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LUXELOFT High St ShortNorth Free Park RooftopPatio
Best location in Columbus! FREE PARKING Entertainment, restaurants, clubs, Convention Cntr, Goodale Park& more outside front door. Luxury downtown loft w/ PRIVATE ROOFTOP patio, skyline view, remodeled & stylish decor in CBus's hottest area. Be in the ❤️ of it all 1 minute, a few steps later you’re home! Studio style space w/full kitchen, washer/dryer, living, eat space, queen bed & full bath. Professional clean between guests. “Great location! Easy walk go everything. Parking garage is amazing”

Private Parking_OSU/ExpoCenter Renovated 2story 6C
Near EVERYTHING!! A Renovated 2story 2 BD/1 Bath unit with beautiful design, details & comfort. FREE parking spot at our PRIVATE parking lot! PRIVATE entrance to outside with keyless self-check in. Off-campus area, walking distance to OSU, Expo Center, restaurants, café, & bus stops on High St. 1.4 mi to Mapfree & Ohio Stadium, 1.5 mi to Italian Village/Short North, 2 mi to Convention Center, Arena District & 3 mi to Downtown. Easy access to Hwy. A great spot to enjoy what Columbus has to offer!

Cozy & Quaint 2BR Home. Centrally Located Gem!
A fantastic place to stay and explore what Columbus has to offer! One block from High Street, and nestled on the edge of North Campus and Old North Columbus. Tons of restaurants and bars in the area, with 2x $10 off coupons! Only a 10 minute drive to the bustling Short North and Downtown. 20 minute walk to the historic Ohio Stadium! Living room and bedrooms all come equipped with smart TV's. Keyless entry with smart lock. New memory foam mattresses and sleeper sofas for your earned beauty rest.

Victorian Buckeye | Hot Tub + Game Room
This home offers 2 bedrooms (5 Beds-1King, 2 Queens+2 twins ), 1.5 bathrooms. (IG:Harp_housing)KEY FEATURES:HotTub, Fire Table, Outdoor TV, Pool Table/Darts, Sauna,2 car garage!+2 more parking spots in Victorian Village/Short North very close to High Street! Close enough to enjoy everything on High Street but just far enough to enjoy the neighborhood feel of Victorian Village! Less than a mile from OSU Campus, less than a mile north from the Convention Center+1/4 mile from all of the best bars.

Rustic Treetop Apartment w/ Off Street Parking
This is a one-bedroom unit in a 3-unit building w/ 1 parking space. The space is completely separated from the other units in the building. The third floor living room and bedroom have a great view over the surrounding buildings. There is a spacious bathroom, with clean fresh towels, and some basic necessities, hair dryer, etc. The kitchen is new with a stove, refrigerator, and microwave. All kitchenware is supplied and some basic cooking items are provided. A drip coffeemaker is provided.

Short North Carriage House next to Goodale Park
Welcome to the Goodale Park Carriage House located by beautiful Goodale Park, a 34 acre urban oasis steps away from the Short North Arts District. The apartment is a comfortable 2nd floor, one bedroom walk-up with cathedral ceilings and large windows for natural light. The carriage house is conveniently located a short walk from High Street with all of its shopping, restaurants, and nightlife, as well as a short walk to the Convention Center, North Market, Arena District, CVS and grocery.

Comfy & airy full house, 4mi from central Columbus
Welcome to Westgate! Originally established as a streetcar suburb in the 1920's, Westgate is a quiet family neighborhood 4 miles directly west of downtown Columbus. Our newly-refinished 720 sq foot, 2-bedroom/1 bath 1940's cottage is the perfect mix of original historic charm and modern conveniences. Tucked in a community of lovingly restored homes, walkable tree-lined streets, and just 1/2 block from Westagte Park, you get the best the city has to offer without the hustle and bustle.

💫 Cali Style Townhouse - Mins to Everything💫
• The Grove at Grandview! The River Birch is a private 3 bedroom 2 bathroom townhome • NEW Outdoor Barrel Sauna fits 6! • Walkable to Grandview • 1.5 miles to downtown/OSU campus • COVID Certified Cleaners • Single stall garage parking • Smart TV's in the livingroom and every bedroom! • Premium linens, towels, robes, & soaps • Spacious bedrooms for 6 to sleep comfortably w/3 queen beds • Fully stocked modern kitchen • Complimentary coffee w/to go cups • Washer & dryer w/detergent

Sleek Loft Retreat by OSU & Short North
Industrial modern luxury. Spacious loft within walking distance to The Ohio State University. This charming stay features an industrial space with a modern vibe and all the amenities to make your stay one-of-a-kind. Within a stone's throw of the short north, top-rated restaurants, breweries and coffee shops. Two bedrooms with king beds ensure you'll be well rested and ready to take on the day. Remote-work ready with blazing fast wifi. Don't miss this sleek, high-end loft!

King bed | NEWLY Renovated | 2mi OSU
Welcome to our 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Grandview Heights, with a private entrance and easy SmartLock access. • Custom design with local art, wallpaper, and a record player • King bed with Helix mattress, plus a desk and Smart TV with Netflix • Fully equipped kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, and coffee station • About 2 miles from Ohio State and a short drive to Nationwide Arena Settle in and book the stay that fits workdays, game days, and relaxed nights.

Free Garage Parking | Walk Short North & Downtown
Bright, stylish 1-BR condo in historic Victorian Village, steps from the Short North Arts District. Comfortably sleeps 3. Features a dedicated workspace, fully equipped chef's kitchen, and free garage parking. Enjoy the perfect blend of urban excitement and quiet, tree-lined streets in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods. Ideal for couples, solo travelers, and business professionals seeking a unique city retreat.
Short North Studio with off-street parking
A cozy studio apartment with 10 foot ceilings steps from High Street in the Short North. This is a great apartment for access to events at Ohio State, Express Live, Nationwide Arena, the Convention Center, or Goodale Park. When you come home, enjoy relaxing on the back porch. Inside work at a desk by the window, or relax on the couch or queen bed and watch TV.
Popular amenities for family-friendly rentals near Ohio State University
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

High End New Build, Rooftop Hot Tub, City Views!

Holtz Häusle | Cozy Apartment in the Woods

Victor E. Inn: Cottage with Hot Tub in Short North

Charming 3BR Hot Tub, Garden! Game Day, Near OSU

Charming 2BR w/ Hot Tub + Yard, Walk to OSU + More

The Charleston Hot Tub Patio King Bed OSU 5th

Lite & Bright 4 Bed | Hot Tub| Yard | Priv Parking

German Village Gem: Cozy Luxury & Hot Tub Haven
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Stylish Grandview Heights -Private Courtyard

Short North Guesthouse w/ Parking

Luxury New Build w/ Theater Room & Rooftop Terrace

Bright + Pet-Friendly | Close to OSU, Short North

Chic 2bd Flat-Victorian Village

Urban 1BD 1BA Apartment Near OSU FREE Parking

Comfy, Modern 4BR-2BA Near OSU, Hospitals-Sleeps 9

The Carriage House at The Circus House
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Apartment on the River

Luxury & Nature l Wild Swimming l Hot Tub l Trails

Downtown Private Heated Pool Open Thru OCT

Pool & Hot Tub! -2 King Bed Suites -Private oasis

Lusso Lux-Chic Stay in Italian Vil-Free Parking

Pool, Hot tub and Gameroom!

Pickleball-Basketball-Pool-HotTub-GameRoom-FirePit

Modern Columbus Retreat |Sleeps 6 | Pool & Parking
Family-friendly home rentals with Wifi

Grandview Post-War Charmer

Cozy Cabin in the Heart of the City

German Village Getaway w/ Courtyard near Downtown

*Must See* Cozy & Clean 2 Bedroom Clintonville Gem

The Level Two Studio @ OSU & Short North

Ideally Located 1 Bdrm Stay | Parking & Laundry

Stylish Short North 1BR · Sleeps 4 · Free Parking

Short North Modern & Rustic Downtown Townhome
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Pet-friendly vacation rentals
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Ohio State University stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Destinations to explore
- Hocking Hills State Park
- Ohio Stadium
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Easton Town Center
- Historic Crew Stadium
- Nationwide Arena
- John Bryan State Park
- Muirfield Village Golf Club
- Lake Logan State Park
- Zoombezi Bay
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fair-W
- Deer Creek State Park
- Legend Valley
- Hocking Hills Winery
- Otherworld
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Greater Columbus Convention Center
- Highbanks Metro Park
- Schiller Park
- Hollywood Casino Columbus
- Ariel-Foundation Park
- Ash Cave
- Cantwell Cliffs





