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The Convent

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Living room
First dining room
First dining room
First dining room
Coffee maker in first dining room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Xavier University
8 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cincinnati, OH
  • Place, Drake Planetarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Xavier University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cintas Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Twin Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Convent

Built in 1887, this former convent has been beautifully renovated to create a unique getaway featuring exposed brick, beautiful hardwood floors, 11-ft ceilings on the first floor, and an abundance of natural light. This house is huge, with 5,400 square feet of living space for your group to enjoy! All bedrooms have queen beds, sitting areas, light-blocking curtains or blinds, and double-paned windows to maintain a quiet and peaceful environment for you. You'll get a great night's sleep!

The space
Each of the three floors has its own new, efficient, and independent heating/cooling system, and the temperature in every bedroom can be adjusted to the preferences of individual guests.

With two large dining rooms and a fully-equipped kitchen, including commercial-grade and artisan coffee supplies, the Convent is perfect for your group.

No parties, please!

Guest access
You'll be able to access the entire house except for a one bed, one bath apartment hidden away on the main floor, which has its own separate entrance and will be vacant during your stay unless you'd like access to it (available for an additional charge of $50 per night).

Other things to note
We share an unfenced backyard and courtyard with the owners of a former Catholic rectory and with some urban farmers who tend parts of the yard. They’re all dear friends and if you're interested you can get breakfast made with fresh eggs and vegetables from the urban farm at For the Life of the World Café a block away! You’re nestled in the heart of a close-knit community of 100+ people, so it's not unusual to see a few people using the yard.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please don't flush anything other than toilet paper. The building has a sensitive plumbing system and anything other than toilet paper can cause clogs
We share an unfenced yard with neighbors, so please be respectful by staying within the boundaries outlined in the guest book and by property markers
We ask guests to please refrain from moving the furniture between floors and respect our neighbors by keeping the outdoor volume down from 11pm to 7am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3110868
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Cincinnati

Norwood, a neighborhood in Cincinnati, is home to this vacation home. Cincinnati Railway Company Dinner Train and Harriet Beecher Stowe House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Edgewood Park and Cincinnati Nature Center. Check out an event or a game at Great American Ball Park, and consider making time for Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, a top attraction not to be missed. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
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What's nearby

  • Drake Planetarium - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Xavier University - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Price Lumber Company Site - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cintas Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mosque 5 - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Hanke Exchange Tram Stop - 10 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 13 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Birdie’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sugar N' Spice - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Convent pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Convent?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Convent on Aug 3, 2026 start from $657, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Convent?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Convent?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Convent located?

Located in Norwood, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Drake Planetarium and Xavier University. Cintas Center and Rookwood Commons are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay here! Excellent property, well maintained and well appointed. Especially wonderful host, incredibly responsive and supportive. We love this place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We needed a large house for our family vacation and this house was perfect for us.Greg was very easy to work with in making reservations and answering questions. J. H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Convent was absolutely perfect for our group of 12 ladies. The bedrooms were cozy, the kitchen was well equipped, it was clean, and our host Greg was very kind and accommodating. Already planning our next girls’ trip here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Groups and Well Stocked!

What a great location! Close to many things, but the well-stocked kitchen and two dining rooms make it perfect for groups and families.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean spacious house. Everyone had their own room with a couch. Plenty of bathrooms for all. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

Property was perfect for our all adult family weekend. The large dining and living space gave us plenty of room to spread out and catch up. The kitchen has absolutely everything we needed. Communication was great throughout and check in was simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was awesome. We came in for a wedding and we had so much fun at the convent. There was so many rooms we slept comfortably. The two dinning tables was great. The kitchen had everything we needed. Thank you for a wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

Beautiful space, hospitable hosts, amazing things happening in the Norwood community. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JJ R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House for a Group

Everyone age 1 through 70 enjoyed staying at The Convent. The spacious and well-equipped home, combined with the responsive and hospitable host, created an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend. 10/10

We stayed for a week at the Convent with our multi family group. It was thoughtfully stocked with a very attentive host for any need we had. The layout is perfect for a large group with plenty of seating, area for cooking, and hosting. Would highly recommend. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Convent!

Guys weekend watching Xavier basketball and staying at the Convent was great! Great house, huge, tons of beds and very very clean. All was perfect. Greg the host was great to work with, quick replies and even left a welcoming gift.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 13 out of town guests ages 5-75 who shared lodging at The Convent. It was immaculate, spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped with 2 ovens and 2 refrigerators. We used them all as well as ample counter space for meal prep. Our family loved the location close to the zoo and Reds stadium. Host Greg was exceptional, easy to contact before, during and after our stay. I give The Convent my highest recommendation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

We had a large group of family in town for a wedding. The Convent was perfect! Plenty of bedrooms and space for gathering! We especially enjoyed the patio in the mornings! Location was close to many things and the house was equipped with everything we needed. Host was quick to respond to our every need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My large family and friend group stayed at The Convent for a wedding. It was the perfect home base for all our wedding preparations! We had lots of room for floral arranging, group meals, relaxing and catching up. The bedrooms were very spacious, and the young adults enjoyed their loft area on the third floor. Greg, the owner, was very accommodating about checkin/out times and was great with communication. The neighborhood was quiet, and we enjoyed watching the adorable preschoolers next door while they tended to their chickens out back! Easy highway access was a big plus. Definitely an older building with work still in progress, but we could tell it was being lovingly restored and was so beautiful and full of light. Great stay, and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for large group!

12 of us stayed at the Covenant for our daughter’s wedding in Cincinnati. This was a great space with lots of room for cooking, eating , socializing and sleeping. There was plenty of dishes and linens and each room had its own heating/cooling and fans. The rooms were surprisingly quiet! It was great to have everyone under one roof and watching the hawks and their fledglings in the back yard was a bonus! The host was great, we would definitely recommend and stay at this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College Girls Reunion

This property surpassed our expectations. The kitchen is well equipped. The owner was very responsive and wanted to make sure our needs were mer. We loved the neighborhood and enjoyed eating at the Life of the World Cafe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVE The Convent!

What a wonderful unique place to stay while enjoying friends and family in Cinncy. Beautiful and spacious historical home with all the modern comforts. The host was generous and responsive. We couldn't have been happier with the entire experience. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great space for a retreat for a small group

This place is amazing. An expertly equipped kitchen with sharp knives, great pans, plenty of glasses and silverware for our group of 11. Lots of cozy sitting areas and separate sleeping spaces in the 3-level house, located in a real homey neighborhood close to shopping, restaurants and green spaces. Comfy beds, beautiful floors and a rich sense of history! Owner was very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!! A very special place!

The Convent is unique and so well-suited to a group or family gathering! The inside with it's brick, pine floors and original woodwork is stunning. The decor is simple and elegant and the bedrooms/beds very comfortable and roomy! And Greg (the host) was very responsive and helpful! I can't say enough about how well he communicated and addressed a couple minor issues we had - he was the perfect host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pete e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The convent christmas

It was awesome! Greg was super fast to respond to any inquiries and was very accommodating. The space was very nice. The ceilings were super high and the halls were wide and each room was spacious. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great family Thanksgiving stay

Eleven of us came to Cincinnati to celebrate our dad/granddad’s 100th birthday. The house was exactly what we needed. Lots of spacious bedrooms and a kitchen equipped with everything we needed to prepare a Thanksgiving feast and room in the dining areas for all 13 of us. And Greg was very responsive to any questions we had. Thanks for helping us with this special visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully restored and spacious!

We used every room in the beautifully restored Convent for 3 nights and loved every minute! The rooms were all large and each one had its own a.c./heating unit on its own thermostat which was very convenient. The 2nd floor had 3 shared bathrooms for the 5 rooms on that level, so it was never a problem with waiting. We would definitely come back here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Convent was a perfect spot for our family of 13 as we gathered for our stay in Cincinnati. Ideal central location as we ventured out to Cincinnati Invitational, Kings Island, and many restaurants in between. A trip to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center was well worth it and also gave a good feel for downtown Cincinnati. The Convent's spacious rooms and well equipped kitchen were appreciated.Lots of space to gather for meals/games but we also looked forward to our own private space to relax. Our host, Greg, responded to every question immediately, resolved our small issues, and we were thankful for that. So there you have it folks, a 5 star rating!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DJB 7.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Property!!!

This is a very cool unique property with plenty of room for our family of 11 adults and 2 toddlers. We had enough dishes and cooking supplies for the whole family, and seating for the whole family to eat and play games together. Every couple had their own bathroom, and so quiet. Greg is a great host and very helpful. There are so many attractions within 15 minutes of the property making this a great location and not having to be in the middle of thehussle and bussle of downtown. If we go back to the area to visit again, we will try to stay here again. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg Rolfes

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- Love to travel (cross-country road trips are my favorite) and host visitors!
- Grew up in Cincinnati and lived NH, NY, MA, CA, and PA before moving back in 2020
- Avid runner, rower, pianist, reader, fisherman, and craft beer enthusiast
- Die hard Ohio sports fan (go Bengals, Reds, Musketeers, and Buckeyes!

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