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The Clintonville Casita | Walkable & Inspiring
⭐ Featured on Condé Nast's best of Columbus list, May 2025 ✔️ Unique 1930s home with elements of Spanish Revival architecture ✔️ Two bedrooms on main level (minimal steps); one queen bed (with en suite) and one full bed ✔️ Personally curated artwork, collected and handmade by the owner ✔️ Private driveway and off-street parking; EV charging w/ Tesla adapter ✔️ Central Clintonville location; walk to Weiland's grocery in 10 mins, Starbucks (High St.) in 11 mins, and more restaurants in 15 mins

Peaceful Ranch Home. Close to the Zoo!
🏡 Quiet ranch home in a peaceful neighborhood 🐕 A large fully fenced yard for furry friends 🛋️ 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, living rooms and dining room all on 1 level 🍽️ Well-equipped kitchen and dining room 🚗 Attached 2-car garage offers convenient parking and protection for your vehicle 🛜 Dedicated workspace with 1 Gb lightening speed Wi-Fi ⚡️ 🍷 5-min drive to downtown Powell 🦁 10-min to the Columbus Zoo ✈️ 20-min to CMH Airport 🎓 15-min to The Ohio State University

Garden Suite - Sauna - King Bed - Garage Parking
Welcome to The Nest! • The Garden Suite is a private 2 bedroom 1 bathroom flat on the first floor • Outdoor Barrel Sauna / Fire Table / Fenced in yard • Walkable to Grandview • 1.5 miles to downtown/OSU campus • Single stall garage parking • Smart TV's in the livingroom and every bedroom! • Premium linens, bath robes, towels, & soaps • Spacious bedrooms w/1 king and 1 queen bed • Fully stocked modern kitchen • Complimentary coffee w/to go cups • Washer & dryer w/detergent

Classic, Peaceful Flat in Great Location!
This cozy, modern, clean apartment is the perfect space to recharge, relax, and explore. The Airbnb is a downstairs apartment, nestled among 3 other apartments. You are a short walk or even shorter drive from Otterbein Campus and quaint Historic Uptown Westerville's restaurants and shops. This Location is convenient to CMH Airport, Hoover Reservoir, Easton/Polaris/Outlet malls, and the Ohio/Erie bike trail. Short drive to OSU, Top Golf, IKEA, and Downtown Columbus

Holtz Häusle | Cozy Apartment in the Woods
You’d never guess this home, tucked back in the woods, was right off of High Street! Find peace and quiet while being only minutes from the fun of Columbus! Hidden away in the Clintonville neighborhood, it’s just a 10 min drive to Downtown. Guests enjoy private access to the entire first floor of this gorgeous house set back in the woods overlooking Adena Brook ravine. Enjoy a luxury apartment experience while relaxing in the solace of the forest around you.

Cozy Cottage near Columbus Zoo, Dublin, Powell
Charming village cottage with 100+ 5-star reviews, perfect for families and remote professionals. Comfortably sleeps 7. Features a private yard with a fire pit, dedicated workspaces, and a fully equipped kitchen. Located just 5 minutes from the Memorial Golf Tournament and the Columbus Zoo, our home offers a quiet retreat with modern amenities and high-speed WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of a family-friendly neighborhood with walkable shops and restaurants.

Fabulous private apartment inside beautiful home
Fabulous space, living room with wet bar, MW, mini fridge, large screen TV with cable and Netflix. Lovely bedroom with queen bed, bathroom with a shower. Couch has a pullout that sleeps two. Quiet peaceful space. Close to restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping, ample parking. Short ride to OSU campus and medical centers. Garden lovers: feel free to tour the garden. If I'm around I'd be happy to give you a guided tour. I love sharing my plants.

Pink Chalet Downtown | Themed 2Bed Home, Fire Pit
✦Welcome to The Pink House✦ Escape to our whimsical home, located minutes from Downtown Columbus. Our home is in the highly sought after Clintonville neighborhood; full of local boutiques, restaurants and breweries. 10 min: OSU 10 min: Short North & Downtown Cbus 10 min: Convention Center 10 min: Polaris Mall 12 min: Schottenstien Center 12 min: Nationwide Arena 15 min: Cosi 20 min: Columbus Zoo *Minutes to I-71 & 315

Private Suite | King Beds | Zoo | Bridge Park
Private lower-level guest suite beneath our family home with separate entrance and keypad. Just 5 minutes to Columbus Zoo and Zoombeezi Bay, and close to Bridge Park, Historic Dublin, downtown Powell, and OSU. Two king bedrooms, full kitchen, 1.5 baths, laundry, pool table, board games, and an 85” TV. Large patio with grill and fire pit. Family friendly and well stocked. You may hear normal activity upstairs.

Countryside Private Dwelling
Enjoy the peaceful countryside just 15 minutes off of the outer loop of Columbus. We have a seperate guest house on our small farm with a king size master suite and queen bedroom. This guest home is completely private from the main residence and is the perfect ambience for peace and quiet. . My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids), and big groups.

Comfortable & Roomy - Work & Family Friendly for 7
Our spacious ranch duplex located in a quiet, safe neighborhood awaits you. This home away from home nestled between Worthington & Clintonville is perfectly located to get you to anywhere in the city in less than 15 minutes. Features keyless entry, smart TV's, new furniture, and fenced in backyard. Sleep up to 7 comfortably. Public transportation is very close as well as highway access.

Bright and Cheery- Centrally Located Home
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place. The Airbnb feels like a country home minutes to the city and all of the amenities you need. We recently updated the entire place, remodeled with the guests in mind. This home sits on over an acre for you to enjoy. There is a tranquil creek at the end of the property.
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Apartment rentals with wifi

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CityWalk- Short North/Arena/Convention Center
Family-friendly house rentals

Katie's House A Columbus / Clintonville Airbnb House

Dublin Columbus Border

Clean | Convenient Location | High Fashion Design

Cap City Cozy

Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the City

Small Town Retreat • Game Room • Fire Pit

3 BR cozy + renovated walkable downtown stay

Spacious • King • Games • Fire Pit • 5 Min to Zoo!
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Luxe Studio w/ King Bed + Sofa | Walk to OSU/Bars

Spacious 1BR - Great Location @ Grandview & OSU!

Cozy, clean home

Modern Renovated Apartment - 8 Min Walk Downtown

Quaint Gem in German Village | King Suite

Cozy Downtown Loft | Walk to Shops & Dining

Bespoke Short North Oasis-FLAT

Spacious Wonderbread Loft
Other great holiday rentals near Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Tammy's Cottage

Charming Ranch 3BR W/ Hot Tub & Ping Pong & BBQ

🌟 Updated Grandview Townhome!-Central Downtown/OSU

Polaris 3 bed 2.5 bath + quick access i71 & i270

Luxe 4BR w/ Outdoor Living!

Columbus Oasis: 4BR/2.5BA sleeps 12

Pristine Private Entry Studio w/Gas FP @ Polaris

Julie’s Buckeye Cozy Condo w/ hot tub!
Destinations to explore
- Ohio Stadium
- Easton Town Center
- Greater Columbus Convention Center
- Historic Crew Stadium
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Zoombezi Bay
- Ohio State University
- Muirfield Village Golf Club
- John Bryan State Park
- Schiller Park
- Legend Valley
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Snow Trails
- Nationwide Arena
- Otherworld
- Schottenstein Center
- Deer Creek State Park
- Highbanks Metro Park
- Hollywood Casino Columbus
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fair-W
- Ariel-Foundation Park
- Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
- Scioto Audubon Metro Park
- Ohio Caverns




