Heart of Columbus.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Columbus vacation home, you'll find Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena. Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Greater Columbus Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Nationwide Arena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
COSI - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
Ohio Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
Getting around
John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Metsi’s - 3 min walk
Marcella's - 5 min walk
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - 4 min walk
Forno Kitchen & Bar - 4 min walk
Short North Tavern - 3 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews
Summary: 🌟🌟 Over 4,500+ reviews, most-reviewed local host in Columbus, Ohio 🌟🌟 🚨🚨YOUR BOOKING GUARANTEE: If your Jungle Home is not ready by your check-in time, then your first night is FREE.. GUARANTEED 🚨🚨 🎗️🎗️ Our Mission: To give back to those in need, one booking at a time. We will donate 10 meals to help feed starving families on each booking 🎗️🎗️ ✅ ✅ Reserve now before this home gets booked up for your dates! ✅✅
The Space: 🌿🌱 If you don’t want to stay in a cold dirty Vacation Rental home that doesn’t even care who you are, experience the local hospitality at Jungle House & enjoy a clean vacation like you’ve never had before! 🌿🌱
OUR AWARDS: 🏆 10 Coolest Vacation Rental in Ohio - Adventure & Sunsets 🏆 Featured in the International Bestselling Book HOSPITABLE HOSTS 🏆 Recognized as one of the Top Dreamy Vacation Rental in Columbus, Ohio – "A sanctuary with luxury amenities and thoughtful touches!" – Dreamstays 🏆 Listed among the 18 Coolest & Best Vacation Rental in Columbus – "A beautiful, leafy 2-bedroom apartment – truly an idyllic escape" – Jonesaroundtheworld 🏆 Celebrated by a renowned London-based blogger as a must-see Vacation Rental in Columbus
When modern meets the jungle 🌿
Our Jungle House ™ is FILLED with gorgeous rare plants from all over, upscale decor, original hardwood floors on all floors, the comfiest King size beds you will ever sleep on, quartz countertops with a full equipped kitchen, high speed internet, 55-inch Smart TV in the living room with additional Smart TVs in all bedrooms, tower fans & white noise machines for light sleepers, hair dryer & handheld steamer, dryer for your use and much more!
KEY FEATURES: ☀ 2 bedrooms; 1 King bed, 1 Queen, 1 air mattress & 1 pack/play crib ☀ 1 beautiful bathroom w/ complimentary toiletries ☀ Fully-equipped kitchen w/ high-end appliances + your NEW favorite coffee ☀ Access to 3 Smart TVs, free wifi with the best streaming apps ☀ Pet-friendly ☀ Dedicated workspace ☀ Accent wall for IG worthy selfies ☀ FREE PERMIT PARKING 🚗
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Guest Access: 🏡 This home is designed by Jungle House!
You can enjoy full access to the entire home! This includes access to the full kitchen, free HIGH SPEED WIFI, beautiful bathrooms. We got complimentary treats & snacks for you! Enjoy the convenience of self-check-in, courtesy of the Smart lock!
📺 Access to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN all complimentary to use on all 3 TVs in our home!!
The Neighborhood: Location could honestly not be more perfect!! There are so many great restaurants and bars right on North High Street to check out with their own unique character & AMAZING food! Bakersfield is a personal favorite of ours for their delicious margaritas and the tacos are to die for.. and right down the block! Also must try Jeni's Ice Cream down the block as well, you will not be disappointed!
Distance to popular landmarks: • Short North District (5 min walk) • Greater Columbus Convention Center (5 min walk) • Nationwide Arena Stadium (10 min walk) • Downtown Columbus area (<1 mile) • Kroger Food Market (<1 mile) • Ohio State University campus (<1 mile) • Nationwide Children's Hospital (8 min drive) • CMH Columbus John Glenn Airport (10 min drive/uber) • Easton Town Center Shopping Mall (15 min drive) • Easy access to all major highways ( I-71, I-670, I-315) and COTA lines for getting around the city!
Perfect home for anyone going to an event at The Convention Center or Nationwide Arena, couples/friends looking for a night out in the city, business professionals in town for work, or family/alumni looking to visit Ohio State... this home is close to everything!!
Getting Around: WALKING is the best way to enjoy Short North! it’s so close to everyone in the Short North / Convention Center area
This home offers 1 street parking parking for 1 vehicle only, if parking for additional cars are needed, we can offer the same street permit parking for $10 per additional vehicle for your entire stay!
quick Uber/Lyft for getting around the Columbus area! You’re that close to everything!
Other Things to Note: ✍🏻 A $300 security deposit hold is placed 1–2 days before arrival (not an actual charge) and is automatically released 3 days after checkout if there’s no damage or rule violation
🐶 Pets need a vacation too! Calling all Fur parents out there, your pets can now join your Jungle House experience! for $40 per pet/night the whole family can now enjoy Jungle House! (please see House Rules for more info)
🚗 Free Street Permit Parking Pass Enjoy hassle-free parking for one car throughout your stay
This is one side of a duplex home -Each unit has its own entrance, so you’ll have a completely private space—just a shared wall to keep in mind, and we always encourage respectful noise levels for everyone’s comfort! -Two bedrooms with cozy King & Queen beds for sweet dreams😀 -One newly renovated bathrooms -Fully equipped kitchen + dining area with everything you need for a comfy stay🌞 - Your soon-to-be favorite coffee blend and other treats!
🪵 Original Hardwood Floors + Staircases These timeless details add so much charm, but please keep an eye on little ones to ensure a safe stay
🚦 Possible City Noise – We've provided white noise machines in every bedroom to ensure a restful sleep 🐦🎵
✨ Sparkling Clean & Sanitized – Stay with Confidence Our professional cleaning team ensures the home is thoroughly sanitized and spotless before every stay ✨
📸 We have hosted many many MANY photoshoots at our Jungle House ™ so inquire about our hourly and nightly rates if interested!
We offer both early check-in or late check-out options below for an additional add-on for each if needed.. just let us know!
⏰ Early Check-In & Late Check-Out Add-Ons ✅ 1 Hr Early Check-In: 3PM instead ($25) ✅ 2 Hr Early Check-In: 2PM instead ($50) ✅ 1 Hr Late Check-Out: 11AM instead ($25) ✅ 2 Hr Late Check-Out: 12PM instead ($50)
🍾 Romantic Getaway in Columbus? Add a Romance Package! Surprise your loved one with a $100 romance package, including: 💖 Rose petals on the master bed 🎉 "Happy Anniversary" or "I Love You" banner 🎂 Delicious chocolate cake 🥂 Complimentary bottle of champagne 🎁 BONUS: Free 12PM late check-out ($50 value)
Celebrating a Birthday in Columbus? Add a Birthday Package! Make birthdays extra special with our $100 birthday package, featuring: 🎈 "Happy Birthday" banner 🍰 Chocolate cake with gold candles 🥂 Complimentary bottle of champagne 🎁 BONUS: Free 12PM late check-out ($50 value)
For large groups : we have a Queen Air Mattress for a much comfortable sleep! Just a friendly reminder that we have limited space for dining and seating so we would highly recommend for you to take advantage of the best places Columbus has to offer! Nevertheless, your additional guests will sleep like a baby on our Queen Air Matters😴
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We’re excited to host you—let us know if you have any questions!
Jungle House™ - Best Vacation Rental in Columbus, Ohio 🌿 📍 Perfect for Business Travelers, Family Getaways, and Group Stays!
🙌🏻 “It will be your best Thyme… we pinky promise!”
PS we also host many other Jungle Homes in Columbus Ohio and Chillicothe Ohio in case you have other people traveling with you also in need of a place to stay while also staying very close, some even next door.. just send us a message & let us know! 📩
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Interaction with Guests: Central Location Short North
🏡 Easy & Secure Self Check-In Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with self-check-in and check-out using a smart keypad code—perfect for guests arriving late at night. We're always quick to respond and nearby if you need assistance!
🔊 City & Neighbor Noise Our home is centrally located downtown and shares a wall with the neighboring unit, so some city or neighbor noise is possible. To ensure a restful stay, we've provided white noise machines and fans in every room for light sleepers.
🔒 Safety & Security – 24/7 Monitoring For your safety, we have: ✅ Two exterior security cameras (one at the front porch, one at the rear door) operating 24/7 ✅ Two noise monitors (one in the living room, one in the kitchen) that measure noise levels only—no recording, just peace of mind.
Let us know if you have any questions—we’re excited to host you!
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
In a village
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Farming classes
Gym
Ski lift privileges
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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
100% renewable energy
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Farming classes
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Recycling
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Reusable tableware
Towels (changed on request)
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Aloe there! Hope you’ve had a 5 - star stay! Need help? Please do not hesitate to ask!
Quick reminder: check-out is by 10:00 AM tomorrow (unless you arranged a late check-out).
Before you go, our plants ask:
• Open all blinds for morning sun
• Turn off all lamps, fans, heaters & TVs
• Lock all doors, please.
Thanks for being amazing—we be-leaf in you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
✅ Breaking any of the house rules above and below will result in a charge of $500 each, subject to a charge per occasion and per broken rule separa...
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 2023-2028
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews to the airport?
This vacation home is 7.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Hollywood Casino (12-min drive) and Scioto Downs (16-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews to downtown Columbus?
This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Columbus.
Short North/Downtown | Steps to High St | Walk to Convention Ctr | 5.8K+ Reviews Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Connor C.
Sep 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming
Connor C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany S.
Apr 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Convention center conference
I had a great stay and great communication from the host! This location is convenient to restaurants, shops, and easy walking distance to the convention center. The parking pass is a huge plus!!