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Beautiful restored home in historic Old Oaks! Close to downtown!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful restored home in historic Old Oaks! Close to downtown!

Experience Modern Comfort and Convenience in the Heart of Columbus!

Welcome to our beautifully restored home located in the historic Old Oaks District. Surround yourself with the charm of turn-of-the-century homes and enjoy the nearby boulevard, perfect for leisurely walks with your leashed pets.

Situated just half a mile from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and with easy freeway access, our location offers convenient proximity to everything in the heart of Columbus. Downtown, the Arena District, OSU, German Village, the Brewery District, Bexley, Franklinton, Grandview, and more are just minutes away, ensuring you can explore the best the city has to offer.

Parking is a breeze with our private garage space, suitable for a midsize sedan or SUV. Additional parking is available directly behind the garage, and the wide street provides ample free street parking, so finding a spot is typically hassle-free.

Step inside our restored home, where modern living meets old-world charm. The cozy ambiance is enhanced by thoughtful touches, from the trim to the lighting, preserving the home's original character. The backyard is transformed into a true oasis, perfect for relaxation.

The main level features a gourmet kitchen with a spacious peninsula countertop and bar seating. Whether you're whipping up a quick meal or indulging in culinary adventures, the well-appointed kitchen provides all the conveniences you need. The open-concept design seamlessly connects the kitchen to the generous dining room and living space, complete with a large flat-screen TV featuring streaming cable for your entertainment.

Off the kitchen, you'll find a convenient back entryway with a delightful mudroom, equipped with a bench and plenty of hooks for storing belongings. A half bath on this level ensures convenience without the need to go upstairs.

As you ascend the grand staircase, you'll discover two spacious bedrooms with comfortable queen beds. The primary bedroom features walk-in closets, offering ample space for longer stays. The bathroom will transport you to a spa-like experience, with its original clawfoot tub for a relaxing soak and an open-air shower adorned with natural light.

Additional amenities on the upper level include a washer/dryer all-in-one unit for easy laundry care. For larger loads or bulkier items, a full-size washer and dryer are available in the basement.

For those who need to work during their stay, we provide a dedicated office space furnished with a convertible stand-up desk, chair, and basic office supplies.

Stepping into the backyard, you'll discover a lovely, spacious fenced yard adorned with beautiful flowers. The brick patio, complete with a pergola, outdoor dining area, and fire pit, is perfect for enjoying outdoor relaxation. Your furry friends will love the pet-friendly environment as well.

As passionate animal lovers, we welcome pets with a daily fee. Please indicate if you'll be bringing any pets along. To ensure a comfortable stay for all guests, we kindly request that all pets be treated for fleas, ticks, and heartworm.

My wife, Cassie, and I personally rehabbed this home and lived here full time for several years. Although we have now moved to Athens, we couldn't bear to part with the place we poured so much love into and the city we still adore.

Our primary business revolves around vacation rental cabins in Hocking Hills, making our decision to share this home with guests in Columbus a natural one.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Myself or my assistant, Marianne, will be delighted to help.

We are excited to have the opportunity to host you during your stay in Columbus and will do everything we can to ensure it's the best experience possible!

Important details to note:

We keep our base rate lower than average to attract groups of all sizes. Additional guest fees apply based on the number in your group. Please review our house rules for fee details to ensure a smooth stay.

Please note: The number of towels provided is based on the stated guest count. The housekeepers also base how many bedding sets to bring and the time needed to get the place cleaned and turned over after your stay. If the guest or pet count is misstated, it may result in additional cleaning fees to be charged.

Kindly ensure you take all your belongings with you upon departure, as we are not responsible for items left behind. Should you require items to be mailed back, a fee of $100 plus shipping costs applies.

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to safeguard against the possibility of having to cancel after the cancellation window closes. Our cancellation policy remains in effect as stated.

** ID Required: To help protect our home and future guests, we require a valid photo ID matching the name on the reservation. This helps us ensure a smooth and secure experience for everyone.**

Property manager

Red Oak Retreats Ohio - Greg (Owner); Marianne (Guest Coordinator)

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Butts must be disposed of properly.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: $25 for the 1st pet 2nd pet is $15/night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2022-3356

About the area

Map
Columbus, OH

What's nearby

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • COSI - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donatos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪VFW - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful restored home in historic Old Oaks! Close to downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful restored home in historic Old Oaks! Close to downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful restored home in historic Old Oaks! Close to downtown!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful restored home in historic Old Oaks! Close to downtown! located?

Located in Livingston Park, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Nationwide Children's Hospital and within 3 mi (5 km) of Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena. Livingston Park and Franklin Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Beautiful restored home in historic Old Oaks! Close to downtown! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Riv A.

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

Great stay

The home and Greg were great and very accommodating!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Beautiful home!

loved our stay at this home.. it was so stunning! very close to anything you would need to get to and on a peaceful street. the hosts are wonderful.. I cannot say enough good things about this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Excellent stay!

Adorable, clean, and host was AWESOME! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Weekend get away

We had a great time and really enjoyed the house! It was beautiful. I loved all the original finishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

Great place to stay in Columbus!

Everything was perfect with this home. Parking, location, quality. Especially recommend if you are looking for pet friendly; the yard was so nice to have.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taunn F.

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

Good stay

The only thing I need to say is that the furniture was low
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Fabulous work-away!

Loved this clean, cozy home for a home-base during a work trip to our Columbus office. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Perfect fit for our trip

The owner was very communicative. We loved the character of the home itself. And the location was perfect for attending an event at Nationwide Arena
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Perfect getaway

We loved the home and the back yard was perfect for us and our dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Friendsgiving Weekend

This is our second stay at this lovely property. The location was excellent and the house is nicely equipped. We enjoyed a potluck dinner at the large table with friends. We will definitely be booking again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lara N.

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

Great location, backyard and decor

There was a lot about this property that we loved. The backyard was awesome, the decor was great, the kitchen was well stocked, and it was generally clean. The location was great for us. We had plenty of space and were comfortable enough. That said...we travel a lot, and there were small details that made this a four and not a five: The host did not respond to specific questions sent in the app during our stay; There was something sticky on one of the sheets - it seemed like something from the wash, and the sheets had obviously been cleaned, but it was still off-putting; the sheets were also very thin; Finally, I got a splinter in the hardwood floor. Bad luck, but wear socks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Columbus stay

Great house, very clean! Perfect location to Nationwide children’s hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha V.

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

Great place and wonderful hosts

The house is exactly as described. Beautiful and large. The bathroom, shower and tub were my favorite. The yard is huge. The host communicated daily and frequently asked about our needs. A couple of extra blankets downstairs would be a nice touch. Iwill definitely be staying here next time in town.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Great Experience

The house was tidy and close to everything. Great backyard space too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

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

family friendly

Love the home and yard! The host was super helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Convenient location to access Columbus/OSU events.

The house was clean and comfortable. The fenced-in backyard was great for our dog to observe the many squirrels going about their daily routines. We were in town to attend an OSU football game and the house is just a short drive/Uber ride to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elijah B.

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

Easy spot to stay in Columbus

Easy communication, easy parking, easy instructions. It's always nice when it all feels easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

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

Well restored and comfortable home in improving neighborhood

Upon arrival to the house, I questioned the safety of the neighborhood. The area is clearly going through significant gentrification, as there are newly updated beautiful homes side-by-side with those more run down. I was glad to have a garage to park my car in and a fenced in back yard. Over the course of my stay, I became more comfortable with the neighborhood and never heard or saw anything or anyone scary. The house inside was perfect. Beautifully restored with a great kitchen, comfortable beds and shower. Phenomenal value! Just a 10 minute drive to downtown, which I did twice daily. I truly appreciated last minute being able to check in early and stay late.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Tranquil

Everything we needed was there. Loved the shower/ bath. Happened to meet the neighbors who were super folks. Just had a great time visiting the area. Great communication with just and owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

We were staying in Columbus for my grandsons surgery. Fantastic location!! Greg responded very quickly whenever I had questions. I will definitely be staying again when my grandson has subsequent surgery’s. Pet friendly, Carl and Odie had a great time also!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Columbus Stay

House is really nice and well appointed inside. House was perfectly located to Lou Berliner Park for the softball tournament we participated in. Great proximity to German Village and all of that neighborhoods offerings. We recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H., Pittsburgh, PA

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

Columbus Fun

We stayed in this beautiful house for a long weekend visiting friends and hanging out about town. The property was very clean and well equipped. Our pets were welcome for a fee which was a big plus. We visit Columbus several times a year and hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca L.

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

OSU visit

House is beautiful inside and well taken care of. Kitchen is huge for family. Fenced in back yard really was great. Neighborhood was in need of some attention would not recommend leaving car on street nor walking alone… but overall was pleased.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Perfect !

This place was perfect for my co-worker and myself to stay while we worked in columbus. 8 minutes from the job, beautifully remodeled, with new appliances and high-end finishes. Fast wifi and a nice TV. Lots of open space and plenty of area to work. Comfortable beds, well-stocked kitchen, and a GREAT shower in a full wet room. Also very usable outdoor space with the heated patio, fire pit and gas grill. Great communications with helpful host. I cant say enough good things about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Best VBRO we have ever stayed at. Gorgeous home with gracious hosts!

Check in and communication was flawless. Our visit unfortunately was due to a family emergency and the home definitely exceeded our expectations. The host was very accommodating and made sure that we had everything we needed. The home is absolutely amazing. It has a boho vibe with an elegant twist. The bathroom is like stepping into your own private spa complete with organic shampoo, organic body wash, organic lotion & large plush towels! After spending several hours at the hospital it was so nice to come “home” & relax in an amazing bathtub🧘🏻‍♀️ The backyard is completely fenced in and has a really neat set up with a fire pit- lights and even an outdoor propane heater. I mean the owners have seriously thought of everything when it comes to making sure you have everything you need to be comfortable during your stay . Puzzles, books, drinks, snacks, ect…. Even a office fully equipped with an electric desk that allows you to either sit or stand. I could go on and on about this home and all the attention to detail. This place is just AWESOME! You can see how much love and time went into restoring this historic gem . Trust me you will not be disappointed! We will definitely use again when we come to Ohio and will recommend to family and friends in Ohio.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022