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The Century House: 5 Bedroom near OSU, Short North Arts District, Convention Ctr

Family-friendly vacation home in Columbus

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
In the vibrant Short North neighborhood, The Century House offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Unwind in the cozy living room or parlor with (non-operating) fireplaces, cook up a meal in the fully equipped kitchen, and enjoy outdoor seating areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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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.

The Century House: 5 Bedroom near OSU, Short North Arts District, Convention Ctr

Welcome to The Century House, where history meets modernity. This charming 5 bedroom retreat boasts a playful yet sophisticated design with bold colors and unique accents. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen and a breathtaking wall mural in this meticulously updated 100-year-old house. Perfectly located in the vibrant Short North neighborhood, with shops, restaurants, nightlife, and OSU just steps away. Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern amenity.

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The Century House is a charming American Foursquare holding a unique blend of historic character and modern amenities.

As you enter, you'll be greeted by a cozy living room and a parlor, each with their own (non-operating) fireplace and comfortable seating for 10+. The dining room features a beautiful solid wood table that comfortably seats 8 and a convenient half bath. The fully equipped kitchen boasts an island, a small breakfast table, and everything you need to cook up a delicious meal.

On the second floor, you'll find four cozy bedrooms and a full bathroom. Every bedroom has white noise machines and generous mirrors. Two bedrooms on the second floor have desks for working.

The master suite on the third floor is a spacious retreat with a king bed, a day bed, and a bench that can double as a small bed if desired (31" x 71"). It also has a sitting table, a TV and an ensuite bathroom.

The partially finished basement offers a third full bathroom and washer and dryer.

Step outside to a small fenced-in backyard area with a seating area and grill.

The Century Home is the perfect home base for exploring the trendy Short North neighborhood and all that Columbus has to offer.

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You'll have full access to the entire house during your stay.

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Other things to note:

Noise
We are right next door to a church, so you can often hear the beats of church music playing on Sunday mornings. We provide white noise machines in every room to accommodate for this.

Parking
There is free street parking for three cars included.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Child proofed, Highchair, Travel Crib, Toys, etc

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 2023-3285

About the neighborhood

Downtown Columbus, a neighborhood in Columbus, is home to this vacation home. 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. Traveling with kids? Make time for COSI, or check out an event or a game at Ohio Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Ohio State University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ohio Expo Center and State Fair - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Standard Hall - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Skully's Music Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saturn's Sports Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vic Village Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Four’s - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Century House: 5 Bedroom near OSU, Short North Arts District, Convention Ctr pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Century House: 5 Bedroom near OSU, Short North Arts District, Convention Ctr?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Century House: 5 Bedroom near OSU, Short North Arts District, Convention Ctr?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Century House: 5 Bedroom near OSU, Short North Arts District, Convention Ctr located?

This family-friendly Columbus vacation home is located in Downtown Columbus, within 1 mi (2 km) of Goodale Park, Ohio State University, and Greater Columbus Convention Center. Ohio Stadium and Nationwide Arena are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Century House: 5 Bedroom near OSU, Short North Arts District, Convention Ctr Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pedro H.

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

Outstanding

Outstanding host.Outstanding home.Outstanding attention to detail.If you need to stay in the area, this is the property to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira W.

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

Clean and Walkable Location in Columbus

Megan as an awesome host! Her home is beautifully updated and the floor plan was great for a bigger group. She also had items for little ones which was helpful as we had a 2 year old with us. The location was easy to get to things in Columbus and the suburbs. Parking was easy with the permits she provided electronically as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

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

Excellent Home for Families!

The Century House was perfect. High quality home. Well furnished with thoughtful amenities and supplies provided. Sound machines and nightlights were a nice touch. Lights, luggage racks and hangers in the closets were helpful. Very clean. Kid friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Great Columbus Getaway!

We loved our stay! The place was super clean and the location is close to high street so it’s walkable to all the restaurants and bars on High St. We came also walked to the stadium for game day. Megan was super attentive, checked in and made sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend this place and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Easy and Comfortable

This place is in a great location, close to High street but not on High street. Very clean, and cozy. The five bedrooms, some with extra beds make this perfect for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

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

Best Host and property

I truly mean this review. The house was amazing plenty of room many bedrooms. The furniture and lay out was beautiful. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the cooking utensils, plates, cups and everything else you could need. Complimentary coffee and expresso. Plenty of towels and wash rags. The bathroom also stocked with body wash, shampoo, conditioner, qtips, and flossers. Host was amazing making sure our stay was going well and making sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this host and property and will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Rae S.

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

4th of July Surprise 80th Bday

Whole family came back into our home town for the 4th of July and we were throwing a surprise 80th Bday party for our mother. The Century House was perfect for the 9 of us. Tons of room, separate space and bedrooms, communial area to sit and relax together and catchup. Loved the location, close to (east walk) all the Short North has to offer and easy access to freeways and the rest of Columbus. Megan was amazing with her quick response to questions, suggestions and just checking in on us and how we were doing. Even wishing my mother a happy 80th birthday. we will be back in Columbus and will be back at The Century House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen D.

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

Perfect all around!

Stayed here with our family. The host was prompt in replying to all my communications. The location was perfect. So close to many places we wanted to visit, like the conservatory, zoo and LegoLand. Many places to explore within walking distance as well. The house was perfect for our needs. Five bedrooms was a hard option to find. This home not only offered that but had three and a half bathrooms as well. Just what we needed for a large group. Parking in a downtown can be a nightmare for sure! This home offers 3 paid parking spaces for your stay, made our stay much less of a hassle. The beds are comfortable, and the home is very well stocked. Plenty of dishes, and a beautiful large dining table. The host was helpful offering options of areas to visit with toddlers, including the two parks so close by. They also have toys ( games for adults to play too) a highchair and a portable crib as well. This home is a reflection of what every VRBO host should offer!!! We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great location & space

We had plans around OSU and the Short North area, this location was perfect. The house is absolutely stunning, and the setup makes it feel very private even though it’s in the city. Our group appreciated the multiple living spaces and bathrooms. Like many urban areas there is a noticeable homeless population, so we did choose to drive rather than walk to nighttime activities. I would definitely consider staying here again, the host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024