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15 mins from Ark Encounter! The Happy Lake Cottage

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Dining
Exterior
Interior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Williamstown, KY
  • Williamstown Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ark Encounter
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

15 mins from Ark Encounter! The Happy Lake Cottage

6 miles from Ark Encounter! Panoramic lake views from every angle of this dreamlike cottage.

Enjoy sitting lakeside in the rocking chairs on the new screened-in porch, or watch the sun set over the water down at the dock on the Adirondack chairs surrounding a SoloStove fire pit.

Perfect for couples looking to get away and families wanting to boat, fish, or swim. 2BR, 1BA, Sleeps 6.

45 mins to Creation Museum, Kentucky Horse Park or Newport Aquarium!

Rental does not include boathouses.

The space
The cottage is 700 SF with an additional 300 SF screened-in porch. 2 identically sized bedrooms, both with full beds, antique dressers, nightstands, charging stations, ceiling fans and roman shades. The living room has a sofa with a queen memory foam pull-out bed.

The beautiful porch includes two ceiling fans, a dining table for 6, 50" smart TV, luxurious padded conversation set and two rocking chairs from which to enjoy your morning coffee or catch up on your reading.

Step outside to the outside deck outfitted with picnic table, patio table and Weber gas grill. It doesn't end there! Stroll down another 25' of gentle slope to the waters edge and enjoy the third deck of the cottage!

Your rental includes life jackets and use of a kayak.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home and outside spaces.

Other things to note
Steep gravel driveway. Light vehicles and/or front wheel drive vehicles may struggle. If you have any concerns about your vehicle not making it back out of the driveway, please park on the side of the road by the mailbox.

The road leading to the cottage is a one lane gravel road. If you encounter another car along the way, you will need to pull into the shoulder to get around.

Property manager

Tracy Tramonte

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Minimum 7 night stay, Saturday to Saturday.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Williamstown

Located in Williamstown, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. William Arnold Log House and Griffin Center Amphitheater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout. Ararat Ridge Zoo and Pendleton County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Williamstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Williamstown Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ark Encounter - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Piddle Park - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 18 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Emzara's Kitchen - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 mins from Ark Encounter! The Happy Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 15 mins from Ark Encounter! The Happy Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 15 mins from Ark Encounter! The Happy Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 15 mins from Ark Encounter! The Happy Lake Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Williamstown Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of William Arnold Log House and Webb Park. Ark Encounter and Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Awesome Cottage..Great Location!!!

Lake Cottage as described. Great use of space, labels to help find everything we needed. Porch to the lake really expanded the living space and made a serene place for that morning coffee. Communication with manager was superb...speedy, effective, even recommendations on local establishments. Huge thanks to our host! We'll be visiting again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Small but mighty

The cottage was extremely clean, well organized, well stocked, and we loved all the helpful labels! They did a great job making a good use of a small space. Several thoughtful touches throughout. We had a great fall break with our three kids (8, 4, 3). Super close to the Ark!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Tramonte

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Languages:

English