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Victorian home: walking distance to OSU, yard + porch, chef's kitchen

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Rates from USD $3050 | Monthly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From June 1, 2026 until July 31, 2026
Additional Dates:
From December 10, 2026 until January 9, 2027

Description

For many more pictures, and loads of 5-star reviews, see: https://airbnb.com/h/victorianvillage 4 bedroom (one an office), 1.5 bath, Victorian home in the Victorian Village/Short North neighborhood available while we are away on sabbatical. Charming details throughout, all hardwood floors, chef's kitchen (fully renovated), two nice outdoor spaces. Walking distance to OSU (0.8 mile/16 min walk to the oval), shopping, bars and restaurants, and all that the Short North has to offer. Permitted street parking (permit provided). We Airbnb our home regularly, and have years of positive reviews (link below). To see more pictures, please see the Airbnb link: https://airbnb.com/h/victorianvillage More details: Beautiful 1880s Victorian home with large, open living space and two outdoor spaces (a large front porch and a back deck with grill, smoker, and large garden). We are a short walk to the OSU campus oval (0.8 mile) and stadium (1.4 miles), two blocks from Kroger grocery, and walking distance to all that the Short North and Italian Village have to offer. Easy on-street permit parking. We are two OSU professors who travel often and rent our home out when we are away. Very large living area with high ceilings, two leather sofas and chair, wood pellet burning stove, baby grand piano, large library's and original artwork throughout. Large and recently remodeled kitchen with marble countertops, 6 burner gas stove and electric oven, and every imaginable kitchen tool. Large table seats 8-10, and the dining room has three large windows into the backyard. Half bath off the kitchen. Full-size washer and dryer in the basement. Upstairs there are three bedrooms (one cali king, two bedrooms with a queen each, and an office with queen sofa pullout). There is one full bathroom with tub and shower upstairs and a half bath downstairs. If you need one less bedroom, we can offer a discount. Large front porch with rocking chairs and a bistro table with two chairs. Back porch has lots of seating, a cedar table, cafe lights, and a large grill+smoker. Our housekeeper may be arranged for cleanings (extra cost, paid directly to cleaner). A commercial for the California Academy of Sciences was filmed in our house, and you can click the link to get a feel for the house: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNcMuisLW4A

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
2,834 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From June 1, 2026 until July 31, 2026

Additional Dates

From December 10, 2026 until January 9, 2027

Minimum Stay

1 Month | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Our home is available when we are out of the country, usually June, July, and December.

Location

House in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Closest University

Ohio State University

Nearby Universities
Denison University | Otterbein University | Ohio University
Neighborhood

Victorian Village

Nearby Cities

Columbus

Comments: Short North, OSU, Victorian Village, Dennison Place

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Historic Home
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $3050 Monthly | Negotiable

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service can be discussed

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Ask about smoking in the home

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: Outdoor smoking only. Two potential vehicles: 2014 Tacoma and 2001 4Runner

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with mail and deliveries

We will put a hold on our mail, but some pieces may still come through. We'd ask you to put them in a basket for our return.

I may need help with plants or garden

Watering house plants

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

Comments: Permitted parking provided, easy street parking directly in from the of the house.

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