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Pristine Private Entry Studio w/Gas FP @ Polaris
Your private studio apt offers you rest in your own wooded environment while close to the city. You will have your own private living space w/ private entry, Sleep Number Bed, double reclining couch, kitchenette with dishwasher, bathroom, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, & covered patio w/fire pit table. Our goal is to provide you with a comfortable & safe space to rest & enjoy as if you were home. The apt is cleaned meticulously. Chase & Otterbein are 5-7 mins. OSU & Downtown are 20 mins away.

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

Peachblow Farm House
4 bedroom 2 bath entire single family home. 1500 square feet pre-Civil War with exposed hand hewn beams. Complete house with full kitchen, washer and dryer, patio, and plenty of parking that could accommodate boats and campers. Wifi internet included. Furnished. Sleeps 8-two queen beds, a full bed, and a bunk bed with two twin mattresses. Kitchen has tableware and cookware. House is old but has been updated-some uneven floors and other features common to an older home.

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.

Small Town Retreat • Game Room • Fire Pit
Modern and newly updated 3-bedroom home in the heart of Plain City! The Small Town Retreat is located on a quiet street and is walking distance from local shops and restaurants and a quick drive from Der Dutchman. Plain City is a charming farm town just 10 minutes from I-270, with access to Columbus and all its major suburbs. It is also 20 minutes or less from Marysville, Dublin's Bridgepark, downtown Hilliard, and the Columbus Zoo in Powell.

Clintonville Retreat • Fireplace, Games • Near OSU
Step into your perfect Columbus getaway! This cozy mid-century modern 3BR retreat offers stylish comfort with indoor games and a spacious backyard featuring a fire pit, grill, and gazebo seating. Enjoy complimentary coffee each morning and unwind in warm, inviting spaces. Just a short drive to OSU, Downtown, and great local restaurants perfect for families or friends to relax, explore, and make long lasting memories. Book your stay today!

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.

Dublin Columbus Border
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this Airbnb in North West Columbus including Bridge Park Dublin, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay Water Park, The Ohio State University campus, Nationwide Arena, Huntington Park, Lower(dot)com Field, historic Crew Stadium and Muirfield Village Golf Club. Great neighborhood for walking.

Creekside HideAway 2 mi. off 70, 20 min toTheOSU
Country experience 2 mi. off I-70 *THIS SUITE IS ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE WE LIVE IN. *13 acres of farmland and woods on the bank of Little Darby Creek *Fishing opportunity (bring your gear) *2 kayaks available (request in advance) *secluded space surrounded with nature and wildlife *It will be a peaceful place to land after a busy day.
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Apartment rentals with wifi

Stylish Loft with King Bed - Two Parking Spots

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Family-friendly house rentals

Cozy 2BD Home in Galena, min. from Ohio Erie Trail

The Polish House - Quiet - Central - 2BR - W/D

Cap City Cozy

Mid-Century Haven: Curated Cottage with Music Room

3 BR cozy + renovated walkable downtown stay

Cozy Cabin in the City

Hot Tub • 5 Min to Easton • Fenced Yard • Pets OK

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

Airy Factory Loft - Short North

Central Downtown Apartment!

Modern, Warm, Chic Flat in Westerville

Fabulous private apartment inside beautiful home

Cozy, clean home

Modern Renovated Apartment - 8 Min Walk Downtown

Modern Downtown Luxury Apartment w/ View

Livingston Flat - A German Village Gem
Other great holiday rentals near Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Quiet Clintonville Modern Charmer

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

Peaceful farm guest suite close to zoo w/pool!

Cozy Suite next to local winery, near Easton

Charming 1 Bedroom/Studio w/ Parking

Newly renovated, spacious home in Central Columbus

Private Guest House just minutes from Columbus Zoo

Enjoy Your Own Private Courtyard, Great Kitchen
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
- Otherworld
- Schottenstein Center
- Nationwide Arena
- Deer Creek State Park
- Highbanks Metro Park
- Hollywood Casino Columbus
- Ariel-Foundation Park
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fair-W
- Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
- Scioto Audubon Metro Park
- The Columbus Park of Roses




