is updated and comfortable. It was about 15 minutes from Lackland Air Force Base, where we attended grandson's graduation it seemed we were able to get to all of the attractions within about 15 minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Thanks, Janice. We like the location of the neighborhood, too. Easy access to the freeways to get you pretty much anywhere in SA in 30 minutes or less. Thanks for staying!

About the host

Hosted by Dave & Kelly Oberhauser

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Originally from Iowa, we have lived in beautiful San Antonio for 20+ years. We began our careers as Music Educators and have been in real estate for 10+ years; flipping houses, renting to long-term tenants as well as vacation rentals & Kelly is an experienced Real Estate agent. We have 3 awesome sons. We enjoy playing tennis & biking and David plays trumpet with area jazz bands. We hope you enjoy your stay at our beautifully furnished and peaceful home!

Why they chose this property

The far west side of San Antonio is growing fast! With many nearby attractions, shopping and amenities popping up, this house is a short drive from popular destinations and only 30 minutes to Down Town SA and the River Walk.

What makes this property unique

The backyard, with giant checkers, giant Connect 4, hammock and fire pit makes for a fun and relaxing space to hang out!

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