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Historic Home • UC/Zoo/OTR • Firepit • Fenced Yard
Family-friendly holiday home in Cincinnati
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10 out of 10
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4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8
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Cincinnati, OH
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Historic Home • UC/Zoo/OTR • Firepit • Fenced Yard
Welcome to Academy House — a historic, three-story Cincinnati gem where each bedroom is themed with a touch of academia. Sleep under a constellation mural in the Science Room, spin vinyl in the Music Room, and gather around the backyard firepit after exploring nearby Over-the-Rhine.
There is so much to do in Cincinnati, and guests will get our guidebook of the absolute best things to do, see, eat, and drink in our city!
😀 In general:
- Keypad entry and self check-in
- 2 full bathrooms with Jacuzzi bathtubs
- Fast WiFi
- Roku Smart TV in Living Room
- Roku Smart TV in Music Bedroom
- Fully stocked kitchen with brand new dishwasher, range, and microwave, extensive small appliance collection (air fryer, blender, toaster, coffee grinder, crockpot, hand mixer)
- Coffee and tea station (Keurig, drip coffee machine, electric kettle, and French press)
- 8 person dining table
- Combo Booster seat/high chair
- Pack N Play - sheets not provided. Please bring your own sheets.
- Washer and dryer
- King beds in all bedrooms
- Dedicated workspace in the 2nd floor office
- We provide a generous starter supply of paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener sheets, coffees, teas, creamers, and sweeteners.
🛏️ Sleeping Spaces:
- Spin vintage vinyl or pluck the strings of the guitar in the Music room. Unwind from the day with your own Roku Smart TV.
- Enjoy morning coffee and pick a book off of the wall to enjoy in the private seating area of the Literature Room.
- Peruse art books and spark your creativity in the Art Room complete with cozy sitting area for one.
- Read under the stars in the Science Room.
🌳 Outdoor space:
- Outdoor dining table for 8
- 8 Adirondack chairs for relaxing around a propane fire pit
- Front porch with seating area for 2
🚗 Parking:
-Free street parking
📍 The location:
- Less than 2 minutes off of I-71 with easy access to downtown Cincinnati
- 1 mile from Hard Rock Casino
- 2.2 miles to Paycor Stadium (home of the Bengals)
- 1.9 miles to Great American Ballpark (home of the Reds)
- 1.4 miles to University of Cincinnati
- 2.9 miles to Xavier University
- 1.7 miles to Heritage Bank Center
- 1.8 miles from TQL Stadium (home of FC Cincinnati)
- 1.2 miles to the Over-The-Rhine district (restaurants and bars)
- 0.6 miles from Christ Hospital
- less than 2 miles to Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, University Hospital, VA Hospital
A few notes:
There are steps up to the house from the street, and the home has three stories. This is an older home with lots of steps, which unfortunately makes access difficult for anyone with mobility issues.
The bedrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
The 2 full bathrooms (both with shower/tub combos) are on the 1st and 2nd floors.
The Music and Literature bedrooms have a door between them that can be locked from either side or can be open - great for families with children!
The Art Bedroom is open to the stairs, and guests staying in the Science Bedroom must pass through the Art Bedroom to go downstairs.
Ceilings in the 3rd floor bedrooms (Art and Science) are sloped, so please mind your head when navigating the space.
There is one motion-sensor flood light and camera located at the front entrance of the home. There is one security camera at the back door of the home.
The following areas of the home are used for owner storage and are not accessible to guests: living room closet, Music bedroom closet, basement, and backyard shed.
Allergen alert - While we do our best to thoroughly clean between guests, this home is dog-friendly and may not be appropriate for guests with pet allergies.
Whether you`re here to cheer on the Bengals, reconnect with family, or simply explore the city, Academy House offers a cozy, creative retreat you`ll remember long after checkout.
Guests will self check-in using a keypad on the front door.
Please message us if any assistance is needed during your stay.
PETS
We allow up to **3 dogs (50 lb max each)** for **$75 per pet, per stay**.
- If you add pets during booking, VRBO will automatically include the first pee fee in your total.
- If not, we’ll send an alteration request after booking.
- We will request additional pet fees after booking
For larger dogs or more than 3 pets, please **send an inquiry first** for approval.
**No cats or other animals are allowed.**
RENTAL AGREEMENT, DAMAGE WAIVER/HOLD, ID VERIFICATION AND CHECK-IN STEPS
We`re so excited for your trip! PLEASE NOTE: Our listing description and house rules mention that you will be required to complete a Guest Rental Agreement, ID verification, and Security Hold (which is not a security deposit) in order to receive Arrival Instructions to the home. Details of the Guest Rental Agreement can be found in the House Rules.
Important: When cancelling your reservation, the credit card processing fees of 3.9% + 30c will not be refunded.
If booking with a credit card that doesn`t match the guest name, you`ll be required to provide a written authorization, photo of the ID, selfie, and card showing the last 4 digits of the credit card holder, or reservation will be cancelled.
Cincinnati Short Term Rental Registration #414210
There is so much to do in Cincinnati, and guests will get our guidebook of the absolute best things to do, see, eat, and drink in our city!
😀 In general:
- Keypad entry and self check-in
- 2 full bathrooms with Jacuzzi bathtubs
- Fast WiFi
- Roku Smart TV in Living Room
- Roku Smart TV in Music Bedroom
- Fully stocked kitchen with brand new dishwasher, range, and microwave, extensive small appliance collection (air fryer, blender, toaster, coffee grinder, crockpot, hand mixer)
- Coffee and tea station (Keurig, drip coffee machine, electric kettle, and French press)
- 8 person dining table
- Combo Booster seat/high chair
- Pack N Play - sheets not provided. Please bring your own sheets.
- Washer and dryer
- King beds in all bedrooms
- Dedicated workspace in the 2nd floor office
- We provide a generous starter supply of paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener sheets, coffees, teas, creamers, and sweeteners.
🛏️ Sleeping Spaces:
- Spin vintage vinyl or pluck the strings of the guitar in the Music room. Unwind from the day with your own Roku Smart TV.
- Enjoy morning coffee and pick a book off of the wall to enjoy in the private seating area of the Literature Room.
- Peruse art books and spark your creativity in the Art Room complete with cozy sitting area for one.
- Read under the stars in the Science Room.
🌳 Outdoor space:
- Outdoor dining table for 8
- 8 Adirondack chairs for relaxing around a propane fire pit
- Front porch with seating area for 2
🚗 Parking:
-Free street parking
📍 The location:
- Less than 2 minutes off of I-71 with easy access to downtown Cincinnati
- 1 mile from Hard Rock Casino
- 2.2 miles to Paycor Stadium (home of the Bengals)
- 1.9 miles to Great American Ballpark (home of the Reds)
- 1.4 miles to University of Cincinnati
- 2.9 miles to Xavier University
- 1.7 miles to Heritage Bank Center
- 1.8 miles from TQL Stadium (home of FC Cincinnati)
- 1.2 miles to the Over-The-Rhine district (restaurants and bars)
- 0.6 miles from Christ Hospital
- less than 2 miles to Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, University Hospital, VA Hospital
A few notes:
There are steps up to the house from the street, and the home has three stories. This is an older home with lots of steps, which unfortunately makes access difficult for anyone with mobility issues.
The bedrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
The 2 full bathrooms (both with shower/tub combos) are on the 1st and 2nd floors.
The Music and Literature bedrooms have a door between them that can be locked from either side or can be open - great for families with children!
The Art Bedroom is open to the stairs, and guests staying in the Science Bedroom must pass through the Art Bedroom to go downstairs.
Ceilings in the 3rd floor bedrooms (Art and Science) are sloped, so please mind your head when navigating the space.
There is one motion-sensor flood light and camera located at the front entrance of the home. There is one security camera at the back door of the home.
The following areas of the home are used for owner storage and are not accessible to guests: living room closet, Music bedroom closet, basement, and backyard shed.
Allergen alert - While we do our best to thoroughly clean between guests, this home is dog-friendly and may not be appropriate for guests with pet allergies.
Whether you`re here to cheer on the Bengals, reconnect with family, or simply explore the city, Academy House offers a cozy, creative retreat you`ll remember long after checkout.
Guests will self check-in using a keypad on the front door.
Please message us if any assistance is needed during your stay.
PETS
We allow up to **3 dogs (50 lb max each)** for **$75 per pet, per stay**.
- If you add pets during booking, VRBO will automatically include the first pee fee in your total.
- If not, we’ll send an alteration request after booking.
- We will request additional pet fees after booking
For larger dogs or more than 3 pets, please **send an inquiry first** for approval.
**No cats or other animals are allowed.**
RENTAL AGREEMENT, DAMAGE WAIVER/HOLD, ID VERIFICATION AND CHECK-IN STEPS
We`re so excited for your trip! PLEASE NOTE: Our listing description and house rules mention that you will be required to complete a Guest Rental Agreement, ID verification, and Security Hold (which is not a security deposit) in order to receive Arrival Instructions to the home. Details of the Guest Rental Agreement can be found in the House Rules.
Important: When cancelling your reservation, the credit card processing fees of 3.9% + 30c will not be refunded.
If booking with a credit card that doesn`t match the guest name, you`ll be required to provide a written authorization, photo of the ID, selfie, and card showing the last 4 digits of the credit card holder, or reservation will be cancelled.
Cincinnati Short Term Rental Registration #414210
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Clean up pet waste from the yard.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Cincinnati
Mount Auburn, a neighbourhood in Cincinnati, is home to this holiday home. Newport on the Levee and EastGate Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Great American Ball Park or Heritage Bank Center.
Cincinnati, OH
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 16 min walk
- Nourish - 14 min walk
- White Castle - 19 min walk
- Somerset Bar - 19 min walk
- Milton's - The Prospect Hill Tavern - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sarah and Paul

Sarah is an Ohio native and former UC Bearcat who stayed in the Cincinnati area after college. Paul grew up in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan (we won't hold it against him!) and lived in Minneapolis before making his way to Cincinnati. We love traveling as a couple and with our kids. We have 3 adult kids (1 Bearcat!) and 2 high schoolers, and travel as a family just gets better and better!
Why they chose this property
I graduated from the University of Cincinnati's nursing program, and I love this city! This neighborhood is surprisly quiet and so close to everything in town. We love to try new restaurants when we stay at the house. There is always something fun going on in Cincinnati!
What makes this property unique
Paul and I renovated the home and did most of the work ourselves with the exception of the flooring an the new privacy fence in the backyard. We fell in love with the house, and we have kept as many original details intact as possible to keep that 1900 charm.
The backyard is a quiet oasis in the middle of the city! We love having our morning coffee in the adirondack chairs.
The backyard is a quiet oasis in the middle of the city! We love having our morning coffee in the adirondack chairs.
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