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★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★

Vacation home near Ohio State University in Columbus

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, video games, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1891 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Columbus, OH
  • Place, Historic Crew Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

University District stay.Your stay at this University District vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ohio State University and Ohio Stadium. Wexner Center for the Arts and Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Historic Crew Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ohio State Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Danube - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Matcha Me - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Dungarees - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dick's Den - ‬6 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.

★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★

Celebrate Christmas year round in this pet friendly 3-bedroom house in the Old North near OSU.

Inside, you’ll find amenities like a fully equipped kitchen with SS appliances, a laundry room, two full bathrooms and arcades.

Each bedroom has a 55-inch smart TV and adjustable beds.

The fenced-in front and backyards boast a grill and patio seating and a doggy-obstacle course (of course!).

5 minutes to OSU, 12 minutes to airport or downtown.

• Three bedrooms, two fulls bathrooms.
• Smart TVs in the living room and each bedroom, with access to any of your streaming subscriptions and complementary Hulu TV service.
• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
• Completely fenced in yard, great for pets.
• Gravel area for parking behind the house, can fit a large number of cars
• Clean towels and linens are provided.

Guests have access to the entire property barring our shed and a couple of closets we use for storage.

We value the privacy of our guests, but are available by message or phone call if you need any assistance.

The Old North is the location for much of the off-campus housing for OSU. Most of the other properties in the area are student rentals. It’s safe and easily walkable and close to all the attractions Columbus has to offer.

15% off stays of seven nights or more.

CHECK IN: Check in is at 4 PM or later.

CHECK OUT: Check out is at 11 AM

PARKING: There is a driveway in front of the house that can fit one car. However, we recommend that you drive to the alleyway behind the house and park behind it instead. We have a large gravel lot behind the house where you can fit multiple cars/trucks/campers.

CAMERAS: In order to prevent parties, there are two Ring cameras on the property that record all motion in the front porch and back yard. They are attached to the front porch and back exterior wall of the house and face outward so they cannot record the interior of the house in any way.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,891 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No one apart from the guests on the reservation may be present on the property for any amount of time without explicit permission from the host.
Quiet Hours from 9 PM to 8 AM. No using the outdoor areas after 10 PM.
The property must be treated with respect and left in the same condition as it was when the guest checked in.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Guest must pick up all waste prior to check out.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please note, house is not child-proofed.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. 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 2024-0688

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ Columbus

Frequently asked questions

How close is ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.6 mi (12-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ to the beach?

This vacation home is 15.4 mi (22-min drive) from Alum Creek Beach.

Does ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Hollywood Casino (16-min drive) and Scioto Downs (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is ★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ to downtown Columbus?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi away from Columbus.

★ Puppy Christmas ★ Private Home Near OSU ★ Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pet friendly with a nice fenced in front and back yard. Crate and bowls already provided.Very unique decor which the kids loved. The arcade console was a hit too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pet friendly, kitchen was well equipped. Powdered coffee creamer and sugar packets would have been nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness
It was exactly what we expected. Very clean and in a great location for us. Our dogs felt very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Eric S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This was the creepiest house in which i have ever stayed. Are there really people who like to shower with a giant rubber dog head pearing at them out if the ceiling while shivering in the drafty bathroom? Do people really like sleeping under a creepy bunny costume stareing down at them ffom above the bed? The giant kitchen garbage can had no bags anywhere in the house.The roof gutters where so overflowing with ice that the step out the back door, where one has to pass to empty the garbage, is an ice covered death trap that one can not see until they are laying on their back looking up at the back door. The ad makes it look like there are a few cute doggie theamed decorations; this house is so full of creepy animal theamed installations that the owner(host) clearly did not have time or money to address the structual and environmental concerns if the house. They did nit address the ineffective HVAC, the need for a battering ram to open the front door, the poor placement of the front yard fence and gate, the rolling floor, or the ever changing internet connectivity. They did have time to remotely flicker the lights while we were watching tv, which again fits with the whole creepy "thrift store meets grandma the cat lady" vibe of this property. Save your money, the convenience of the localtion does not make up for this property's lack of maintenance and basic structural features.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, great for pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Clean property, as described, nice amenities. Good for a family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a cool place!

My stay was short, but sweet! My pups and I had a great time staying at the property. It was rustic and so unique. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

debra f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Interesting

Its an interesting place to say the least. It was clean but not my clean. It is an older home and it was very humid so its a bit musty. It's decor is bizarre 😳 just as the title implies. It was comfort and the dogs loved it. The yard could use some gravel maybe and a few less dog reindeer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick and helpful host

Sam was really responsive to my messages. He answered all our questions and made getting access to the house easy. The website with house info was especially helpful. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun place to stay

Very unique home and great for family and pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation at Puppy Heaven

My family stayed at puppy heaven for graduation weekend. It is 1.5 miles from the stadium so we could walk to graduation. There was enough parking to park 4 cars behind the house. House was clean and had first floor bathroom and bedroom for my mom. Decorations were fun. We will never forget the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend home for a Buckeyes game

Great location to campus and a cozy home with large comfortable beds. We certainly enjoyed all of the puppy photos too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TJ R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Concert Trip

It was a great place to stay near Ohio stadium for a concert!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean & love the bears!

The shower is the best part & I love the game system definitely would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique home

The house is definitely unique, we are all “dog people” and got quite a kick out of the decor. House was clean and beds were comfy! The only complaint is that we didn’t get very many wash cloths for our entire group. But it wasn’t a huge deal. We all had a great time and the house was close to Historic Crew Stadium, which was great because we were in town for a concert there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Love the dog theme. Beds are nicer than mine. Enjoyed the stay, will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time in Short North Columbus

We really enjoyed our trip and our stay. A couple of us have dogs, so even though we were all adults, still enjoyed the puppy Xmas theme. Everything was super and especially convenient to Ohio State.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Decor that you will always remember!

We stayed here when we moved my daughter into college and wanted a place that was dog friendly. This place took that to the extreme. The decor is intentionally over the top and we have been laughing about it for a week. The place was clean, the owner was responsive and I look forward to my next stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation fun

The owners of the property were great to deal with and really helpful. It’s definitely not your typical boring decor that is found in most rentals, with the Christmas dog theme. Really fun 🤩
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique & Comfortable

I give it 5 stars, and do have some fair and balanced feedback. For sleeping 7 people, there’s no place to accommodate eating meals with those people. We only had 4 in our group, and still didn’t have any place to sit and eat. The only table in doors seats 2. Our first night, we had family over & pulled the picnic table up on the patio and placed 8 lawn chairs around it but proceeded to get eaten alive by Mosquitos. The yard is not at all groomed and covered in rotting walnuts, making for a trip hazard walking to and from the car, and also attracting flies and bugs to the rotting piles of decaying walnuts. Easy remedy is to clean up and groom at least the front yard for paying guests ahead of their arrival. Inside the property is mostly clean (except for the floors, our feet are covered in black) and the decor is whimsical. It’s like an adult Chuck E. Cheese / Pee Wee's play house & is quite hilarious and entertaining. Our dog loved it! We picked up after him in the yard, so I would say to include that in the house rules to help maintain the yard too. The Air conditioner rattles loudly all through the night, so turned on some white noise to counter the sound. There’s no closets to hang up clothing or unpack into. We still had a great time. The main, important things worked well and were in place. Property manager very nice and responsive. Thanks!!! You’re well on your way to offering something nice and memorable here. Overall 5 stars! Best wishes, Erin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021