PERFECT LOCATION - Just steps to Oakley Square, you'll be "Charmed" by The Oakley Square 3 Bedroom Charmer - offering the convenience of Total Walkability. This updated family and pet friendly 3BR/1BA (sleeps 6) craftsman home on a quiet one-way street off Oakley Square is a comfortable and stylish space to work, play, visit with family and friends and explore Cincinnati. Your home has a long private driveway for multiple car off-street parking, rare find with short term rentals in the area.

The home is fully equipped for exploring, entertaining and relaxation. Located in one of Cincinnati’s most vibrant neighborhoods, steps from Oakley Square, home to memorable restaurants, coffee shops and retail experiences. Other neighborhood gems include the historic 20th Century Theater music and entertainment venue and Wasson Way, a beautiful, accessible and sustainable urban greenway trail perfect for walking your dog, biking or walking/jogging.

ABOUT THE HOME: 

Welcome to a bright open floor plan home with a front porch and back deck built for entertaining. Thoughtfully appointed with modern amenities for business and leisure guests: 

Lightning fast (1 GIG) high speed internet (fastest in Cincinnati) Roku TV, Disney +,  AppleTV, HULU, Peacock, local channels with antenna and Nintendo Wii Private driveway for multiple car off-street parking Full Sized Washer and Dryer Additional "1/2 bath" - semi-private toilet in basement Exercise bike with TV setup for YouTube fitness videos Adult and children bikes, scooters and strollers available for use on nearby Wasson Way trail Yard and board games Gas grill  Seasonal herb and flower garden Baby items: pack 'n play travel crib, high chair and strollers Pet friendly - crates, blanket and leash - (Registered Pets only with Fee Collected)

Main Floor: 

Kitchen/Dining Room: Fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials for home cooked meals or enjoying takeout from the neighborhood eateries. Stainless steel appliances, filtered water dispenser, coffee and cold brew coffee maker and tea kettle, toaster and blender. Share meals around the dining table and/or kitchen counter island with bar stools. A highchair is also available.

Living Room: Enjoy a movie on our comfortable couch or plush armchair. Hardwood flooring is softened with a traditional-style rug, and a rustic coffee table. End tables with lamps, recessed lights and fan with light provides lighting options for every mood. A large flat screen TV with Roku, Disney Plus, AppleTV, HULU, Peacock, Paramount +, Nintendo Wii with plentiful Wii games and board games offers your evening entertainment. The focal point in the room is the traditional fireplace, with green Rookwood Pottery tiles wrapped with bright cherry wood mantle, non-working but nevertheless striking. The open floor plan allows you to chat and socialize while you cook or hang out in the dining room. 

Second Floor:

Bedroom 1: Luxurious Euro Pillow Top Queen sized bed with chic quilted headboard, TV with Roku, Disney Plus, Apple TV and HULU, closet, end tables and lamps with usb chargers, dresser, recessed lights, ceiling fan and “smart home” alarm clock. Let the Google alarm clock help you get comfortable by playing music/white noise, adjusting the home’s temperature, setting your morning alarm and night light all from the comfort of your bed. A light bright room with a relaxing atmosphere to guarantee a good night’s sleep! 

Baby playard/travel crib available - Easy setup 4moms playard with bedding is available for use

Bedroom 2: Luxurious Green Tea Infused Cooling Gel Memory Foam Queen sized bed on a contemporary bed frame is designed with button tufted diamond patterns headboard. Bedroom has a TV and Roku, Disney Plus, Apple TV+ and HULU, closet, end tables and lamps with usb chargers, recessed lights and ceiling fan.

Bedroom 3: Multi-Purpose Office. Office setup with desk and leather office chair by day and comfy faux leather sofa sleeper with full bedding by night. 

Queen sized elevated comfort air mattress with on-board pump and bedding available for use

Bathroom: Features a bright and refreshing space and handy built-ins cabinets stocked with soft bright white towels, hairdryer, scale and bathroom soaps and essentials. Showerhead with magnetic detachable handheld sprayer over a glass enclosed bathtub, large mirror and window for added natural light. 

Additional Areas:

Basement: Get energized every morning with a workout. Exercise bike setup with TV monitor, Roku and YouTube app for exercise classes, light weights and yoga mats. Washer, Dryer and Laundry Detergent available for use.

Outdoor Areas: A well maintained charming bungalow with a private driveway for off-street parking and a garage for bikes and yard game storage. Rest, relax and recharge outdoors on the large back deck built for entertaining or enjoy your favorite book with a drink on the cozy covered front porch with a ceiling fan. For added ambiance an outdoor portable table light and bluetooth speaker are available in basement. Stok gas grill with inserts system to optimize your grilling experience. Add some fresh flavors to dinner with a “seasonal” backyard herb garden. Or pop open the garage and grab some bikes to explore Wasson Way, a beautiful, accessible and sustainable urban greenway trail. The home is located on a quiet one-way street just steps from all the activities in Oakley Square.  

WHAT GUESTS CAN ACCESS: Entire house, private driveway, large back deck, cozy front porch, basement/exercise area, washer and dryer, garage for bikes to cruise around town or on the Wasson Way Trail (bikes available upon request).

HOSTFULLY HOSTS!
We take being good hosts seriously, and we are proud "Hostfully Hosts." This means when you stay with us, you get a Hostfully guidebook link emailed to you. The guidebook contains all the essential information about our home and it's fully loaded with lots of fun, unique to Cincinnati activities and yummy eateries. It's easy to navigate, and if you are out and about, you can access it from your phone. 

Self check-in available with coded locks. We pride ourselves on offering a clean,  warm and comfortable atmosphere. We want you to feel at home and will do everything to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

We have lived in Oakley for nearly 20 years and have lived abroad and traveled extensively throughout the world. We can share local area tips and free or discounted passes to the best attractions around town. Whatever your heart desires, rest assured you’ll find it on your trip.  

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

1 GIG Fiber Optic Internet Self Check-In  Private driveway for multiple car off-street parking Smart Home Features that are helpful and unobtrusive  Nintendo Wii with a plentiful game selection Mobile Device charging station Washer and Dryer with Detergent Addtional 1/2 bathroom in basement Exercise bike, Roku TV and YouTube app Bikes available for use on Wasson Way bike trail - contact host Stok Gas grill Baby travel crib - 4moms baby playard with bedding, jogging and umbrella strollers and highchair Air Mattress - queen sized comfort height with on-board pump and bedding Stairs are required to access bedrooms and bathroom Dog bowls, blanket, leash and dog crates for small and medium dogs available for use  (Pet Fee - $35/day maximum $250).  Maximum 2 dogs up to 50 lbs. Failure to disclose "Pet Guests" will be reported to the rental platform and a Pet Fee will be collected. Contact host about pet policy and any specific pet requests. 

ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

The home is located on a quiet one-way street off Oakley Square. Oakley Square has everything you need and several Cincinnati Favorites: Cincinnati’s best independent Toy Store (great for kids and adults alike), best Coffee Shop, best Juice and Vegan Eatery, a highly acclaimed Ice Cream Parlor, best Pizza Restaurant, best Donut Shop and the Internationally Famous Skyline Chili. Rounding off the fun is a wildly popular local Craft Brewery with a massive indoor/outdoor taproom, historic 20th Century Theater concert venue, several local sports themed restaurant/bars, independent wine shops and tasting rooms, seafood, Asian and fusion restaurants, lots of unique independent businesses, clothing, furniture stores, a vintage record shop and a wide variety of boutique fitness studios. And your everyday grocery and pharmacy essentials are all walkable too. 

Take a stroll, jog or bike ride on our newest addition to the neighborhood, Wasson Way, a beautiful, accessible and sustainable urban greenway trail. Wasson Way currently connects Xavier University to East Hyde Park through Oakley, expansion projects are ongoing. The Oakley community adjoins to the vibrant neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout with their own unique Town Squares, Farmer’s Market, restaurant, shops and entertainment and exquisite public parks (Ault Park, Cincinnati Observatory and Alms Park) 

Within a mile is Rookwood Pavilion, an outdoor shopping mall, that has plentiful unique and chain shops and restaurants along with a Whole Foods Market and REI. Also, nearby is Urban Air Indoor Trampoline, Zipline and Rock Climbing Adventure Park and all of the traditional Big Box retail stores.

HOW TO GET AROUND:

Our superb location makes exploring the city easier than ever, by foot, bike, car or bus. Oakley Square could keep you busy for days, but worth checking out are the adjoining neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout for additional fresh and trendy shops and eateries. Or maybe you want to explore our world-class city with a small town vibe; just hop on the Metro Bus. Route 11 and 12X in Oakley Square will drop you in the heart of Downtown at Fountain Square. From there you can explore Downtown, The Banks and Smale Riverfront Park or connect to the Streetcar to check out the trendy neighborhoods of Over-The-Rhine and Pendleton.

Within 2 miles 

Xavier University Hyde Park Mt. Lookout Factory 52 - Mixed Use Entertainment Complex

Within 5 miles

Cincinnati Zoo, which is often ranked the Best Zoo in the nation Krohn Conservatory, Mt. Adams, Eden Park, Cincinnati Art Museum University of Cincinnati Area Hospitals, Research Institutions and Uptown Tech Corridor

Within 7 miles 

Downtown Over-The-Rhine Findlay Market Cincinnati Reds Smale Riverfront Park The Banks Entertainment District Hard Rock Casino Newport Aquarium Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal 

Absolute convenience if you are in town for a Festival, the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, FC Cincinnati, or our world-class performing arts venues and museums, healthcare institutions and corporations.

Extend your stay and spend some quality time Downtown and Over-The-Rhine to see why Cincinnati was included on Outside Magazine: "One of the 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S"- 2023.  Conde Nast Traveler "The 23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023". Food  & Wine Magazine named Cincinnati: One of the Nation's Next Great Food Cities for 2022 and Travel + Leisure’s Best Places to Travel List in 2021.