This was our first experience in an Airbnb. My brother, a friend of ours and I travel a few times a year, and we've always stayed in a hotel. We've been missing out.
First off, Ingrid and Mike were the perfect hosts for a first-time Airbnb stay! They were helpful from the moment they approved our reservation. I'm the type that doesn't like any surprises when travelling, so I don't often stay places I'm not familiar with. That's why this whole experience was something I wasn't sure about at first. You know what you're going to get at a hotel.
However, this was perfect. They made the process of checking in so easy. The house was gorgeous. The three of us are usually cramped into one hotel room, and our friend usually ends up on an air mattress. We were able to have our own bedrooms, which was very nice.
When we arrived, we saw a binder on the kitchen table. There were all the instructions we would need for our stay. This was so helpful, especially considering it was our first time! In addition, they had recommendations for local food and drink options. We didn't get a chance to try them out (we had things planned out for our stay), but next time we may try some of those places out!
If you are reading this and wondering whether or not to give Airbnb a try, DO IT! You won't regret it. It is as close to bringing your home with you when you travel as you can get.
It would have been awesome if the price would have been the same as some of the downtown hotels we've been in before. But it was nearly $100 a night cheaper! It really is a no-brainer.
It's a great location whether you're heading downtown or plan on heading to the Short North. We drove to Easton the first night to see a movie.
Not only will we be doing Airbnb again, but I would not hesitate to stay with Ingrid and Mike again. In fact, I will check with them on my next trip to Columbus to see if they have an availability.
I really am critical of places I say when I travel, and have not returned to places that didn't work out. This place gets my highest recommendation. Thank you both for a wonderful time!