Top 10 Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Oberlin, Ohio - Updated 2024

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A ‘big-minded, small town’ of Ohio, Oberlin is a city in Lorain County, Ohio. Nestled in the southwest of Cleveland, this city is home to Oberlin College. This college sees around 3,000 students each year and it focuses on liberal arts and music conservatory. That being said, there are many beautiful attractions in the city that are worth a visit, such as Allen Memorial Art Museum, Tappan Square, FAVA Gallery, Lorain County Metro Parks, and more. It has an array of cultural opportunities that cannot be overlooked. When visiting this beautiful place, feel like you’re home away from home in one of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Oberlin, Ohio.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.

1. Weekend home in the heart of downtown (from USD 150)

If you’re planning a weekend getaway to Oberlin, this Airbnb accommodation is the perfect place to be. Nestled in the heart of downtown, this property is within walking distance from shopping areas, restaurants, campus, and more. It easily accommodates up to three guests and features a bathroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a TV, among other amenities. Guests should note that during the week, this flat is used as an office space, and during the weekends, it’s turned into an Airbnb rental.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
13.06 km (8.2 mi) from Cascade Park
118 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
arnie even came and brought us a new coffee machine and an extra fan
very comfortable and as described
arnold is very responsive and has the refrigerator stocked with your breakfast requests
the breakfast food was a really nice and appreciated touch
really nice cozy space with lots of light upstairs
Cleanliness:
bathroom clean and comfortable
the apartment was clean uncluttered and pleasant to stay in
the space was extra clean very comfortable
very clean and flexible owner
it's very spacious and clean
Host:
arnie was very accommodating and a great host
the host is friendly and very flexible
arnie is exceptionally kind and accommodating
arnie was a wonderful host and was very accommodating all around
great host listing was as described
Location:
perfect location for oberlin graduation
great location just what we needed
it was a great location in the center of downtown
the location of this airbnb is amazing it’s so close to all the cool spots in oberlin
really close to the college and steps away from some really great restaurants
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2. Tiny home for two (from USD 94)

This Airbnb vacation rental is situated just blocks away from the center of town and is perfect for solo travelers, couples, leisure, or corporate travelers. Guests staying here can relax in peace amidst redbud trees. You’ll be provided with breakfast, coffee, and tea upon arrival. Guests also get access to the full kitchen, free parking, and a bathroom facility. You can keep the luggage you’re carrying in the roomy closet, featuring hangers and a dresser.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
13.41 km (8.4 mi) from Cascade Park
146 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Tiny home 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the amenities in the cabin are great and the bed is incredibly comfortable
the space is large comfortable nicely outfitted and private
the cottage is very comfortable with a surprising amount of room for such a small house
we really appreciated all of her special touches: flowers breakfast (including eggs from her chickens) and cookies
sweet design touches wonderful amenities including farm fresh eggs and a comfortable and welcoming environment
Cleanliness:
very clean and calming
very clean and great atmosphere
very clean and stylish while feeling like home
the cottage itself was a delightful clean and comfortable space
milo's place is absolutely charming convenient to everything in oberlin and spotlessly clean
Host:
she was so kind and helpful
she waz extremely nice and highly responsive
host was so nice and flexible with us even though we came later that expected
milo was a perfect host with warm welcoming little extras in addition to the lovely cozy home
milo is a fantastic young lady/host: responsive courteous eager to provide local tips for dining culture & recreation
Location:
the location to oberlin is outstanding
also a great location in easy walking distance to oberlin college and downtown restaurants
it was in a great location and an easy walk to town
wonderful touches breakfast supplies were fantastic and location was just perfect
the location (in terms of dropping my daughter off at oberlin) cannot be beaten
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3. Cozy suite near Oberlin College (from USD 100)

Vine Street Suite is a cozy family home that can comfortably sleep up to four guests. It is styled simply and is equipped with all the essentials. This Airbnb vacation rental is within walking distance from Oberlin College, Conservatory, and several restaurants. The remodeled property now features heated bathroom floors, smart TV, memory foam sleeper sofa, and a lot more. Guests need to know that the suite is on the third floor of the property and is only accessible by stairs. While you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
13.34 km (8.3 mi) from Cascade Park
589 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 2 Beds 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
tons of amenities and super cozy
good view of the new union center for the arts from the apartment
lovely place all amenities very cozy comfortable and stylish
the apartment was spotless and well appointed with stylish linens and perfect amount of furniture
perfect suite for 2-3 guests updated kitchenette and bathroom with thoughtful anemities
Cleanliness:
very clean and neat
clean quiet and well appointed
very clean cozy and stylish
everything is very clean and modern
the apartment was clean and quite comfortable
Host:
our host gave us great suggestions for dining out
heather is an amazing host
heather and matt are wonderful hosts
heather was extremely friendly and welcoming and had great recommendations
heather is a wonderful host and i would stay here again when visiting oberlin
Location:
the location is wonderful
great location in oberlin
the location is perfect
great location and comfortable apartment
cool space and great location
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4. Little Blue House featuring local artwork on the walls

Located in a serene neighborhood, Little Blue House is an Airbnb vacation rental that is perfect for a small family or a group of alumni pals from Oberlin College. The entire property is well suited for a nightly/weekly/monthly stay and features all the amenities of a home, including a modern kitchen, a bathroom, two bedrooms with a queen-size bed and twin beds, and a living room with a smart TV. This little home is decorated artistically by using artworks from the local artists and hanging it on the walls.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
12.33 km (7.7 mi) from Cascade Park
141 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 2 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the house is lovingly cared for in excellent condition with fabulous air conditioning and air circulation
the house is comfortable with plenty of amenities
the mattress and bedding are very comfortable
she had a great welcome letter with wifi password local restaurant recommendations etc
the kitchen was well stocked (especially grateful for the coffee )
Cleanliness:
nicely updated and sparkling clean
the house was clean and accommodating
very clean and comfy had everything i needed
clean when we came and comfortable when we stayed
so very charming clean cozy and convenient
Host:
hosts were responsive and professional
host was super helpful and responded quickly
jennifer was a great host and responded promptly to any questions we had
jenn was an excellent host and the house was fantastic
the owner jenn was responsive and easy to deal with
Location:
great location very comfortable
a lovely place conveniently located to oberlin campus
great location and very comfortable home
lovely house with great location
comfortable and stylish place located conveniently to oberlin college
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5. Beautiful home close to conveniences (from USD 135)

Located in one of the most peaceful neighborhoods in Oberlin, this home is perfect for three guests. The campus, downtown, and conservatory are within walking distance from here. The property comes with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room. Guests also get access to the porch, where they can sip a cup of joe and read a book in the evening.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
13.43 km (8.4 mi) from Cascade Park
300 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 3 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
really comfortable bedding and a good amount of space
there was good wi-fi service through the apartment and i didn’t miss not having a tv
nice that you also have a kitchen and aren't forced to eat every meal out
the space is comfortable roomy and has everything we needed
the beds are very comfortable and the space is great
Cleanliness:
the apartment was clean and very spacious
the apartment was very well appointed and immaculately clean
the apartment was clean and comfortable with lots of thoughtful little touches
jennifer is awesome and the space clean and as pictured
jennifer’s home was clean spacious well appointed and comfortable
Host:
host was very welcoming
kind hosts and quick attentive responses
the host was very accommodating and kind
she and her husband were great hosts and went above and beyond to accommodate us
jennifer was a wonderful host
Location:
great location in oberlin - walk to everything
the location is perfect
great location as we could walk to everything
great location and recommendations
great location walkable to oberlin campus
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6. Stunning haunted property with bright interiors (from USD 229)

If you’re into all things paranormal, this Inspiration House is perfect for you. Built in the 1870s, this beautiful home, although haunted by the friendly ghosts - the past residents, the rental is set in a quiet neighborhood, just a few blocks away from town. The property comes with three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a well-designed living room, clawfoot tub, parlors, and more. This home was also featured on paranormal shows like Portals to Hell and Paranormal State. Although there are no TVs on-site, the hosts strive hard to make this living space as comfortable and safe for you as possible, and will provide you with board games, practice sessions of Psychic Aptitude Cards, and spirit communication prompts organized and designed by the host, Michelle. Guests have access to all the areas except for the display room that most guests find it creepy due to the paranormal phenomena, but the host will open up the room only upon request.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
13.69 km (8.6 mi) from Cascade Park
178 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 6 Guests 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
it fit everyone perfectly with one person sleeping on the super comfortable sofa
lots of common areas where we could hang out comfortable furniture plenty of toiletries dishware and snacks
the house is comfortable lots of space and perfect for a family gathering
quiet neighborhood makes sleeping comfortable
bed prepared to be impressed
Cleanliness:
the house is clean and absolutely beautiful
the inspiration house is charming comfortable and clean
cool old vintage funky spacious and very clean house from the 1800's
Host:
a wonderful host and home
elyria is a spectacular host and truly looks to help accommodate you in any way she can
host made every effort to ensure our stay was perfect
welcome note invited us to help ourselves to snacks and coffee provided by host
elyria was a wonderful host it was easy to get into the house and find everything we needed
Location:
you will love the location
beautiful charming place and great location to get to downtown
this house was so beautiful and so close to downtown oberlin
close to cleveland and cedar point and great for day trips to both
the neighborhood is historic beautiful and quiet
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7. Cozy ranch house for four people

Corner Blue House sleeps four guests, making it ideal for a small group of people and a family. This one-level home is very private and cozy, and offers two bedrooms with one queen-size bed and two single beds, and a bathroom. It’s a newly renovated home that comes with the basics such as free parking, kitchen, dining room, and a living room. It’s nestled in a quiet neighborhood and lies in close proximity to the town center.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
12.32 km (7.7 mi) from Cascade Park
54 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 3 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the kitchen was fully equipped and the beds were very comfortable
beds are comfy and linens are great
Cleanliness:
clean comfy and stylish
ultra clean and neat
very clean and new feeling inside
jenn’s place was clean and comfortable
everything is super clean and organized
Host:
jenn is an excellent host
the host is very thoughtful by leaving eggs milk and orange juice for us
very comfortable and jenn is a great host
jennifer & jason are very helpful attentive hosts always quick to reply
jenn is an excellent host very quick to respond to communication
Location:
great location near oberlin college
easy walk to tappan square and even easier walk to the iga
this is a pristine standalone little house in an adorable neighborhood walking distance to oberlin campus
also very close to a great grocery store
the location was perfect for our visit to oberlin
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8. Modern home with a spacious patio (from USD 199)

If you’re visiting a faculty member from Oberlin College, or a visiting family looking for a short-term stay, this spacious rental will fit right up your alley. Nestled just steps away from Oberlin College, this tastefully decorated home offers two bedrooms with two double beds, one bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, a dining room, and a spacious patio, where you can relax in the evening with a cup of coffee, tea, wine, or any other beverage.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
12.76 km (8.0 mi) from Cascade Park
236 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 4 Beds 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
very comfortable well air-conditioned and you can't get a better location if you're visiting oberlin
the beds were comfortable with ample pillows and nice linens
wonderful 2 bedroom apartment on the oberlin campus
a very cozy place with amazing homey touches
Cleanliness:
very clean and comfortable
cozy and very clean apartment
it was clean charming and very convenient
updated and clean would definitely stay here again
the apartment was extremely clean
Host:
lovely host & lovely home
hosts were very informative & helpful
linda was also very responsive and warm
the host was super nice as well
very gracious and accommodating host
Location:
great oberlin location where we could walk everywhere
perfect location to visit oberlin conservatory and the downtown area—all within walking distance
great location just a 5 or 10-minute walk from the center of the oberlin campus
property is in a great location to the square
it was absolutely the perfect location
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9. Back house cottage encompassed by lush greenery (from USD 189)

This well-lit Airbnb vacation rental in Oberlin, Ohio, is a perfect space for a relaxing getaway. The cottage has its own private entrance and free parking on the premises. The one-bedroom rental comes with basic amenities like a living room, cable TV, and a fully furnished kitchen, among others. Guests will be provided with organic coffee and tea service, along with an espresso machine, coffeemaker, and tea hot pot on the kitchen counter.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
13.58 km (8.5 mi) from Cascade Park
162 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire cottage 1 Bed 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
beautiful and very comfortable cottage perfect for a relaxing night
the neighborhood was great and the cottage was beautiful comfortable and secluded
moira’s cottage is perfect very comfortable and well appointed
the accommodations are exactly as described very comfortable plenty of bedding & linens
this is a cozy and very nicely furnished cottage behind a gorgeous house a block from the oberlin campus
Cleanliness:
it was very clean and comfortable
outstandingly clean comfortable and quiet
very clean comfortable and well appointed
quiet secluded clean and fully stocked
very comfortable and clean
Host:
charming hosts and very welcoming
moira was a wonderful host
she's a perfect host and the property is amazing
moira is such a welcoming kind person
moira made sure we had everything we need and was the perfect host
Location:
perfect location to oberlin visit
wonderful spot close to college
great location for its proximity to oberlin college campus
a few steps from main street so a perfect location
the location is great -- gotta love oberlin in the summer
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10. Sunny guest suite with a beautiful garden

When you stay at this Airbnb, you’ll feel like you’re home away from home. With offerings and convenience of all of Oberlin just a few steps away from the beautiful front porch, you’ll find anything and everything you need easily. Oberlin College, Tappan Square, quaint cafes and restaurants, and shops are all an easy walk from here. This two-room home features unique decor, and also comes with plenty of spaces to relax during your stay in the town. During chilly nights, guests can warm up by the original fireplace at the property.

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Oberlin, Ohio, United States
12.68 km (7.9 mi) from Cascade Park
179 reviews  
Entire guest suite 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
terrific hosts great amenities and very comfortable and stylish decor
the place is small but my son said the couch was comfortable
very cute and cozy space with many amenities
third the space is always so cozy and thoughtful
lots of extra sheets and pillows and two quite comfortable cots for my kids
Cleanliness:
very clean too
very clean and neat
it was very clean and the communication with heidi and mike was always helpful
the apartment was cozy and clean and well-appointed
heidi and mike have a beautiful house everything was very clean and organized
Host:
the hosts were responsive and kind
heidi and mike were excellent hosts
owners were very responsive to texts
hosts are easy to communicate with
lovely accommodating hosts and would love to stay again
Location:
great location near campus
great location too
well located and comfortable
very convenient location and comfortable space
superb location a block from downtown oberlin yet still quiet & peaceful
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Enjoy the offerings of Oberlin, Ohio

You may be in Oberlin exploring the attractions of the city, visiting a faculty member of Oberlin College, or you could just be a visiting someone studying at Oberlin College — whatever the reason for your visit, these Airbnb vacation rentals in Oberlin, Ohio, will suit all your needs.

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Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, India, Aarti is a full-time freelance writer by profession. She is a lover of everything the ‘blue dot’ offers—world cultures, off-the-beaten tracks,...Read more

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