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Short North/Downtown | Walk to Convention Center | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews

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Jungle House, a modern retreat in the heart of Columbus, offers an upscale stay with premium amenities. Enjoy full access to the entire home, including a fully equipped kitchen and beautiful bathrooms. Relax with complimentary treats and snacks or unwind after exploring nearby landmarks like the Convention Center or Short North District.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

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About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Short North/Downtown | Walk to Convention Center | Free Parking | 5,800+ Reviews

Summary:
🌟🌟 Over 4,500+ reviews, most-reviewed local host in Columbus, Ohio 🌟🌟
🚨🚨YOUR BOOKING GUARANTEE: If your Jungle Home is not ready by your check-in time, then your first night is FREE.. GUARANTEED 🚨🚨
🎗️🎗️ Our Mission: To give back to those in need, one booking at a time. We will donate 10 meals to help feed starving families on each booking 🎗️🎗️
✅ ✅ Reserve now before this home gets booked up for your dates! ✅✅

The Space:
🌿🌱 If you don’t want to stay in a cold dirty Vacation Rental home that doesn’t even care who you are, experience the local hospitality at Jungle House & enjoy a clean vacation like you’ve never had before! 🌿🌱

OUR AWARDS:
🏆 10 Coolest Vacation Rental in Ohio - Adventure & Sunsets
🏆 Featured in the International Bestselling Book HOSPITABLE HOSTS
🏆 Recognized as one of the Top Dreamy Vacation Rental in Columbus, Ohio – "A sanctuary with luxury amenities and thoughtful touches!" – Dreamstays
🏆 Listed among the 18 Coolest & Best Vacation Rental in Columbus – "A beautiful, leafy 2-bedroom apartment – truly an idyllic escape" – Jonesaroundtheworld
🏆 Celebrated by a renowned London-based blogger as a must-see Vacation Rental in Columbus

When modern meets the jungle 🌿 Vacation Rental Pet-Friendly

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Our Jungle House ™ is FILLED with gorgeous rare plants from all over, upscale decor, the comfiest Queen size bed you will ever sleep on, a full equipped kitchen, high speed internet, Smart TV in the living room, white noise machines for light sleepers, hair dryer & handheld steamer, dryer for your use and much more!

KEY FEATURES:
☀ 1 bedroom; 1 Queen size bed, 1 queen air mattress
☀ 1 beautiful bathrooms w/ complimentary toiletries
☀ Fully-equipped kitchen w/ high-end appliances + your NEW favorite coffee
☀ Access to 40" Smart TV, free wifi with the best streaming apps
☀ Pet-friendly
☀ Accent wall for IG worthy selfies
☀ OFF STREET PRIVATE PARKING 🚗

✅ ✅ Reserve now before this home gets booked up for your dates! ✅✅

Guest Access:
🏡 This home is designed by Jungle House! Premium Amenities

You can enjoy full access to the entire home! This includes access to the full kitchen, free wifi, beautiful bathrooms. We hope you enjoy your complimentary treats & snacks! Enjoy the convenience of self-check-in, courtesy of the Smart lock!

📺 Access to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN all complimentary to use TV in our home!!

Distance to popular landmarks:
• Greater Columbus Convention Center (5 min walk)
• Short North District (5 min walk)
• Nationwide Arena Stadium (10 min walk)

The Neighborhood:
Top Rated Host

Check out with their own unique character & AMAZING food! Bakersfield is a personal favorite of ours for their delicious margaritas and the tacos are to die for.. and right down the block! Also must try Jeni's Ice Cream down the block as well, you will not be disappointed!!

Distance to popular landmarks:
• Short North District (5 min walk)
• Greater Columbus Convention Center (5 min walk)
• Nationwide Arena Stadium (10 min walk)
• Downtown Columbus area (<1 mile)
• Kroger Food Market (<1 mile)
• Ohio State University campus (<1 mile)
• Nationwide Children's Hospital (8 min drive)
• CMH Columbus John Glenn Airport (10 min drive/uber)
• Easton Town Center Shopping Mall (15 min drive)
• Easy access to all major highways ( I-71, I-670, I-315) and COTA lines for getting around the city!

Perfect home for anyone going to an event at The Convention Center or Nationwide Arena, couples/friends looking for a night out in the city, business professionals in town for work, or family/alumni looking to visit Ohio State... this home is close to everything!

Getting Around:
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Would recommend walking since it’s so close to everyone in the Short North / Convention Center area but you can take a super quick Uber/Lyft for getting around the Columbus area! You’re that close to everything

This home offers 1 street off street spot for 1 vehicle only, if parking for additional cars are needed, we can offer the same street permit parking for $10 per additional vehicle for your entire stay!

Distance to popular landmarks:
- 3 minute walk to the Greater Columbus Convention Center!
- 3 minute walk to the historical Short North District
- 5 minute walk to the Nationwide Arena Stadium
- Less than 1 mile to Downtown Columbus area
- Less than 1 mile to The Ohio State University campus
- Less than 1 mile to the Kroger Market
- 8 minute drive to Nationwide Children's Hospital
- 10 minute drive to CMH airport
- 10 minute drive to Easton Town Center Mall
- Easy access to all major highways ( I-71, I-670, I-315) and COTA lines for getting around the city

Other Things to Note:
✍🏻 A $300 security deposit hold is placed 1–2 days before arrival (not an actual charge) and is automatically released 3 days after checkout if there’s no damage or rule violation

🐶 Pets need a vacation too! Calling all Fur parents out there, your pets can now join your Junge House experience! for $40 per pet/night the whole family can now enjoy Jungle House! (please see House Rules for more info)

🚗Private Off street parking for one car during your entire stay with us at Jungle House ™

Our home is a 4 unit apartment! Each home is completely separate & private from one another but please keep in mind there is a shared common door and front poarch

The apartment has two floors total:
Each floor has 2 units, & your unit is located upstairs! Expect a stairway :D Your home contains the living room space, bathroom & kitchen area. It also has 1 bedroom with 1 Queen sized bed, & queen air mattress .

Please take note that the original hardwood floors and staircases may not be suitable for children as it is not child-friendly!

🚦 Possible City Noise – We've provided white noise machines in every bedroom to ensure a restful sleep 🐦🎵

✨ Sparkling Clean & Sanitized – Stay with Confidence
Our professional cleaning team ensures the home is thoroughly sanitized and spotless before every stay ✨

📸 We have hosted many many MANY photoshoots at our Jungle House ™ so inquire about our hourly and nightly rates if interested!

We offer both early check-in or late check-out options below for an additional add-on for each if needed.. just let us know!

⏰ Early Check-In & Late Check-Out Add-Ons
✅ 1 Hr Early Check-In: 3PM instead ($25)
✅ 2 Hr Early Check-In: 2PM instead ($50)
✅ 1 Hr Late Check-Out: 11AM instead ($25)
✅ 2 Hr Late Check-Out: 12PM instead ($50)

🍾 Romantic Getaway in Columbus? Add a Romance Package!
Surprise your loved one with a $100 romance package, including:
💖 Rose petals on the master bed
🎉 "Happy Anniversary" or "I Love You" banner
🎂 Delicious chocolate cake
🥂 Complimentary bottle of champagne
🎁 BONUS: Free 12PM late check-out ($50 value)

Celebrating a Birthday in Columbus? Add a Birthday Package!
Make birthdays extra special with our $100 birthday package, featuring:
🎈 "Happy Birthday" banner
🍰 Chocolate cake with gold candles
🥂 Complimentary bottle of champagne
🎁 BONUS: Free 12PM late check-out ($50 value)

For large groups : we have a Queen Air Mattress for a much comfortable sleep! Just a friendly reminder that we have limited space for dining and seating so we would highly recommend for you to take advantage of the best places Columbus has to offer! Nevertheless, your additional guests will sleep like a baby on our Queen Air Matters😴

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Tap the heart ❤️ on our listing to bookmark this Columbus, Ohio vacation rental for your next trip!

We’re excited to host you—let us know if you have any questions!

Jungle House™ - Best Vacation Rental in Columbus, Ohio 🌿
📍 Perfect for Business Travelers, Family Getaways, and Group Stays!

🙌🏻 “It will be your best Thyme… we pinky promise!”

PS we also host many other Jungle Homes in Columbus Ohio and Chillicothe Ohio in case you have other people traveling with you also in need of a place to stay while also staying very close, some even next door.. just send us a message & let us know! 📩

✅ ✅ Reserve now before this home gets booked up for your dates! ✅✅

Interaction with Guests:
Central Location - Short North - Columbus Ohio - Goodale Park - Convention Center

🏡 Easy & Secure Self Check-In
Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with self-check-in and check-out using a smart keypad code—perfect for guests arriving late at night. We're always quick to respond and nearby if you need assistance!

🔊 City & Neighbor Noise
Our home is centrally located downtown and shares a wall with the neighboring unit, so some city or neighbor noise is possible. To ensure a restful stay, we've provided white noise machines and fans in every room for light sleepers.

🔒 Safety & Security – 24/7 Monitoring
For your safety, we have:
✅ Two exterior security cameras (one at the front porch, one at the rear door) operating 24/7
✅ Two noise monitors (one in the living room, one in the kitchen) that measure noise levels only—no recording, just peace of mind.

Let us know if you have any questions—we’re excited to host you!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Farming classes
  • Gym
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Geothermal energy
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 750 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

✅ Breaking any of the house rules above and below will result in a charge of $500 each, subject to a charge per occasion and per broken rule separa...

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Columbus, a neighborhood in Columbus, this apartment is near theme parks. Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit COSI and Ohio State Fairgrounds. Traveling with kids? Make time for Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, or check out an event or a game at Nationwide Arena. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Columbus, OH

What's nearby

  • Nationwide Arena - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lower.com Field - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • COSI - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Street Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lan Việt Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Where's Da Cheese - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lumin Sky Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Convention - Pets - Private Parking - Short North pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Convention - Pets - Private Parking - Short North?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Convention - Pets - Private Parking - Short North?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Convention - Pets - Private Parking - Short North located?

Located in the center of Columbus, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Goodale Park and Nationwide Arena. Greater Columbus Convention Center and Ohio State University are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and close to convention center
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Although located close to the highway and across the street from the park it was quiet in the unit and safe at night for walking back late night from Hjgh Street food and convention center. Walkable to North Market and Convention Center. Unit is tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025