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★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★

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Fenced front with umbrellas, tables, chairs and a statue of my besties fray frays.
Granite kitchen with SS appliances, Keurig, bakeware/utensil and puppy-height mirrors.
First floor bath lets me jet ma ears back.
Sit. Sit. No. Sit.
Santa Paws gave us Bideo Games!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Columbus, OH
  • Place, Historic Crew Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

+4
1 Queen Bed, 2 King Beds and 5 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★

Celebrate Christmas year round in this pet friendly 3-bedroom house in the Old North near OSU.

Inside, you’ll find amenities like a fully equipped kitchen with SS appliances, a laundry room, two full bathrooms and arcades.

Each bedroom has a 55-inch smart TV and adjustable beds.

The fenced-in front and backyards boast a grill and patio seating and a doggy-obstacle course (of course!).

5 minutes to OSU, 12 minutes to airport or downtown.

• Three bedrooms, two fulls bathrooms.
• Smart TVs in the living room and each bedroom, with access to any of your streaming subscriptions and complementary Hulu TV service.
• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
• Completely fenced in yard, great for pets.
• Gravel area for parking behind the house, can fit a large number of cars
• Clean towels and linens are provided.

Guests have access to the entire property barring our shed and a couple of closets we use for storage.

We value the privacy of our guests, but are available by message or phone call if you need any assistance.

The Old North is the location for much of the off-campus housing for OSU. Most of the other properties in the area are student rentals. It’s safe and easily walkable and close to all the attractions Columbus has to offer.

15% off stays of seven nights or more.

CHECK IN: Check in is at 4 PM or later.

CHECK OUT: Check out is at 11 AM

PARKING: There is a driveway in front of the house that can fit one car. However, we recommend that you drive to the alleyway behind the house and park behind it instead. We have a large gravel lot behind the house where you can fit multiple cars/trucks/campers.

CAMERAS: In order to prevent parties, there are two Ring cameras on the property that record all motion in the front porch and back yard. They are attached to the front porch and back exterior wall of the house and face outward so they cannot record the interior of the house in any way.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note, house is not child-proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Guest must pick up all waste prior to check out.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No one apart from the guests on the reservation may be present on the property for any amount of time without explicit permission from the host.
Quiet Hours from 9 PM to 8 AM. No using the outdoor areas after 10 PM.
The property must be treated with respect and left in the same condition as it was when the guest checked in.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2024-0688
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Columbus

University District, a neighbourhood in Columbus, is home to this holiday home. Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit COSI and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Historic Crew Stadium or Ohio Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, sledging and ice skating.
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Columbus, OH

What's nearby

  • Historic Crew Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ohio State Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Dungarees - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Matcha Me - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Danube - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dick's Den - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ on 22 May 2026 start from £217, 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 at ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ located?

Located in University District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wexner Center for the Arts and Historic Crew Stadium. Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pet friendly with a nice fenced in front and back yard. Crate and bowls already provided.Very unique decor which the kids loved. The arcade console was a hit too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pet friendly, kitchen was well equipped. Powdered coffee creamer and sugar packets would have been nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly what we expected. Very clean and in a great location for us. Our dogs felt very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, great for pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Nice place

Clean property, as described, nice amenities. Good for a family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Fun place to stay

Very unique home and great for family and pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

What a cool place!

My stay was short, but sweet! My pups and I had a great time staying at the property. It was rustic and so unique. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TJ R.

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

Concert Trip

It was a great place to stay near Ohio stadium for a concert!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase G.

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

Weekend home for a Buckeyes game

Great location to campus and a cozy home with large comfortable beds. We certainly enjoyed all of the puppy photos too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamryn M.

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

Very clean & love the bears!

The shower is the best part & I love the game system definitely would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franny L.

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

Quick and helpful host

Sam was really responsive to my messages. He answered all our questions and made getting access to the house easy. The website with house info was especially helpful. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eric S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
This was the creepiest house in which i have ever stayed. Are there really people who like to shower with a giant rubber dog head pearing at them out if the ceiling while shivering in the drafty bathroom? Do people really like sleeping under a creepy bunny costume stareing down at them ffom above the bed? The giant kitchen garbage can had no bags anywhere in the house.The roof gutters where so overflowing with ice that the step out the back door, where one has to pass to empty the garbage, is an ice covered death trap that one can not see until they are laying on their back looking up at the back door. The ad makes it look like there are a few cute doggie theamed decorations; this house is so full of creepy animal theamed installations that the owner(host) clearly did not have time or money to address the structual and environmental concerns if the house. They did nit address the ineffective HVAC, the need for a battering ram to open the front door, the poor placement of the front yard fence and gate, the rolling floor, or the ever changing internet connectivity. They did have time to remotely flicker the lights while we were watching tv, which again fits with the whole creepy "thrift store meets grandma the cat lady" vibe of this property. Save your money, the convenience of the localtion does not make up for this property's lack of maintenance and basic structural features.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2026
Hi Eric, I’m sincerely sorry to learn that you did not enjoy your stay. We take guest comfort and safety very seriously, and it is clear we fell short of your expectations during your visit. Your stay coincided with the aftermath of the worst snowstorm to hit Columbus in a decade, paired with simultaneous subzero temperatures. This was the most aggressive test for the house systems since we acquired the property, and the extreme conditions exposed several vulnerabilities that we have since moved quickly to resolve. Since your stay, we completed the following upgrades: HVAC: Our technician installed a new furnace and additional ductwork running below the first-floor bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom to ensure consistent warmth even in extreme cold. Structural & Safety: We have adjusted the hinges on the front door for ease of use and installed additional downspouts on either side of the back door to prevent the ice build-up you experienced. Connectivity: The home now features a new modem and router with 500Mbps internet to ensure a stable connection. Lighting: We apologize for the flickering you experienced; the historic storm caused several local power fluctuations, but we have since inspected all smart-home integrations to ensure they are functioning correctly. Thank you for the feedback that helped us make these necessary improvements. We wish you better travels in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Graduation at Puppy Heaven

My family stayed at puppy heaven for graduation weekend. It is 1.5 miles from the stadium so we could walk to graduation. There was enough parking to park 4 cars behind the house. House was clean and had first floor bathroom and bedroom for my mom. Decorations were fun. We will never forget the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

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

Unique home

The house is definitely unique, we are all “dog people” and got quite a kick out of the decor. House was clean and beds were comfy! The only complaint is that we didn’t get very many wash cloths for our entire group. But it wasn’t a huge deal. We all had a great time and the house was close to Historic Crew Stadium, which was great because we were in town for a concert there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

debra f.

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

Interesting

Its an interesting place to say the least. It was clean but not my clean. It is an older home and it was very humid so its a bit musty. It's decor is bizarre 😳 just as the title implies. It was comfort and the dogs loved it. The yard could use some gravel maybe and a few less dog reindeer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great place to stay

Love the dog theme. Beds are nicer than mine. Enjoyed the stay, will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Great time in Short North Columbus

We really enjoyed our trip and our stay. A couple of us have dogs, so even though we were all adults, still enjoyed the puppy Xmas theme. Everything was super and especially convenient to Ohio State.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Great location. Decor that you will always remember!

We stayed here when we moved my daughter into college and wanted a place that was dog friendly. This place took that to the extreme. The decor is intentionally over the top and we have been laughing about it for a week. The place was clean, the owner was responsive and I look forward to my next stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

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

Graduation fun

The owners of the property were great to deal with and really helpful. It’s definitely not your typical boring decor that is found in most rentals, with the Christmas dog theme. Really fun 🤩
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Unique & Comfortable

I give it 5 stars, and do have some fair and balanced feedback. For sleeping 7 people, there’s no place to accommodate eating meals with those people. We only had 4 in our group, and still didn’t have any place to sit and eat. The only table in doors seats 2. Our first night, we had family over & pulled the picnic table up on the patio and placed 8 lawn chairs around it but proceeded to get eaten alive by Mosquitos. The yard is not at all groomed and covered in rotting walnuts, making for a trip hazard walking to and from the car, and also attracting flies and bugs to the rotting piles of decaying walnuts. Easy remedy is to clean up and groom at least the front yard for paying guests ahead of their arrival. Inside the property is mostly clean (except for the floors, our feet are covered in black) and the decor is whimsical. It’s like an adult Chuck E. Cheese / Pee Wee's play house & is quite hilarious and entertaining. Our dog loved it! We picked up after him in the yard, so I would say to include that in the house rules to help maintain the yard too. The Air conditioner rattles loudly all through the night, so turned on some white noise to counter the sound. There’s no closets to hang up clothing or unpack into. We still had a great time. The main, important things worked well and were in place. Property manager very nice and responsive. Thanks!!! You’re well on your way to offering something nice and memorable here. Overall 5 stars! Best wishes, Erin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Samuel Goldberg

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I'm a moderately geeky guy with a passion for history and design.  I dedicate substantial time and effort to this house and am always eager for recommendations re continuous improvements/changes. 

Why they chose this property

Proximity to OSU's campus, Clintonville, downtown (straight shot down Summit or HIgh St.), and event center including Historic Crew Stadium. Proximate to, though well-insulated from, I-71.

Also, the character, resilience, quality and design of the historic housing inventory in SOHUD.

What makes this property unique

We meticulously and thoroughly renovated and modernized this century old craftsman. We added luxury conveniences while integrating the home's original design with a classical "puppies celebrating Christmas" theme throughout. So far, I've only had one person throw a bible at me.

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