Located in Downtown Akron within a 5-minute walk of University of Akron, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of InfoCision Stadium. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a dining area.
Summa Health System – Akron Campus - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Canal Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Akron Children's Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Akron Civic Theater - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Thirsty Dog TapHouse - 15 min walk
Taco Bell - 6 min walk
Sanabel Middle East Bakery - 17 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.
University of Akron Retreat: Dogs Welcome!
Private Yard | 1 mile to Canal Park | In-Unit Laundry | Easy Access to Highways
Located just a mile away from Downtown Akron, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental home offers an excellent base for exploring while providing all the essential comforts. When you’re not catching games at InfoCision Stadium or exploring the Akron Zoo, whip up culinary delights in the well-equipped kitchen or stream seamlessly on the Smart TV.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds - Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa
LIVING FEATURES - Smart TV, board games - Dining table, foosball table - Outdoor seating
GENERAL - Free WiFi - Central heating - Laundry detergent - Linens/towels & complimentary toiletries
FAQ - Pet fee (paid pre-trip) - No A/C (1 ceiling fan) - 1 Ring floodlight (facing front entry)
ACCESSIBILITY - 2-story home, 6 steps required to enter, 1 bedroom on 1st floor
PARKING - Driveway (4 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- 0.3 miles to University of Akron campus - 1 mile to Summa Health System - Akron Campus - 4 miles to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens - 8 miles to Cuyahoga Valley National Park - 13 miles to Akron-Canton Airport & 42 miles to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, max 2) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This 2-story property requires 6 steps to enter and interior stairs to access the 2nd-floor bedrooms - The property has a ceiling fan but does not offer air conditioning - Your safety matters. This property features a Ring floodlight device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion. It will record when it first senses motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,142 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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
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 first aid kit
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
520882
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Downtown Akron within a short 19-minute walk of EJ Thomas Hall and also 9 minutes on foot from InfoCision Stadium. You'll also find Canal Park and Akron Civic Theater within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is University of Akron Retreat: Dogs Welcome! good for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Does University of Akron Retreat: Dogs Welcome! have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.), which is 3.8 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), which is located 13.4 mi away (16-minute drive).
Are there rooms with balconies at University of Akron Retreat: Dogs Welcome!?
No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at University of Akron Retreat: Dogs Welcome!.
University of Akron Retreat: Dogs Welcome! Reviews
Reviews
2.8
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Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Dustin M.
Mar 17, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dustin M.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Pamala E.
Dec 1, 2024
Disappointed
First thing:
The lock is weird but I learned what to do to make it work. After getting the Lock Screen to light up, you will see only one or two numbers. Keep pressing the keypad until the complete key pad lights up. Then it will allow you to put in the code.
Two good things about this listing. It is a cute house that was probably built during The height of Goodyear production. Secondly, the comforters are the best! Erica from Evolve was also kind, communicative, and intelligent enough to listen.
Now what is terrible
1. Local Evolve contact was a waste of a phone call and threatened me because she felt that “I didn’t respect her.” What!?!? I didn’t know she had accomplished so much that just the name Brittany should incite awe in me.
2. Not enough towels so everyone could have one but then I realized that they left some in the dryer.
3. No dish towels so we could do dishes. We had to purchase towels and dish cloths/tags.
4. No toaster. Listing said there was one.
5. Wall paper still peeling in upstairs bedroom.
6. No salt or other deicer for steps
7. Not conducive for anyone elderly but listing says it is. I’m 72 years old and would have broken my head if I didn’t have my kids looking after the steps.
8. The outside trash can was full of bags of leaves. Didn’t know where to put our trash.
9. No trash cans anywhere but kitchen.
There are other listings in Akron with better amenities and easier entry.
Pamala E.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
kracunja
Oct 21, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Totally disappointed
We arrived to a partially clean house. The living room sofa had stains on the cushions, both bathroom toilet tissue holders were broke, the wall paper in the upstairs master bedroom was pealing, the floor throughout the house was not vacuumed, and the kitchen shelves appeared to have food crumbs on them. I communicated this to the individual assigned to my stay and the response was simply: "We didn't have a chance to get maintenence and upholstery cleaners in before your checkin". On Saturday morning (10/19/24), my guests woke up to mouse in their bed (upstairs master), seriously crawling up their legs.
I contacted the management company (Elolve) and filed a complaint. After their "investigation", the response was simply: "We will be unable to provide any refund for this inconvenience". I highly suggest anyone to use caution when renting this property and any properties managed by Elolve.
We have of be we're not sure what to do at this point.