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HANNAH SCHRODTThe Columbus Telegram

One local womans vision of transforming an old, vacant church into a Columbus destination has become a reality. New short-term rental lodging, The Neighborhood Sanctuary, 3770 18th Ave., is quickly approaching completion and will have an open house in early April.

Shae Spitz, a realtor at kwElite, closed on the property on May 7, 2021. The single unit has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Construction started around July of last year but has been delayed because of material shortages.

The building was essentially gutted; everything but a few items in it are new.

The only thing that's still original would be just the original wood that you see around the windows. And around some of the door frames, Spitz said.

(We) completely did the entire outside. New sewer line so we had to connect to city sewer, new water lines -- we had to connect to city water because it was on its own well and septic.

Spitz has been a Realtor for three-and-a-half years, but she and her husband, Adam, have been renovating properties for a little longer than that.

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Adam Spitz noted his reaction in seeing the property for the first time and Shaes idea for the renovation.

(I) probably had some choice words like, No way. I didn't see it, but she has an eye that I don't, either, he said.

It couldn't have turned out any better. Definitely turned out awesome. I don't think I could have ever done it.

He said that while hes helped out with odds and ends type of work such as moving furniture the vision has been all of Shaes. Shae added that Adam provided emotional support during the rezoning process. They attempted to rezone the property to convert the building into two units the second unit would have been in the structures basement but that did not get approved, so there is just one unit.

When asked about the inspiration behind The Neighborhood Sanctuary, Shae Spitz noted that she always needs to keep busy.

I was bored one day at my office and I had to sell another property and I thought, OK, well, where do I need to put my money? What can I do? Spitz said, noting that she started thinking about the rental shortage in Columbus.

I've got a lot of people asking me, Hey, is there a location where we could host a bridal shower, baby shower, where our family could come and stay as well? Aside from the (Hidden Treasurer) Loft downtown or a couple different places, there really wasn't.

The Neighborhood Sanctuary, 3770 18th Ave. in Columbus, is a new short-term rental renovated by local realtor Shae Spitz. The building, which previously housed a church, has been completely gutted and remodeled into a four bedroom, two bath rental available on Airbnb.

Spitzs hope for the rental is that it becomes a destination for families family gatherings, family events and family holidays.

Although the building is not complete, Spitz said, the property already has four bookings, the first being Easter weekend.

Even though the people who are hosting live here in town, their family is coming from out of town and they're like, I don't want to worry about cleaning my house. I don't want to have to worry about where everybody's going to be staying. So they just book this and they're having their entire Easter here, she said.

Spitz said theres a convenience factor in utilizing an Airbnb-type of rental. Also, the area is family friendly, she said.

I think that's what a lot of people nowadays like, is the convenience of things, and I think it's very cozy, the neighborhood, Spitz said. That's why we named The Neighborhood Sanctuary, is to give it the idea and the feel that it's family friendly. It's not a place to come and party and rage.

People who have seen The Neighborhood Sanctuary on social media may have noticed that there are no pictures of the inside of the building. Spitz said the inside will be unveiled during an open house April 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cork and Barrel will be serving drinks at the open house, and there will be appetizers and giveaways. The public is invited.

Spitz added that with The Neighborhood Sanctuary nearly done, she has started connecting with other local businesses to offer discounts to customers.

Adam Spitz said a sign-in book will be available at the rental.

Anytime we would stay at those (Airbnbs) I always read through them just to see how many people come through from different areas. So those are kind of cool.

People who drive by The Neighborhood Sanctuary will notice a sign with a QR code on it. They can use that code to find out more about the rental.

A sign in front of The Neighborhood Sanctuary,3770 18th Ave. in Columbus, has a QR code that people can scan to be directed to the rental's website. The rental can be booked through Airbnb or Vrbo. Owner Shae Spitz said on Wednesday that the unit already has four bookings, the first of which is set for Easter weekend.

Spitz noted the new developments coming to Columbus, such as the Columbus Community Building and expected casino. The rental will be a good option for people visiting for those amenities, she added.

With the children's museum and the casino coming up, I think it's a very good location, she said. All the other Airbnbs are downtown, where this is more in a neighborhood, more family friendly. And (you can) jump on the bypass and go whichever direction you want.

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- Born: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA (7/30/1974)

- Known for:

--- Maggie Fitzgerald in "Million Dollar Baby" (2004)

--- Brandon Teena in "Boys Don't Cry" (1999)

--- Holly in "P.S. I Love You" (2007)

- Born: Omaha, Nebraska, USA (4/23/1979)

- Known for:

--- Sarah Palmer in "My Bloody Valentine" (2009)

--- Goldie / Wendy in "Sin City" (2005)

--- Lorelei in "The Spirit" (2008)

- Born: Omaha, Nebraska, USA (10/29/1972)

- Known for:

--- Isis in "Bring It On" (2000)

--- Syd in "Bad Boys II" (2003)

--- Chastity in "10 Things I Hate About You" (1999)

- Born: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA (12/6/1962)

- Known for:

--- Jessie Deighan in "Cliffhanger" (1993)

--- Maggie O'Connell / Marina / Mary O'Keefe in "Northern Exposure" (1990-1995)

--- Nancy Beth Marmillion in "Steel Magnolias" (1989)

- Born: Omaha, Nebraska, USA (5/19/2003)

- Known for:

--- Jojo in "The J Team" (2021)

--- Jay / Kira in "The Angry Birds Movie 2" (2019)

--- Actress in "Bounce"

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- Born: Fremont, Nebraska, USA (11/16/1958)

- Known for:

--- Catherine Willows / C.S.I. Night Shift Assistant Supervisor Catherine Willows / C.S.I. Swing Shift Supervisor Catherine Willows / C.S.I. Catherine Willows in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000-2015)

--- Dr. Laura Baker in "Species" (1995)

--- Donna Jensen in "Erin Brockovich" (2000)

- Born: Alliance, Nebraska, USA (9/20/1975)

- Known for:

--- Blair Williams in "Terminator Salvation" (2009)

--- Marina in "Faster" (2010)

--- Vera in "The Sessions" (2012)

- Born: Auburn, Nebraska, USA (1/2/1969)

- Known for:

--- Tesla in "Brittany Runs a Marathon" (2019)

--- Tessa Snyder in "Bull" (2017)

--- Carol Bock in "The Comedian" (2016)

- Born: Kearney, Nebraska, USA (8/12/1975)

- Known for:

--- Anne O'Brien Wilson in "Glria" (2021)

--- US Newsreader in "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" (2019)

--- Christy Bryant in "Strike Back" (2012-2015)

- Born: Omaha, Nebraska, USA (12/16/1987)

- Known for:

--- Annabelle Fox in "You've Got Mail" (1998)

--- Rachel in "Speak" (2004)

--- Little Girl in Bunny Suit in "Lolita" (1997)

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- Born: Wayne, Nebraska, USA (8/15/1985)

- Known for:

--- Beth Greene in "The Walking Dead" (2011-2018)

--- Waitress in "It's Complicated" (2009)

--- Brie Larvan / Bug-Eyed Bandit in "Arrow" (2016)

- Born: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA (5/10/1989)

- Known for:

--- Amber in "No One Lives" (2012)

--- Ally Mash in "16-Love" (2012)

--- Kat Stratford in "10 Things I Hate About You" (2009-2010)

- Born: Omaha, Nebraska, USA (9/6/1944)

- Known for:

--- Mrs. Livingston in "Bubble Boy" (2001)

--- Dana Appleton in "Liar Liar" (1997)

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