[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Carriage House at The Circus House Vacation home with kitchen, near Ohio State University ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105583600/105583559/6c92f5b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105583600/105583559/665bfe45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105583600/105583559/3c0b47f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105583600/105583559/0386a1c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105590000/105583600/105583559/10e91fa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Columbus' Short North Arts District, The Carriage House at the Circus House offers a unique retreat. With its original triangular windows and 120-year-old pine wood floors, this historic home-turned-residence is full of character. Guests can enjoy a private driveway with parking for two vehicles, an outdoor patio space with bar and seating areas, as well as access to two bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Outdoor space - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Carriage House at The Circus House ⭐ Featured on Condé Nast's best of Columbus list, May 2025 ⭐ The "Circus House" is a Columbus landmark, standing at the northwest corner of Goodale Park since 1895. Originally built for the owner's horses, the carriage house along Buttles now features: ✔️ Two bedrooms upstairs, each with en suite bathroom ✔️ Reserved driveway parking for two vehicles ✔️ Fenced patio area with views of the Circus House ✔️ Unique triangular windows (for the horses to stick their heads through) This home was built in 1895 by renowned architect Frank Packard for his client Peter Sells, the owner of the Sells Brothers Circus. The adjacent carriage house was built on the estate as an outbuilding for his horses and sheltered parking for his carriage. Rumor has it that the building was used on occasion for temporary housing of the circus lions and elephants. In the 1940s, the home was converted to a private residence and has since been used for that purpose. Outdoor space: The private driveway is long enough for two vehicles, stacked end to end. Through the kitchen door, guests will have access to a large outdoor patio space, including an outdoor bar and seating areas. There is a metal fence with a locked gate that leads to the owners' pool - you will not have access to this gate. First floor: The front door opens into the living and dining area. The kitchen features a large countertop with eat-in barstools. A drip coffee maker, grinder, and whole coffee beans are provided. The half bath and laundry facilities are here on the first floor. Recently added is a king-size sleeper sofa, so the home can accommodate up to 6 guests. For guests sleeping in the living room, please be aware that the triangular windows do not have blinds or curtains. If you plan to use this, please let us know in advance so we can set out extra bedding. Second floor: Upstairs, in what was originally the hay loft, guests will enjoy the character of 120-year old original pine wood floors. If you look closely, you'll see the remnants of a trap door in the floor that could be opened from above to drop hay down to the horses below. The front bedroom has a queen bed and private en suite bathroom with a clawfoot soaking tub and a shower; the rear bedroom features a California King bed with another private full bathroom (shower only, no tub). You will be able to access the entire carriage house and the courtyard through the kitchen door. The courtyard leads to a garage and to a gate into the owner's yard - guests will not have access to the garage or pool area. Please be advised that the property does have an exterior security camera system and that the owners live on the property, in the main house. Most of your interaction will be with the property co-hosts, Kate and Nat. We are friends of the property owners and we live here in the neighborhood (a few blocks away). We’ll be available to help if you need anything. The owners will be on site during your stay (in the main house), but it's unlikely that you will meet them due to the private layout of the property. The Short North Arts District is home to some of the best restaurants, shopping, art galleries, and night life in the city. Park your car and walk everywhere! Victorian Village (our local historic district within the Short North) features incredible turn-of-the-century architecture and is known for its annual Tour of Homes. Take a Sunday stroll around Goodale Park or along Neil Avenue to enjoy the sights. The Carriage House at the Circus House is at the northwest corner of Goodale Park (the corner of Buttles Ave and Dennison Ave). Nearby destinations: Greater Columbus Convention Center: 0.5 miles, 10-minute walk Kemba Live (music venue): 0.6 miles, 12-minute walk Nationwide Arena: 0.7 miles, 17-minute walk Wexner Medical Center: 1.4 miles, 30-minute walk Ohio Stadium: 2.2 miles, 45-minute walk Please note: this is a pet-friendly listing, so we do not recommend it for anyone with severe pet allergies. For our guests with pets, please note that the owners have dogs (small dogs). It is possible that the owners' dogs will try to say hello to your pets through the patio fence. Please be aware of this and do not leave your pets unattended in the courtyard area. \*The TV does not have cable or access to any free live channels. It is a “smart” TV only. You will need to log into your own streaming accounts to play content on the TV. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110890000/110888600/110888589/52fcae10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Clintonville Charm Su Clintonville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $142 CA $522 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=110888589&PinnedHotelID=110888589&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112270000/112268300/112268298/c11f4afe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Short North & Downtown & OSU | Near High Street | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews Italian Village - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $150 CA $397 total includes taxes & fees Nov 18 - Nov 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=112268298&PinnedHotelID=112268298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91430000/91427200/91427163/68a4a38e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heart of Columbus- Private Parking & Yard Downtown Columbus - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 28 reviews CA $130 CA $353 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=91427163&PinnedHotelID=91427163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89010000/89008300/89008290/e373f3fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Comfy German Village Haus sleeps6/petsOK German Village - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 57 reviews CA $107 CA $261 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=89008290&PinnedHotelID=89008290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115680000/115675300/115675294/f17d3035.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Highline - Downtown Rooftop Escape Downtown Columbus - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=115675294&PinnedHotelID=115675294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115830000/115825100/115825021/5ad230c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Screened Porch & Easy Parking - 8 mins to CMH Columbus - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=115825021&PinnedHotelID=115825021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66890000/66882200/66882137/0316689b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lantern -German Village Updated 2 BR +Parking German Village - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=66882137&PinnedHotelID=66882137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116230000/116226800/116226720/a7a9d46b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Columbus Escape Near OSU and Downtown – Sleeps 12 - Great for Game Days! 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Pets must be disclosed and entered ### 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 and a first aid kit 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 2025-1165 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b5c34cx ## About the area ![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%7C39.97717%2C-83.00963&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2EL3XOvgolAA1CzOdd66xl6ZW-w=) Columbus, OH #### What's nearby - Greater Columbus Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Nationwide Arena - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - COSI - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Ohio State University - 4 min drive - 2.8 km - Ohio Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.9 km #### Getting around - John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Forno Kitchen & Bar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Axis Nightclub & Lounge - ‬7 min walk - ‪One Line Coffee - ‬7 min walk - ‪Mac's Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Press Grill - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Carriage House at The Circus House pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Carriage House at The Circus House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Carriage House at The Circus House? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Carriage House at The Circus House located? > Located in Downtown Columbus, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Goodale Park, Greater Columbus Convention Center, and Nationwide Arena. Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Carriage House at The Circus House Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben E. Dec 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best VRBO anywhere - so much fun and great decor inside and out This is one of the best VRBO rentals we have ever had - and we rent 68 locations every year. The location is perfect and the decor in the carriage house is amazing.Strong recommend this if you are staying in the Columbus area ##### Ben E. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom T. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Osu football weekend This was an amazing place to stayfor a long weekend. 2 block walk to short north restuarants. Great location, felt very safe. On the edge of a beautiful park. Couldnt ask for a better place to stay. ##### Tom T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Linda N. Nov 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Linda N. 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