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House of Liebe - Quirky & Playful

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Covington, KY
  • Place, Paycor Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Great American Ball Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Newport Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Covington

With a stay at this vacation home in Covington, you'll be on a river, steps from Ohio River Valley and a 3-minute drive from Great American Ball Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from University of Cincinnati and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Paycor Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Northern Kentucky Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paycor Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Heritage Bank Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gold Star - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House of Liebe - Quirky & Playful

Plenty of Personality! A fun & eclectic smart home suite with whimsical décor, giant games, a chalk-friendly patio and much, much more — your urban escape near the river, Downtown Cincinnati, OTR and MainStrasse Village.

Not your typical rental. Our 1860 modern suite is colorful, whimsical, and full of surprises — from quirky oversized décor to hidden miniatures tucked in the brick wall. With two floors to explore, and a private back patio perfect for coffee, cocktails, or chalk art on the brick wall, this retreat is built to delight all ages.

Whether you’re here to play, relax, or create memories, the House of Liebe (German for “love”) makes it easy!

✪ Snapshot of the Space
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✵ Two Bedrooms: Plush queen beds, Alexa sleep sounds. Smart TV only in the 1st-floor Red Bedroom. A thin Japanese-style floor mattress that works well for an extra guest who doesn’t mind a firmer surface.
✵ Living Room: Entertainment hub with sofa (can be slept on with provided linens in towel closet), and pub set from a local theater.
✵ Apple TV + all major apps ready (log into your own accounts).
✵ Board games galore — from classics to quirky finds — plus playful surprises like a spinning wheel and giant Connect Four.
✵ Two private parking spaces (labeled #2)

✪ Kitchen: Eat, Sip, Chill
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✵ Fully stocked with ample cookware, spices, and 25+ cabinets of kitchen items, small appliances, more games, pet supplies and more.
✵ Coffee pods, tea, assorted drinks and sweet & salty snacks (popcorn included!)
✵ Huge kitchen island perfect for games, meals or gathering.

✪ Bathroom Bliss
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✵ Upstairs bath with waterfall + massage shower settings.
✵ Towels, linens, and full toiletries (yes, even toothbrush + paste).

✪ Extra Comforts
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✵ Washer/dryer with detergent + supplies + iron & board.
✵ Smart home perks: Alexa in every room, endless music, USB charging stations.
✵ Foot Massager (Nice!)

✪ Traveling with Pets?
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We’ve got you covered with bowls, supplies, and extra touches for furry guests.

✪ Urban Outdoor Vibes
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✵ Private Back Patio: cozy loveseat, table + chairs, sunshade and a chalk-friendly brick wall guests love to leave notes on.
✵ Shared sideyard: firepit + wood (ask about limited availability) for laid-back evenings.
✵ Beloved Cincinnati Skyline View!

✪ Why Guests Love Us.
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We’re not just a place to stay — we’re an experience. With 3 rentals and over 3,000 five-star reviews, guests tell us all the time: “You’ve thought of everything!” Come see why. At the House of Liebe, grown-ups never have to grow up.

✪ Know Before Booking
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✵ This is a thriving, diverse city neighborhood—full of charm, local culture, and the buzz of daily life. You may encounter all kinds of people as you explore, which is part of its authentic urban character.

✵ Next door is a gas station and mini-market—great for quick snacks, drinks, or filling up the tank. You may hear the bustle from time to time (music, trucks, or deliveries), but it’s just the rhythm of city life. Alexa is ready with sleep sounds or gentle music, perfect for winding down after a busy day in the city.

✵ Our spaces are in two-family homes, so neighbors may be just on the other side of a wall or window. Please respect quiet hours after 11 PM, keep outdoor gatherings low-key, and use shared spaces with courtesy. A little consideration goes a long way to making everyone’s stay enjoyable.

✵ No unregistered guests or visitors are allowed on the property at any time, even if they are not staying overnight. For safety, city licensing, and compliance, everyone must be included in the reservation. Failure to register the correct number of guests will result in the entire group being asked to leave without refund. Maximum occupancy is 6 guests.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $100 taken from deposit for smoking in the home

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must register pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Note stairs / partial spiral staircase to 2nd Fl.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Reservation must match guests in home, no visitors
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 20210854

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic House of Liebe ... or Love in German
Historic House of Liebe ... or “Love” in German Covington

Reviews

House of Liebe - Quirky & Playful Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Got to see Cincinnati Bengals play.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved this property! It was quirky, fun, and welcoming. The host was able to accommodate me in helping with surprising my girlfriend with decorations. I really appreciated that. She also has everything you need in the property to feel at home. Her kitchen is fully stocked and spacious. The beds were comfy and bathroom was very clean. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very well decorated and we loved the big kitchen. The host was easy to communicate with and made our stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marci W.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location if you’re traveling to a Reds game with friends. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Wonderful location. Has almost everything you might need.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

More spacious than you'd think

We stayed for one night for a planned outing. The house was clean, updated, and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute home

Nice historic home. Welcoming and fun vibe. Bed upstairs is not the most comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

The effort Vicky and her family expend on this property is evident. The house is sparkling clean, well-appointed, and the beds are really comfortable.The kitchen and a spacious bedroom are downstairs. A semi-spiral staircase leads to the upstairs bedroom, a living area with TV and plenty of board games, and the bathroom.This place is perfect for a Reds or Bengals game. My daughter and I took the Southside Shuttle bus to a Friday night baseball game. It was an easy ride and only cost 4 round trip. The next day we drove to the game, and that was easy too.I was surprised how easy it is to get from Covington to Cincinnati. Our visits to the zoo and sign museum were just a short drive away.Thanks, Vicky and Doug! The House of Liebe is a wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

We stayed here for a family trip to Cincinnati. Great location, easily walkable to the city and sites we wanted to go to. The kids loved the extras there like the spinning wheel and drawer of random things they could take :) Perfect for what we needed. We are from the Detroit area but if you have never lived near or traveled to a city center, the home is located off the main city area behind a gas station with a homeless population. We had zero issues with this and did not feel “unsafe”, only mentioning this so you’re aware, especially if you’re not from areas like this. We had a great stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this location or stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, eclectic place

Loved everything here. Super cute, comfy beds, and the hosts have lovely, thoughtful perks. I'd definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic spot

This was a great spot. It was in walking distance to several restaurants. It was also well stocked with board games for the kids. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H., Alden, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to ball park, enjoyed walking in town, loved all the old homes and architecture. Our stay was comfy, fun place. Enjoyed the foot massager.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Celeste B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, overbearing host

Location was great for the reason for our stay. We were in town for our wedding celebration - our place of stay should have been the last thing we would need to worry about, however, it was the most stressful part of the weekend. We received multiple, long messages reiterating the same “rules” throughout our stay. We had to get it “approved” for two individuals to come by for 2 hours to do our hair and makeup. Having a few out of town family members stop by to drop off a wedding gift was not allowed because we couldn’t have “visitors” enter the home. Felt as if every move we made had to be approved by the hosts. We were even told how to park our cars. We felt uncomfortable sitting in the courtyard because we felt we were being watched by the multiple cameras. Seems like maybe this host has been burned in the past, but that shouldn’t be held against new guests. The home itself was nice, spacious, and had a lot of character.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Covington retreat

The property was just as described and was perfect for our weekend getaway with friends to Cincinnati. It located close to the restaurant, bars and other attractions. We loved finishing our day with sitting by the fire ring and relaxing. Host was response to any questions and checked in to make sure everything was going well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Covington

Our stay was very comfortable. First time travelling with our 15 year old small dog. She had a secure side yard for potty breaks and we loved having coffee/reading beneath a shade tree. Loved the location for walking to restaurants. Try the Bahn Mi at The Standard, a tenth of a mile away. Grabbed a slice of pizza on Mainstrasse mid day after visiting Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park. Headed the opposite way for a brunch and then Korean food. Vicky was on property within 5 when we had initial access glitch. Museums were a quick and easy drive over the bridge. Devou Park was a quick drive up the hill and a beautiful location to overlook Cincinnati with a children’s park and hikes Vicky was insight within minutes when we had an entry glitch. She was very personable and helpful. She has so many family fun activities that we’d love a return trip with grandchildren.
Covington Art
Cincinnati Union Terminal
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cincinnati Reds game

The property was a simple walk across the Ohio river to the Great American Ballpark. Restaurants and pubs were easy walks as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Cute, clean, well stocked, good location, nice host. Rooms are dark, bring your makeup mirror. Bathroom/living room up steep stairs. Nice yard and patio!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dancing with the Stars

We came for one night so that my teenage girls could go see Dancing with the Stars in Cinci. We also brought our Boxer dog. The property was fun, comfortable & clean. They had everything we could have needed during our stay. So convenient to take my dog out for potty breaks. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siarra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be back!

The property was cute and very comfortable. Had everything we could possibly need. The small touches were awesome. Vicky was very responsive and nice. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly the House of Love

This place was beautiful, comfortable (even in the ensuing winter storm!), SO spacious, and will make you fall in love with this era of living spaces!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home!

What a lovely place to stay! We were umpressed with the entire experience. HiGHLY recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024