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Cozy cottage in the heart of Portsmouth. The Panda Palace

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Exterior
Room
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Portsmouth, OH
  • Place, Mound Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Shawnee State University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Serpent Mound
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy cottage in the heart of Portsmouth. The Panda Palace

Located in the beautiful hilltop area of Portsmouth, this cottage is perfect for a quiet stay. Just minutes from both SOMC and KDMC and 5 minutes from the historic downtown Boneyfiddle area, floodwall murals, Shawnee State University and the Ohio river. Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. A bamboo grove uniquely lines the backyard making it a perfect "Panda Palace". Fur babies welcome!
Located in a safe neighborhood
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you have a pet all pet poop must be picked up p
Absolutely no house parties
No unregistered guests unless cleared by the owner

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3345584vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Portsmouth

Portsmouth is home to this holiday home. Mound Park and Boneyfiddle Commercial District are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Elks Country Club and Wheelersburg Golf Range. Vern Riffe Center for the Arts and Portsmouth Floodwall Mural are also worth visiting.
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Map
Portsmouth, OH

What's nearby

  • Mound Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Shawnee State University - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dogwood Pass - 35 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Ashland Town Center - 41 min drive - 71.3 km
  • Serpent Mound - 62 min drive - 81.0 km

Getting around

  • South Portsmouth–South Shore Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Pizza Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage in the heart of Portsmouth. The Panda Palace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy cottage in the heart of Portsmouth. The Panda Palace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage in the heart of Portsmouth. The Panda Palace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage in the heart of Portsmouth. The Panda Palace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage in the heart of Portsmouth. The Panda Palace located?

Situated in Portsmouth, this holiday home is steps from Ohio River Valley and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mound Park and Shawnee State University. Vern Riffe Center for the Arts and Boneyfiddle Commercial District are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teddy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stay here often and love the convenience and cleanliness of the property. My experience with VRBO is dubious at best but this property has redeemed my faith in VRBO. I'm in the area for 8 months and would stay here the entire time if it were available. The hostess is wonderful and always available day or night. The house is on a family friendly street with neighbors who take care of their property and offer help if needed. Great place, highly recommend.
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little house for a comfortable stay. Easy access, lots of little touches of hospitality, great host!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host was great with communications and making us feel welcome. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vignesh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay, beautiful home, great service!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here a few times. Always clean and ready for us. The owner is very nice and easy to communicate with. We will stay again when in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was great from the clean of the house to local shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! The house was clean, the house was in great shape, and they even left us some snacks. Overall, a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamey E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the Panda Palace so much. It's a wonderful place! My husband and geriatric chihuahua mix had everything we needed to be comfortable. Courtney was patient, friendly, and attentive to our inquiries ahead time as well as during our 2-night stay. The house is comfortable and clean, well appointed in all spaces including kitchen, bath, and bedroom (we only used one of the bedrooms/bed for sleeping (we put all of pur belongings in the other upstairs room which was a plus) but matress was nice and comfy. Loved the cute, quiet backyard. Such a lovely neighborhood for walking the pup too. If we ever return to the area, the Panda Palace will be our lodging for sure. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teddy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house in a wonderful location. I travel for work and this place is less than a mile from the hospital. I could even walk there if the weather was too bad to drive. It is well appointed with everything I need to function away from home. It's very clean and tidy, on a quiet street with great neighbors who still look out for each other. It has a nice backyard for the dog and the streets in the neighborhood have sidewalks so it's easy to take walks safely. The hostess is the best I have ever rented from. She's always responsive and checking in to see if I have everything I need. I stay here often and highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chasity W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Detailed instructions. Great communication throughout our stay. Friendly, quiet neighborhood. Cute little cottage. Host left little "extras" for our enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house quiet neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this home! One of the best we’ve ever had. Our host was amazing and it was a perfect place for us to stay. We hope to stay there again next time we’re in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our hometown visit

The Panda House was a perfect choice for our stay. Only a mile from all our in-town destinations, and only a few miles from most other necessities (grocery, food, restaurants). Will be our go to here on out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice decor

This is a cute little place in a safe area. One thing that we appreciated was fantastic water pressure in the shower! I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Cute house. Everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely stay again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cute cottage

I’ve stayed here before while on a work assignment and it’s been perfect for what I need. Clean, safe neighborhood and cute.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Portsmouth visit

The cottage is very nice and well supplied! Courtney was very available and helpful!The house is great, maybe a touch of paint on kitchen cabinets would make it perfect!We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kandace F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Panda House Family Fun

Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Had all of the required amenities. Simple and cozy and was just what we needed for visiting local family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Loved the Panda House. It was comfortable and met all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Courtney is amazing! I rented this house long term for someone I work with and the whole process was super seamless. She worked with us, was super responsive, and the property was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 96 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, quaint inviting home.

Grew up in Portsmouth and came home for a family members funeral. A lovely home and great neighborhood to rest and relax. I will definitely recommend Panda House.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful, welcoming and accommodating. The neighborhood was quiet. I stayed by myself so I wish the basement stairwell wasn't completely open and/or some kind of security system. But I loved the keyless entry and curb appeal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Panda house

This place was so nice!! Courtney was super helpful and all the small personal touches were so nice!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house

See have used this property twice. Clean and comfortable house for small family. Owner is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Courtney Thornsberry

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