
Family-friendly vacation rentals in Downtown Columbus
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Explore 30 vacation rentals in Downtown Columbus

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Downtown Columbus vacation rentals start at G$12,551 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly vacation rentals
Find 20 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
30 of Downtown Columbus vacation rentals include wi-fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Downtown Columbus rentals

4.7 Average rating
Downtown Columbus stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Downtown Columbus
Guests agree: these family-friendly homes are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.

LUXELOFT High St ShortNorth Free Park RooftopPatio
Best location in Columbus! FREE PARKING Entertainment, restaurants, clubs, Convention Cntr, Goodale Park& more outside front door. Luxury downtown loft w/ PRIVATE ROOFTOP patio, skyline view, remodeled & stylish decor in CBus's hottest area. Be in the ❤️ of it all 1 minute, a few steps later you’re home! Studio style space w/full kitchen, washer/dryer, living, eat space, queen bed & full bath. Professional clean between guests. “Great location! Easy walk go everything. Parking garage is amazing”

CityWalk- Short North/Arena/Convention Center
CityWalk, is central to the Columbus Short North downtown amenities. Steps away from the Convention Center, Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park, phenomenal dining, and shopping options. Located facing High St, you will for certain hear the nightlife just feet below your windows! Near Columbus Commons, Brewery District, or German Village. Out your back door are parks, breweries and countless pubs. Convenient shipping store for business needs. New or profiles without reviews, not considered.

Short North Carriage House next to Goodale Park
Welcome to the Goodale Park Carriage House located by beautiful Goodale Park, a 34 acre urban oasis steps away from the Short North Arts District. The apartment is a comfortable 2nd floor, one bedroom walk-up with cathedral ceilings and large windows for natural light. The carriage house is conveniently located a short walk from High Street with all of its shopping, restaurants, and nightlife, as well as a short walk to the Convention Center, North Market, Arena District, CVS and grocery.

Luxury Urban Home - 2 miles from Downtown!
Welcome to this stylish New Luxurious Modern Home. This 3k sqft home is conveniently located right off the freeway and situated just a few minutes drive from downtown Columbus. It is approximately 5-10 mins drive to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Franklin Park Observatory, and Ohio State University campus. Built in 2020, this home has everything you'll need for your stay to include: brand new comfortable mattresses, huge kitchen with a generous supply of cooking essentials and much more!

Livingston Flat - A German Village Gem
The Livingston Flat is located in historic German Village, directly above one of Columbus’ most beloved bars, Club 185. This charming, 1 bedroom apartment has all the amenities you need to feel right at home. Being just blocks away from downtown, you can easily walk to the best places for dinner and drinks Columbus has to offer. Enjoy the warmth of the gas lanterns on the brick lined streets, as you stroll past the neighborhood's gorgeous historic homes and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Bespoke Short North Oasis-LOFT
SHORT NORTH SLEEPY LOFT. Cozy. Clean. Modern. Just waiting for you. Make yourself at home at this stylish Summit Street Loft professionally designed and restored in 2023 by Columbus' premier interior design firms, Paul+Jo Studio. Every bit of the space has been meticulously curated for comfort, relaxation while being conveniently located in Italian Village. You’ll be minutes away from High Street in the Short North, German Village, Nationwide Arena, and the Ohio State University.

The Short North Nest
A cozy and chic loft space in the heart of The Short North. A quick walk to the Convention Center, Goodale Park, Nationwide Arena, the Arena District and the finest eateries, nightlife and shopping that Columbus has to offer. Relax in this bright and private space that features a kitchen, washer and dryer, in unit air-conditioner, a queen sized bed and sofa bed, wi-fi, television w/ Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Go. Multiple parking garages and street parking available.

Chic Lux Home heart of village.
This charming townhome is situated in the vibrant heart of German Village on Jaeger Street, offering you a front-row seat to the rich culture of downtown Columbus. Explore the area on foot with easy access to popular attractions and eateries such as Lindey's, Barcelona, Schiller Park, and The Book Loft. For a quick 5-8 minute Lyft ride, you can also visit Italian Village, Short North, Ohio State University, COSI, or the Franklin Park Conservatory. We look forward to hosting you!

Modern Downtown Luxury Apartment w/ View
This beautiful, 700 sq ft modern and open-floorplan studio apartment is conveniently located at Highpoint in downtown Columbus. This apartment is perfect for people who are traveling and want to experience Columbus because the apartment is close to all the excitement that the city has to offer. This apartment is ideal for a couple or small groups to eat together, hang out, relax, explore the surrounding areas, chat and have fun. FREE Parking (1 vehicle) & FREE wifi

Stylish Loft with King Bed - Two Parking Spots
Enjoy a stylish stay at this centrally located loft with all of the charm of German Village on the steps of downtown. 1 King Bed + Queen Sofa Bed + Dedicated Working Space w/ Fast Wifi. 2 dedicated off-street parking spots. ★ 5 Mins to Nationwide Arena ★ 12 Mins to Ohio Stadium ★ 6 Mins to Greater Columbus Convention Center ★ 7 Mins to the Short North ★ 4 Mins to Nationwide Children's Hospital ★ Walkable to dining, shopping, and parks in both GV and downtown

German Village Getaway w/ Courtyard near Downtown
🏡 Walk to the Best of German Village Stay in one of Columbus’ most desirable neighborhoods. The Tack House is a stylish, cozy retreat perfect for couples, business travelers, and small groups (up to 3). Walk to popular German Village restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and Schiller Park. 📍 4 min to Nationwide Children’s Hospital 📍 5 min to Downtown Columbus 📍 6 min to Columbus Convention Center 📍 12 min to Ohio Stadium

Cute German Village Lil’Haus/City Park/PetsOK
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located historic German Village Lil’Haus. Plenty of space for 3 guests, #WFH and fully appointed kitchen. Full bedroom/bathroom/free laundry on one floor. Outdoor dining space and fenced yard. Family & pet friendly. One block from Book Loft; walk all over German Village; quick drive downtown, OSU, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Convention & Expo Ctr. Walk to best restaurants.
Popular amenities for Downtown Columbus family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Victor E. Inn: Cottage with Hot Tub in Short North

Schumacher's Gem Historic Home wth Hot Tub & Study

German Village Gem: Cozy Luxury & Hot Tub Haven

Charming 3BR Hot Tub, Garden! Game Day, Near OSU

Holtz Häusle | Cozy Apartment in the Woods

High End New Build, Rooftop Hot Tub, City Views!

Hot Tub, King Beds, Foosball, Firepit, Cornhole

Victorian Buckeye | Hot Tub + Game Room
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Best Trendy Loft | Close to OSU Campus

🌲 Mtn Mod Townhome w/City Views-Unmatched Location

German Village retreat with wonderful outdoor area

Entire Cottage W Parking - Historic German Village

Brewery District Homestead

Centrally located studio; pet-friendly; workspace

Entire Carriage Home in Historic German Village

Chic Merion Village Home | Fenced Patio | Pets OK
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Downtown Private Heated Pool Open Thru OCT

Pool & Hot Tub! -2 King Bed Suites -Private oasis

Luxury Italian vibe 3Bed | Pool, Gym, Parking

Lusso Lux-Chic Stay in Italian Vil-Free Parking

Modern Columbus Retreat |Sleeps 6 | Pool & Parking

Italian Village Hideaway – Steps from Art & Eats

Pickleball-Basketball-Pool-HotTub-GameRoom-FirePit

Italian Village | Hosts 4 | 1 Bedroom | Pool & Gym
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