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1stFL Suite | 5BR • Game Room • Parking • High St .2mi

Holiday home with kitchen, near Ohio State University

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Large custom home in the Short North.
The smart TV, sans cable service, is set up for your personal streaming accounts.
Five Bedrooms on the 1st and 2nd Floor
Game Room! For basement access reservations only.
Rear patio | shared space that has plenty of seating and dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1stFL Suite | 5BR • Game Room • Parking • High St .2mi

Welcome to Big Blue! 💙

Perfect for large groups and families, this spacious home offers 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a large open basement (available for groups of 6+ guests).
You’ll love the prime location — just a 5-minute walk to the Short North Pint House, Jeni’s Ice Cream, and tons of other local favorites!

Additional Details:
🏠 A separate studio apartment is located above the detached garage.
🚗 Enjoy 3 free off-street parking spaces (additional parking may be available for a fee

We are available to guests by email, phone, or text. For urgent matters after 10PM, please call us. We know our neighborhood very well and care about our community- let us know when you need something or have questions!

The Short North Arts District is one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets! Stroll along High Street to discover unique shops, art galleries, and an incredible variety of bars and restaurants. The neighborhood also hosts lively events throughout the year.

We’ve put together a detailed list of our favorite local bakeries, cafés, and restaurants in the house to help you explore like a local.

You will have access to the entire home, 1st floor of 2-car garage, and fenced backyard patio. The backyard and laundry inside of the garage is shared with the carriage house apartment.

The laundry in the garage and fenced-in patio are shared spaces and might occasionally be used by guests staying in the carriage house apartment. It’s a friendly setup that still gives everyone plenty of space to relax.



Welcome to Big Blue — Your Ideal Group Getaway! 💙
This spacious home is designed for comfort, connection, and fun — perfect for large groups, families, or friends traveling together.

🏡 Main Living Area
Step inside to an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room — the perfect place for everyone to gather. There’s plenty of seating between the cozy couches, large dining table, and kitchen island stools.

Enjoy movie nights on the smart TV (bring your own streaming logins), or cook up a great meal in the fully stocked kitchen, complete with:
- Air Fryer, pots, pans, and all major appliances
- Cooking basics (olive oil, salt, pepper)
- Drip coffee maker with Folgers coffee, tea, creamer, and sugar

The first floor also includes:
- 1 bedroom with a queen bed
- 1 full bathroom with a walk-in shower
- 1 half bath off the foyer

🛏️ Second Floor
Upstairs, you’ll find 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms:
- Primary Bedroom – King bed, dual closets, ensuite bath with walk-in shower & soaking tub, plus a private balcony for two
- Bedroom 3 – Queen bed
- Bedroom 4 – Queen bed
- Bedroom 5 – Queen bed (cozy middle room)
- Hall bathroom with shower/tub combo
- Laundry closet with washer and dryer for guest use

🎮 Basement (Available for Groups of 6+ Guests)
- The finished basement offers extra sleeping space and entertainment:
- 1 private bedroom with a queen bed
- 2 additional queen beds in an open area
- Full bathroom with walk-in shower
- Game room with Pop-a-Shot basketball, ping pong, darts, and a retro game system — fun for all ages!

🌿 Outdoor Space
Relax on the fenced back patio, complete with a dining table, seating area, and charcoal grill — perfect for cookouts or evening hangouts. (shared area with carriage house apartment)

💤 Sleeping Summary (Sleeps up to 16 guests)
1st Floor:
- Bedroom 1 – Queen bed, full bath (walk-in shower)

2nd Floor:
- Bedroom 2 – King bed, ensuite bath (walk-in shower + soaking tub)
- Bedroom 3 – Queen bed
- Bedroom 4 – Queen bed
- Bedroom 5 – Queen bed
- Hall bath (shower/tub combo)
- Laundry closet

Basement (open for 6+ guests):
- Bedroom 6 – Queen bed
- 2 queen beds in open area
- Full bath (walk-in shower)

✨ Amenities
- Fast Wi-Fi (5GHz)
- Smart TV (no cable; streaming apps available)
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Linens, towels, soap, shampoo & conditioner provided
- Iron, ironing board, hair dryer
- Pack ’n Play & highchair (available upon request – please let us know before arrival)

🚗 Parking
- Free off-street parking for 3 vehicles (2 in garage + 1 on concrete pad in front)
- On-street parking available with city permit ($5/day per vehicle)

This thoughtfully designed home has everything you need for a memorable stay — space to relax, room to play, and an unbeatable location near the Short North’s best restaurants, shops, and nightlife!

🌆 Location Highlights

You’ll be close to everything! There’s plenty to do along High Street and the up-and-coming N. 4th Street—packed with great restaurants, shops, and local spots. Getting around is super easy with any GPS or rideshare.

💡 Local Tip: Columbus meter maids are quick—be sure to read street parking signs carefully downtown and in nearby neighborhoods!

Nearby Attractions:

🎨 Columbus Convention Center – 0.6 mi
🏈 Ohio State Stadium (The Shoe) – 1.8 mi
🏙 Downtown Columbus – within 2.2 mi
🎡 Ohio Expo Center / Fairgrounds / Mapfre Stadium – 2.2 mi
🎤 Schottenstein Center – 3.2 mi
🛍 Easton Town Center – 10 mi


🌟 Please Read Before Booking
We want you to have the best stay possible! To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please take a moment to review and agree to our House Rules before confirming your reservation.

🪪 Guest & Security Requirements
- For security purposes, a photo and valid driver’s license are required during the booking process.
- Local residents are not eligible to book this property at this time.

👥 Guest Count & Fees
- The home sleeps up to 10+ guests.
- Rates are based on guest count — there is an additional nightly fee for each guest after the 6th.
- Please ensure your guest count is accurate before arrival. Refunds for guest fees are at the host’s discretion.
- Only registered, paying overnight guests are permitted on the property.
(This system allows us to offer affordable pricing for both small and large groups.)

🏡 Shared Spaces
- There is a carriage house apartment located above the garage that shares access to the backyard.
- The garage laundry area is also shared — you may see carriage house guests using it during your stay.

🔇 Quiet Hours & Noise Monitoring
- Quiet hours are from 9 PM to 9 AM to ensure a peaceful environment for everyone.
- A noise monitoring device is installed to measure sound levels only (no audio or video recordings).
- If noise becomes an issue, please reach out — and we’ll do the same if needed.

🧴 Amenities & Supplies
· We provide starter quantities of toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher pods, laundry pods.
· Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Coffee, creamer, and basic condiments
· For longer stays, please purchase any additional supplies you may need.

♿ Accessibility & Allergy Notice
- Please note: this home is not handicap accessible and has steps at both entrances.
- While we do our best to maintain a clean environment, we cannot guarantee the space is 100% free from pet dander, smoke, or cleaning product scents that may affect guests with sensitivities.

🧾 Damage Waiver & Fees
- A $129 non-refundable Damage Waiver is required for all reservations.
- Covers up to $1,500 in accidental damage.
- Intentional or negligent damages are not covered and are the guest’s responsibility.
- If ozone treatment is required due to strong odors (e.g., smoke, food, or other scents), a $500 fee will apply.
- We truly appreciate your cooperation and care for our home. These guidelines help us maintain a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all guests — thank you for being part of that! 💙

📹 Security Features
- For your safety and protection of the home, there are exterior cameras located on the front and rear of the home. There are no interior cameras.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$300 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 20223397

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 COSI. 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

  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • COSI - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Draft Kings Sports Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TownHall - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Metsi’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Short North Pint House - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1stFL Suite | 5BR • Game Room • Parking • High St .2mi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1stFL Suite | 5BR • Game Room • Parking • High St .2mi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1stFL Suite | 5BR • Game Room • Parking • High St .2mi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1stFL Suite | 5BR • Game Room • Parking • High St .2mi located?

Located in Downtown Columbus, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Goodale Park and Greater Columbus Convention Center. Ohio State University and Nationwide Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Douglas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a group. Plenty of bedrooms and nice spaces to relax. The only issue is street noise. It’s hard to sleep. Use white noise from your phone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Incredible

This is house was perfect for us. The location was incredible. We really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

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

Great place to stay

Very spacious and centrally located to downtown. Great restaurant and bars within blocks. Owner/manager very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Work Conference

Great place. Walkable to convention center and many restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Fantastic Stay

Me and 3 others stayed here for a conference and it was perfect for us. Very close to downtown, beds were comfortable and everything was clean. Beautiful house and we will be staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

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

Review

It was a great house for a group attending a wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christa S.

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

Great stay!

We stayed for 2 nights with some friends and our kiddos while we visited some attractions in Columbus. Super clean, beautiful space! Updated appliances and lots of little extras to make our stay special. Owners were really responsive. The only thing to note is that 2nd floor of the home was really warm, even with the heat turned off and 40 weather outside. Made sleeping a bit uncomfortable, but overall we were really pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

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

Beautiful Home

This is a beautiful home and the kitchen is very well stocked. They are very quick to respond to any & all msgs. They accommodated us with extra people and an early chec-in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Rowe is always great

This is the third different property we have stayed at with Rowe Rentals. Always awesome, always great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia V.

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

Equine Affaire getaway with friends

We were very satisfied with every aspect of our stay at this property. The owners put a lot of thought into making the house comfortable and homey. The beds were very comfortable with plenty of pillows & extra blankets. Bathrooms were immaculate & supplied with plenty of towels. The kitchen was a dream! We plan to stay there next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

At 80+ still enjoying our yearly girlfriend gets-together!

House was clean, plenty of bedrooms for the 7 of us, kitchen well stocked with needed dishes, PLENTY OF TOILET PAPER! Had some wi-if issues but fixed within a few hours.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Klaire F.

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

Family Game Day Reunion

The property was as good as the listing suggests. The rooms were big, beds comfortable, and the common area was able to accommodate our group. We had a mix of generations in Columbus for game day and it was an amazing house for us to gather. The location is great; we walked to the Short North (with strollers) and to Seventh Son Brewery / Budd Dairy with no issue at all. We will certainly look to Big Blue for our next game day reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., United States

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

Big Blue Super Cool

So much space, so much privacy for each guest. No waiting for a bathroom. Kitchen was enormous, big table, lots of seating. Couches comfy, could use a big sectional for as many people as this rental fits..Possibly in the lower level..just a suggestion. Beds super comfy, sheets soft, pillows fluffy, plenty of towels. Pretty much everything to make you feel at home. We had a wonderful visit with our daughter and her new fiance and his family. We may be back here for the wedding!! Thank you Big Blue we loved you! Plus thats what our home in NY is called!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, homey and THE best location for our work trip! There were 4 of us and the location has 5 bedrooms on the upper floors, so we each had our own room and only 2 had to share a bathroom. The earliest flight out stayed downstairs in the ensuite so she could sneak out without disturbing us. The patio area is a nice gathering space and having the free parking space was super handy! But, I can't say enough about the location! We were 2 short blocks away from EVERYTHING and felt 100% safe walking in this area until late. When come back to Columbus, we'll definitely keep this one at the top of our list!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Thank you

Nice evening- beautiful property. Very comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly m.

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

Nice house

Thumbs up
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, comfortabel house

We were with a business group. Everybody was enthousiastic about the house. Comfortabel, spacious, clean, everything you need is there.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Glorious 90th birthday!

Working with Christine from Rowe House exceeded my expectations. The house was bigger, nicer than the photos even show. Christine graciously arranged for us to hold a 90th birthday party in the house due to a last minute cancellation from the scheduled venue. This was an event saver. The entire house was so lovely more bedrooms than we even needed, everything was clean and tasteful with all the accessories. Ping-pong table even in the bedroom was an unexpected delight. Because it rained like crazy indoor space was perfect and we didn't even need the outdoor space. I'd have to look hard for any negative: the Wi-Fi speed was pretty slow at about 10 MB per second , we couldn't really use the code for the lock/unlock but didn't really need to because we had someone there almost always. Also, we didn't have trash bags, which did not end up presenting a problem. Thank you so much Christine and team!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Great property, hosts and location.

The property was within walking distance of restaurants and shops, had parking and a nice outdoor space, and was well stocked with supplies. The hosts were very easy to contact and responsive. The only thing to consider is that it is on a fairly busy street. We didn't notice at all during the day, but if you are sensitive to noise at night, it is something you should consider.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr. J.

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

Amazing home

Absolutely gorgeous place. Only issue i had was that the garage is steep, therfore i scraped the bottom of my cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taissa A.

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

Great stay

This house was wonderful for our group of employees to stay and be able to attend our nearby conference. Place was great, very spacious, and very clean! Would definitely stay again...thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great location, great house

Wonderful experience overall. Location is close to a bunch of restaurants. Had to set up a separate login for the 'Hostfully' platform. It became a bit confusing who we were renting from (VRBO, Hostfully, Rowe Rentals)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Go Bucks

House and the property management company are phenomenal. House is short walk to Short North. The only complaint I’ve heard is noise on Summitt. People who sleep light should stay in an interior room, or wear ear plugs. Many bedroom options are interior. Great house for a group. The staff at Rowe (mgt company) are incredibly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Great home with ample space for group.

Only issue is noise on Summit St, but not terrible. People in front room might consider ear plugs to sleep, but the pros far exceed cons on this property. The property manager is phenomenal. Accessible and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

A&E M.

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

OSU Reunion weekend

Rowe Rentals does a good in communicating with VRBO guests before and during the stay. They are friendly and accommodating. The rental was clean and appliances well maintained. I would rent from Rowe again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rowe Rentals

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We met in Japan, moved to Columbus in 2009, and have been loving it ever since! We are both experienced travelers (25+ countries on 5 continents between us) & are passionate about renovating historic homes and building new homes. Check out our IG at @RoweRentals and @RoweHouseCbus.

We love being hosts- providing a comfortable home to travelers who are visiting our gem of a city- 'Cbus'! We know quite a lot about Short North entertainment & restaurants- there is so much to do here, feel free to ask! Please contact Rowe Rentals for any questions!
- Ingrid, Mike, and Frances, Co-Host

Our life motto- Live like someone left the gate open!

Languages:

English

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