Title: Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95588747&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups Apartment with kitchen, near Ohio State University ## Photo gallery for Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups ![Interior - Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups (Columbus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95590000/95588800/95588747/2eaa370a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups (Columbus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95590000/95588800/95588747/67028d1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups (Columbus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95590000/95588800/95588747/8825b0c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups (Columbus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95590000/95588800/95588747/d3c5f2a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils - Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups (Columbus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95590000/95588800/95588747/37bcbefd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In downtown Columbus' iconic Short North, Retro Getaway offers a unique stay in a historic 4-bedroom home. Explore the shops and eateries on High Street, then retreat to this oasis with off-street parking and WFH area. Designed by a local artist, the space celebrates its history with fun tropical twists. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups Summary: Welcome to the Big Retro House, a one-of-a-kind historic home in the heart of downtown Columbus! Just one block from High Street, this spacious 5-bedroom retreat is nestled in the vibrant Short North Arts District, surrounded by the city’s best restaurants, shops, and nightlife. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway, a work trip, or a group gathering, our unique home blends historic charm with eclectic retro vibes—offering an unforgettable stay. The Space: Step into a piece of Columbus history! Originally a funeral home, this two-story unit has been transformed into a fun, retro-inspired retreat. From quirky vintage decor to modern comforts, this space is a perfect mix of history, creativity, and relaxation. 5 Bedrooms | Sleeps 10 1 large bedroom and 1 en suite smaller bedroom on the main floor 3 additional bedrooms and full bathroom upstairs Spacious Living Room & Kitchen (2nd Floor) Dedicated WFH Area Off-Street Parking for 2 Vehicles Why You’ll Love It ✔ Prime Location: One block from High Street, steps from Short North’s top attractions ✔ Spacious & Unique: A historic yet fun and quirky retreat for groups ✔ Work & Play: Includes a WFH space with high-speed WiFi ✔ Easy Parking: Off-street parking for one vehicle Come experience the best of Columbus at the Retro Getaway—where history meets a touch of the unexpected! Guest Access: Guests will have full exclusive access to the FRONT unit of the property ONLY. The yard and parking space is shared with our neighbors in the apartment in the back of the building. The Neighborhood: This property is in the Short North (a highly desirable area near downtown), conveniently located near many attractions and great restaurants. The Short North is a great walkable neighborhood with over 50 bars and restaurants along the High Street corridor. We are surrounded by beautifully restored historic homes, and great city parks such as Goodale Park! Where to go: •Short North Art District – 5 min walk •German Village – 9 min drive •Easton – 15 min drive •Scioto Mile – 5 min drive •Ohio State University Campus – 5 min drive What to do: •Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens – 14 min drive •Wexner Center of Arts – 5 min drive •COSI –10 min drive •Columbus Museum of Art – 8 min drive •Greater Columbus Convention Center - 5 min drive •Columbus Zoo & Aquarium – 26 min drive Please note - There is no functioning oven in this house. Getting Around: Uber and Lyft are quick in this area. Lime and Byrd scooters are another great option. There is a bus system with a stop close by. Other Things to Note: Please note - There is no functioning oven in this house. Guests must provide a valid driver’s license or ID and sign our Rental Agreement after booking to receive arrival instructions. Parties & unauthorized gatherings are strictly prohibited, and hosts reserve the right to withhold arrival instructions of confirmed reservations from guests with negative or low reviews, are under 25 years old and/or live closer than 100 miles from the home at the host's discretion in an effort to ensure the safety and security of our community, (impacted guests will be notified shortly after booking, and a full refund will be provided if the guest cancels the reservation in a timely manner). PET FEES: Guests are required to disclose how many pets will enter the home. A one-time fee will be required based on the length of stay for the following amounts: $35 (Less than 5 nights) $50 (5 - 30 nights) $100 (30+ nights prorated daily, or $75 for each additional full month booked) Interaction with Guests: The Housepitality hosting team is a full time crew of professionals that work together to provide an excellent experience for our guests. We are out and about all the time helping guests, and we are thrilled when we get a chance to help make someone's trip special. Just reach out at anytime! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74816100/74816085/5416ff2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OSU and Short North 4 BR- Patio and Garage w/EV University District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.6 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=74816085&PinnedHotelID=74816085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121450000/121441600/121441535/0dc5dc5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Just Listed, D Town Views, OSU, Short North! 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QUIET HOURS: SUN-THURS 9pm-8am, and FRI-SAT 10pm-8am, guests are req... ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Charge may apply ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 2023-2190 ### Property is also known as 6467bd7f6b47db004fa9a4b3 ## About the area Downtown Columbus, a neighborhood in Columbus, is home to this apartment. Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit COSI and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Nationwide Arena or Ohio Stadium. [Visit our Columbus travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus.dx178251) [View more Apartments in Columbus](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus-Apartments.d178251-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.98400%2C-83.00413&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J_u8vaJZTmW98cXRZxWIjZUylSQ=) Columbus, OH ### What's nearby - ![A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/a911cf1c-494e-48b4-8263-65008a21c635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Greater Columbus Convention Center 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![The second oldest building remaining on The Ohio State University campus, Orton Hall was opened in 1893. It is named after Dr Edward Orton, Sr. who served as Ohio State's first president, OSU Professor of Geology from 1873 to 1899, and Ohio's State Geologist from 1882 until his death in 1899. Orton Hall is built of 40 different Ohio building stones. In the outside walls, these stones are laid in stratigraphic order according to their relative positions in Ohio's bedrock. The only non-indigenous to Ohio stone used is Indiana Limestone to build the front steps. It was chosen because of its high concentration of embedded fossils. The bell tower was dedicated in 1915 and contains 25,000 pounds of bells that can be heard regularly tolling across campus. Encircling the top of the tower are 24 columns with gargoyle-like figures which are restorations of fossil animals. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/f039bfe9-6438-491c-877b-af13e9f1c981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ohio State University 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - ![The 17th Street entrance to.the fairgrounds ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/9fbb5b3d-d3fc-4452-a531-0a91586b4323.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ohio State Fairgrounds 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - ![The IGS Energy blimp is a remote control blimp that flies around inside Nationwide Arena during intermissions of Columbus Blue Jackets hockey games. The blimp has a camera that films and projects fans on the giant Dispatch media center that hangs in the center of the arena. The blimp also drops prizes/coupons to eager fans via mini-parachutes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/874/0da9d9f3-c6b0-4bcc-8f4c-dda87964ee35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nationwide Arena 3 min drive \- 1.7 km - Arnold Schwarzenegger Statue 17 min walk \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Standard Hall 2 min walk - Skully's Music Diner 4 min walk - Black Sheep Kitchen & Spirits 2 min walk - Starbucks 2 min walk - Bodega 1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups? ### What time is check-out at Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups? ### Where is Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Big Retro House | Short North | Perfect for Groups Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Baden m. Jan 4, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice location and the place was very inviting and clean ##### Baden m. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex D. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious House Great location and lots to do! The house was very spacious and had plenty of room. ##### Alex D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa Feb 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication This was a great place! I liked the area it was in and it’s close to everything. I liked the vibe of the place and the decorations. The only thing I didn’t like was that there was peeling paint but other than that it was good. There was a confusion about how to confirm the reservation but once I got a hold of the property management, I was able to complete the steps and they were very fast to respond. I would stay here again if I was in the area. ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Fidelity Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Cleveland-Hotels-Fidelity-Hotel.h109297621.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Cleveland-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Cleveland-At-Playhouse-Square.h17461.Hotel-Information) > > [TWO Luxe CozySuites in Downtown Cincy](https://www.expedia.ca/Cincinnati-Hotels-TWO-Luxe-CozySuites-In-Downtown-Cincy.h110804913.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury MicroSuite On Findlay Market Over the Rhine](https://www.expedia.ca/Cincinnati-Hotels-Luxury-MicroSuite-On-Findlay-Market-Over-The-Rhine.h78443183.Hotel-Information) > > [Columbus Grand Hotel & Banquet Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus-Hotels-Columbus-Grand-Hotel-Banquet-Center.h5003.Hotel-Information) > > [Historic, creative, close to downtown!](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus-Hotels-A-Writers-Space.h84079138.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbus Univ Area - Osu by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Columbus-Univ-Area-Osu.h2933738.Hotel-Information) > > [German Village Inn Columbus](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus-Hotels-German-Village-Inn-Columbus.h2177736.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Indigo Cleveland Downtown by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Cleveland-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Cleveland-Downtown.h119000.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Marathon](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels.d2437.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cincinnati Themed, Historic Big Sky Apartments!](https://www.expedia.ca/Cincinnati-Hotels-Cincinnati-Themed.h100725349.Hotel-Information) > > [Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus-Hotels-Drury-Inn-Suites-Columbus-Polaris.h34838982.Hotel-Information) > > [Kings Inn & Suites Mason](https://www.expedia.ca/Cincinnati-Hotels-Kings-Inn-Suites-Mason.h284341.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Cleveland-Hotels-Hotel-Cleveland.h12309.Hotel-Information) > > [Bexley Bed and Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus-Hotels-Bexley-Bed-And-Breakfast.h27549509.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-Columbus.h16110.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/Toledo-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Hotel-Toledo.h13311.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Akron](https://www.expedia.ca/Akron-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Akron.h8836231.Hotel-Information) > > [Cottages Digby](https://www.expedia.ca/Digby-Cottages.d10566-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Gaslight Bed and Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Cincinnati-Hotels-Gaslight-Bed-And-Breakfast.h27490522.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland Downtown - Lakeside](https://www.expedia.ca/Cleveland-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Cleveland-Downtown-Lakeside.h19876.Hotel-Information) > > [886 Macon (2 bdrm) · Walkable German Village home w/ fenced yard](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbus-Hotels-886-Macon.h93054671.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Concord (CCR) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ccr/yyz/concord-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Lapu-Lapu (CEB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/ceb/ottawa-to-cebu) > > [Flights from vancouver intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yvr/flights-from-vancouver-intl-airport) ### Cars ### Activities ### Vacation Rentals