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Minutes from the Ark Encounter!

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Living area
Interior
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dry Ridge, KY
  • Eagle Creek Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ark Encounter
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Minutes from the Ark Encounter!

Charming country home that can host the whole family! Bright, neutral and western décor with amenities! Free wi-fi, smart TV, coffee maker, and fully stocked kitchen if you choose to do your own cooking! Located less than 8 Miles from ARK Encounter & less than 15 mins to Williamstown Lake. Centrally located between Cincinnati and Lexington, this property is easily accessible to Williamstown Lake, Creation Museum, Kentucky Horse Park, Newport Aquarium, as well as multiple dining & shopping venues!

Property manager

Craig Pennington
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Parties or Large gatherings allowed.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dry Ridge

Dry Ridge is home to this holiday home. Big Bone Lick State Park and Big Bone Lick State Historic Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout.
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Dry Ridge, KY

What's nearby

  • Eagle Creek Country Club - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Ark Encounter - 17 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Williamstown Lake - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 22 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from the Ark Encounter! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Minutes from the Ark Encounter!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from the Ark Encounter!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from the Ark Encounter! located?

Situated in Dry Ridge, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eagle Creek Country Club, Grant County Park and Piddle Park. Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Big South Fork are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Great

Nice place close to the ark encounter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Great stay!

Had a great stay, property was very clean and easy to access. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quiet night away with friends!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Misty W.

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

Could have been better.

Very cute house, in need of a new mattress. It was the worst bed I’ve ever slept on.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Country Roads

Nice country house that is bigger than it appears. Nice and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah H.

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

Lovely home in the country.

We adored the little blue house. The fall leaves all around were stunning! Craig was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for our family. We loved the country charm. We definitely recommend the Blue House!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey T.

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

Great Little House!

Our fam stayed here and it was a cute, quaint little house! Plenty of living space. We don't do any cooking, but it seemed like it had plenty to accommodate that! Only downside I can see if that while it's rural, the road it is on is quite busy always. Couldn't sleep one night, and there were cars going by until 1-2 am. Beyond that, the place was great! Lots of space outside to play in the backyard! About 15 min or so, from The Ark! Craig was great to work with and promptly got back to us when we realized we left a couple things! Super nice!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Great for a family!

We loved our stay! It was the perfect space for our whole family. The full kitchen, laundry, and large bedrooms were great for travelling with kids. A very clean, spacious, and peaceful place. Craig was very prompt in responding to questions or needs during our stay. If you're looking for somewhere quiet and peaceful, this is it! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Good Option Close to tue Ark Encounter

Overall a good stay and a nice option for a family for a quick overnight. The floors and kitchen were spotless and the country atmosphere was nice! Google maps and Waze struggled to find the address but we found it after a few times. The house is clean and great for a short stay but probably not great for more than a couple of nights max. The host did a nice job communicating before and after and that was appreciated. A few suggestions to make the stay fives across the board. The icemaker and water dispenser in the fridge did not work, and the towels for the bathroom are showing age and the soap was watered down both probably need to be replaced. The recliner in one of the bedrooms has upholstery peeling and the top bunk did not have a bunky board under the mattress so the top sagged over the person underneath. It would be nice to be able to see/ access local news. The connected TV is great but for weather and breaking news it might be good to have an option to local stations. Again overall a good stay and would use again for a a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Perfection!

Beautiful home with great homey decor, all the modern amenities you'd want and need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorena

Liked: Communication
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olguita D.

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

Family Trip

The property is exactly as described. We had great communication with Craig throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed our time away. Very convenient location. Property manager was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very convenient location to visit the Ark Encounter
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Szonja R.

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

Restful

We found the house a great place to rest between our busy days at the Ark. Well equipped, pleasant, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a cute home and away from everyone. Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

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

Convenient to Attractions

Close to the ark encounter and not too far from the Cincinnati Zoo. Place was very clean. The bed was a little too firm for my liking. I would also recommend to the owner a blackout curtain is needed at the end of the house where the streetlight is.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Countryside

Cute countryside place to stay when visiting Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Dry Ridge, KY area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley F.

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

Nice place

It was a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luella M.

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

Restful

Nice country property with room for a family to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan E.

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

Great

Property was in a great location with close access to food, retail and area attractions. House was very clean and well kept with all the necessary ammenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D. M.

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

Vacation

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Great little house!

Fantastic house located rite in the middle of all 3 of our destinations ( the creation museum, the ark encounter, and the Newport aquarium. House had everything we needed to cook dinner and breakfast a couple days. The beds could definitely use upgrades they were SUPER firm with very flat pillows. Otherwise it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Summer travel

We stopped here on our way to the mid west, and spent a day at the ark! We had a small issue with the a/c on the hot day when we arrived, but the owner was quick to get it fixed and amazingly enough we had a cool house to spend the night at. Owner is very caring and accomidating!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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