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Historic Comfy German Village Haus sleeps6/petsOK

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Welcome to Purdy Haus! 50 steps from Schmidt's, we are located within a few minutes from all that is GREAT in Columbus!
Welcome to Purdy Haus, German Village
Your hosts have designed this spacious living area to welcome you to Purdy Haus!  We want you to relax and enjoy our great city - Columbus - and all that German Village offers!
Huge, renovated kitchen with granite counters. Everything you need to fix a meal or re-heat leftovers. Stocked with cooking basics.
Living area features ample seating, TV with streaming service, wifi, games, plenty of maps and guides to Columbus and a full-sized pull-out for extra guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Columbus, OH
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • COSI
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nationwide Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Comfy German Village Haus sleeps6/petsOK

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Name, government ID, email, address, and telephone number are to be provided. Host/Owner has the right to demand ID of any guest and reject guests.
No parties without the consent of the Host/Owner. Well-behaved dogs please (pick up poop on patio please). Quiet hours start at 11:00 p.m.
Pets must be crated or removed if the maintenance needs to access the property. Use baby gate and use supplied outlet for young children/infants.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2023-4198

About the area

Columbus

Located in Columbus, this cottage is in the city centre. Easton Town Center is 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Nationwide Arena or Ohio Expo Center and State Fair.
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Columbus, OH

What's nearby

  • Lou Berliner Sports Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ohio Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • COSI - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Comfy German Village Haus sleeps6/petsOK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Comfy German Village Haus sleeps6/petsOK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Comfy German Village Haus sleeps6/petsOK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Comfy German Village Haus sleeps6/petsOK located?

Located in German Village, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Schiller Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena. Schwartz Castle and Shadowbox Live are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A plus

I like the place very cozy and the service is A plus Thank you very much looking to have another good time again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

The place was clean and as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaila W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Stop

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little home in a charming neighborhood but not for senior citizens

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanna B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming stay

Very charming neighborhood. Walking distance to famous German sausage house!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Quick visit but great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Perfect location. House was spotless with everything we needed for a 3 night stay. Really enjoyed this trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Miskell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great location

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great German village weekend

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Germantown-Ohio State game

Great location and very nice little house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Location in German Village

We had a lovely stay in German Village at this well appointed and and comfortable property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love German Village

So nice to be in wonderful proximity to all things German Village! Especially loved being within a very easy walk to Schiller Park!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doing Stuff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage!

We came to stay here for a concert at A an r music bar. And are headed south to Nashville right afterwards. The place was clean exactly what we expected and in a great location. Cute neighborhood too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel/Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

A wonderful oasis in the heart of German Village. Multiple restaurants less than five minutes walking from the house. We absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spending time with our son

Wonderful hosts. German Village is a great location to stay. And the accommodations were as advertised. Very comfortable with everything we needed. Would stay on another trip at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Responsive Property Managers

Located in German Village, this eclectic property is just around the corner from the famous Schmidt's Sausage Haus and very convenient to downtown. However, there were a few bumps with this booking. Wi-Fi login information was not provided with the door security code or with the arrival instructions and I had to ask for it to be provided by the next day. It also wasn't in the welcome book when I arrived. I booked based on the ad, which said there was parking on the property. Please note when booking, the parking is on the street, away from the cottage on the other streets and you will need to "fight" with the locals for parking. Home entrance is down the alley, not on a main street so single female travelers beware. When I reached out to the property manager, they were quick to respond and I commend them for making things right when I had issues with cleanliness. There were issues with sheets being clean when I arrived. Be aware the space is very small including the bedrooms and single bathroom, which are up a very old narrow staircase, and not safe for young children or toddlers. They do provide baby gates. It's quaint and quirky but not somewhere I would stay in the future as a single traveler or someone used to "extras" as part of the welcome packet provided by other 5-star property managers. Definitely good for young couples or friends traveling together or looking for that Boho feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

gypsie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 night stay

The place was cozy and comfortable. The location was perfect. We were able to walk our dogs two blocks to the park each day which was very helpful. The restaurants were within walking distance and space for parking within the neighborhood was always available.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This house worked perfectly for what we needed. We were in town for Thanksgiving and needed a place that was close to family who lived about a mile away. We walked to the Schiller park and our four year old had a blast. Parking on the street was never a problem and quite close to the house. Overall it was exactly what we needed and it worked great for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

A great location in German village. Historic home with everything you need. A home away from home. When we come back to Columbus we'll definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

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