We loved our stay at Karen's place. The home was clean, pleasant, and well-appointed. The kitchen had everything that we needed to feel at home preparing our regular meals. The washer and dryer in the first floor bathroom made it easy to have clean, fresh clothing and linens during our 10-day stay.
When we mention that the home is well-appointed, we are not exaggerating. There cabinets have plenty of Trader Joe's spices (hello, Everything But the Bagel seasoning!) and the bathrooms were stocked with anything that you may have forgotten (toothpaste, makeup remover wipes, Q-tips, etc).
We appreciated the games and suggestions of neighborhood points of interest too!
The house is located on the north end of Italian Village, making it convenient to OSU Campus, Short North and Victorian Village, as well as downtown and other surrounding areas. It would be an excellent choice for a weekend away to catch a Buckeyes game, a comfortable place to stay for a wedding, conference or convention, college visit or just about any quick Columbus stay. We enjoyed our daily morning trips to Fox in the Snow for coffee to start our days, and the occasional nightcap at Seventh Son.
Our only complaint was a factor due to the longer duration of our stay. Over the course of our 10-day stay, we had a difficult time sleeping. Yes, there is street noise as the house is located right on a main road, but we knew that going in and didn't believe that was a main factor - plus, they provide plenty of ear plugs for guests to use. For us, it was more of a bedding/bedroom factor that kept us from sleeping comfortably. The bedroom's mattresses were a bit uncomfortable and the curtains/blinds do not block out light very well. These two factors combined left us feeling unrested and our backs sore. BUT, we had a longer stay. If you are planning a weekend trip, I wouldn't think twice about booking with Karen, but if you are looking for a long-term rental and are a sensitive sleeper, you may want to consider bringing a sleep mask and your own pillow.