Located in Licking County of Ohio, Johnstown is a small cute town, or a village if you prefer to call it that. It definitely has this ‘small-town’ America vibe and is an ideal destination to escape the daily hustle and bustle. The nearby beautiful city of New Albany might enjoy more fame due to the larger population and the wider range of entertainment options. A great festival is held each year here, when residents and tourists alike may enjoy a number of art performances and parades. Similarly, a walking race attracts also travelers who can enjoy the marvelous nature surrounding the area. Moreover, Columbus, which is the state capital of Ohio, is located also nearby Johnstown and offers great city amenities, in case you need a break from nature. One may find here numerous notable buildings, landmarks, and museums for sightseeing purposes. Your accommodation will also be unique: Most of the properties are nestled in large tracts of lush land and won’t disappoint you. Below you will find the 10 top Airbnb vacation rentals in Johnstown, Ohio, so have a look to your perfect accommodation.
1. barn turned into a home (from USD 354)
You may call it a sanctuary or a beautiful getaway; this once-upon-a-time barn, is nowadays a modern house that can accommodate up to nine guests. It’s suitable for families or large groups of friends on holiday. The house features two private bedrooms, plenty of sofas and couches in the living room, a well-equipped kitchen and four bathrooms. As guests of the property, you may enjoy an indoor fireplace, free parking space, a barbeque grill, cooking utensils and all other basic amenities. Numerous eating and drinking venues are within easy reach, and Ohio State is about 45 minutes away.
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sleeping was as expected for them: four comfortable beds with a pull out and extra couchspacious main room & kitchen comfortable beds many bathrooms wi-fi & big screen tvwe had lovely weather so the fans and screens let fresh country air inthe porch had two comfortable chairs that everyone took turns enjoying with a bookperfect for entertaining with a large well appointed kitchen and a great room with fire placeHost:
leslie was a perfect host and provided prompt responsethe host was very helpful and responsive and we really enjoyed our stayleslie is the perfect host and accommodated everything we neededwe couldn’t have asked for a better hostleslie is so far the best host i deal withRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was greatthe location is quiet and peacefulthe location is very quiet and peacefulthis is a wonderful house in a very quiet secluded locationthis place was beautiful and interesting and cool
2. Extra spacious house near Columbus
Located in Sunbury, amidst lots of greenery, you will find this huge house that has the capacity to accommodate up to 12 guests, making it ideal for family reunions or small events and corporate dinners. Amenities such as wifi, iron, TV, washer, indoor fireplace, a free parking space and a hot tub, are all provided for your convenience. The property enjoys great isolation, however, Port Columbus is only 40 minutes away.
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the decor and furniture is all very comfortable & made everyone feel at homethe beds and linens are incredible comfortablethe living room was great for meetingsit was perfect again plenty of room lots of luxurious upgrades and he is very accommodatingCleanliness:
very clean with lots of spaceit is so clean not even a dust bunny you will not be disappointedthe house was immaculately clean and everything was easy to findthis house is absolutely beautiful and very cleanthis house was better than advertised the lot is beautiful and spacious and the house is amazingHost:
host was very helpful and conscientiousthe host is considerate and easy to communicate withthe owner is very helpful and easy to communicate witha big thank you to the awesome hostsour host brian was responsive accommodating and respectful throughoutRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is a bit secluded but still worked perfectly for our meeting retreatthe sunbury location proved ideal for relatives attending from nearby and convenient to grocery food ethouse is unreal pictures don't come close to doing it justiceit's a great private location for an extended family get-togetherwonderful to have a place like this so close to columbus
3. The travelers' escape
For a more intimate holiday, choose this private room in a guest suite that can sleep up to two guests. Guests may enjoy a full bathroom and a cozy bedroom, both private and separate from the main house. Bed and bath essentials, a coffee maker, free parking space, A/C, heating, wifi, and TV are all provided for your comfort. From here, you can reach, within 25 minutes, the city center of Columbus, while plenty of fine restaurants and walking trails are also nearby.
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the bedroom has a lovely view nice comfortable bed linens and tva comfy bed and hot shower along with amenities like the fridge microwave keurig and nice scented candlewith a private space off the garage it was like having a little studio apartment all to ourselvesvery comfy bed great shower appreciated having the microwave refrigerator and coffee makerit was a quiet neighborhood check-in was a breeze and the bed was extremely comfortableCleanliness:
it is clean and very comfortablea very clean and quiet place to staya very clean relaxing and quiet place to staywe found it clean comfortable convenient and privatevery clean and the extra towels soap coffee etcHost:
the hosts were available and helpfulthoughtful communicative hostjoshua was helpful as we accidentally locked ourselves out and quickly provided a solutionjoshua was vary welcoming informative and kind:) host is an excellent communicator which made our last minute stay very easyRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for visiting denisonperfect location for usgreat location for our purposesthe location was close to town and in a nice neighborhoodjosh and michelle’s place was in a great location; near denison university
4. New Albany Cape Cod home
Ideal for family or corporate trips, this entire house may easily sleep up to five guests and features three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, a private patio and an extra spacious room. Among the amenities provided here, guests may enjoy wifi, TV, washer, indoor fireplace, A/C, game console and children’s books, as well as free parking space. The house is conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown New Albany and is nearby the highway.
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the house was roomy and very cleanhouse was spacious and cleanthe house was very well put together and cleanvery clean house in a great locationHost:
tim was a great hosttim is a great hosttim was also very responsive to any questions that we hadtim was a great host with quick response and very accommodating for our needstim is a wonderful host very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
very good location with 2 min access to the freeway systemit is in a great location near shopping and restaurants with great access right near the highwayeasy access to freeway close to cute little restaurants and grocery storeloved the neighborhood close to columbus and shoppinga perfect location for visiting either owu or denison
5. Lovely, spacious mansion
You may well call it a villa since this large estate can comfortably accommodate up to 15 guests and offers great luxury. The house features four bedrooms and many more couches, a fine gourmet kitchen and seven bathrooms. As guests of the villa, you may also use the indoor pool, sauna room, hot tub, a 10-seat theatre and great workout facilities. All basic amenities you may think of do exist here, together with numerous family features and free parking space. Within easy reach, you will find the John Glenn airport and downtown Columbus.
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excellent host and the home is amazinghe was always available and the home is beautiful milroy is a wonderful host
6. Stylish, French-style loft
This stylish loft with a French countryside touch may sleep up to four guests and features one bedroom, common spaces, one full bathroom and a well-equipped kitchen. The place offers all basic amenities, as well as free parking space, a barbeque grill and a unique seven acres (28,000sq m) of lovely grounds. Ideal for nature lovers, a 36-acre (145,000sq m) nature reserve is adjoined to the property, while the Columbus airport is just a 30-minute drive away.
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nice tv wifi device charging etcgreat apartment had wonderful amenities and decorthe property is lovely and the views from the apartment are wonderfulwow kathy and doug's guest apartment is fabulousfour of us stayed in the space and were very comfortableCleanliness:
just as advertised - clean and comfortablesparkling clean with luxurious touchessparkling clean just so adorablefun clean and cozy spaceeverything was clean and the bed is comfortableHost:
host is very responsive with questions or concernshosts were very helpfula great space with gracious hostsmany thanks to the host and hostesskathy and doug were extremely kind and thoughtful responding quickly to any of our questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is super convenient to denison universityexcellent location in a very private settingexceptional accommodations close to granville perfect for a visit to denison universitygreat location minutes from townvery nice place and location to denison and granville
7. Quaint condominium near Port Columbus
A home away from home is ready to welcome its guests in a quaint and peaceful condo community in New Albany. Up to two guests can comfortably fit here and they will have full access to the kitchen, the living room, the master bedroom and the bathroom. Cooking utensils, TV, iron, heating, A/C, free parking space and a laptop-friendly workspace are just a few of the numerous amenities provided here. The unit is conveniently located 15 minutes from Port Columbus, 20 minutes from downtown Columbus and nearby are plenty of dining and shopping areas.
8. Private room in Alexandria
If you are on a tight budget and are looking for an inexpensive but cozy place then choose this private room that can sleep up to two guests. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen and a shared bathroom, as well as the washer and dryer if needed. All basic amenities are provided, along with free parking space and bed and bath essentials. Since the property is located in the heart of Alexandria village, a good number of city amenities are all at your fingertips. Easily reach various coffee shops, bars, and even art studios, while the airport is just 20 minutes away.
9. Peaceful retreat
Up to four guests may be accommodated in this charming country retreat which is situated on a huge land of woods and farmland. Guests will have their private room, but they can have access to the kitchen, the dining room, a big common area and a deck and porch. All basic amenities, along with great family features and free parking space are all provided for your comfort. A yoga class is also possible, while plenty of bike trails are found nearby. New Albany is just 16km (10 miles) away and similarly, Columbus Airport is only half an hour away.
10. White cottage farm guesthouse
An ideal place for couples, solo travelers or even families is this beautiful cottage that can sleep up to four guests. The entire house features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a kitchen, wifi, free parking space, room essentials, A/C, heating and a laptop-friendly workspace. Smoking or pets are not allowed on the property. The house is conveniently located near downtown Granville and enjoys a very relaxing lush surrounding area.
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nice new amenities for those wishing to use the kitchen spacealice’s cottage in granville is a well updated comfortable space that felt like homeadorable cottage updated bathroom comfy bed great views responsive host what more do you need? would highly recommendthe cottage is literally amazing beautiful bathroom kitchen and living areathis space is a study in how best to convert a former outbuilding into a stylish and comfortable cottageCleanliness:
very clean and very comfortable beddingit was very cleaneverything was very clean stylish and comfortableeverything was extremely clean and comfortablethe house is very clean and beautifulHost:
the owners are gracious and welcoming inviting us to walk the paths behind the lawnfantastic place and wonderful hostsadorable converted barn on owner’s propertythe hosts were very responsive and easy to communicate withalice was a responsive host and we had everything we neededRead more reviewsLocation:
very cute and cozy placealice's place is ideal for a small familywonderful location great for a quiet and cozy getawayalice's place was so cute and chicif you like privacy and quiet this is the ideal location for you
For nature lovers
The majority of the accommodation options you can have in Johnstown, Ohio, include a magnificent landscape to calm your anxious mind. However, civilization is only a few steps away, so you can’t possibly run out of entertainment options in this destination.
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