The Lola | Walkable~Gym~Massage Chair~Projector
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
The Lola is a spacious 2,400-square-foot vacation rental home in Columbus's New California area, recognized by Condé Nast as a Top Pick for Families visiting the city. It sits in a quiet, safe neighborhood with a Walk Score of 85, meaning most errands and outings can be handled on foot. The property blends the comforts of a full residential home with a few standout leisure amenities not typically found in standard hotel rooms.
Amenities & Recreation
Guests have access to a zero-gravity massage chair, an on-site fitness center, and a 100-inch smart projector for movie nights, alongside everyday comforts like air conditioning, heating, cable TV, and a washer. The home includes a full kitchen with an oven, stove, and microwave, plus a fenced patio and outdoor grill for al fresco dining. An ironing board is provided for guests needing to keep clothing neat, and free parking and free Wi-Fi are included.
Dining
Free breakfast is provided on-site, and the surrounding neighborhood is dense with dining options within walking distance, including Alqueria (New American) just 179m away, HangOverEasy and First Watch for breakfast, and Katalina's in Harrison West for lunch. Bodega, Prime Street Food, Forno Kitchen + Bar, and Habibi Grill round out nearby dinner options, and the property is noted as being steps from Stauf's, a locally celebrated coffee spot.
Location & Surroundings
The Lola is highly walkable, with Ohio State University campus 7 minutes away on foot, the Short North Arts District 9 minutes away, Wexner Medical Center 11 minutes away, and the Olentangy River Trail also 11 minutes away. Multiple bus stations sit within a few hundred meters (as close as 130m), and Downtown Columbus/the Convention Center is about a 7-minute drive; John Glenn Columbus International Airport is roughly 10.3km away.
Best for
The Lola suits families and groups seeking a home-like base with entertainment built in, thanks to its fenced yard, 100-inch projector, full kitchen, and massage chair. It also works well for visitors to OSU, Wexner Medical Center, or the Short North Arts District, all reachable on foot, and for travelers who prefer walking or public transit over driving given its 85 Walk Score and nearby bus stations.
Travel tips
Take advantage of the neighborhood's walkability -- OSU campus, the Short North Arts District, and the Olentangy River Trail are all within an 11-minute walk, and Stauf's coffee is just steps away. Several bus stations are within a few hundred meters (the closest at 130m), making car-free trips around Columbus practical, while a car remains useful for the roughly 7-minute drive downtown or the trip to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (about 10.3km away).
What guests say
With a perfect 5-star average across 129 reviews, feedback for The Lola is overwhelmingly positive, though no specific review excerpts were provided to draw detailed themes from. Given the property's advertised features and high walkability, positive impressions likely center on the spacious layout, in-home amenities like the massage chair and projector, and the convenient, safe neighborhood location near OSU and the Short North Arts District. No negative themes are indicated by the available information.
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