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Fairground/OSU + K9s Welcome | Family Friendly

Holiday home with kitchen, near Ohio State University

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The smart TV, sans cable service, is set up for your personal streaming accounts.
Room
The larger bedroom is located on the second floor with a queen bed.
The backyard space is fire pit ready...wood is available for purchase at the nearby Kroger supermarket.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51036 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Columbus, OH
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nationwide Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fairground/OSU + K9s Welcome | Family Friendly

Welcome to Comfy II – a charming apartment in a beautifully renovated 1910 historic duplex! Nestled in the heart of Weinland Park, you’ll be just a short walk from trendy favorites like Condado, BrewDog, and more.

Traveling with a group? Our duplex next door (Urban I & Urban II) is also available for booking.
✨ Good to Know:
-We happily host cats and dogs ($35/pet per day; see allowable breeds below).
-You’ll have 2 private parking spots behind the home.
-Additional on-street parking at $5/day

We’re available by email, phone, or text throughout your stay.
For urgent matters after 10 PM, please give us a call.

We know the neighborhood well and love our community, so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or if you need local recommendations!

The Short North Arts District is one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets! Along High Street, you’ll find a vibrant mix of unique shops, bars, restaurants, and art galleries, plus annual events happening year-round.

Inside the home, we’ve put together a detailed guide with our favorite local bakeries, cafés, and restaurants to help you experience the neighborhood like a local.

Guest Access
You’ll have full access to your side of the duplex, plus the fenced backyard. Please note that both the backyard and parking area are shared with guests staying on the other side of the duplex.

🕒 Check-In / Check-Out
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM


🏡 Duplex Layout & Amenities
✨ Main Level
- Front entrance room: Twin bed + desk (listed as 3rd bedroom).
- Tip: Use the rear door for more privacy.
- Living room: Connects to front room & kitchen.
- Smart TV: Stream with your own accounts (no cable).
- Kitchen: Fully equipped with cookware, small appliances, dishes, utensils, plus staples like olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Coffee station: Folgers coffee, teas, creamer, and sugar.

🛏️ Upstairs (2nd Floor)
- 2 spacious bedrooms with queen beds.
- Full bathroom with shower/tub combo.

🧺 Laundry & Storage
- Washer & dryer in unfinished basement (accessed via door between front bedroom & living room).
- Iron, ironing board, towels, washcloths, hair dryer, soap, shampoo & conditioner provided.

👶 Family-Friendly
- Pack ’n Play & highchair available—please request before arrival.

🌳 Outdoor Spaces
- Front porch for relaxing.
- Shared, fenced-in backyard with:
- Outdoor seating
- Fire pit
- Grill for cooking out

🚗 Parking
- 2 free off-street spots behind the duplex.
- Street parking: Permit only ($5/day).
- Ask us in advance to arrange permits.

👥 Guest Capacity
- This home sleeps up to 5 guests comfortably:
- 1st Floor: Twin bed in front entrance room
- 2nd Floor: 2 bedrooms, each with 1 queen bed

📶 Other Amenities
- High-speed Wi-Fi (5GHz)
- Smart TV (no cable, streaming only)
- Kitchen appliances: refrigerator/freezer, blender, toaster, microwave, stove/oven, pots, pans, utensils, plates, etc.

There is a ton to do on High Street and the up-and-coming N. 4th Street. It's super easy to get around using any GPS mapping.

Local Tip: Columbus meter maids love to give tickets- read the parking street signs in the downtown area and on neighborhood streets!

Columbus Convention Center- 1.3 mi
OSU Stadium- 2 mi
Downtown- all areas within 3 mi
Ohio Expo/ Fairground/Mapfre Stadium- 2.5 mi
Schottenstein Center- 2.3 mi
Easton Mall- 6.6 mi


House Rules

✅ Please read and agree before booking.

📸 Booking Requirements
- A valid photo ID is required at booking for security purposes.
- At this time, we are not hosting local residents.

👥 Guest Count & Fees
- Base rates cover up to 3 guests. Each additional guest (from the 4th guest onward) is subject to an extra nightly fee.
- Only registered, paying overnight guests are allowed on the property.
- Please ensure your guest count is correct before your stay. Refunds for adjustments are at the host’s discretion.
- This system allows us to keep rates affordable for smaller groups while still accommodating larger ones.

🐾 Pets Welcome
- Dogs and cats' welcome! $35/pet per night (max $200/month per pet). Fees will be adjusted after booking.
- Please let us know at booking if you’re bringing a pet.
- Restricted breeds: Akita, Chow, American Staffordshire Terrier, Pitbull, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Wolf hybrids, Presa Canarios, or mixes of these breeds. Any dog with a bite history is also not permitted (for insurance reasons).
- Pet damages/stains may incur additional fees.
- Cleanup required: All pet waste must be picked up and properly disposed of. A $20 fee applies if we must remove pet waste.

🔇 Noise & Quiet Hours
- Some sound may travel between the two sides of the duplex.
- Quiet hours: 9 PM – 9 AM. Please be respectful of neighbors.

🧴 Supplies & Essentials
- We provide starter quantities of toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher pods, laundry pods.
- Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash) and basic coffee/creamer are provided.
- For longer stays, please purchase any additional supplies you may need.

🚪 Accessibility
- This home does not have handicap access.
- There are stairs at both entrances and no first-floor bathroom.
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🐾 Allergies & Sensitivities
- While we clean thoroughly, we cannot guarantee the home is free from pet dander, smoke residue, cleaning scents, or allergens. Please book with this in mind.

💳 Damage Waiver & Fees
- A $69 non-refundable Damage Waiver is required for all reservations.
- Covers up to $1,500 in accidental damage.
- Intentional or negligent damage is not covered and will be the guest’s responsibility.
- Strong odors requiring Ozone treatment (smoke, heavy food, etc.) incur a $500 fee.

📹 Security Cameras
- Exterior cameras are located at the front and back of the property for your safety.
- There are no cameras inside the home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Must be approved prior to stay and subject to fees
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Pets

Pets allowed
$35 per dog w/ approval prior to stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$150 cleaning/smoke removal fee for smoke evidence

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
Note from host: Must be approved prior to stay and subject to fees
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
Property Registration Number 20223402

About the area

Columbus

Located in Columbus, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Ohio State Fairgrounds and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Nationwide Arena or Ohio Stadium.
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Columbus, OH

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saturn's Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Skully's Music Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Short North - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Modern Southern Table - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Four’s - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairground/OSU + K9s Welcome | Family Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairground/OSU + K9s Welcome | Family Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairground/OSU + K9s Welcome | Family Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fairground/OSU + K9s Welcome | Family Friendly located?

Located in University District, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ohio State Fairgrounds, Ohio State University and Greater Columbus Convention Center. Nationwide Arena and Ohio Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a quick stay after a concert!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Wonderful stay

Very clean and cozy! Great location within walking distance of short north and high street! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean enough, and instructions/communication were all clear. Rating 4 not 5 because the house is in good shape but not excellent, for example you need to be careful on the stairs both inside and outside. Other than that, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D., Austin, USA

Wonderful Location & Cozy Place

We loved the dining recommendations and had a great time exploring Columbus!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

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

Best for what I was traveling for. We did not need the third bed. So we had plenty of room.

Overall visit was perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Great property. Good communication with owners.

My friends and I had a great stay. The place was very nice and clean. In a great location just off of OSUs campus. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Great Location

My family was in town for a short weekend trip to the zoo and stayed here because of the proximity to restaurants. We were able to walk to several family friendly places and throughly enjoyed the neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

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

Columbus

Place was perfect for our needs! Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Highly recommended

Great home in a fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Very nice

Good location and clean
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Easy to book

This property was well-cleaned and maintained well. For it to be in the short north area, it was really quiet and pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Cute apartment, good location

Very clean, well-appointed apartment, comfortable beds. Hosts were great and very accommodating! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L.

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

Perfect in every way

Clean, comfortable and conveniently located. Owners were exceptionally responsive. We will definitely stay here again, and would recommend it to anyone visiting Columbus or Ohio State University.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami M.

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

Great Location and Very Comfortable

The attention to detail and recent upgrades in this quaint home made it very comfortable and the property manager was SUPER responsive and friendly. The proximity to the Short North was fantastic (although, FYI, there is a lot of construction going on there right now).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Terri R.

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

Columbus weekend

Enjoyed our stay. Location is convenient to everything we needed. The town house is on a very bust street but noise was minimal inside. The house is very well stocked and beds are very comfortable. It is nice to see revitalization in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendra T.

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

Great Stay!

This house is great. Cute, clean and located in walking distance to High St. 1 mile from main campus and 1.5+ from stadium. Great check-in / check-out instructions. Parking was easy and felt car was safe. Loved the front porch sitting area. Would stay here again as an alternative to a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

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

Very nice place

This house was in a convenient location close to where we needed to be. Several restaurants close by. The high ratings for cleanliness were accurate and the house was comfortable. There were even small considerations such as a sleep sound machine for the bedroom on the street side, and snacks left in the kitchen. I will be renting this house the next time I am in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina W.

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

Columbus vacation!

My son and I traveled to a fall vacation in the Columbus area. We enjoyed our experience. The town around the property was so much fun and the property was perfect. The place was clean and easy to access from the front and back door. The layout of the property was great. Thank you for sharing your property! Totally recommend 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Elise F.

Clean, modern, and artsy

The property was very clean and in a great location. It had a tv and a/c too. Everything appeared to be well maintained except the bathroom sink, which wasn't draining well, but I'm sure the owners will take care of that and report that here. We hope to stay there again since it was so close to campus and so pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

Velvet S.

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

Football weekend in Columbus

The house was as advertised. Everything was clean and bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped for making a quick breakfast and coffee. We didn't really use the family room area much as we weren't at the house much more than to sleep. Location was perfect, close to OSU, the Short North and downtown. Hosts were quick to reply and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Chelsea D.

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

Totally fine

Was in town with two friends for a wedding. The property was totally fine. Easy to check in and out, there was coffee & a parking spot totally fine for a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Perfect for events at the fairgrounds

Our stay was great and the property was clean. It is very close to the fairgrounds which was perfect since we were at an event there. The parking was tight for one full size vehicle and was not big truck friendly. Says there is room for two but they were both have to be very small. There were some loud noises happening at night coming from the street side of the property but would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

10/10, No Complaints

If you're looking for a place to stay while in town for a football game, this needs to move to the top of your list. Location is incredibly convenient: easy walking distance to the stadium, all the stuff on High St., etc. Also, no need to drive once you get there. Anything you could want to do is w/in a 10 min. Uber ride. The house itself is nicely decorated, nicely appointed, and most importantly, it's super clean. Felt safe the entire time there. No noise issues, although I'd recommend brining a sound machine to drown out the passing cars on the street. Parking was a piece of cake. I have no hesitation in recommending this property, and I plan on staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kristin P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

It was fine. House needs a good deep cleaning and some maintenance. Towels were dingy with hairs from previous guests. Shower was broken (manager did address). Noisy street. Parking hard to find at night. Would be nice to have TV upstairs to drown out street noise. Thankfully we were quite busy out of the house while in Columbus but it worked but if coming back will look for somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S., Indianapolis, IN

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

Awesome location to explore Short North

This was a great place to stay to walk to tons of amazing food, drink, patios, shops, parks, etc. My friend and I had a great stay here—it was really clean and the owners’ communication was excellent! The listing is 100% accurate. Check in and check out were both really easy. We slept well in the comfy beds and spacious rooms (but did bring some earplugs just because there are busy roads close by). The kitchen seemed well stocked with updated appliances, but we didn’t use it too much. We could both fit our smaller SUVs in the parking. We loved that we could walk to a bit of everything the short north and Italian village have to offer, and the budd dairy, seventh sons and fox in the snow were such easy places to walk to enjoy outdoor space and really delicious food and drink. I would definitely stay here again if I’m back in Columbus. Thanks to the awesome hosts for an easy and great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rowe Rentals

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Mike and Ingrid met in Japan and moved to Columbus in 2009 and have been loving it ever since! They are both experienced travelers & love renovating historic homes. It seemed natural to combine their hobbies of traveling and renovating- so they started hosting in 2015. Hello Rowe Rentals! Our team, Frances, Ingrid, and Mike, knows quite a bit about the Short North and are pleased to help you during your stay-please contact Rowe Rentals for any questions!

Why they chose this property

We love old buildings and this one is no exception- it was built in 1910. Unfortunately the only historic parts left of the house interior are the fireplace tiles and stairs (if you want to count that)- I'm not even sure if the mantels are original... the rest of the house has been fully renovated.

What makes this property unique

Please note the following about our apartments: Our homes range from 97 to 135 years old. If you are in search of a perfect, flawless place to stay, you may want to look for newer build. We love being hosts- providing a home to stay in and delivering a unique experience when visiting this city but please keep in mind this is not a 5 star hotel, it’s a home.

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