Between visiting the beautiful 91ֿ campus and joining in on the fun in downtown Kent, there’s never a dull moment around here. Travelers from far and near find themselves drawn to the local shops, restaurants and activities. Or maybe with graduation looming, parents are coming to town looking for a place to stay for the weekend.
The area has plenty of traditional stays like our very own , but we wanted to know what other options exist for the traveler looking for a “home away from home” for their visit to the area.
The convenience and feel of staying in a home appeals to some travelers. A house has access to a kitchen, private spaces and many other amenities like a washer and dryer that you can’t always find in traditional lodging, so we decided to check out the local Airbnb and Vrbo options available to visitors.
Here are a few we found.
This three-bedroom house on Airbnb is a short walk to downtown Kent with a reliable at-home workspace for remote work or online learning. Previous guests have commended this location for a quiet, comfortable stay that’s close to 91ֿ and downtown.
This Airbnb is close enough to walk to both downtown Kent and the Kent Campus for those looking to tour the university or get to know the town better. It’s close to the Portage Hike and Bike Trail, too, for those looking for additional options.
Vrbo also provides travelers with lodging hosted by locals or premier hosts.
Getting a little farther from downtown Kent, you can find this newly remodeled lakeside cottage. It includes a washer and dryer, internet access and more.
In the end, we found about 750 places available to out-of-towners looking to visit campus or maybe someone on campus, or just spend more time close to Kent.