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

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A room with a bed, a wooden bench, a leather sofa, and a small table.
A compact kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a built-in oven.
A room with a large ship wheel, a ship's wheel, and a model ship on a shelf.
A room with a gaming area, a couch, and a coffee table.
A kitchen with a washing machine, a refrigerator, and a wooden table with a decorative bowl.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Schiller Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Columbus, OH
  • Place, Schiller Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lou Berliner Sports Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Scioto Audubon Metro Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

3 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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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 Expo Center & State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Nationwide Arena or Historic Crew Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Columbus, OH

What's nearby

  • Schiller Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Livingston Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lou Berliner Sports Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Scioto Audubon Metro Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Schwartz Castle - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donatos Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Two Dollar Radio Headquarters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Toolbox Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nook Lunch And Happy Hours - ‬10 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).

How much is parking at ★ Hook’s Lair ★ 4 BR Home w/ Barcade ★ Close to Downtown/Nationwide/German Vil★ ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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★ ?

Checkout 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 holiday home is located in South Side, within 1 mi (2 km) of Schiller Park and Nationwide Children's Hospital. Greater Columbus Convention Center is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing hosts with an incredible house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great small get away with the kids! The pirate theme was fun. Also love that its pet friendly. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn't wind up so l cooking any meals here (too many restaurants close nearby!), but there seemed to be adequate supplies if you're interested in doing so. No issues with anything... Wi-Fi and Smart TVs worked well, neighborhood was quiet despite being a block away from a school and mere minutes from downtown. No troubles getting inside at any point. Convenient parking for 2 off the alley. Really fun and unique decor choices helped seal the deal when we booked this and we were not disappointed with that, either.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Home was accurately described in the listing. Great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Backyard is a mess and not cleaned. Grill is junk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This house is definitely fun and unique! Our kids loved all the different things to look at! We loved that there were big TVS in every room. It is very close to Berliner Park, so that was awesome. I would bring your own pillows (I am picky about that)- and there are definitely some weird quirks about the house, but it worked for us for the weekend we were there. The host is very quick to respond, so that did help when problems came up. We had an issue with an uncleaned room, and the host did offer us some money back in return for that. The rest of the house was clean, but it was just hard to start off on that note. The washer machine is also a dryer all-in-one. We couldn't figure out how to open the door (it must have been broken), so the host told us about pulling this latch that was visible on the bottom of the machine. Two out of the three arcade games didn't work either, which disappointed our kids. There were little quirks like that, but overall it sufficed. Just wish we would have known about some of this ahead of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The house had many things not correct or updated. I had to clean the house when we arrived and it had a half roll of oaper towel for the week. Also they fully stocked salt and pepper, with bad rusted pans and no aluminum foil to cook on. Im not sure we will be back to the area. I had to be on my toes every minute because the neighborhood was so bad. I gave him 2 stars because he did door dash a baby gate to the location because all the bedrooms and bathroom were upstairs. I didnt want my 2 year old dalling down the stairs in the morning. We left a day early because we just couldnt stay in the neighborhood any longer. He refunded me for that day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2025
This guest is your pretty classic hustle - tons of irrelevant and inaccurate complaints. Demanded a baby gate immediately she never used. Claimed refrigerator was broken and it wasn’t. Trashed the house. Even tore up our mattress protectors? Neighbors at this house are lovely. They don’t deserve her insults. Having hosted thousands of guests, this guest stands out as someone constantly and shamelessly taking advantage of hosts for money. Our management group was flabbergasted. This guest never asked for any help then sent a list of small items at the end of her trip claiming she was devastated. She also doesn’t know how to read home instructions or turn on a computer. The struggle must be totally real. The other reviews for this unit are accurate. This guest was clearly motivated to insult us by fiscal demands. Please take her words with many corresponding grains of salt. We would never host her again and have indeed marked her as a case study for training our staff regarding responding to manipulative guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The overall experience of this house was great. The pirate theme and decor were so much fun and the secret bedroom was a huge hit! The rooms were all clean and ready to use, check in/out were very simple and clearly communicated, and communication was friendly and clear. The backyard left a little to be desired as it was not as pictured, however we were able to make use of the provided cornhole boards to spend some time together out there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the right size for kur family for a short stay. Beds were all comfortable and bedrooms were clean and definite plus having fans in the room! We were thankful we had a place to park in back because the other road is very narrow. It was unique with all the pirate stuff. We wont forget it. We had family come by to see the pirate house. The top floor loft was amazing! Nice job Sam.!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property should be never lease for rent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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