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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Lewis Center, OH
  • Alum Creek State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Alum Creek Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Polaris Fashion Place
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lewis Center

On lake.You'll find Alum Creek State Park and Lazer Kraze within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Alum Creek Beach and Mount Carmel Medical Group Lewis Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Alum Creek State Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Alum Creek Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Polaris Fashion Place - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Topgolf - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Easton Town Center - 18 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Walker Woods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

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

"The Mad Cat Inn" is a guest house located on our 10 acre estate that gives you quiet serenity, lots of open green space, plenty of parking (including for your boat if you are boating at nearby Alum Creek Reservoir).

Feel at ease! You are safe! We have a CASPR unit inside which removes 93.19% of all viruses!!

13 minutes to the state fairgrounds, 5 minutes to Polaris Fashion Place, 17 minutes to The Ohio State University and 20 minutes to downtown Columbus or the world renowned Columbus Zoo!

The space
• Located between two quiet neighborhoods.
• Balcony with awesome view of the property.
• Access to hot tub, basketball pole, and fire pit.
• Fully equipped laundry room containing a washer, dryer, ironing board and folding table.
• Off-street parking: Three parking spaces in front of the house, additional parking upon request.
• Living room contains a 50” 4K smart television.
• Every bedroom has it's own individual smart TV.
• Fully equipped kitchen.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire guest house with the exception of one small storage closet.

Outside of the guest house, you will also have access to some of our exterior amenities, including our hot tub, fire pit, patio, and basketball hoop. You are also welcome to take a walk or play games in the fields on the back 8 acres of our property.

All exterior amenities of the estate are shared with the main house, so you may encounter us while you are using them.

Other things to note
CHECK IN: Check in is at 3 PM or later.

CHECK OUT: Check out is at 11 AM.

PARKING: There are three well marked parking spaces directly in front of the guest house. You are welcome to use any and all of them.

There are five cameras that film the exterior of the property around the main house, and one that films the front door of the guest house. These cameras are exterior only and do not film any private areas. The interior of the house is monitored by NoiseAware, which will alert us to sustained loud noises during our quiet hours.

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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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ to the airport?

This guesthouse is 19.5 mi (24-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ on Sep 15, 2025 start from $253.38, 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.

Does ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.7 mi (6-min drive) from Alum Creek Beach.

Does ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is ★The Mad Cat Inn★Private Guest House★ FirePit★HotTub★ to downtown Lewis Center?

This guesthouse is 1.6 mi away from Lewis Center.