I spent a blissful week with Russell and Douglas in their lovely home amidst the gorgeous fall color of Clintonville in North Columbus. They’re exceptionally kind and generous, and respectful of their guests’ privacy. If you’re in the mood for conversation, however, or are an extrovert like me, they’re lively and engaging hosts. I enjoyed drinks and extensive conversation with them nearly every evening. I felt completely at ease with them from the moment I arrived, encountering Russell raking leaves in the front yard, and as if their home were my own.
The neighborhood is beautiful, the community is friendly, and I enjoyed the nearby Whetstone Park and Park of Roses (a five-minute walk from their house) and long walks and bike rides through the surrounding streets regularly. They live immediately off the High Street corridor through Clintonville, which has numerous restaurants and several pubs. Ohio State University is an easy ten-minute drive away, downtown only several minutes further. Route 315 is only a couple minutes away and is a corridor to go quickly downtown or up north to places such as Worthington, Highbanks Metro Park, Alum Creek Reservoir, and the Columbus Zoo. The fabulous main north-south metropolitan bike path that extends along the length of the Olentangy River from north of I-270 through downtown is accessible in less than a five-minute ride from their driveway.
I can't think of a better location in Columbus (a city I know well) and can't imagine having a better AirBnB experience. I'll return without hesitation to visit them and look forward to doing so. Russell and Douglas are as gracious and kind as hosts can be. I’m grateful for their hospitality.