Wowie-wow! This little gem in Columbus is a dream within a dream—and Jacqui is a super heroine of a host amongst super hosts. There is not a corner without careful curation, not a shelf without a clever find, and oh, the collection of artwork!
I love that her lil Ruby was the inspiration and so I snapped up three happy nights with my own daughter. Jacqui couldn’t have been friendlier or quicker to communicate. I knew immediately I was in the best possible care—in for such a treat.
As an extra, I requested a few puzzles and games to idle away the holiday, Jacqui kindly obliged. My girl and I were greeted with a handwritten welcome note on a butcher paper scroll, in the cutest brick walled kitchen you’ve ever seen. The fridge was stocked with local wine, bubbly water, and a massive, flaky, heavenly pastry. Jacqui even left quarters for the gum-ball machine, 614 coffee, and Kind bars.
Goodness. I’m sure I’m forgetting the half of it. If I am, prepare for goosebumps. There’s still an entire upstairs to explore, indulge your senses. Jacqui has a way about her hosting to make YOUR stay feel like the most important. And isn’t it, though?
The shower was an unexpected double wow! You’ll see! And the products were locally sourced, truly decadent. Being able to toss in a load of laundry on-site was a luxury, making us feel just that much more at home. The beds are basically clouds—and the velvet curtains in the sunnier suite blocked out light until I was good and ready to rise and shine. My daughter slept (and slept) in the dreamy blue pocket suite adjacent to the master. (I would have happily swapped her for it.) Both rooms are exquisite, both beautifully designed.
We meant to go out, but why waste the experience? I took Jacqui’s expert recommendation for a fave local cafe AFTER I’d checked out. We were happy to stay in, puzzle on that big ol’ kitchen table, order pizza, binge watch an awesomely bad Netflix series. You know, dream weekend with your daughter kind of pre-Christmas stay in Columbus stuff.
I appreciate that the only item I reached for (a portable speaker) was added per my suggestion post stay. This is the type of down to the details-utmost attentive hostess with the MOST Jacqui is. No doubt she’ll refine and refine this haven until it’s impossible to love it anymore. My kinda Airbnb!
My only regret was not booking fast enough for my entire Ohio visit. Don’t make my mistake, y’all. Lock it down before she’s booked solid! Grateful. Impressed. Wish I could give Jacqui 6 well deserved stars across the board. Can’t wait to come back!