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The Polish House - Quiet - Central - 2BR - W/D
Nestled in the heart of Beechwold, this charming space is designed to make you feel right at home while exploring Columbus or just relaxing. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to 71 and 315. Go for a stroll in the friendly neighborhood, or hang out in the fenced backyard. Dining, grocery, bars, and shopping are quick trips 1.2mi for your convenience. Enjoy the full kitchen, large dining table, 58" 4K tv, and PS4 during your stay. Ground floor bedroom has Queen bed, upstairs bedroom has 2 twins.

Guest Suite with private entrance on 1.5 acres.
Beautiful 1.5 acre wooded lot, unique setting with country living in the city. Close to Bethel Rd shopping and diverse dining. Close to Rt. 315, Antrim Lake path, and Olentangy Trail. You'll have the suite all to yourself: private entrance, electronic keypad, a dedicated parking space, no shared walls with main house. Easy to come and go. Full bathroom with tiled shower. Zoned temperature controls for your comfort. King bed, wifi, Roku TV, and everything you need for an enjoyable stay.

Waldeck Creek Country Retreat
Welcome to country living! We live on a serene 12 acre lot in the country just minutes from I-70 (Exit 79 E bound/Exit 85 W bound). We offer a clean and cozy lower-level apartment with a private entrance, 2 bedrooms/1 bath, snack/coffee bar with an assortment of snacks, tea, and coffee, a living room, reclining sofa, pool table, electric fireplace, RokuTV, small table/2 chairs and an outdoor patio area. We are located on a 250-acre family farm with a walking path, woods, creek, and cabin.

✨Travelers Paradise!✨-Central Downtown/Ohio State
• New Listing, Same Superhost! • Walkable to Grandview attractions! • 1.5 miles to downtown/OSU campus • Off-street parking • Fenced-in Private Patio • Premium linens, towels, & soaps • Spacious bedrooms for 4 to sleep comfortably w/ 2 queen beds and 1 twin bed • Fully stocked & modernized kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel appliances • Large dining table for shared meals or work • HD TVs w/cable in all rooms • Complimentary coffee • Washer & dryer w/detergent & dryer sheets

Peaceful Ranch Home. Close to the Zoo!
🏡 Quiet ranch home in a peaceful neighborhood 🐕 A large fully fenced yard for furry friends 🛋️ 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, living rooms and dining room all on 1 level 🍽️ Well-equipped kitchen and dining room 🚗 Attached 2-car garage offers convenient parking and protection for your vehicle 🛜 Dedicated workspace with 1 Gb lightening speed Wi-Fi ⚡️ 🍷 5-min drive to downtown Powell 🦁 10-min to the Columbus Zoo ✈️ 20-min to CMH Airport 🎓 15-min to The Ohio State University

Cozy Cottage near Columbus Zoo, Dublin, Powell
Charming village cottage with 100+ 5-star reviews, perfect for families and remote professionals. Comfortably sleeps 7. Features a private yard with a fire pit, dedicated workspaces, and a fully equipped kitchen. Located just 5 minutes from the Memorial Golf Tournament and the Columbus Zoo, our home offers a quiet retreat with modern amenities and high-speed WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of a family-friendly neighborhood with walkable shops and restaurants.

Clintonville Retreat • Fireplace, Games • Near OSU
Step into your perfect Columbus getaway! This cozy mid-century modern 3BR retreat offers stylish comfort with indoor games and a spacious backyard featuring a fire pit, grill, and gazebo seating. Enjoy complimentary coffee each morning and unwind in warm, inviting spaces. Just a short drive to OSU, Downtown, and great local restaurants perfect for families or friends to relax, explore, and make long lasting memories. Book your stay today!

Pink Chalet Downtown | Themed 2Bed Home, Fire Pit
✦Welcome to The Pink House✦ Escape to our whimsical home, located minutes from Downtown Columbus. Our home is in the highly sought after Clintonville neighborhood; full of local boutiques, restaurants and breweries. 10 min: OSU 10 min: Short North & Downtown Cbus 10 min: Convention Center 10 min: Polaris Mall 12 min: Schottenstien Center 12 min: Nationwide Arena 15 min: Cosi 20 min: Columbus Zoo *Minutes to I-71 & 315

Countryside Private Dwelling
Enjoy the peaceful countryside just 15 minutes off of the outer loop of Columbus. We have a seperate guest house on our small farm with a king size master suite and queen bedroom. This guest home is completely private from the main residence and is the perfect ambience for peace and quiet. . My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids), and big groups.

Private Guest House just minutes from Columbus Zoo
Newly remodeled guest house is the perfect location to step away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but still be a 10-20 minute drive from great restaurants, night life, and shopping. It is also located just 5 miles from one of the best zoos in the country, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The house comfortably fits 2 adults and 2 children. The house is not an ideal place for 4 adults.

Dublin Columbus Border
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this Airbnb in North West Columbus including Bridge Park Dublin, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay Water Park, The Ohio State University campus, Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park, Lower(dot)com Field, historic Crew Stadium and Muirfield Village Golf Club. Great neighborhood for walking.

Mid-Century Apartment in Uptown Westerville
Stay the night in this Mid-Century apartment located in the heart of historic Uptown Westerville above a Mid-Century shop. You can’t be closer! The apartment is right in the middle of this quaint, historic community. The main street buildings house cute coffee shops, boutiques, & restaurants. Within walking distance of Otterbein University.
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Family-friendly house rentals

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Uptown Westerville - Otterbein University

3 BR cozy + renovated walkable downtown stay

Extraordinary Bridge House - A Rustic Retreat

Polaris 3 bed 2.5 bath + quick access i71 & i270

Game room~Minutes to the Zoo~Near Powell/Dublin

Spacious • King • Games • Fire Pit • 5 Min to Zoo!
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Dedicated workspace w/24" monitor, lux king bed

Central Downtown Apartment!

Modern, Warm, Chic Flat in Westerville

Fabulous private apartment inside beautiful home

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Bespoke Short North Oasis-FLAT

Historic Uptown Westerville GetawayOSU,COSI +MORE!

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Destinations to explore
- Ohio Stadium
- Easton Town Center
- Greater Columbus Convention Center
- Historic Crew Stadium
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Zoombezi Bay
- Ohio State University
- Muirfield Village Golf Club
- John Bryan State Park
- Legend Valley
- Schiller Park
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Snow Trails
- Otherworld
- Schottenstein Center
- Nationwide Arena
- Deer Creek State Park
- Highbanks Metro Park
- Hollywood Casino Columbus
- Ariel-Foundation Park
- Scioto Audubon Metro Park
- Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fair-W
- Ohio Theatre




