Historic Home • UC/Zoo/OTR • Firepit • Fenced Yard

Cincinnati, Ohio
$463 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Welcome to Academy House — a historic, three-story Cincinnati gem where each bedroom is themed with a touch of academia. Sleep under a constellation mural in the Science Room, spin vinyl in the Music Room, and gather around the backyard firepit after exploring nearby Over-the-Rhine.

There is so much to do in Cincinnati, and guests will get our guidebook of the absolute best things to do, see, eat, and drink in our city!

In general:
- Keypad entry and self check-in
- 2 full bathrooms with Jacuzzi bathtubs
- Fast WiFi
- Roku Smart TV in Living Room
- Roku Smart TV in Music Bedroom
- Fully stocked kitchen with brand new dishwasher, range, and microwave, extensive small appliance collection (air fryer, blender, toaster, coffee grinder, crockpot, hand mixer)
- Coffee and tea station (Keurig, drip coffee machine, electric kettle, and French press)
- 8 person dining table
- Combo Booster seat/high chair
- Pack N Play - sheets not provided. Please bring your own sheets.
- Washer and dryer
- King beds in all bedrooms
- Dedicated workspace in the 2nd floor office
- We provide a generous starter supply of paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener sheets, coffees, teas, creamers, and sweeteners.

️ Sleeping Spaces:
- Spin vintage vinyl or pluck the strings of the guitar in the Music room. Unwind from the day with your own Roku Smart TV.
- Enjoy morning coffee and pick a book off of the wall to enjoy in the private seating area of the Literature Room.
- Peruse art books and spark your creativity in the Art Room complete with cozy sitting area for one.
- Read under the stars in the Science Room.

Outdoor space:
- Outdoor dining table for 8
- 8 Adirondack chairs for relaxing around a propane fire pit
- Front porch with seating area for 2

Parking:
-Free street parking

The location:
- Less than 2 minutes off of I-71 with easy access to downtown Cincinnati
- 1 mile from Hard Rock Casino
- 2.2 miles to Paycor Stadium (home of the Bengals)
- 1.9 miles to Great American Ballpark (home of the Reds)
- 1.4 miles to University of Cincinnati
- 2.9 miles to Xavier University
- 1.7 miles to Heritage Bank Center
- 1.8 miles from TQL Stadium (home of FC Cincinnati)
- 1.2 miles to the Over-The-Rhine district (restaurants and bars)
- 0.6 miles from Christ Hospital
- less than 2 miles to Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, University Hospital, VA Hospital


A few notes:

There are steps up to the house from the street, and the home has three stories. This is an older home with lots of steps, which unfortunately makes access difficult for anyone with mobility issues.

The bedrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

The 2 full bathrooms (both with shower/tub combos) are on the 1st and 2nd floors.

The Music and Literature bedrooms have a door between them that can be locked from either side or can be open - great for families with children!

The Art Bedroom is open to the stairs, and guests staying in the Science Bedroom must pass through the Art Bedroom to go downstairs.

Ceilings in the 3rd floor bedrooms (Art and Science) are sloped, so please mind your head when navigating the space.

There is one motion-sensor flood light and camera located at the front entrance of the home. There is one security camera at the back door of the home.

The following areas of the home are used for owner storage and are not accessible to guests: living room closet, Music bedroom closet, basement, and backyard shed.

Allergen alert - While we do our best to thoroughly clean between guests, this home is dog-friendly and may not be appropriate for guests with pet allergies.

Whether you`re here to cheer on the Bengals, reconnect with family, or simply explore the city, Academy House offers a cozy, creative retreat you`ll remember long after checkout.

Guests will self check-in using a keypad on the front door.

Please message us if any assistance is needed during your stay.


PETS

We allow up to **3 dogs (50 lb max each)** for **$75 per pet, per stay**.

- If you add pets during booking, VRBO will automatically include the first pee fee in your total.
- If not, we’ll send an alteration request after booking.
- We will request additional pet fees after booking

For larger dogs or more than 3 pets, please **send an inquiry first** for approval.

**No cats or other animals are allowed.**

RENTAL AGREEMENT, DAMAGE WAIVER/HOLD, ID VERIFICATION AND CHECK-IN STEPS

We`re so excited for your trip! PLEASE NOTE: Our listing description and house rules mention that you will be required to complete a Guest Rental Agreement, ID verification, and Security Hold (which is not a security deposit) in order to receive Arrival Instructions to the home. Details of the Guest Rental Agreement can be found in the House Rules.

Important: When cancelling your reservation, the credit card processing fees of 3.9% + 30c will not be refunded.
If booking with a credit card that doesn`t match the guest name, you`ll be required to provide a written authorization, photo of the ID, selfie, and card showing the last 4 digits of the credit card holder, or reservation will be cancelled.

Cincinnati Short Term Rental Registration #414210

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Energy-saving Switches Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • John K.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    The house was extremely clean and we felt at home. Our hosts were at our fingertips answering any questions we had immediately. Sarah made us feel so welcomed! Thank you for having us at your home! We highly recommend any rentals they have available.

  • Kassandra G.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    This place is amazing! Each bedroom has its own theme which i thought was a neat idea. The kitchen and dinning room are very spacious! The house was very clean when we arrived. The host made the check in and check out process very easy. We were in town celebrating my birthday and this place was perfect because it is close to everything in the city. I highly highly recommend this place.

  • Tisha G.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Jan 2, 2026

    Space was cute decorated and very comfortable. Beds super comfy.

  • William G.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Kitchen was fully equipped with additional amenities (ie spices, ziplock bags, two different types of coffee makers). The downtown location was perfect for our visit of Xavier University and the FC Cincinnati soccer game. We loved the back yard fire pit.

  • george h.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Property was as described, super clean and close to locations downtown. Enjoyed the privacy of the back porch and yard. Communications and check in were excellent.

  • Todd C.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    This property was perfect for our install team that was traveling for work. Everything was super clean, the street was quiet, and we had a wonderful experience. Thanks Sarah and Paul!

  • Mia D.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Check in was easy and kitchen was stocked and labeled to easily fund things. Wish all vrbo's thought of everything like this property.

  • Jeff S.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Great communication with owners. Home was very accommodating and close to everything.

  • Shannon M.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    We came to visit Cincinnati with two of our children and friends who plan to attend the University of Cincinnati next year. The location of the home, which is right around the corner from campus, was perfect. The home was spotless and stocked with everything we needed. The kids enjoyed the fire pit out back and everyone had a fabulous weekendWe definitely recommend this rental would definitely rent it again, if needed. The hosts were in touch with us the entire trip and we felt very safe in the area.

  • Alexander G.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    We brought 2 kids and 2 dogs, and it was perfect for us. Everyone had a king bed, and the home has all the amenities you could think of (and more!). It was a short drive to Over-the-Rhine. Super comfortable and amazing communication. Easy checkout as well. Thanks!

  • Tanya W.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 8, 2025

    This was a great place to stay! The hosts were very good about communicating, and it was exactly like it was described. The house is very close to many food options. Overall we were very pleased and would stay there again!!

  • Rusty C.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2025

    Stayed Jan 26, 2025

    Super cool house with great hosts. Very creative but not over the top interior design. Thank you.

  • Denise A.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 23, 2024

    This property was awesome! The only time ever that I've stayed somewhere I didnt feel the need to clean things before I started unpacking. Everything was stocked beautifully and they go above and beyond providing extra amenities. Communication was immediate and parking was great for a group. The interior is so creative and beautiful and full of light that it made our stay extra special. And the backyard is perfect for a group gathering. Thanks so much for providing this special location for our team to stay!

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