Experience the best of Cincinnati in this spacious & renovated home in charming Gaslight Clifton. With over 2,300 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms (1 flexes as the 5th bedroom), 2 bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, large dining room, & in-unit laundry.
Perfect for groups and multiple families! Sleeping accommodations are: 5 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Day Bed, 1 Rollaway Twin Bed, 1 Queen Air Mattress. Parking for up to 2 cars in carport in addition to free street parking (no driveway parking please)
You`ll enjoy a large 2,300 sq ft renovated home with modern amenities. The large home was converted into a duplex in the 1930’s. The 2nd & 3rd floors of the charming historical building are yours with private entrances via the front porch and back stairwell. Stairs are required for accessing the unit. We have lived in the first floor apartment and travel often, renting the unit on Airbnb frequently. *Please be mindful of noise late/early hours (especially dining room and front stairs) as other guests may be below you. We’ve done everything we can to soundproof, but it is an old home and the noise does still travel.
The Gas Light Clifton neighborhood has old world charm with grand homes with the convenience of being minutes from downtown and all the popular attractions Cincinnati and the greater metro has to offer (see below for travel times).
**This listing has stairs - see photos for front and back stairs leading up to the home. Please inquire about adding the first floor 1 bed apartment for those who may have difficulty with stairs**
With 2 bedrooms and 2 living rooms on each floor (one living room is also designed to flex as a bedroom), the home is perfect for:
-Multiple families / reunions
-Bachelor / Bachelorette stays
-Wedding stays
-Church groups
-Accommodations for University of Cincinnati games / events
Just a 4 minute walk to the bustling Clifton Business district you will find Geater`s Ice Cream, Clifton Market and many bars / restaurants, it will be hard not to fall in love with the neighborhood!
The home has dedicated, central AC & heating on each floor and ceiling fans / table fan in each room for your comfort, regardless of the season. The home has plenty of space to get ready for events, relax for a movie, play games, or share a meal at the large dining room table. 10ft ceilings on the 2nd floor and large windows create an incredibly welcoming space.
We`re happy to answer any questions you may have about the home or neighborhood or simply chat on how we can help make your time in Cincinnati a special one!
The home between a 3 and 8 min drive to:
-TQL Stadium
-UC Campus / Christ Hospital
-Cincinnati Zoo
-Children`s Hospital
-Over The Rhine Neighborhood
-Paycor Stadium / Great American Ball Park / Heritage Bank Area
-20 min drive to Norther Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
-45 min drive to the Ark Encounter
Cincinnati STR Permit #178622
Your group will have access to the upstairs unit on the 2nd & 3rd floors, the backyard & 2 carport spaces. There is plenty of free parking on the street in front of the house for any additional parking needs!
*Please do not park in the driveway as you may block someone in staying on the 1st floor who is parked in the carport.
The basement is owner space - please do not access or use without communication with the host.
Please reach out via the Airbnb app for any needs throughout your stay!
Famous for its working gas street lamps, the oldest of which date back to 1843, this eclectic walking neighborhood features tree-lined streets and a wealth of independent restaurants, boutiques, and essential businesses at its hub on Ludlow Avenue, deemed Cincinnati’s first “Main Street neighborhood.” In addition to its urban charms, the neighborhood is also home to delightful green spaces such as, Mt. Storm Park, Burnet Woods, and the Rawson Nature Preserve.
Historic home architecture in Clifton Gaslight is diverse, including Second Empire, Richardsonian Romanesque, Gothic, Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Tudor, and Colonial Revival styles. Most historic homes were built between 1860 and 1935.
In addition to being one of the few neighborhoods in Cincinnati where a car is not necessary for everyday activity and entertainment, Clifton Gaslight is convenient to downtown, the University of Cincinnati, and expressways.
You have many options -
1. There are restaurants, bars, and the Clifton Market for groceries all within walking distance!
2. There are always plenty of Ubers + Lyfts.
3. You can also easily get around with your own car with plenty of parking options at the home (street, driveway or carport)
The basement is owner space - please do not access or use without communication with the host.
Please read our house rules thoroughly.
----------Section 1 - Security Deposits:------------
This property has a security deposit hold collected by us via credit/debit card. It is similar to an incidentals hold that you would pay at a hotel prior to checking in. At our discretion we may waive this deposit hold. We collect this security deposit through your credit card. It is between $300 - $500 (see the listing check-out page for details). We will also collect an ID through either Airbnb or a third party software.
----------Section 2- Important House Rules (and Consequences) ------------
We strive to provide a polite request to come into compliance with our rules in the event of issues. If the request is not honored then your reservation may be terminated without refund, at our discretion.
MINIMUM-AGE FOR LOCAL BOOKERS: 23 years old. Request an exception before booking by pressing `message host` if you live locally and are under 23 years old.
SAME-DAY RESERVATIONS: If you are placing a reservation for same-day check-in, please contact us first. If you place the reservation without contacting us first then you may be denied entry, at our discretion.
CONSEQUENCES FOR THROWING PARTIES INCLUDES PROSECUTION: Parties and amplified music are strictly forbidden without our advance, written consent. Under Ohio Revised Code and Cincinnati municipal code, throwing an unauthorized party is considered criminal trespassing. See ORC 2911.21. If you throw an unauthorized party, we may choose to press charges for criminal trespass. You and your guests may be arrested on-site and prosecuted to the full extent of the law, at our discretion. Whether behavior constitutes a party is determined at our sole discretion, but would include things like bringing extra guests into the property, people coming in and out, etc.
NOISE AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR: Please observe quiet hours from 9:30pm-8am. In the event of a disturbance, one polite request (warning) may be given to come into compliance. If the request is not honored then your reservation will be terminated without refund. Amplified music is strictly forbidden at all hours without our advance written consent.
SMOKING AND FLAMES NOT ALLOWED: Do not smoke or light anything in this property. This includes tobacco, marijuana, incense, candles, hookah, and anything else.
VIOLATING OUR RULES MAY RESULT IN RESERVATION TERMINATION: At our discretion, we may terminate your reservation for a violation of our house rules -- no matter the time of day or night. You will not be refunded and may incur additional fees.
DISHONEST OR ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR: Dishonest behavior may result in termination of your reservation without refund, at our discretion. Abusive behavior will result in termination of your reservation without refund: yelling at, screaming at, swearing at, or menacing members of our team is considered abusive behavior.
WE RETAIN COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE PROPERTY: We reserve the right to terminate any reservation for any reason without refund if we believe, at our sole discretion, that you have done anything or intend to do anything that would harm people or property, disturb our neighbors, or harm the reputation of our property. If we have any reason to believe that you intend to throw a party then you will be denied entry.
----------Section 4 - Additional Fees and how to Avoid Them ------------
The following may incur a fee:
1) Cleanup of human biomaterial (e.g. vomit, defecation) will result in a minimum $300 cleaning fee.
2) Pet hair: $300 cleaning fee for cleanup of excessive pet hair, at our discretion. If you have a pet that sheds, bring lint rollers and remove your pet`s hair from the property.
3) Stains on the carpets or linens: $89 cleaning fee per item or cost to replace, whichever is higher.
4) Smoking ANYTHING indoors: $300 cleaning fee. No exceptions. Just don`t do it.
5) There is a $170 re-keying fee for unreturned keys. Unfortunately if you do not return the key then we have no choice but to have a locksmith change the lock.
6) Deep Cleaning: Units found with unreasonable amounts of waste, in complete disorder, and/or “trashed” will be subject to an additional $200 cleaning fee, or actual cost to clean, whichever is higher. Stays longer than 14 days are subject to an additional $120 deep cleaning fee which we will collect through the Airbnb resolution center.
7) Security fees: If we incur security / fire department / police fees or other costs arising out of or in connection with your behavior at the property, then you will be billed the cost. The minimum security fee is $150.