My wife and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary on 8/11/20…read more We do a trip every year for our anniversary and this year my wife decided she wanted to visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. So I planned a 2-day trip and while doing my research for a place to stay on 8/11, I happened upon The Timbrook Guesthouse. I will keep the review as short as possible because I love brevity but I make no promises. Jill, the owner, is super fantastic and a 10-star host. She puts forth a Brobdingnagian effort to make sure her guests are happy. If you stay at Timbrook, you will not be able to understand how she does it. No human could possibly do all of the things Jill does everyday to keep Timbrook running like a well-oiled machine. I think she may be a robot. Timbrook itself is the kind of house we'd live in forever if we didn't have 10 fleabaggy cats who love to ruin everything and drive us crazy. The house and the property are just amazing in every way. There are a lot of fun things to do in and around Columbus but you won't wanna leave the property. The house itself and our room were incredible. Everything was super clean, comfortable and welcoming, and we loved how it was decorated. And it's so quiet. The house is so quiet. I love quiet. Did I mention it was quiet? We got to meet KoKo, an awesome bird who loves to eat large nuts. Jill fed him as we watched and it was really a treat. We also got to meet Charlie, another awesome bird who can really voice his opinion. There are also a whole bunch of chickens and who doesn't love watching chickens scamper about. BREAKFAST was so many positive adjectives, I couldn't possibly list them all. A fruit cup that was akin to Ambrosia (which, if you don't know, is the food of the gods). And a hot meal that I ate slowly and savored every morsel. My wife is a trained chef, so one can imagine the cuisine i'm used to, and this was just crazy-delicious. Our only disappointment was that we could not stay longer. My wife and I met a very nice older couple at breakfast who said they were staying all week. We were so envious. We both agreed that when we come back to Columbus, we will stay at Timbrook. We got to see Puka the cat if only briefly right before we left. Maybe next time we visit, we can get closer to pet him but he was a little spooked and being cat owners ourselves, we totally understood. Our Teddy hides under the bed whenever people he doesn't know come over our house. His sister, Ruby, hides too. But Puka is gorgeous and count yourself lucky if you get to see him. Our experience was 10 stars. So if you plan on being in the Columbus area, make sure you do not miss this treasure. Tell Jill that Kevin and Carrie sent you!

I booked a room for this weekend, which included July 4th. However, something came up that…read moreprevented us from being about to visit. As soon as we found out, my wife called and was told that it was no problem, that there is a waiting list, and once it is cancelled, we would get a refund. We would be charged a $35 fee, though. Having not yet received a confirmation email, my wife called again, asking about the refund. And she talked to a very rude person who said we were not getting a refund because it included a holiday. Also snapped "it is clearly written in the confirmation" several times and completely ignored the question of someone previously giving us false information. The excuse was "I am a small business and need to survive"... but rings very hollow because there is no doubt it was re-rented, in fact, she is double dipping and making twice the money. Nice little racket, if you ask me. While I did miss the holiday clause in the confirmation (which was made 35 days before the arrival date, so not much time to cancel), the fact that we were told we were getting a refund is a huge problem. If we were told the truth, we would have made arrangements to at least partially attend. And if this is the way they treat customers, I am wondering if I didn't dodge a bullet by not going. Needless to say, I will never patronize this business.

My wife and I were looking for a nice get away in Columbus close to German Village and the historic…read moredistricts. We wanted to stay in a Bed and Breakfast vs. a hotel outside of town. Well we are glad we found Lynn and her Harrison House B&B. Easy access from the highway as well as convenient parking made locating it and checking in easy. The home is beautiful. We stayed in room 1 which was spacious, clean and comfortable. It was a warm evening in November so we went for a walk after dark in the neighborhood to see the architecture and felt very safe as we walked down the neighboring streets. In the morning we had an amazing breakfast and great coffee served by Lynn, the ultimate hostess. Great conversation around the breakfast table with Lynn and the other guests completed the positive experience. We will tell our friends about our experience and would love to come back for another visit soon, and the next time possibly bringing friends or family with us. Mark & Linda South Amherst, Ohio

I wish Columbus had more bed and breakfast inns, especially in German Village, Victorian Village…read moreand the Short North. It would make for great strolling and B&B's would only lend to the charm of these gentrified neighborhoods. The Harrison House is one of the few bed and breakfast inns within striking distance of downtown and is situated on the very edge of Ohio State's campus in the neighborhood known as Harrison West (hence the name, Harrison House). The 1890's Victorian home has a great location and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been beautifully renovated to include six rooms that range in price from $129 to $169 dollars. All of the guest rooms have a private bath, queen size bed, cable television and wireless Internet service. Breakfast is included in the price and free parking is available on site- which is a bonus given the street parking in this area is hard to come by at times, especially when Ohio State is in session. I have stayed in loads of insanely beautiful B&B's and have developed super high standards when it comes to these types of accommodations. Aside from the Harrison House being privately owned and located in a nifty part of town, there isn't anything particularly special about the place.

50 Lincoln is a great bed & breakfast in the heart of Short North!…read moreTruly a gem in this neighborhood, a friend and I stay when we go to Columbus for the annual arts festival. 50 Lincoln has parking behind the home, a big plus for any stay in this neighborhood as parking is a premium. When you arrive you enter the code, pick up the keys to your room in the dining room area & get settled in your room. We've stayed in just about every room in this place & the A/C was working strong on this hot day, our room stayed cool & at night we had a cool skylight looking up at the summer nighttime sky. The next morning we enjoyed a delicious breakfast of homemade pancakes, sausage and one of the guests brought peaches, so our host made a great peach sauce to go on the pancakes - very filling. My secret is now out, stay at the 50 Lincoln Bed & Breakfast while you're in Columbus for a stay.

The 50 Lincoln Short North Inn owner, Tracy, was kind and courteous. She was very accommodating and…read morehelped us change our reservation to the night before, even though we had booked through Expedia. The room we stayed in was clean and comfortable. Breakfast (egg casserole with light cheese; fresh fruits and yogurt) was delicious, and the coffee was excellent! It was such a pleasant surprise to find a cute little boutique inn in a big city like Columbus. My husband and I would definitely stay at Tracy's inn again if we're ever in town.

Great facility--charming but modern, and very well maintained--in a great location. Check out the…read morephotos (mine and others') for a better physical description than I can give in words. We stayed in Room 2 on the second floor, very handsomely appointed in aqua and coffee tones, with silver accents. The room was lovely and very comfortable, both the bedroom and the en suite bathroom. I enjoyed reading a book in the chair by the window. The backyard was another highlight. There is a small deck, a fireplace, an English-style walking garden, and a main seating area with candles and comfortable camp chairs. In warm weather, it's perfect either for unwinding or for extending a gathering at the end of the day. Apparently the proprietor brings food in the morning? I was not awake in time to witness this; perhaps it is the breakfast fairy. In any case, the spread was noteworthy: besides the drinks, snacks, yogurt, fruit, and cereal available around the clock, there were uncooked eggs, miniature bagels, coffee cake or banana bread, and a variety of seasonal fruit. No matter how heterogeneous your group, everyone will find something to satisfy him- or herself. Sometimes it's the little things--such as the rubber duck in the shower stall, the small fish tank on the kitchen counter, and the soft jazz CD playing in the living room on our arrival. There was a basket of highly watchable DVD movies and a shelf of local-interest books. But the important things stand out too: the entire place was immaculate and the proprietors seem to take good care of both the property and the guests. This is a very strong 4.5. Some of our housemates were staying there for the third time, and I would not hesitate to return with them next time.

Strictly aesthetically speaking, German Village Guesthouse is a 5 star B&B. It's lovely. And…read morequaint. And beautifully located in the historic and picturesque German Village. Points for beauty, for sure. The thing with most B&B's that I've been to is the welcoming/homey feeling. GVGH is literally a home but doesn't have any type of check in table or actual person welcoming you into the establishment. This is actually typically fine by me, as a biz traveler I look for convenience and a low key option to rest my head. So, GVGH's stocked kitchen (homemade yogurt FTW) and impressive breakfast buffet spread was a welcome respite for a sometimes weary and non-social traveler. The home is decorated beautifully and the patio is probably just perfect with warmer weather. I can certainly see all the care in appointing the home and the guest rooms! A few items that I wasn't crazy about: 1) The aforementioned lack of human interaction when it came to welcoming me, check-in/out, etc. I didn't see a soul for the 20 hours I was in and out of here. 2) The locking mechanism on the door gave me trouble from the get-go despite reading their shared Google doc of how-tos a few times over. Said doc was the only item I had to connect me to the property. 3) The first floor room has a half wall shower that drives me bananas. I end up sloshing water everywhere despite trying to stay as close as possible to the shower head. Those three fairly minor items aside, if you're looking for a beautifully decorated but hands-off B&B stay with thoughtful accoutrements, give German Village Guest House a try.

My boyfriend & I were recently in Columbus to visit with his family and had heard about a hidden…read moregem, a little bed & breakfast in his hometown. We decided to give it a shot seeing as how it was in a prime location and you just could not beat the rates when compared to the chain hotels. The following is a review of our stay in this charming accommodation. After a smooth flight from Orlando, we were greeted by our hosts who provide free round trip shuttle service to the local airports. Their adorable dog, a dachshund named Patti, keeps you company on the ride..(here's a tip, she loves to curl up in a travel pillow so if you have one, make sure to share!). When we arrived at the bed & breakfast we unloaded our bags and were led to our room. We had chosen the 'Basement Oasis' room as it was their largest suite complete with full bath and mini bar. There was definitely plenty of room for us to settle in and not feel cramped as you so often do in typical hotel rooms. Everything was meeting our expectations until we opened the media cabinet only to discover that our television had a screen not much larger than my smart phone. Thankfully I had brought my iPad along on the trip or things could have gotten ugly pretty quickly. We unpacked our things and headed upstairs to chat with our hosts before heading out. We were informed that there was an abundance of baked goods for us whenever we were hungry..I highly recommend the apple pie! Our hosts even informed us that they had an extra vehicle for us to borrow if we felt so inclined. Naturally, we took them up on this offer. In return we helped them put up their Christmas tree as a thank you for such a kind gesture. We even offered to cook a meal for some friends & family of theirs and ours..boy, did that guest list get long quickly! It was quite a success and everyone had a lovely time. Our trip was wonderful filled with lots of family time and meeting my boyfriend's nephew who was by far the cutest and best part of the entire trip! On our last day we were met in the morning with a lovely breakfast and a reading of the Christmas story from Good Book. After breakfast we were asked to strip our beds which we felt was an unusual request seeing as how we were their guests but we gladly did so seeing as how kind they had been. We loaded up our bags, exchanged goodbyes & were even given fresh citrus for our flight home. Overall, I would highly recommend this quaint B&B to anyone visiting this area. The hosts have a plethora of ideas for ways to fill your day and don't forget to explore the coupon book for discounts to local eateries! I know we'll be staying here again, so should you!

This B&B is fantastic! Virginia is kind and keeps they place well maintained. Finding the house…read moreis easy and tricky at the same time. I was expecting to see it from the road but if you look close you will see a sign, then you turn and follow the road down and around and you will find it. Virginia's house is on one side and the log house on the other. We stayed in the downstairs room. It was huge and clean and comfortable. The entire log house has interesting decor and is super cute. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The property is large and fun to wander around. The location is great because you are close to Columbus and to nearby hiking and outdoor recreational areas.

The most charming place I've ever stayed. There are apple orchards, raspberry bushes, popcorn…read morestalks, a fishing hole and a Christmas tree farm. The older couple who run the place are kind and accommodating. This place is pure magic.

I had an amazing stay here last weekend. My only regret is not staying another night. That…read morestatement is common among those who have had the pleasure of staying at the Welsh Hills Inn. We arrived and got a tour of the property. We immediately made ourselves at home, went on a nature walk, and got ready for our couples massage in the pool house. It was great..peaceful and relaxing. We stayed in the large suite downstairs. It was wonderful. Large, comfy bed, soaker tub, steam shower and screened-in porch. It was well worth it. We enjoyed wine and cheese on the porch before we headed into town for dinner. In the future I will reserve dinner at the Welsh Hills Inn. The breakfast was awesome so I can only imagine that dinner would be top notch. Bobbi and Jeff have a beautiful home and take care of all the little touches. When we arrived home from dinner they had put out fresh water and chocolates from a local chocolatier on the dresser. In addition to the amazing art collection, they have a little gift shop (sun room) that features local items like teas, preserves, soaps, glasswork and much more. There are many amenities to take advantage of...hot tub, pool, bocce, fire pit, bike rentals, fishing, shooting, hiking, fine cuisine, and others I'm forgetting. We will 100% return to this inn. It's sophisticated and comfortable. Such a special place! Oh and their dogs are the sweetest!

I'd like to give this place 3 1/2 stars, but I can't. I'll explain later why I had to deduct a…read morestar. I knew I was going to love this place when I was greeted by the golden retriever Dakota when we arrived. Yet another lovely pooch greeted us at the door, Miss Wrigley. Loved having the pets around. The garden and home are amazing. Really quite lovely. They also have a beautiful pool with lounge area and a lovely big porch in the front of the home. We stayed in the Berllan Glen room. It's gorgeous. Big bedroom area, very large bathroom area, and private porch. The pictures speak for themselves. Some folks may need a step stool to get into the bed :) The reason for the one start deduction is that I went to put my lingerie in the bureau. I saw a bunch of women's stockings all curled up inside in a drawer. I assumed someone forgot their clothes. Then I opened other drawers. They too were all filled. Then I went to the end table chest of drawers on both sides of the bed, they were full. I finally found a few empty drawers in the armoire with the TV. I also could not find a closet door that would open. I eventually figured out there were two rods to hang clothes on on either end of the armoire. I believe the lovely hostess should've told us that there were clothes in our room and where we could hang or put ours clothes away. I found it off putting and quite odd to have someone else's clothes in the furniture. I've since asked other friends and family and they too agree that is quite odd. Anyway, the breakfast in the morning was delicious. Lovely spread. Apparently, you can arrange for dinner at the home, but you have to let the innkeepers know in advance. The house is chock full of items for decoration and has a tiny little gift shop where I did purchase some private label Earl Grey tea that's quite yummy. As a very nice touch they do have complementary sodas, water, and snacks for the guests. One can also purchase wine, if desired. There is also a coffee bar and tea bar. I was so pleased to see a tea bar because so few places have that. My only small issue with that is that there's no milk available--only in the mornings when the coffee bar has their half-and-half out. I didn't realize they have "operating" hours. The innkeepers are available until 9 at night, unless an emergency. I finally figured that out on a card they left in the room on the bureau with fresh water. It's about a seven minute ride to the actual Town of Granville. The town is a must see! The Whit's ice cream is delicious. All in all, it's a lovely place, except for the fact that I had that issue with putting my clothes away.

What a wonderful surprise this place is! Early 1900 house in the middle of Gahanna with updated…read moredecor and every convenience. Walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, stores and a quick drive to downtown Columbus. Highly recommend this place!