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★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★

Lakefront guesthouse in Lewis Center with a hot tub

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Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
At The Mad Cat Inn, find serenity in a tranquil 10-acre estate with plenty of open green space. Unwind on the balcony overlooking the property, relax in the hot tub or enjoy a game of basketball. With fully-equipped laundry and kitchen facilities plus individual smart TVs in every room, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥34,111
￥64,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lewis Center, this guesthouse is on a lake. Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Town Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Historic Crew Stadium or Schottenstein Center.
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OH, Lewis Center

What's nearby

  • Alum Creek State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Alum Creek Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Polaris Fashion Place - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Topgolf - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Easton Town Center - 18 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walker Woods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yabo's Tacos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Senor Antonio's Mexican Restaurante And Cantina - ‬5 min drive

About this property

★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★

Guesthouse near Polaris Fashion Place
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A bike on site, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises, table tennis, and books
Room features
All guestrooms at ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware, children's books, and travel cribs
  • 2 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: This includes vaping and is not limited to tobacco
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Only the number of people listed in your reservation may be at the property without explicit permission from the host.
Quiet hours from 9PM - 8AM. Please watch TV or play music at moderate volume during these hours, and try to be quiet while using exterior amenities.
No glitter, confetti, fireworks, firecrackers, or sparklers.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Note from host: ask owner before hand if questions

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This includes vaping and is not limited to tobacco

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ pet-friendly?

Yes, ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ on Oct 6, 2025 start from ￥34,111, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ located?

Situated on a lake, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Alum Creek State Park, Lazer Kraze, and Alum Creek Beach. Mount Carmel Medical Group Lewis Center is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hospitality was excellent and the house itself was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wil C.

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

Great setup for family and kids

Our family rented two units for an extended wedding weekend and it couldn’t have worked out better for us. The hosts are friendly and welcoming, and the toy barn was a huge hit. Will definitely look to stay here again when visiting Columbus relatives.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne M.

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

Girls Trip

We really enjoyed our stay! The hot tub was amazing. The host does amazing with responding quickly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

SOOOO HAPPY!!!

Doc and Carrie are fantastic hosts! Everything was flawless - from booking to check in to check out :) We will absolutely stay at one of their properties in the future. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome and for such top-notch accommodations!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

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

Great Stay

We were in town for a tournament and this was a great stay. We loved the dog park and the fire pit. Would stay if in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Christmas with family

This was our fifth Christmas at The Mad Cat Inn. It has consistently been outstanding in every way
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

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

Short stay but great

We only stayed for two nights but it was a great stay. We needed something that we could bring our dog to and this was perfect. The owners are very nice. The fenced area for dogs was great. Beds are comfy and the place was clean. We will keep this place in mind for future stays for sure. Thanks Doc, for your hospitality. My 4 year old also had a great time playing with all the toys in the barn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

eddie h.

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

excellent

Stay was awesome, the toy barn (corn hole, ping pong) was a great addition, I look forward to staying here anytime i am in the Columbus area. Thanks again Doc!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

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

A gem!!

It was our home away from home during our stay. Comfortable, clean and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

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

Great property

Great location. Property is well maintained and organized. Unit was very clean. Owner communicated often, answered all questions very quickly. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Just what we were looking for!

The property was very clean and had plenty of space for our family of six plus our dog. The neighborhood was nice and it was minutes away from Alum Creek’s beach and campsite. The dog park was a great bonus. The hosts communicated well and were welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great place for family trips

This is a wonderful property for families as there are tons of activities on property for kids and adults as well! It is also in a great location to do the numerous activities that Columbus has to offer and is surrounded by great restaurants and shops. I would only put in a word of caution that this property is very close to the owner's house; however, they did do a great job of providing privacy in the rental house as much as possible.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Exactly what we were looking for

Everything was perfect. The only wish we had was if we could’ve had more time to enjoy it. We highly recommend this property and Doc
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chance C.

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

Nice clean place

Great place, great location. The only thing that put a hinderance was the VRBO app itself. Thankfully the property owner, Doc, did everything he could to help! Cool guy, i will likely be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Airport trip

Needed an overnight near escape room, food, nail spa,& in route to airport. Run by Lovely people around for assistance. I believe they made their own board game so that was neat to see. If we had more time we would’ve given it a go! The bedrooms were comfy and the amenities were plenty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

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

❤️ Wonderful hospitality!

Doc and Carrie could not be better hosts! There are so many fun things to do on the property… fire pit, tons of yard toys, and a really big fenced in dog park. The grounds were immaculate. Even with all that fun, we still got a very quiet night’s sleep. What a gem in Lewis Center!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Mad Cat Inn was great

We greatly enjoyed out stay at the Mad Cat Inn. The unit was in great shape and had more than the usual amenities. Doc is one of the best owners I have encountered. Very responsive, cares for the property meticulously, and just a nice person. We all enjoyed it and strongly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Fantastic! Everything we were looking for!

Just recently stayed at the Mad Cat Inn for a weekend of boating on Alum Creek. Can’t say enough about the cleanliness and quality of this rental. And the amount of toys and other things to do there are endless. We will have to come back and stay longer next time. Hosts were super helpful and friendly. Just loved staying here! Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Nice weekend trip

We enjoyed this property and had a nice family get away visiting the National Museum of the US Air Force, Columbus Zoo and Ohio Caverns. The hosts were excellent communicators providing all the details and many extras. Property is located close to shopping and restaurants. We found the bedrooms very comfy and well appointed. Wonderful amenities including a perfect size hot tub, basketball hoop and more. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Last minute getaway

Beautiful property and fun for all ages. Our teenage boys loved the toy barn! We grilled burgers and sweet corn on the patio and it felt like home. We were surprised with all the extras too like coffee/filters, laundry pods/dryer sheets, some seasonings for cooking and even a makeup washcloth which is a genius idea. Thanks for making our trip special after the hurricane ruined our Grand Cayman plans. Definitely will stay again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Graduation

My family came into town for my daughter’s graduation from OWU. It was the perfect location, Doc and Carrie were so wonderful, the perfect place for our family to enjoy the celebration together. This felt like home away from home, the attention to detail was like no other I have been to, I would recommend this location to anyone who is in the area, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Great location and hosts

The property was perfect for a family gathering of six adults. We especially loved the heated toy barn, which was perfect for playing ping pong and corn hole during the cold January days. Unfortunately, it was too cold for us to enjoy the hot tub, but it was available and looked nice. We did not have pets, but the dog park was very large and well maintained. Communication was great and very responsive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K., Lincolnville, Maine

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

Christmas stay

This was our fourth consecutive Christmas at The Mad Cat Inn. It has consistently been amazing. Through the years the condition of the inn has been perfect. The only change we have noticed is ever improvement in amenities and rotation of Christmas decorations so it never seems exactly the same. Doc and Carrie are wonderful hosts. We hope to return
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

One of the best.......

Doc and Carrie are wonderful hosts! They are kind, prompt and helped us with every aspect of our reservation and stay. Their place is clean, well designed and spacious. They thought of everything when preparing the house for guests. The location is perfect with plenty of restaurants and shopping close by and the layout of the property itself is great! We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Thanks Doc and Carrie!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Outstanding property!

We travel from Maine to the Columbus area for Christmas with our family and use the rental for a gathering place for our local family as well as a place to stay for my wife and I and my son and daughter in law. This is the fourth year for such a trip. Of the four different properties where we have stayed, this one has been far superior from the communications with the hosts to the way it was equipped. It was comfortable and well appointed. Communication with the host was very prompt. Without question we would stay at this property on a return trip
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020