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★ Hook’s Lair ★ 4 BR Home w/ Barcade ★ Close to Downtown/Nationwide/German Vil★

Family-friendly vacation home in Columbus

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Game room
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Step into your pirate's lair in Southern Orchards, where four bedrooms and a backyard oasis await. Unwind in the living room with a 70" TV, board games, and your personal library or grill out under the shaded pavilion.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom166 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

★ Hook’s Lair ★ 4 BR Home w/ Barcade ★ Close to Downtown/Nationwide/German Vil★

Welcome home, captain, to your 4 BR 1 BA pirate's lair in Southern Orchards.

We equipped all bedrooms with Smart TVs and Smart Beds.

The living room includes a Pirate Ship, Barcade, 70" TV, board games, your personal library and your captain's desk and computer (stacked with even more games).

Grill out in your fenced and turfed yard, including a shaded pavilion, lounge seating, and outdoor dining amenities.

10 min to OSU/airport. Private parking. 15% off stays of 7 nights or more.

• Four bedrooms, one bathroom.
• Please note that the attic bedroom can only be accessed by a hidden door in the 3rd bedroom. The entryway to the room is narrow, and not all guests may be able to fit.
• While the rest of the house has central A/C, the attic is cooled by a portable A/C unit.
• Living room has a 70” smart TV with complementary Sling TV service and access to all your streaming subscriptions.
• Each bedroom has an adjustable bed and 55” smart TV.
• Kitchen has stainless steel appliances and comes equipped with basic cooking tools. • Office in the living room comes with a desk and computer.
• Fenced in backyard with hammock, grill, and patio seating.
• Clean towels and linens are provided.
• Combo washer/dryer and ironing board in the kitchen.

Guests will have access to the entire property minus the basement and two storage closets on the second floor. We value the privacy of our guests, but are available by message or phone call if you need any assistance.

Southern Orchards is a neighborhood near Nationwide Children’s hospital undergoing rapid redevelopment.

CHECK IN: Check in is at 4 PM or later.
CHECK OUT: Check out is at 11 AM
PARKING: There are free private off-street parking spaces behind the house. Additional free on-street parking anywhere on the street in front of the house.

CAMERAS: In order to prevent parties, there are two Ring cameras on the property that record all motion in the front and back yards. 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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,785 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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.
The property must be treated with respect and left in the same condition as it was when the guest checked in.
Quiet Hours from 9 PM to 8 AM. No using the outdoor areas after 10 PM.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: Guest must pick up all waste prior to check out.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note, house is not child-proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2024-0689

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
★ Hook’s Lair ★ Four Bedroom House with Arcade ★ Columbus

About the neighborhood

South Side, a neighborhood in Columbus, is home to this vacation home. COSI is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include 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 Historic Crew Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Lou Berliner Sports Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • COSI - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Community Grounds: Coffee & Meeting House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chef Hiro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Donatos Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Toolbox Saloon - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ★ Hook’s Lair ★ 4 BR Home w/ Barcade ★ Close to Downtown/Nationwide/German Vil★ pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at ★ Hook’s Lair ★ 4 BR Home w/ Barcade ★ Close to Downtown/Nationwide/German Vil★ ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ★ Hook’s Lair ★ 4 BR Home w/ Barcade ★ Close to Downtown/Nationwide/German Vil★ ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ★ Hook’s Lair ★ 4 BR Home w/ Barcade ★ Close to Downtown/Nationwide/German Vil★ located?

This family-friendly Columbus vacation home is located in South Side, within 1 mi (2 km) of Schiller Park, Livingston Park, and Nationwide Children's Hospital. Greater Columbus Convention Center is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

★ Hook’s Lair ★ 4 BR Home w/ Barcade ★ Close to Downtown/Nationwide/German Vil★ Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

RS D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location and unique property! we all had a memorable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

A GRRRRReat stay!

What a fun place to stay! This pirate-themed home charming. Our hosts were great at communication and the home was so fun. Location was close to many things and the neighborhood was older but felt safe. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Innsomatic f.

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

Fun weekend excusion

Decent stay with a fun, warm, welcoming property close to downtown Columbus. It gave us a nice rasy location to get in, get out, and enjoy Columbus' nightlife, shows, bars, and restaurants in the area. Propery was cozy and nice with plenty of entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Perfect family home!

Perfect home for anyone traveling with kids! My girls loved everything about it! The home smelled so clean the moment we walked in. After being at the state fair for almost 5 hours in 91 degrees the house felt like heaven when we walked in! The host was amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Bachelor Party

Perfect house for a small group bachelor party weekend, we had a lot of fun! 4 days at Sonic Temple Festival and a cool house with a lot of personality to hang at before/after the show.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Spring Break Pirate Adventure

The atmosphere and amazing detail with decorations throughout the house made this trip so exciting. It's like a fun scavenger hunt looking at everything, we even found Toodles' marbles. The hidden room was so cool. The beds were all extremely comfortable, the neighborhood is really quiet. We would definitely love to come back to stay on any future trips to Columbus. Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

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

Awesome host Awesome house

Cody and Sam went above and beyond to help us stay an extra day last week. This week, last minute they made it happen. Their hospitality *****. We were in town for work. Stayed at two of their homes. So fun, relaxing. All around , wonderful, just wonderful. Very happy All of us. We Thank you for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Fun place for family

Overall our stay was great. The area surrounding the neighborhood took us a bit by surprise, seemed a bit run down and made us a little apprehensive. However, we were no longer worried when we pulled onto the street this property is on. The particular street and immediately surrounding homes were nice and we felt safe and comfortable. The home was SO cool and very well decorated. Our kids absolutely loved it and had so much fun with the secret room. Beds were large and very comfortable. The house was nice and clean, but we wish the outdoor area was a bit more upkept. The ground was pretty uneven and it was hard for our toddler to get around and play. The outdoor tables were very dirty and dusty so we didn’t end up using them or sitting out there much. Although there is plenty of space for large families to sleep with all of the bedrooms, there isn’t much space in the common areas for everyone to hangout or play games. We didn’t find this to be a problem for us but just wanted to make that known because we didn’t pay much attention to that detail in the photos. Overall, great experience and the host was wonderful. We had a couple of questions and he was very responsive and quick to help. We would definitely stay here again maybe when our youngest gets a bit older.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Great place.

Really nice place the theme is great. Good bedroom spaces. Not much room on lower floor to congregate. Location to city was nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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

Great location

Perfect location for vising German Village/Short North/Downtown areas. Beds are very comfy. Not a lot of room to gather in the home itself
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

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

Amazing experience!!

The property is phenomenal and we had an absolute blast! Blown away by the attention to detail and the amenities as well as comfort of the rooms. Definitely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

An oasis and hideaway

Walking into this property you will not at first believe your eyes. The decoration and atmosphere is even better than the pictures! We stayed here for a business trip and we enjoyed absolutely every amenity! We drank rum at the ship bar, we played the games, and we galavanted around in the provided pirate hats. Even the outdoor space is spectacular! We spent most of our trip inside this house, and we just wouldn't have had it any other way. This is the kind of place that helps you build incredible memories. I sincerely hope these hosts have the chance to create even more themed properties, because they really hit the mark!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Liz B.

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

Pirate House

Good time had by all in the Pirate house. Decorated as described with tons of video games great vibe. Only issue was the outdoor space, needs work. Should clean out the covered outdoor space and pull the weeds between the Astro turf.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

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

Super fun theme!

This house is absolutely DECKED out in pirate spirit. So fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

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

Entertaining Place for a Columbus Stay

Hook's Lair was a great place for our weekend in Columbus. It truly feels like no detail was overlooked in the decorations, and the host was very responsive with the one minor issue we experienced. The nostalgic video game options were a bonus during the down time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

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

Awesome place!

Very cool rental property! Enjoyed all the board games with my husband & 3 teenagers. We loved the cornhole boards & outdoor spaces. The supplies available for use were very much appreciated, such as a few kcups for the coffee maker, toilet paper & paper towels. Often times i find those smaller items not available at other rentals. We really enjoyed the video games, kaleidoscopes, and books as well. The beds were very comfortable & I am not easy to please when it comes to beds. The only areas i see for improvement would be having a fan in the one bedroom that doesn't have much air circulation. We went and purchased a small fan & it made a big difference. And also the strict rules about not letting anyone come over that isn't on the original list. I did have a family member & her 3 kids come down to Columbus for dinner & would have loved to show then this amazing place, but didn't want to upset the owner. I understand that those rules are probably neccessary though. But honestly can't say enough good things about the place. Great location! We went to the zoo, the movies, rollerskating, laser tag, shopping downtown and an arcade all within a half hour drive! And awesome restaurants nearby! Loved the German village area! We played several of the board games & all the pieces were there. And the alexa was convenient for music. Having several large TVs was also a blessing because often times teenagers want to watch different shows. Thanks for a great week! We spent time with family & relaxed & had fun too! See you next time we visit our family in Ohio!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021