The Swing House

Entire home in Cincinnati, Ohio

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Mark
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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Stay inside a living art installation

A renovated 1800s house centered around a three-story swing, with art throughout and a basement gallery

Mark is a hands-on, welcoming host

Guests call Mark a warm, attentive host who often greets visitors and shares tours of his other projects
This was the first completed house of three in the ‘Triptych of Time’ artwork by Mark de Jong. The second, the Stair House, also on Airbnb, is next door. The last, the Smoke House, is currently being worked on and also on the street. Experience living in an art work.

The space
-All of the renovation decisions were informed and affected by the swing and it's arc: the placement of the bed, the kitchen, the bathroom... everything. The finished basement has artwork made with materials sourced from the renovation.

Guest access
Guest will have access to the entire property: both levels of the house, the front and back yards.
There can flexibility in the check in and out times.

Other things to note
-We do not allow parties, events, or commercial photography. Again, the space as art, is activated with the stay of one or two guests. Personal photographs and sharing on personal social media is okay.
-There are a few stairs to enter and exit the house.
-There is a spiral staircase leading down to the basement, where the bathroom is located.
-The open space design produces unique effects in terms of lighting, sound and perception.
-Parking is available on the street, usually right out front.
-The kitchen is functional but not ideal for complex cooking, There isn’t an oven, and the fridge/freezer is a mini.
-Filtered water, coffee, tea, almond milk, milk and instant oatmeal are provided.
-Those interested in bringing their dog, please review additional rules section.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free street parking
Pets allowed
TV with standard cable

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 919 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 99% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 1% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Cincinnati
Ohio River views, Cincinnati chili, and 19th-century breweries and festivals reflect the city's German roots and riverfront setting.
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From the host

The Swing House is in a mixed residential and industrial neighborhood with an urban vibe which is seeing an influx of interests from artists and galleries. I have sound-deadening windows but you will hear an occasional fire truck/siren. It is conveniently located close to the University of Cincinnati, Downtown/OTR, and the neighborhood of Northside.

Meet your host

Superhost
975 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Lives in Cincinnati, Ohio
Born in the Netherlands, living in the U.S.A. since childhood. Travel quite a bit, often using Airbnb. I have a business renovating houses coupled with my love of making art as experienced in my Airbnb listing.

Mark is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Julia
  • Jon

Host details

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