This was my second stay at River's Rest. I really love everything about this property, its room and amenities, and how well Michael runs it. Michael's communication is super prompt. Michael lives on premises, so everything feels safe and that you can get any need answers right away. Getting checked in and figuring out how everything works is smooth. The wifi lock on the front door that you can open with an app (you get sent directions after you book) if very cool, and works perfectly.
There's a nicely appointed kitchenette on the 2nd floor where the private bedrooms are, plus a large kitchen on the 1st floor that can be used, if wanted. There's a nice lounge on the 2nd floor with a comfy couch and a very big smart TV. I pulled up yoga routines on YouTube on this TV during my stay this week and did my morning yoga in this space!
Michael's house has four guest rooms on the 2nd floor, identified as Green, Yellow, Blue, and Red. I have now stayed in all but Red room, which is larger and has its own private bath. All three of the other rooms are equally nice, and good for 1 or 2 people. The Green room has two twin beds and no smart TV, the Blue and Yellow rooms each have a double bed and smart TV. The bathroom that is shared by these three rooms is clean and in good working order. I like the Blue room the best, as it's just a touch more spacious and gets the best light with windows on two sides.
The neighborhood is a residential neighborhood close to Riverside Hospital. There's nothing special about the neighborhood, but it's quiet and safe, close to a major highway (Rt. 315) to get elsewhere in town, and fairly close to the OSU campus and to the nifty Clintonville neighborhood.
To sum up, I'm very impressed with this property. This is a comfortable, convenient, affordable, well-managed play to stay when in Columbus. I'm very likely to stay here again. Thanks, Michael!