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Historic, creative, close to downtown!

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Living room. Reading material, wifi, Roku, and a comfy blue velvet seating.
Diffused capiz light on a dimmer switch. The mantle and tile are nicely intact!
We have a catalogue of onsite books and a list of books that can be requested.
Living area
Hallway to the kitchen. We just added an antique sliding door to the bathroom!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Columbus, OH
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • COSI
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nationwide Arena
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic, creative, close to downtown!

Historic, creative, close to downtown! Set aside day-to-day distractions to focus on writing or to simply relax. Grab a book from the library to read on a blue velvet sofa or in the backyard with the birds under the maple and walnut trees.

The kitchen has a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator. and the pantry is stocked with dishes, pots, and pans, and a range of utensils for cooking or baking. There are two coffee makers: a single cup Keurig and OXO for larger pots.

There are several local coffee shops nearby if you prefer an active environment. But when you're ready to lay out materials on an inspiring desk, we have two! One is walnut with lyres carved into the base and a surface inlaid with sheet music. The other is Victorian walnut with a solid pull-out surface and many drawers and compartments. In the drawers, you'll find paper and pens. Each bedroom has a desk and a view of a red brick church through the pine branches. There are several lighting options, outlets for your laptop, and free wifi.

No parties. Please do not disturb the tenants next door. They have a gentle, friendly older dog who does not bark but may pop out in the yard with her owner.

The TV in the living room that has streaming apps. The house has a security system and we live about a mile away should you need anything.


Independent Bookstores:
Two Dollar Radio Headquarters (1 mile west)
Book Loft, German Village - 32 rooms of books, each with its own soundtrack (1.8 miles west)
Gramercy Books, Bexley (2.8 miles east)
Prologue Bookshop
Phoenix
Karen Wickcliff
Hoffman Books

Other Nearby Attractions:
Franklin Park Conservatory
Columbus Main Library and Topiary Garden
Scioto Park
Southern Orchards Restaurants
German Village Restaurants and Shopping
Olde Towne East Trolley Market
Downtown Restaurants and Shopping
Short North Restaurants and Shopping

Come on out and enjoy your creative time!

Property manager

Constantine Hondroulis
Premier Host

Languages

English, Greek

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No parties. Be respectful. Writers use this space. It means a lot to the community.
Please respect the books and put things back where you found them.
Run the dishwasher. Used towels go in the tub. Don't worry about making the beds. Check the front door after locking to make sure it latched. Thx.

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
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
Property Registration Number 20241190

About the area

Columbus

South Side, a neighbourhood in Columbus, is home to this holiday home. Easton Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit COSI and Ohio State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Nationwide Arena or Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Columbus, OH

What's nearby

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ohio Theatre - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • COSI - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Girasol Mexican Grocery y Taqueria - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Donatos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Community Grounds - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rumours - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic, creative, close to downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic, creative, close to downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic, creative, close to downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic, creative, close to downtown! located?

Located in South Side, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nationwide Children's Hospital and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Greater Columbus Convention Center. Schiller Park and Franklin Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Perfect for Book Lovers

Loved this property. It’s perfect for a low key, reading, writing, quiet, vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Weekend Away

We had a great weekend at Constantine’s property! The accommodations were perfect for our needs and the host was a professional and friendly communicator. The neighborhood was very quiet. 5 star experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Comfortable, clean and cozy!

Neighborhood was quiet, bed was so comfortable and decor was so very charming, we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

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

Cozy home near everything

We just spent two nights at this property. 4 of us were in town for a Dance Competition at the Convention Center. We were never anymore than about ten minutes from the Center and all the restaurants we wanted to visit. Less than 5 minutes from the awesome Book Loft. Plenty of parking right in front. Neighborhood was safe and quiet. The home was very clean and comfortable. Two adults and two teens had plenty of room. Literary themed with lots of classic touches throughout the home. The owner graciously included lots of amenities, such as shampoo, conditioner and soap. Communication was excellent throughout. We will return wherever we are in town again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

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

Arnold Expo

We were in town for the Strongest Firefighter competition at the convention center, downtown: The house was perfect for our needs. No issues at all. Host was had very prompt responses. Short Uber ride to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

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

Perfect

Love the place. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla S.

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

Great Trip!

We had a great time! It was super close to everything and I loved the book-vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

Nice Place

We enjoyed our stay very much. Bedrooms are upstairs and bathroom is downstairs, not a show-stopper but good to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Very nice and cozy

Very nice place to stay. Clean and loved the decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Amazing trip

Had an amazing time. Was an amazing property and worth staying in. Would recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Columbus, Ohio.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Wonderful stay.

A really great property close to everything, just be aware that the only bathroom is on the main floor and the bedrooms are upstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

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

Great experience

Stayed for five nights and would definitely book again. Quiet neighborhood, very comfortable beds, and fun decor.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Quiet and Clean

The place was very well taken care of. The books were all in excellent shape and taken care of. Steps are a little steep in the house so be careful of that if anyone in the family has problems with steps(bathroom downstairs, bedrooms upstairs). Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Parking was always available. Loved looking at all the art in the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lealand R.

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

Excellent and gracious host!

Property was nice, close to downtown Columbus, host was prompt and gracious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan D.

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

For people who enjoy antiques

The property was very unique in having a lot of antiques and interesting decorating throughout. The property was clean and comfortable. Kitchen had everything you'd need to prepare a meal. Location close to Interstate and convenient for getting around. Host was friendly and easy to reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

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

Nice stay

Definitely a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jack J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay with small issue

Super cute place in a pretty great location! However the beds were fairly uncomfortable and lumpy. We also came back covered in red dots so we have slight concerns about bed bugs :(
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Restful

Quite, peace, charming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Great spot in Columbus

Great spot to explore Columbus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

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

Great stay in Columbus

Stayed here for a weekend and it was lovely. Place was cute and clean and met all of our needs. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Machell B.

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

Came to see a show

My boyfriend and I had a great stay. Very clean little house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Amazing host

We stayed here to attend a wedding, we had long days and when we needed to do laundry our host graciously stopped by around 10pm to drop off laundry detergent! Very helpful and accommodating. Also, this place has tons of character, the study desks came in handy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

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

Great place to stay in Columbus, OH

This is a fantastic place to stay. Very eclectic, especially if you love to relax and read interesting themes. Very clean and comfortable with a fascinating décor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence M.

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

Very nice place to stay!

This property was as described. We needed a place for a couple nights while we attended a wedding in Columbus. The place was clean. Parking was plentiful. It was very comfortable. We would definitely rent this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Sonic temple trip

We came for the sonic temple festival. House was comfortable, clean, and the perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Constantine Hondroulis

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My wife and I are artists with day jobs. We play music, create videos, and are very into history, rehabbing houses, and literature.

Why they chose this property

My wife wanted a space to write without projects, chores, or dogs staring at her. Or family members popping in and out. She found creative writing spaces hard to find and had no desire to go to a teeny cabin in the woods, pointing out that that is the premise of many horror stories. All she wanted was a quiet space with a great desk and preferably reference material to minimize internet time. So we created that space with great desks, comfy furniture, and a constant creative vibe. There is wifi but also plenty of reference books. There are even antique collections she used for accurately describing the environment in one of her stories.

We had a lot of fun putting the retreat together while asking what would make a sacred writing space in an ideal scenario. Then we tested it. We had a couple of authors stay to check it out and give us feedback. Neither wanted to leave!

We wash the sheets and towels on a long cycle, vacuum and steam clean the common areas, and run a UV clear over upholstery and anything handled like doorknobs and light switches.

No parties. This place is not for that. And please respect the neighbors!

What makes this property unique

Books, writing desks, comfy and pleasing environment, historic charm. Close proximity to downtown, German Village, Bexley, Olde Towne East, Franklin Park, and the Short North.

Independent Bookstores:
Two Dollar Radio Headquarters (1 mile west)
Book Loft, German Village - 32 rooms of books, each with its own soundtrack (1.8 miles west)
Gramercy Books, Bexley (2.8 miles east)
Prologue Bookshop
Phoenix
Karen Wickcliff
Hoffman Books

Other Attractions:
Franklin Park Conservatory
Columbus Main Library and Topiary Garden
Scioto Park
Southern Orchards Restaurants
German Village Restaurants and Shopping
Olde Towne East Trolley Market
Downtown Restaurants and Shopping
Short North Restaurants and Shopping

Languages:

English, Greek

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