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Location + Design OTR Gem, plus free parking!

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A kitchen counter with a pitcher, glasses, and a tray of strawberries.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A cozy living room with a black sofa, patterned cushions, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A living room with a dark blue sofa, a yellow chair, a wooden coffee table, and a brick wall with two framed paintings.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden bed runner, and a lamp on a bedside table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cincinnati, OH
  • Place, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Findlay Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, TQL Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

Queen Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Location + Design OTR Gem, plus free parking!

In the heart of OTRs lively historic district. Beautifully renovated 2 story 2 bedroom apartment, located on the 3rd floor. Walking distance to all the best restaurants, bars, shops, sporting events. Ziegler Park and Ziegler Pools can be enjoyed steps away. Plus free parking pass for The Ziegler Garage located directly behind the building. We have 2 other listings in our building. Another 2 bedroom and a smaller 1 bedroom.

There is a king and a queen bedroom, we can accommodate 4 additional twin beds if requested. All linens and towels are included. We also have a fully stocked kitchen. It's truly your home away from home!

Cincinnati streetcar operates up to 18 hours a day and 365 days a year and it’s free. The streetcar route is 3.6 miles long, traveling on a loop from Second Street (at The Banks on the riverfront) to Findlay Market in OTR. We are located 1 & 1/2 blocks from the Streetcar pick up. Uber and Lyft are plentiful in this area and it is often cheaper than a cab, or parking meters. Red Bike Rentals 1 & 1/2 block away. From the airport you can take the TANK bus for $2 and it drops you off at 5th and Main. Apartment is 13th and Main... 9 blocks away. This is a pretty fast and inexpensive alternative.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Within reason
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Pets

Pets allowed
We are pet friendly but respect other guests too!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside please

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4529890
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: within reason
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cincinnati

Located in Downtown Cincinnati, a neighbourhood in Cincinnati, this apartment is near theme parks and near a water park. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Riverbend Music Center, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Newport on the Levee and Kenwood Towne Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Great American Ball Park or Paycor Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cincinnati Music Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Findlay Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • TQL Stadium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Hanke Exchange Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alcove by MadTree Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cantina Modern Mexican Cuisine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Eagle OTR - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Liberty's Bar & Bottle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pins Mechanical Company - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Location + Design OTR Gem, plus free parking! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Location + Design OTR Gem, plus free parking! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Location + Design OTR Gem, plus free parking!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Location + Design OTR Gem, plus free parking!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location + Design OTR Gem, plus free parking! located?

Located in Downtown Cincinnati, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Ohio River Valley and Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. Great American Ball Park and Duke Energy Convention Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Hanke Exchange Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and JACK Casino Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Nice place

Place was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Darling place

We had a lovely and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute place! Host was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Easy

This is how all VRBO's should operate. Great communication, accurate description of property, clean, comfy beds - great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2025
Thanks for being such a wonderful guest!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Popped in on a work trip

Had a great stay! Popped in for a work trip and needed to make samples for our customer. Used the kitchen, it was well stocked with bowls, measuring cups and the like. Great centrally located location. Will stay again when I'm in Cincinnati.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin Q.

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

Thank you

We enjoyed our stay.. came to see the Reds play the tigers. The pool was perfect to cool down after the game.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten J.

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

Funky, fun and cozy!

This is my second time staying at this property - love the vibe, love the location! Great, comfortable, FUN place to stay. Easily could stay multiple nights. The ONLY downside is the community pool next door - it can be quite noisy in the morning/afternoon. Otherwise, I adore this apartment and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany E.

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

Great weekend

This was a perfect place for a wedding weekend in Cincy. The host is gracious and extremely prompt. The location is ideal. The decor is super cute and the beds are so comfortable. This is a true loft, so be aware, there are a lot stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect!

This was a wonderful loft in the heart of Main Street. Communication with the host was easy, and everything from the parking pass to the helpful notes on the area was set up to make our stay comfortable and the entire process smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

OTR Gem

A cute, urban apartment in a great location. Parking nearby in a public garage was included. Very nice! Owner responded promptly to questions. All in all a great place to stay when staying in Cincinnati.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Perfect for a weekend in Cincinnati

Property was easy to find and get into; secured parking with pass was great (and close). Property was clean, quiet, perfect size and came with all the amenities. Air conditioning was able to be set to your liking, which is nice, and bed was super comfortable. Host was easy to communicate with and was responsive. Location was right in the heart of OTR and close to everything; we walked to the Reds game and it was a nice walk - flat. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara S.

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

Fun time!

We had a nice stay in Cincinnati over the 4th of July. Walking distance to Washington Park for fireworks, Findlay Market. We did the underground tour with American legacy and it was great! Ball park about a 20 minute walk. Great restaurants nearby. Maybe it was the holiday, but lots of police presence on and around Main Street. Apartment was clean and cute! Lots of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Spacious, gracious, and clean

This was a perfect place for my family of 4 to stay. Having two floors and two bedrooms allowed us to put the kids to bed and be grownups for a bit. The neighborhood was perfect for us, walkable to shops and restaurants, as well as my conference sites. The kids loved the playground behind the building and at Washington Square, as well as the spiral staircase. The apartment was spotlessly clean and thoughtfully appointed. We wanted for nothing, but communication was great and welcoming. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Susan her her family were lovely and hope to host them again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlon C.

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

Lucky me

What a title! Yeah the reviews gave me hope but this historic building was just what I needed. Great and sometimes lively location. My bedroom has a spectacular view of the pool. Convenient to downtown. Complimentary parking. There are many good locations listed on this website and other short term rental sites. This one was right in every sense especially if you plan a more than one day trip. I’m already booked for a return trip that will be longer than the first one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Marion thank you for being a wonderful guest. can’t wait for your return
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah H.

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

Wonderful apartment!

We really enjoyed our stay in this apartment in the Over the Rhine neighborhood. The kitchen and bathroom were well equipped. The living room was comfortable, as were the bedrooms. It was especially great to have the parking pass so we didn't have to worry about parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

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

Family vacation in Cincinnati

We loved our stay! Communication with the property manager was excellent! Great location! Highly recommend the walking tour of Cincinnati! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Great Stay

Great location. Worked our very well being in town for a wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

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

Fantastic stay!

We really enjoyed this lovely OTR rental! The location was great, lots of great restaurants, bars and activities to do nearby. Also very clean and well stocked for our stay. There was a good amount of street noise on the weekend especially, but I think any large city would have that, we enjoyed that a white noise machine was included in the bedroom to help the kiddos get to sleep. Overall it was a wonderful trip and I would most definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

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

Great weekend stay!

Our family loved using the city pool behind the apartment. Very clean and the beds were super comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

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

The Gem of OTR

We had an amazing stay at this eclectic beauty of a home! The owners were great to communicate with, the location was easily accessible and close to great food and brew, and our kids loved Ziegler Park. The steps are narrow leading to the apartment but it reminded us of our European stays. The home has everything you could need plus some! We'd stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Love the OTR!

Property could not have been more comfortable. Denise has thought of everything... toiletries, controls for ceiling fans, M&Ms! Designed thoughtfully, super clean, and very comfortable. Parking in the lot across from Ziegler pool was a breeze, felt safe. The neighborhood has a variety of demographics- one of the reasons we chose to stay there. We were not comfortable out after 9:00 at night, but we feel that way about any city we visit. During the day we felt totally safe and comfortable exploring the neighborhood. We recommend Iris Book Cafe for morning coffee and Bfast- the outdoor garden is magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona S.

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

Fantastic for families!

We absolutely LOVED Denise and her amazing apartments! We rented two for 10 days and it was fantastic for our family group. Close to e everything thanks to the brilliant streetcar and the neighborhood is full of good eats, drinks, and a pool too! We played tennis, went to museums and a play, The Escape Room, Findlay Market and more. Wonderful experience. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrice N.

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

Very cool place!

The stairs were a bit daunting for us at first. There were seven of us ranging from two to seventy-four. It was an adventure! The home was so cool! Great decor. Serene bedrooms. Fully equipped kitchen. Wonderful artwork. The little ones had a wonderful time at the pool and the adjacent park. There was an amazing deli next door and interesting shops and restaurants. This is your place if you appreciate restored buildings and all things vintage and retro. You are very close to museums and the waterfront. I have to say the stairs were a workout but my physical therapist was very proud of me for tackling them everyday. Well worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Perfect pad in a hot city 'hood

So glad we chose this place over a hotel for our two-week Cincinnati visit over the holidays. I've lived in Over-the-Rhine and was eager to explore all the changes in the neighborhood -- this location was ideal for that, and the apartment itself is arranged and appointed well for families. (A summertime stay would be even more fun, but a lot noisier, I'm sure.) The owner was kind enough to issue a late refund when our plans changed due to a family funeral out of town, and when one of my teen boys left an item damaged, she calmly reached out and we were able to resolve the expense quickly and fairly. Appreciate the care and convenience that we experienced here.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Denise Weinstein

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I have owned a graphic design company since 1988. Specializing in the toy market as well as numerous non profits in Cincinnati. I am an advocate for kids experiencing homelessness, working as a board member with UpSpring which serves children's educational needs.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful Italian Renaissance neighborhood with the most restaurants, bars, galleries and beautiful parks.

What makes this property unique

Ziegler Park and Pool located directly behind the apartment. Enjoy swimming 11am - 8pm daily. Lap swim 7am - 9am. $2/kids. $4/adults.

Park has ping pong tables and climbing equipment for kids. Pool is open mid May - mid Sept.

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