Historic Comfy German Village Haus sleeps6/petsOK

Columbus, Ohio
$158 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

You will have a GREAT time in our private historic cottage in the heart of German Village! Reliable WI-FI! Walk to the best restaurants and 3 of the best parks. Drive time is minutes to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Downtown, OSU, Convention and Expo Ctr to name a few!
A premier mix of modern convenience & historic details.
Office area for #WFH.
Furnished kitchen. Large living/dining seats 6/2 bedrooms/1 full bath/sofa bed with baby gate and outlet covers. Fenced patio. Sparkling CLEAN!

Did you forget something Just ask your host! Otherwise, you will be given privacy.

German Village is a historic neighborhood just south of downtown Columbus, OH. Initially platted in 1814 in Columbus' South End, German Village was generally developed between years 1840 and 1914. It was settled largely by German immigrants in the mid-1800s. German descendants at one time comprised as much as one-third of the population of Columbus. Restoration began in 1959 and the Historic District was established in 1963. German Village was the FIRST historic district in the U.S. and it remains a model for all that came after. In the year 1974, German Village joined the Historic Register. Today, more than 1,600 preservations have been completed.

Purdy Haus dates to at least the year 1910 when it was occupied by a woodworker/barber George C. McMillin. Nearby homes date between years 1884 and 1888, so it may be older.

Walk everywhere - sidewalks are wide - people are warm - parks and restaurants are plentiful! And German Village is central to everything in Columbus.

Schlage keypad instructions will come separately.
Guests have use of entire house!
Let us be your home away from home!

Main floor has been modernized to include:
Living area with 50 Smart TV
Large, fully furnished kitchen with newer cabinets & granite tops
Stainless steel appliances
Coffee maker, french press, and tea onsite
Small cooking appliances onsite
Place settings for 8-10 family members
Expandable dining table for family gatherings
Office desk, desk chair & office supplies
Lighted private patio
Brand new, sparkling clean bedding & fluffy towels
Pack-n-play for your baby (with seat & changing pad).
Baby gate and outlet covers available upon request.
Full-size washer and dryer, plus iron.
Your small dog is welcome.
Bathroom is on first floor.

Our cottage's architecture is known as a story-and-a-half vernacular. It has two levels with two bedrooms in what was once a single upper open loft/sleeping area. We recently split the sleeping area into 2 private bedrooms with a new wall and door and additional A/C unit. The ceiling on this level follows the slope of the roof, common in German Village cottages. The main living area sofa can be converted into a full size bed too (bedding in inner compartment).

The sleeping arrangements can accommodate 6, plus the bonus of a pack-n-play for a young child/infant.

A full laundry is on the lower level in the historic basement; basic detergent/dryer sheets provided. Watch your head and step down the old cement stairs (used to be on the exterior - the old storm cellar)!

If dark, please touch the Schlage logo on the electronic lock to light the keypad!

Enjoy our private historic cottage in the heart of German Village! Fresh air and reliable WI-FI in a highly walkable area with 3 nearby parks and the best restaurants in Columbus! Drive time is minutes to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Downtown, OSU Campus, Convention Ctr, and Expo Ctr to name a few!
A premier mix of modern convenience & historic details!
Enhanced professional cleaning!
Two full-sized bedrooms/1 full bath/additional sofa bed sleeps up to 6.
Office area for work/study.
Furnished kitchen.
Large living area with adjacent dining for up to 6.
Baby gate and outlet covers available. Pack-n-play onsite. On-site laundry FREE!
Note: Historic, steep stairs to the second floor.
MERV13 filtered air!

Walk everywhere in German Village!
CO-GO and Lime bikes are available for rent (seasonal).
Need a scooter - there is always one or more nearby!
We suggest Lyft or Uber for airport transportation and for longer commutes.
An easy bus ride gets you downtown (COTA), to the Short North or to OSU! And the CBUS (downtown COTA bus loop) is FREE and nearby!

Welcome to the historic German Village neighborhood and this historic property! This is a historic property with its historic idiosyncrasies, especially its story-and-a-half vernacular architecture and exposed brick walls but also its steep, narrow staircase characteristic of the 1880s. The old storm cellar access has been enclosed but those stairs are the original cement. Baby gates are available.
Distances to:
Nationwide Children's Hospital:
1.1 miles - Driving 6 min. - Walking 23 min.
Downtown:
1.5 miles - Driving 9 min. - Walking 41 min.
Greater Columbus Convention Center:
2.1 miles - Driving 10 min. - Walking 45 min.
Short North:
2.8 miles - Driving 12 min. - Walking 59 min.
Ohio Stadium:
4.7 miles - Driving 13 min. - Walking 95 min.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 947 Sq Ft (88 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Megan

    Submitted Sep 25, 2023

    Stayed Sep 24, 2023

    Everything felt so clean and cute, very comfortable beds, we really loved the fans upstairs for noise, lots of good info in their binder and very easy to park! Super happy!

  • Cameron S.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    great location and we loved using the kitchen!

  • Kevin C.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 15, 2025

    Great place! Loved being so close to Schmidt’s.

  • James S.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Communication was great, and the place was great and as described.

  • Laura R.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    We stayed with our two young children at this little home in German Village. The location can't be beat. We loved walking the neighborhood and discovering all of the small shops and restaurants and visiting the local parks. It was convenient to highways to travel around the area, too. As mentioned in the listing, the house is older, which meant thin walls through which sound traveled really easily. When the kids went to bed, the adults needed to be quiet. The house is small, so there wasn't a lot of space for the kids to move around and play but the price was great and overall met our needs. Our hosts were friendly and responsive.

  • JENNY V.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Wonderful location, quiet house, easy parking. Hosts were great. Thank you so much!

  • Bob B.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great location! As described! Coffee, icecream, beverages, dinner, dessert, pubs, breakfast - location had it all!

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    It was great. Well located. Well laid out.

  • Vivian B.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Check-in was a breeze, and we especially appreciated the convenience of the keyless entry. The kitchen was well-stocked with all the essentials, and the home was clean, tidy, and well-prepared with plenty of blankets, pillows, and towels. The location was excellent—we felt safe in the neighborhood, and there were shops within walking distance. Our only challenge was that the upstairs stayed a bit too warm for us, especially as ladies over 60 dealing with hot flashes.

  • Abby R.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    Great location, cute little house. Well maintained. Great place to stay!

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Cute little place in German Village. Perfect for a weekend in town. Great location to walk and enjoy the neighborhood and restaurants.

  • Michelle L.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Clean, comfortable, next to lots of stuff

  • Jeffrey Y.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 27, 2025

    Nice rental.

  • SAM H.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Amazing location, friendly neighborhood, great vibes! Very walkable and safe.

  • Lisa P.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Great location! Very cute house - well-appointed & clean. Would definitely stay. My only suggestions would be to fix the few cabinets with broken doors in the kitchen and maybe a few smaller blankets for getting cozy on the couch.

  • Ellie E.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    Wonderful, so convenient!

  • Karen Y.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Very clean, had all the supplies and amenities we could need. Location in German Village is awesome! Historic neighborhood with red brick roads, old fashioned narrow lanes, historic homes. Walkable to wonderful shops and restaurants in German Village. We had a wonderful long weekend celebrating our daughter's college graduation!

  • Joseph J.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    I like the place very cozy and the service is A plus Thank you very much looking to have another good time again

  • Gary B.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    The place was clean and as advertised.

  • Kaila W.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    House exceeded our expectations. We only spent one night, but the weather was chilly and wet, so after getting some dinner, we went back to relax before our next day in the road.

  • Larry H.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    This little house is very clean and neat, has excellent plumbing and appliances, comfortable firm beds, and is in the charming German Village area with its interesting variety of 19th century homes. The owners are very good at communicating and are most gracious and helpful. One important caveat, though. This is not a place for senior citizens or anyone who isn't in good physical shape to stay in. The bedrooms are on the second floor while the single bathroom is on the first floor down an old winding wooden staircase. Hard for us seniors who need to get up in the middle of the night to relieve ourselves. And the bathroom is extremely narrow and has only two hooks on which to hang towels or washcloths. The staircase to the second-floor bedrooms make it extremely difficult to get a large, heavy suitcase up there. No problem if you're traveling fairly light, but we were driving back from three months down south, headed home to Michigan, so we had really large suitcases which we had to leave down in the living room. The washer and dryer are very good but are in the basement, with another staircase to manage. No problem for younger, fit people, but not ideal for older folks. The heat has to be set no higher than 68, which is fine for the first floor. But given the drafty nature of an old house like that, it's quite cold upstairs during the winter. Younger folks would enjoy this place but older folks with any kind of physical issues should rent another place.

  • Melissa T.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    Very charming neighborhood. Walking distance to famous German sausage house!

  • Beth S

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Quick visit but great location

  • Jeff G.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 19, 2024

    Perfect location. House was spotless with everything we needed for a 3 night stay. Really enjoyed this trip.

  • Karen Miskell M.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    Wonderful stay getting to see family and friends—lovely home, fully equipped (made dinner for my Mom while I was here) and such a great location, so many walkable places nearby. Highly recommend!

  • Alexis B.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We went for my husbands birthday weekend and couldn’t have asked for a better location, didn’t need to drive all weekend, just walked to all of the best coffee shops and restaurants German village has. We were able to bring our dog which was the cherry on top, as he loved playing in Schiller park. The house was perfect for our little family!

  • Mary R.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Great location and very nice little house.

  • Sue D.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    We had a lovely stay in German Village at this well appointed and and comfortable property.

  • Sue D.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    So nice to be in wonderful proximity to all things German Village! Especially loved being within a very easy walk to Schiller Park!

  • Paul R.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 29, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay. We met up with our daughter, passing through from Dover AFB to Wichita Falls TX for training. Small, but cozy. We enjoyed being able to walk to restaurant. Neighbors, for that matter, everyone was so kind. Absolutely recommend.

  • Lisa L.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Nice place!

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