Today I am excited to take you through one of the most popular Airbnb listings in Toledo, OH – The Gas Lantern Cottage. This beauty is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and within walking distance of downtown Sylvania.
If you drove by this house a few years ago, you would not even recognize it! The owners, Deb and Jeff Unverferth, have spent more than a year transforming this home into the prettiest home on the block! Jeff owns Unverferth Interiors, a well-known design firm in Toledo, and if you are familiar with his work, you will quickly be able to spot all of his signature features! Lucky for us, they are sharing it with everyone through the Airbnb platform.
If you are visiting the area, check out this fabulous Toledo Airbnb!
The Gas Lantern Cottage Renovation
Exterior Renovation
This Cape Cod-style home had great bones but needed a little personality to stand out.
This Airbnb rental now feels balanced with new windows and a great front porch. When Jeff told me he was painting the house barn red with blue shutters, I couldn’t really picture it. After seeing the final result, I am obsessed! This house is eyecatching while still feeling traditional. The white fence in front completes the look of this beautiful home.
I love all of the details put into the exterior of this Airbnb. The gas lanterns, the windows, and the metal roof over the bay window.
Living Room
The original living room needed an update and more light.
Jeff replaced the bay window (he reused this in the kitchen) and added four large windows to brighten up the room. The white-washed v-groove planks on the ceiling add to the charming, cottage feel of this home.
Towards the back of the house, Jeff opened up the wall into the kitchen and combined this with the dining room to create a large and functional kitchen space.
The open living space flows perfectly with each designated area clear throughout the open room. I love the way the navy blue is woven throughout each room.
Kitchen Renovation
When the Unverferths bought this house, the dining room was dark and very small. The wood paneling and drop ceiling made the room feel dated.
The first and most noticeable change that Jeff made, was that he moved the kitchen into the original dining room area. To make the room feel larger, he vaulted the ceiling and added a decorative window at the peak. He reused the bay window from the front and installed it over the sink.
Sunroom
The original sunroom was drafty and cold with no heat source.
Jeff installed heating vents into the sunroom so that it could be enjoyed year-round. He replaced the sliding door with a set of beautiful french doors. This “porch” is now the perfect hang-out spot to have coffee in the morning or read a book.
Bedroom #1
Each bedroom has a calming and inviting color palette and a big, cozy bed!
Bedroom #2
Bathroom Makeover
The first-floor bathroom is now light, bright, and beautiful! Jeff added a skylight to the roof to add natural light to this windowless bathroom.
Bedroom #3 / Upstairs
The upstairs has been turned into a bunk room with a seating area and private bathroom.
Big thanks to Deb and Jeff for allowing me to share their Toledo Airbnb rental property!
