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Historic Tres House , “Tres” for 3 floors of Charm!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Covington, KY
  • Paycor Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Great American Ball Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Newport Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Paris Room

1 Queen Bed

Purple 80’s Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath, 3rd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath, 2nd floor

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Tres House , “Tres” for 3 floors of Charm!

The Tres House is in the center of it all ... just a couple blocks from the German MainStrasse Village and only four blocks from the Ohio River. Hop on over to Over-the-Rhine, Bellevue and Newport too!

This huge1860 modern and charming 3-floor suite is a Smart Home and an urban retreat like no other, providing a relaxing stay for solo travelers, business trips, families with kids, furry friends and even large groups.

The historic Tres House alone is perfect for 1 to 6 guests, and even suitable for up to 12 if you combine our two rentals together. The Tres House is connected to another suite, The House of Liebe, and together this two-family home can accommodate wedding parties, large families, business travelers and more! Need more space than that …. one street over we own “The Slanted House” and “Always Friday” (each sleeps up to 2 more).

You’ll feel like you’re at home at Tres House with a fully-stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, Netflix and Apple TV, complimentary drinks, coffee, tea, snacks and more!

You can GEEK OUT in this Smart Home and control the Hue Lighting, limitless music, and house temperature with your personal assistant Alexa. And of course, there is extremely high-speed wireless internet. There is a multi-port USB charging station at the desk on the second floor.

For your ENTERTAINMENT, we offer free Netflix and Apple TV in the Living Room (second floor). There is an antenna to pick up local channels if needed. Note: we don't have regular Network TV. Feel free to log into your own HULU, Disney, HBO, Sling, etc. accounts.

Snuggle up in either of our two BEDROOMS both with queen-size beds. The purple 80’s bedroom with black and white decor has a spectacular view of the city.

The LIVING ROOM (space on 2nd floor) can be used as a 3rd bedroom if needed as it includes a full-size sleeper sofa and twin-size air bed. All linens, pillows and blankets are stored conveniently under the ottoman. The air mattress & pump with coordinating linens are stored in the Paris Bedroom (3rd floor). Also enjoy this room as an entertainment area for TV, games, and relaxing. We provide the popcorn and snacks! There is a desk in the living room for personal workspace and a fun assortment of toys, books, and games for the kiddos. It also has an incredibly large picture window with a SWEET view of downtown, Cincy.

The BATHROOMS are located on the 2nd floor (half-bath) and 3rd floor (full-bath). There is a vanity across from the 3rd floor bath for extra “getting ready” space. We provide all towels, linens, and toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush and paste, and bath gel so you don’t have to tote them.

The gourmet KITCHEN is decked out with everything you’ll need for preparing meals at home. If it’s not there, we want to know so we can add it! Take a peek through our cabinets and drawers - you’ll find spices and herbs, pots ’n pans, baking dishes, cutting boards, knives, pet bowls and accessories, and many other helpful items. We provide k-cups& beans for the single-serve coffee maker (it brews both)! There is a frother too so bring your favorite milk product to fancy up your coffee.

Connected to the kitchen is our DINING ROOM with a table for six guests.

The LAUNDRY nook is located conveniently off the bedrooms (3rd floor). We provide detergent, fabric sheets and more to help you get the job done easily.

OUTDOORS you can enjoy the city view and sounds from your front porch or the shared side yard. There is a fire pit and wood for cool, relaxing evenings. Note: availability of wood is limited and not guaranteed.

If you do plan to stay with a pet, please mention it so we can discuss specifics. No cats, dogs only. Note the number of pets at the time of your inquiry or reservation (2 dog limit please.) We charge a Pet Resort Fee of $20 per stay.

PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE:
Potential for city noise (next to a gas station & busy street)
Must be able to climb stairs
Side yard is shared with our other Rental guests
Outdoor security cameras/recording devices on property
(viewing exterior of home)
There are only two parking spots - use spaces marked #1 only - during rental window (check-in to check-out).

Summer Nore: If you’re considering renting our place in the heat of summer, please read the following before you book: Tres House (an 1860 historic house) gets a lot of sun in the city and it has a third floor. Third floors can get toasty! We suggest keeping the blinds closed during the day, using the ceiling fans and standing fan, ensuring the vents are open, and take advantage of the supplemental A/C unit on the thirdfloor. If you prefer a house that is super cold like a hotel during the hottest days of July / August …. This house may not be for you. Read all of our reviews over 6 years and you will see that guests find our place extremely comfortable and we will be booked solid during the summer. However, I mentioned this in case guests are very sensitive to summer heat.

Important- No extra guests. Plans change ... so let us know if yours do. Please note our capacity of 6 and make sure your reservation matches the number of guests in our Rental. (This includes visitors even if they don’t spend the night.) If you need to add a guest at the last minute, please reach out to us right away. It is only $10 extra per guest beyond the first two registered. Failure to communicate with hosts about the correct number of guests will result in ALL guests being asked to leave.

Upon booking please tell us …. What brings you to Covington? Why do you wish to rent our place? Who will be joining you? How many guests? Do you have pets and if so, how many/what kind? How many cars do you need to park?

Property manager

Vicky or Doug
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note: 3 flights of stairs
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Events

No events allowed
Reservation must match guests in home, no visitors
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs max, no cats, $20 per stay, Must register
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$100 taken from deposit for smoking in the home
When booking tell us: reason for your stay, who is in your group, pets (what kind?), # of guests, # of cars to park, etc. Note: no visitors permitted,
Must register your dog (max 2), keep them off furniture/beds, NO CATS, $20 pet fee. Pick up poo.
We understand accidents/damages sometimes happen. Please tell us if one occurs so we can tend to it promptly.

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
Note from host: Reservation must match guests in home, no visitors
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, a security system and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 20210854

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Covington

Located in Covington, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Riverbend Music Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Newport on the Levee and Kenwood Towne Centre. Travelling with kids? Make time for Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, or head to an event or a match at Great American Ball Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Covington, KY

What's nearby

  • Paycor Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Heritage Bank Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Newport on the Levee - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Tres House , “Tres” for 3 floors of Charm! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Tres House , “Tres” for 3 floors of Charm!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Tres House , “Tres” for 3 floors of Charm!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Tres House , “Tres” for 3 floors of Charm! located?

Located in the centre of Covington, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Northern Kentucky Convention Center and MainStrasse Village. Newport Aquarium and Great American Ball Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop is 23 minutes by foot and Fountain Square Tram Stop is 27 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Great location, great view, amazing feel.

Most attention to detail and well-decorated home-rental I've ever been to. Exceeded expectations and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Opening Day

Great location that’s close to downtown Cincy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

House review

A great house, location and wonderful hosts! We had a great weekend getaway!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent S.

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

Tres House

Had a few friends from out of town come to visit for a birthday brewery hop and landed on this property. This home was charming, full of character, and very well kept. The proximity to downtown Cincinnati was super convenient and the stay was priced much better than anything in Cincinnati proper.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Perfect!

Great place to stay for the weekend. Came to town for Reds Family Day. This place was the perfect location to get to and from the game. Cute, cozy and comfy tri-level. Bed was very comfortable! The sheets are so soft and cozy! Perfect for what we needed. Owners were terrific!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Great place

We loved the Tres House!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Covington gem

Lovely house in Covington, with lots of charm and excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

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

An exceptional stay

Everything was neat, clean, and cozy. Communication with host was quick and easy. Very fun place to stay with plenty of room. Only things to be aware of... Lots of stairs (no problem for us, but could be for small children or older people) Parking is extremely tight, but free !!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

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

Great place and location!

Just as advertised and more. Attention to detail was on point. It is a great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

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

Terrific home in Covington

This property is fantastic. It’s in a wonderful location where restaurants, bars, and shops are easy to walk to. The space itself has a fun, warm, and homey vibe, and the owners clearly enjoy hosting as they offer up a variety of games, snack items, and a huge book of suggestions for things to do while in the area. I would highly recommend this house if you find yourself in the Cincinnati or Covington area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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

Perfect location

Excellent location. Very unique and quirky house. So much fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

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

Perfect!

We were meeting some friends in the Cincinnati area to spend some time and celebrate a birthday and decided to look into a VRBO instead of hotel rooms where we would have to congregate in a common area with loddy doddy and everybody. I'm so glad we did. This place was perfect for us! Its so adorable and cozy! I don't know how many times one of us said, "OH, LOOK!" so make sure to take time to actually look at things.Vicky was very responsive and pays attention to detail. I will have no problem booking this property again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan H.

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

Cincinnati stay

Excellent place to stay. Close to downtown Cincinnati and great American ballpark. Communication with the property manager was great too. They even worked with us with an early checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Awesome Experience

Great property. It was very clean, easy to access, and close to the city. Our host was incredibly communicative, kind, and helpful. We’d recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson S.

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

Weekend Getaway

The kids loved the home. Clean, great amenities and easy access to tons of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

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

Weekend getaway

My husband and I stayed 2 nights in this lovely three story home. It was clean and close to Paycor Stadium. We actually walked from the stadium which wasn't a bad walk. We will stay again...thanks Vicky and Doug!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Birthday get-a-way

We enjoyed our stay. Vicky was very quick to answer when I texted her (thanks). Place was very clean and many things to do for kids and adults! Loved the soldiers! 🇺🇸
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great spot

Great stay in Covington! Near plenty of great spots. Helpful host. Perfect for 4 adults + 1 teen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Love the Tres House!

We love staying at the Tres House and have for multiple years and are already looking forward to coming back. We come in for an annual conference, and the house could not be better situated. It is only a 5-minute walk to the conference center and convenient to neighborhoods with great bars and restaurants.Vicky and Doug do a fantastic job of making you feel comfortable and the house has the basics covered. They are excellent hosts! No crazy check in/ check out lists. Just noting that this is a city and that there is some "activity" in the neighborhood, but we always feel comfortable walking around at night. If someone is not used to city living, I can see that they would feel a bit out of their element, but security is good and the house is always well-lit. Like in any city in the world, just be aware of your surroundings. A quirky, well-appointed house that is well-taken care of in a great location. Great hosts. We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN P.

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

Tres House

We stayed at Tres House while visiting our UC student and spent most of the weekend exploring Covington on foot! The house is an easy walk to great restaurants and local shops, as well as riverfront parks. We enjoyed exploring the house and loved everything about the beautiful architecture, unique decor, artwork, and thoughtful touches (including snacks!) that added comfort to our visit. This is our second stay with the hosts and we were happy to have a chance to meet them in person this time around. We hope to be back many times!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Beautiful home with an amazing view!

Very accommodating and quick to communicate. Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Very neat!

Wonderful view and amenities! Such a cool spot with added quests for an extremely unique touch to property sharing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Lovely 3 floor to explore

Great place tons to do without even leaving. Had games and other fun thing to explore. Host was awesome even though we slept in a little past check out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

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

Great location

It was our second time staying here and we absolutely loved it! Great location to walk across the bridge to Cincy and also close to the airport. The house is so full of character and very clean! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Nice stay

Good location and listing was as described. Parking is tight, especially trying to back out. We always appreciate being able to bring our dogs!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vicky or Doug

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We are a family of 4 from the Greater Cincinnati Area! Doug is an amazing film-maker, composer and sound guy; Vicky was a top podcaster on iTunes and blogger for 10 yrs focusing on "What Really Matters"; Aidan is our charming, handsome guy - a head pastry chef, supreme foodie, tech-geek, dog whisperer and all-around good human being loved by all; and Ellie is our adorable little princess - nick-named "Friday" for believing every day can be Friday when you're doing what you love. She loves music, her friends, art, pets and school. And then there is Granny (a.k.a. Linda) who is #5 to our Airbnb Venture. Granny is retired and loves to help at the Airbnbs when she can. It's her FREE Thornton gym membership. She loves meeting guests and takes as much pride in hosting our homes as the rest of us.

We all LOVE food, movies, travel, people, and the city we live in! We have been landlords for over 25 years and our first rental (House of Liebe - love in German) was the first home we bought together in Covington. The other half of this historic two-family is our other rental (The Tres House - tres for three floors and our third Airbnb). It has been so much fun and successful we opened up two others, just a street over (The Slanted House and Always Friday - of course named after Ellie). And yes, The Slanted House does lean a little to the west if you are looking at it from across the street. So yes - we love hosting and always beautify-ing (a.k.a. cleaning) our homes to share with others.

Why they chose this property

Mutter Gottes Kirche, or Mother of God Church, was founded by German immigrants to Covington in 1841. The surrounding neighborhoods of treelined streets and brick town homes is named for this beautiful landmark. Mutter Gottes neighborhood was one of the first residential expansions of Covington, and most structures there were built between 1860 and 1890. The area bound by Fourth Street on the north, Pike street on the south, the CSX railway to the west, and Madison Avenue to the east is listed as a National Registered Historic District. Noteworthy historic structures include the fire station on Sixth Street and the Albert B. Koett house on Russell Street. A garden at the intersection of Sixth and Craig contains the Neighborhood Mosaic sign.

What makes this property unique

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Diverse. Historic. Charming. Many of our neighbors have lived on our street for decades. View of beautiful downtown Cincinnati from the bedroom windows and courtyard. Conveniently located next to Dep Liquor Store, Covington Tobacco, Shell Gas Station, and Circle K store for those late night chocolate (or other) cravings!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests