10/10 Excellent
Heather E.
20 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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Big Darby Creek Cottage, Water Front
Riverside cottage in Grove City with kitchen
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Grove City, OH
- Place, Trapper John's Canoe Livery8 min walk
- Place, Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
- Place, Hollywood Casino16 min drive
- Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Big Darby Creek Cottage, Water Front
Looking for a cozy escape on the water?
Say hello to Big Darby Creek Cottage — your peaceful, playful home getaway just 20 minutes from downtown Columbus and an hour from Cincinnati!
This fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath charmer has everything you need for a relaxing weekend or a mini adventure:
✔️ Comfy queen bed in the master
✔️ Full-size bunk beds (sleeps 2 adults or up to 4 kids!)
✔️ Fully stocked kitchen + in-unit laundry
✔️ Indoor board games for chill nights
✔️ Backyard with fire pit, charcoal grill, and a fish cleaning table for your catch of the day
Want more adventure?
Grab the kayaks and hit the creek right out back — or take a 5-minute stroll to Trapper John’s Canoe Livery for a 4- or 6-mile float down the scenic Big Darby. And don’t forget to explore the nearby state parks!
Love the city too?
You're a short drive from festivals, foodie spots, and live shows in Columbus — then back to the quiet creek for a cozy night under the stars.
Peaceful nature vibes + easy access to fun = your perfect Ohio getaway.
Book your stay at Big Darby Creek Cottage now — and let the relaxing begin!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Grove City
Located in Grove City, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Trapper John's Canoe Livery and AMF Stardust Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit COSI and Fryer Park. Skate America and Putt N Play Fun Center are also worth visiting.
Grove City, OH
What's nearby
- Trapper John's Canoe Livery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Hollywood Casino - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
- Greater Columbus Convention Center - 25 min drive - 32.1 km
- Nationwide Arena - 25 min drive - 31.1 km
- Ohio State University - 28 min drive - 34.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 8 min drive
- Cattlemans Pizza - 9 min walk
- Mona's Eats & Treats - 9 min drive
- Tony's Coneys - 7 min drive
- Galloway Tavern - 9 min drive
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Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
Listing accuracy
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8/10 Good
Sharon R.
7 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sharon R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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