Family Friendly + Fairground /OSU + K9s Welcome
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This vacation rental occupies one half of a renovated historic duplex built in 1910, located in the Weinland Park neighborhood of Columbus, New California/Ohio area, close to the Short North Arts District. Managed by Rowe Rentals, the home blends period character with modern updates and offers a private entrance, front porch, and a fenced backyard shared with the adjoining unit. It sleeps up to five guests across three bedrooms.
Rooms & Layout
The first floor holds a front bedroom with a twin bed and its own door for privacy, plus an open living room and kitchen area with a smart TV set up for streaming. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and a full bathroom with a shower-bath combination. Laundry (washer and dryer) is available in the unfinished basement, accessible from the main level.
Amenities
The kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, blender, toaster, cookware, and cooking staples like olive oil, salt, and pepper, plus a coffee machine with Folgers coffee and tea. Guests also have air conditioning, an ironing board, hair dryer, and starter toiletries and linens. Outdoors, the shared fenced backyard includes a grill and fire pit with seating, and two off-street parking spots are provided directly behind the unit.
Pet Policy
This property is pet-friendly, welcoming both dogs and cats for a $35 per pet per day fee (capped at $200/month per dog), with certain breeds excluded for insurance reasons. Waste must be promptly cleaned up by owners, and pet damage may incur additional charges.
Location & Surroundings
The home sits within easy walking distance of several bus stops on Summit St and N/W High St, all under 400 meters away, and is close to a cluster of dining options including K Vida, Habibi Grill, Bodega, Modern Southern Table, Seventh Son Brewing Co., and Budd Dairy Food Hall. It's also a short trip from Ohio State University, Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds, Nationwide Arena, COSI, and the Columbus Convention Center, with John Glenn Columbus International Airport about 9.4 km away.
Best for
This property suits families and small groups traveling with pets, thanks to its kid-friendly setup, full kitchen, and pet-friendly policy with a fenced backyard. It also appeals to visitors attending OSU events, fairground activities, or Short North nightlife, given its central Weinland Park location near multiple bus stops and a wide range of restaurants.
Travel tips
Bring a GPS-enabled phone, as the host notes the area is easy to navigate but street parking is permit-only and metered strictly, so use the two free off-street spots behind the unit or budget $5/day for on-street permits. Several bus stops sit within a five-minute walk, making it simple to reach downtown Columbus, OSU Stadium, and the Short North Arts District without a car. Since noise can carry between the duplex's two sides, quiet hours run from 9pm to 9am, so plan accordingly if traveling with a group.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the property's cleanliness and spaciousness, noting it comes well-equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The comfortable bed and strong shower water pressure were specifically highlighted as standout features. Despite being one side of a shared duplex, reviewers reported minimal noise from neighbors, and the host, Rowe Rentals, was noted as responsive and helpful throughout the stay.
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