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Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati

Apartment with kitchen, near University of Cincinnati

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant OTR neighborhood at Black Zebra, a full-service apartment with a cozy living space and full kitchen. Enjoy secured entry, several parking garages within minutes of your front door, fine dining nearby, local shopping options just steps away from your doorstep and beautiful green spaces.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati

Black Zebra, a full service colorfully curated airbnb! Choose your favorite hue and enjoy the comfort of a 1bed 1ba apartment, complete with full kitchen & cozy living. Located in the vibrant OTR neighborhood, you are just steps away from fine dining, local shopping, & manicured green spaces. Enjoy all that downtown has to offer. Secured entry & several parking garages within minutes of your front door.

Over the Rhine, or OTR as it's known by locals, is a neighborhood in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Bustling with the city's hottest bars, restaurants, and retail, visitors to this vibrant neighborhood are able to experience the best of Cincinnati, all within a few blocks.

Be sure to check out a few of Cincinnati's top local breweries, and snack your way through Findlay Market, one of America's oldest outdoor markets. When you've had your fill, be sure to take in Washington Park, and enjoy the stunning facade of Music Hall.

With new businesses opening at every turn, there's always something new to see in Over the Rhine!

Parking is available on-street or in a local garage.

On-Street: There are several nearby locations that allow for overnight parking, but please be mindful of signage. Vine Street is normally a good option. **Do NOT park on Republic Street as it is all permit parking and the city will ticket.

Garage: There are two parking garages within walking distance.
-Mercer Parking Garage -located at 5 Mercer Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
-Washington Street Parking Garage located at 1310 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
General Notes-
Parties or Events are prohibited in the building. Should you notice any issues, please reach out to the host!

**Please do not unplug/disconnect any internet routers or boxes without first contacting us! Our unit security requires an active internet signal at all times. Unplugging any router/box without host approval result in an additional fee. The unit will also be subject to host entry to remedy the issue at our discretion.**

Parking -
Parking is all on street. There are several locations that allow for parking overnight but just be mindful of the signage. Republic St is all permit parking and the city will ticket. Mercer Parking Garage and Washington Parking Garage are both within walking distance to the unit.

Check Out -
Check out is by 10am daily. We ask that put the dishes in the dishwasher, add a detergent packet and start on the normal wash setting. Take out the trash!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

Property is also known as

123827

About the area

Map
Cincinnati, OH

What's nearby

  • Cincinnati Music Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Findlay Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • TQL Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rhinegeist Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Liberty & Race Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 4 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Leo’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Somerset Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alcove by MadTree Brewing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alabama Fish Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati?

As of 13 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati on 14 Dec 2025 start from NZ$303.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati located?

Located in Downtown Cincinnati, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ohio River Valley, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati and Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. University of Cincinnati is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. Liberty & Race Tram Stop and Liberty & Elm Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Back In Black | OTR Cincinnati Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

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

Absolutely Perfect

Great accommodation, safe location, within walking distance of several great places.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alli C.

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

Superb location

Very quiet for a central location to OTR. Will definitely start here again for a weekend in Cincy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alli C.

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

Clean, quiet and convenient

Could not be more easy for a night out in OTR. Quiet, nice sheets and towels. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sandro I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Cincinnati trip

Needed a weekend getaway with the wife and catch a baseball game and checked out a city that I have never been before, it was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kailee R.

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

Reds Game

Really loved the property! Great location to bars/food! Was about a 30 minute walk to the Great American Ball park. Overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laken W.

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

Oktoberfest

Stayed at this property for Oktoberfest, which was close and easy to get to with public transportation. Great location overall OTR has its flaws but the location is close to a lot of food and entertainment. Host was nice and responsive. Property was well maintained and we would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Y.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Back to Black review

I was very impressed with this space! Cute little apartments and adorable themes!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

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

OTR / Cincinnati

We had a wonderful time in Cincinnati while staying at Back in Black. The host was communicative, informative and helpful. The property was conveniently located with plenty to do around us. The unit was clean, quiet, safe and cutely decorated. Highly recommend and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

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

Walter Madaris

Great host and spot. Just bad parking
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice K., Cincinnati, US

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

Best Getaway

Hubby and I are addicted to once a month getaways and decided to do a local one. We lucked up in a parking spot a block down that wasn’t for reserved parking and were walking distance to get bars and restaurants. We have told many of our friends that they have to experience this.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Andy P., Crestwood KY

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

Stayed here for work

Started a new job and stayed here 3 nights. For the limited cost budget, it was a good option for lodging. The parking situation was a bit difficult. I got my exercise though walking to and from Mercer garage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JC M.

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

Outstanding

I had reserved the space with the intention of making it my port of entry for my plans of relocating to Cincinnati after
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024