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


Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just great
My wife and I spent a few days in the area to take in some Reds games and see some other attractions in the area and this place was perfect for that! About 25 minute walk to GABP and only 10 minute walk to several great restaurants. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn m.

Liked: Cleanliness
24 hour stay
This Airbnb was a charming overnight destination. All the amenities were provided and Vicky was a superb host. Will definitely be returning when we schedule a vacation in Cincinnati!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Covington
We were in town for Bockfest in Cincinnati. Quick access to the Over-The-Rhein area. In addition we walked over the bridge to the Moerlein Brewery. Excellent beds and everything we needed in the kitchen. Easy checkin. Overall a great stay. Will definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Location was perfect for us and our dogs. Place was unique and very comfortable. Communication was great. I would highly recommend it and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful historic home :)
We were only able to stay one evening, but loved all of the creative details in this beautiful historic home. We were visiting for a Bengals game and tour of UC's campus. The home was so convenient for getting to all of our events ~ including an easy walk across the bridge to the game! The house was clean and beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed finding all of the treasures throughout, and it was fun to see my 18 year-olds playing ping-pong, mini pool, magnetic poetry, and trying out the record player upstairs. We walked to dinner on Main Street and also found a cat cafe just a half mile away :) Thank you for sharing this lovely home!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim t.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very fun house
We came in for the Zincinnati Oktober Fest. The house had everything we needed and more. Soooo many little quirky things that made our inner child smile. Beds were comfortable. Close to Main Street shops and eateries. A fun place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very nice house in a great neighborhood
A great place. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Cozy and quiet. No issues!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable fun property
Loved the historical home, great amenities, fun vibe with the movie posters and comics!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pink concert
It was a cute house to stay at in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Corydon, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
apartment was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!
So many fun details in this home that made for a joyful stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Vintage and charming
Everything was great, if you like older homes this one is awesome, everything you need is there and plenty of places in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Norma H., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us!
Great house, very comfortable, clean, easy walking distance to downtown Covington and Cincinnati. We enjoyed the side yard with a view of Cincinnati, very nice at night when the city is lit up! Also nice having the yard as we brought our little dog. We had Alexa playing our favorite music in each room. Even the gas station next to the house did not bother us at all; the fenced, side yard is a nice buffer. It was convenient to walk over and grab a drink and a snack! Vicky was very responsive and checked on us to make sure we were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Such an awesome home, great location, great host. Really enjoyed my stay there. Right on the river, great view of down town, lots of stuff within walking distance.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
The property is very well managed and maintained. The property owner was great to communicate and made checking in and out a breeze!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was very eclectic and so fun! The owner/property manager really thought of everything! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H., Johnson City

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Vicky was great! I loved the home - so unique - the house was very close to everything. We went to the Bengles game and it was an easy 30 minute walk. The only draw back was our neighbors who started to party each night at 12:30am. Thank you, Vicky for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2022
Thank you for the five stars!! I hope you enjoyed the scenic walk across the bridge to the stadium. Yes, our location is THE BEST! It is terribly unfortunate to hear that during your weekends stay there was some excess noise from the neighbors …. Thank you for letting us know about this.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, Clean, and unique with great hosts
This house was very clean and had plenty of room for us. The house is an old house with a lot of character and nostalgic touches but still has modern features.. we were very comfortable there and it was a great base to use for doing things in Cincinnati and Covington. Very accommodating hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Great location.
Everything as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Visitor
This is the 2nd stay at this property and the 3rd stay at a property from this host. We absolutely LOVE this place and location. We WALKED to get pizza which is a huge plus for us. The house is comfy and the yard is great for the kids hanging out. Plus my 12 y/o left her phone when we checked out and when we went back Vicky was SO KIND and helped us find it! Would 1000% book with this host again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice...and Pet Friendly
This is a well equipped, clean home close to everything in Covington & Newport. And just across the river from all things Cincinnati. Having a fenced yard in the city was great for my dog! Host Vicky was very good with commumications and most friendly! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable
My group of friends rented this property while in town for a concert. Pictures do not disappoint! This is a very fun home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Frankfort, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun interesting place
We were able to walk to Oktiberfest. Got great sleep. Kitchen is perfect for hanging out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very eclectic
Great place. Very cool atmosphere with wonderful eclectic decor. Quick and easy access to Newport/Cinci/Riverbend. Quiet neighborhood. Would highly recommend and use again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R., Prestonsburg, Ky

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home and a great stay!
This property is absolutely gorgeous. From the quirky patio, to the tall ceilings, to the gorgeous wooden floors, to the personality of the overall living space. We just stayed overnight to attend a concert, but I wish we could have stayed longer. There was just so much detail that went into everything. The beds were also extremely comfortable!! That was a huge bonus for us. Overall loved our stay, and if we are ever in the area again, this is definitely where we will be staying!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

brittany a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Covington condo.
The place was so beautiful & the freshness smell of the place was great. I loved the stairs and the downstairs bedroom. Along with the decorations and the full size connect 4 was fun to play. The only negative thing I could say that I didn’t like was that the air conditioner upstairs is attached to the wall. The owner messaged me About why there was water on the floor and leaking down the walls. I got blamed for the low maintenance. I googled this type of air conditioner and your supposed to empty the condensation pan regularly. I stayed for maybe a total of 12 hours. It was a hectic day with my family they can’t seem to get along so I left in a rush. So I know 100% the air conditioner wasn’t my fault. Secondly, my brother has ADHD terribly. He literally likes to touch every single thing it drives me crazy at times, but he can’t help it. I think the owner was upset that the remotes weren’t in the exact same spot as he/she left them. It was hard enough for me to figure out how things went even though I tried. Other than that it was a beautiful stay. If you stay make sure you put the remotes in the correct spot when you leave and make sure the coffee pot is in the same spot when you leave. If you notice anything damaged when you arrive make sure to let him/her know before you even stay. There is also cameras in the front and the back patio. I just felt like someone was watching me 24/7 when I went out to smoke, I don’t like that feeling. Just a heads up! I also left my $100 Bluetooth speaker and told the owner they could keep it because the water leaked down the the next floor and on the walls from what the picture looked like that was sent to me. I felt bad, but I couldn’t help it. I also asked if there was anything I could do to help, I didn’t get a reply. I always try to make things right even if I felt as if it wasn’t my fault.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
Thanks so much for your nice compliments about House of Liebe! So glad you thought it was beautiful as we take great pride in caring for this historic home that we’ve owned for nearly 30 years. Unfortunately, the place was left in poor condition after a one night stay, group of 5 guests. The check-out process / rules were not followed at all (i.e., overflowing trash, food and trash on the floor, cigarette ashes in the home, everything moved, bottle of cleaner spilled on the floor, piece of kitchen cabinet broke off and more) The remotes were completely missing - it’s not that they weren’t put back in the right place. We could not find them! We truly want people to enjoy our place and feel at home, and we certainly don’t expect items to be placed perfectly; however, the contents of house were left in such a disarray that caused us to spend a highly unusual amount of time searching for things and putting the house back together before the next check-in. You said that you left early at 6am before everyone else because you were overwhelmed with your “family carrying on and arguing”. Yes, there are outdoor security cameras as noted in our listing, but our guests are not “watched 24/7”. However we were notified about activity in and out of the house all through the night until sunrise, non-stop so when there is a possible disruption to our neighbors and other guests (fighting, yelling, and doors slamming), we are thankful for security alerts. The cameras are in place to protect everyone… and 99% of the time we don’t have to view them, unless of course we receive so many notifications/ complaints. The supplemental A/C unit on the 2nd floor was tampered with / moved so we inquired about the water on the floor / ceiling damage, not accused. We were just asking for more info about what happened and why the drainage plug was removed. I also feel bad that your night didn’t go as planned and that you were disappointed in the family arguing- I can tell it bothers you as this review comes in to us 2 months after your stay. But thanks again for reaching out with your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Angel P., Jamestown, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Concert and fun
Trip for concert and relaxation and fun. All was perfect and just what was needed. Ow era for caring and communicative ..will stay again. ..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home in the heart of Covington!
Second stay here, and will stay again in the future! Love this place. Close walk to Mainstrasse Village, close to the City of Cincinnati. This home oozes so much charm! Fast responses to any questions and go above and beyond to keep you comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
House of leib
We had a wonderful time. The home is beautiful and the property owner was fantastic. We will absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well Done!
Quaint place making beautiful use of lovely old architecture. Eclectic decor to amuse a little of everyone. Nice amenities. Clean place. Even my husband complimented the baseboards...odd. lol
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute House, Quiet Neighborhood
This was our second time staying at a property from this host. We had a great experience. It was really quiet in the house, despite it being located next to a busy road. The outdoor sitting area is also lovely. We did have some last minute plan changes, which resulted in our children coming along for the trip, and the host was super helpful in making the switch in guest count for us and getting the place ready for checkin! We love staying in this area when we go to events in Cincinatti and will DEFINITELY book with this host again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Very kind host and great property!
1. We felt safe! This was most important to us. We didn't walk anywhere because of the heat wave and our small children but we never felt weird and it wasn't loud at night except maybe a random car here and there. 2. Vicky was so kind!! She has great response time and is very informational. I mean there is a whole binder of information about the house and area. Not just brochures but their favorite things to do, places, distances, etc that was personalized and authored by them! She was also very accommodating for the one or two small things we had. 3. The space was very clean. I didn't have to think about wiping things down or how clean the floor was for our kids to get down and play. The linens all smelled great and were good quality as if they were recently purchased. Comfortable beds. Good shower pressure. 4. Such a fun place! There's a great side yard which was awesome to have a green space in the city. The listing is accurate as far as entertainment/electronics etc. But also the design and little touches. I thought multiple times "I wonder if they were somewhere and thought this thing would be perfect for the house of Liebe". They've been doing this for such a long time and the thoughtfulness shows! 5. The area is great too. We were still close to plenty of places and things in Cincinnati but the Mainstrasse/Covington and even Newport area offer so much! So yeah I could probably go on but I think I've made my point. The property is great with a great host. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
take me out to the ball game
I thought the highlight was the The Reds Game, but the river front on both sides of the Ohio River was my great experience, People was out enjoying being out and about...I got to check a lot of things off my bucket list. including staying at my first VRBO properties. Thank you, Vicky& Doug
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day stay
Check in was seamless. Hosts were very informative about the area and quick with responses. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheena B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Myself and three others ran the Flying Pig half marathon and it was the perfect location to stay! House was clean and inviting! The alley way to the house was a little tight and same with parking (we drove a truck) but we managed. And we heard the traffic from the Circle K throughout the night. But other than that, things were great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Three Sisters
My sisters and I came to stay during graduation for my oldest child. It was wonderful. Our host Vicki seemed to take great care and was very thoughtful. Overall we were very impressed and hope we will be able to stay in a couple more years at my next child's graduation. Thank you so much for sharing this home for all of us on our travels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Morgan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay at House of Liebe
My family had a great stay at the House of Liebe! We loved the location - there were many restaurants within short walking distance. House was easy to get to and parking was convenient. Property was clean and check-in/check-processes were simply and smooth. Only minor complaint is that due to the age of the house, the first floor bedroom door was warped and would not close, resulting in it staying ajar several inches.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2022
Thank you so much for the amazing, glowing review! It sounds like everything was perfect for you except for the bedroom door. My family and I stayed there a couple months ago… And my husband and I took the first floor big red bedroom. We had no trouble closing that door so I am surprised. Something for us to look into for sure. We definitely rely on guests to report these sorts of things. So thank you very much. Yes, the house was built in 1860!!!! So now and then there is a little trade off. LOL Happy your complaint was minor as you said and that you had a simple and smooth stay.

10/10 Excellent

Donnie K., Clarkston, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Unique Place
Everything about the place was wonderful and unique place. It was clean and Vicky was awesome host. She answered all the questions I had and was more than helpful. Definitely would recommend this property. It made a awesome stop over for our long trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Memories
Nice extra touches
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it. Nice space nicely decorated. Insanely narrow parking spot. Had to do like 13 point turn. It was comfortable. They had cool games to play.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique row home
Unique space with an eclectic decor. In the area for an annual holiday gathering and a little disappointed we didn’t have enough time to just enjoy the space! Lucked out with fantastic weather and enjoyed walking from the space to the Mainstrauss area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway for thanksgiving
We had a great time at this property, and we appreciated Vicki and Doug’s flair for decor and vibe, along with the various snacks and other small nibbles that were laid out for us when we arrived. We had no issues with this, but parents of small children should know there are spiral steps in one spot, and the bathroom is on the second floor. My only slight ding here is the surrounding area, which includes an adjacent gas station, where some of the late-night patrons were less than considerate regarding their car audio systems. But that’s obviously beyond the owners’ control and had only minimal impact on us. The quick access to I-71/75 is great by the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2021
So glad that you and the family had a great stay. If the kids are happy, then I'm happy! Yes, there is a potential for noise in the city. Just in case, we have earplugs in the bedrooms for light sleepers… But the funny thing is no one ever uses them. Lol. As one might expect, the weekends could be a little more thriving than the weekdays. Every so often you get a "car thumper" but thank goodness they are passing through. And yeah, must be able to climb stairs. Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback!!!

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time not staying in a hotel and I couldn't have been happier with my decision. Everything about the house was amazing. The only thing that we didn't enjoy was hearing the neighbors walking around in the middle of the night. It sounded like they were in our house. However despite this I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Perfect place for a fun one night stay for a concert at Riverbend. Super cute, clean, and quirky! Walked to the adorable Main Street area with lots of great restaurants and bars. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our concert stay
Clean house, nice hosts, side yard was a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Erica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home with many extras
We only stayed here one night passing through. This house was so unique and beautifully decorated. It was also incredibly clean and had many thoughtful touches throughout. We walked downtown to shop and eat, which was also nice. My only issues were the futon was a bit small for both of kids. There is an air mattress available, but we didn’t feel like dealing with it for only a night. I just let my little guy sleep with us, big mistake! For some reason the AC changed in the night from 70-74. We woke up at 2am dying. My husband lowered it and put a fan on us. Also if you are sensitive to light at night, you need to bring an eye mask! There is an outdoor light right outside the window. The blinds only cover the lower window (and didn’t block it out anyway). Since the windows are really tall there is no way to block the light. The owner said that they are on sensors and can’t be shut off (she responded right away 😁). Occasional people drove by at night with VERY loud base. We knew we were near a downtown, so I get it. If you want peace and quiet, this is not for you. If you like it a little lively and can walk downtown, it’s great. It would have been 5/5 if our night wasn’t one of the worse in a while because of the heat and bright room. Otherwise, amazing house and location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2021
I’m so happy that you loved our unique & beautiful house, with all the extras!! I appreciate your review and feedback but bummed you took off a star because you were hot at 70-74 degrees. (It got down to 55 last night!). Yes, we have a fan in every room, an extra AC unit and even tons of blankets (which are used all summer long) to accommodate every type of sleeper. We have ear plugs next to the bed but no one uses them. Too bad you didn’t take advantage of the queen sized air mattress for the kids (you just push a button to blow it up). We are in the heart of the Covington with a view of downtown Cincinnati… so one definitely has to love all that a thriving city has to offer. If you stay on a Friday or Saturday you may hear the city a bit more. Others report they can’t believe how quiet it is considering the location.

10/10 Excellent

Tamar H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and convenient
We had a nice time at this fun and interesting house, a great experience and very well thought out. Great hosts, great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two wonderful stays!!
Their generosity in having the house so well stocked, so clean and so welcoming to us and our dogs made our stay wonderful and stress-free. We can't imagine anyone wanting more out of a vacation place than here!! When we return to Cincinnati, we will stay there again without a doubt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
A wonderful place, so charming and comfortable with great hitters. We're coming back again! Don't hesitate to stay here. Pet friendly as well!!! Thank you both!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021