Hi, I'm Matthew Pesler, the owner and director of Grand Welcome Columbus. I grew up near Dayton OH, where I graduated from Wright State University with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Since then I have lived in numerous cities including Boston, Denver, Nashville, Cincinnati, and Columbus.
I started out in business management, and more recently am co-owner of a successful insurance agency right here in Columbus. My love for travel and hospitality eventually led me to my true passion, vacation rental management. I’m grateful to my family, who have always been my biggest supporters.
Over the past decade, I've built a personal short-term rental portfolio consisting of 30 units throughout the area and have assembled an amazing team that truly goes above-and-beyond to provide the best vacation rental experience.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking at Highbanks Metro Park, kayaking the Columbus Scioto Mile, and golfing at The Virtues Golf Club. My wife, Marianne, and I love exploring Columbus's diverse food scene (The Refectory is our favorite) and watching the Buckeyes at "The Shoe."
Yes, Airbnb vacation rentals are allowed in Columbus. However, there are some rules and guidelines to be aware of. You need to submit a Short-Term Rental Application (see here) with the City of Columbus, and ensure the property complies with safety and zoning regulations. This includes passing a safety inspection and adhering to operational guidelines. For more info, you can visit the City of Columbus website here.
‍✍️ Let us handle everything for you. When you partner with us, we'll assist you with every step of the application process and getting your short term rental fully compliant with the city of Columbus and State of Ohio.
In addition to submitting a Short-Term Rental Application (see here), you'll need to obtain a BCI background check, list your valid short-term rental permit number with each vacation rental hosting platform, along with collecting and remitting monthly excise taxes to the City of Columbus, Dept. of Taxation. You also need to be aware of any HOA guidelines or rules imposed by tenant organizations.
🏡 We can help you navigate all of the requirements for operating a short-term rental in Columbus. If you're ready for a hands-off, stress-free solution, give us a call today and we'll take care of all the details.
We treat you like family, always going the extra mile to maximize your rental revenue, providing your guests with personalized service and maintaining your property as if it's our own.
As landlords, my wife and I have utilized the extremely professional services of Grand Welcome Columbus. They are excellent communicators and extremely attentive to our needs. They always give quick responses and replies, even one time in particular dealing with an emergency. We have been so impressed with there management & customer service & would give the highest recommendation possible. Our property continues to be well managed & maintained. Thank you Matt & team!
Matt and his team continue to do an excellent job managing my three apartments. They are very responsive to me and my tenants. I can be totally hands off with my properties, which says a lot about the dependability of this company. Highly recommend!
The property was well decorated, comfortable and clean. Perfect location for what I needed. Matt was very responsive with any questions I had. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Matt and his team at Grand Welcome are as good as they get in the industry and are the definition of going the extra mile in all aspects. Highly recommended!
Matt builds companies like he builds people, integrity and excellence first.  I work directly with one of Matt’s leaders and those principles shine through in every single area of business.  They understand that integrity and service to others are key in making a meaningful impact in the world!
Matt is a pleasure to work with. I’ve partnered with him on business development initiatives including but not limited to website and social media. He is organized, customer-oriented, efficient, and a go getter! Whether for a rental need or property listing, Matt is the person you want to talk to!
Matt and the Grand Welcome team are experienced and professional. They have made the transition to running a rental property a pain free experience. With the expertise they bring to the table from years of running rentals, you receive advice and support from a trustworthy team. I appreciate their hands on approach to managing property, I know my property is in good hands and well cared for.
Professional, courteous, and client centered. Matt and his team are top notch! Highly recommend!
Matt is highly experienced with short term rental management. Most of all, he's reliable!! IÂ highly recommend Matt and his team for your Airbnb rental property.
It is a pleasure working with Matt and his team. Honest, responsive and professional!!
Working in the local Columbus real estate business, Matt and his team are indispensable to us in assisting our clients in their short term rental needs. They are already at home when they arrive!
Top notch property management company, cannot give Grand Welcome Columbus high enough praises!
Matt is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend working with Grand Welcome Columbus for your short term rental needs.
Matt is always super responsive and helpful! I would highly recommend Grand Welcome Columbus and their short term rental management services!