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Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Sleeps 8, 11 min from Ark Encounter

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gorgeous views of Williamstown Lake
Dining
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Williamstown, KY
  • Williamstown Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ark Encounter
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Sleeps 8, 11 min from Ark Encounter

Welcome to Lakin’ It Easy, a gorgeous lakefront property located right on Williamstown Lake. As you head down the stairs onto the back deck, you will immediately notice the gorgeous water views and quickly begin to unwind. Upon entering the house you'll find an open concept living area with a sectional and a dining table that seats six. The kitchen is well stocked to gather and prepare meals. Beyond the kitchen is a full bath with walk in shower. Take the stairs up to the open family room and its fabulous views of the lake! The large open area offers a small seating area for watching TV, 2 twin beds, and an additional loft with a queen size bed. There are two bedrooms off of the family room. One has a king bed and the other has a queen. The queen bedroom has an exterior door that leads out to the driveway for easy unloading and loading of vehicles. A half bath joins the two bedrooms in the middle.

Enjoy your morning coffee with the most gorgeous view on deck or grill up a bbq feast on the gas grill provided. The large covered dock is a great place to relax with a cold beverage and watch the boats go by in the summer or do a little dock fishing. Feel free to use our 4 adult kayaks or 2 stand up paddle boards. The dock has a second level for extra room or for those who like to lay in the sun.

This is such a cozy and comfortable lake home, a great place to relax and enjoy a family or friends getaway. You'll want to return again and again!

House notes:
-A signed rental agreement including guests’ ages is required to book our property.
-Fireplace is not operational at any time.
-The property requires stairs both inside and outside and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility. Please review our pictures provided and take notice of the stairs.
-4 adult kayaks and 2 SUPS are provided.
-Owners boats may be docked at the rental but are not for rental use.

Property manager

Dawn Thornberry

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Renter must sign and return rental agreement, including all guests’ names and ages within 14 days of receipt or the booking will be canceled by owner.
By signing the rental agreement, renter is agreeing to follow all house rules and safety guidelines and precautions listed in the agreement.

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 holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Williamstown Lake and Webb Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout. Ararat Ridge Zoo and Pendleton County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Williamstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Williamstown Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ark Encounter - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Piddle Park - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 17 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Emzara's Kitchen - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Sleeps 8, 11 min from Ark Encounter pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Sleeps 8, 11 min from Ark Encounter?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Sleeps 8, 11 min from Ark Encounter?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat, Private Dock, Sleeps 8, 11 min from Ark Encounter located?

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

Margaret P.

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

Wonderful space

Great place to bring family together
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

johanna s.

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

Excellent

Property was beautiful, well maintained, and fully stocked. Kids and adults absolutely loved the lake, dock, and fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Beautiful!

We stayed here because we were going to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. The home is beautiful, extremely clean and the host is very kind and easily accessible. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Absolutely lovely

My family had such an amazing time staying at this rental. We went to visit the ark and the creation Museum. It all worked out perfectly, and had a truly enjoyable and relaxing visit to Kentucky.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Perfect getaway for relaxing

A group of friend and I take an annual fishing trip every year, and this year we chose Williamstown lake. Unfortunately the fishing wasn’t what we hoped for (which to my understanding isn’t typical) but the house was incredible. The inside was spotless and the deck and dock provided plenty of space and amenities to enjoy the outdoors. The owner was cordial and very communicative. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to relax and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassi D.

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

Fabulous lake house

Everything was fabulous! It was clean. well stocked and had lots of extras. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Great Place!

Perfect place to stay in a relax setting on the lake. The house was great for our family, plenty of room for everyone. Super clean and neat! Not to far from Noah's Ark or Dry Ridge if you needed a Walmart or places to eat. Still close enough to Lexington to drive in and explore the Horse Park and surrounding areas. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Exceptional property

The house and location are wonderful! And had plenty of private parking on the property for several vechicles.The beds furnishings, home and property were clean, up todate, and well kept. Enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and swimming from the spectacular dock. The view of the lake from the house and deck were awesome. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chabree O.

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

A GREAT family vacay!

We loved EVERYTHING about our stay! We came with our 4 young kids and went to the Ark Encounter and Creation museums during our stay, but we would have been thrilled to have stayed all our days at the lake house. The kids LOVED the rubber dockie option and paddle boards and kayaks and jumping off the dock and were totally enamored by all the board games and the available Wii, even though mostly we swam! The amenities were great. Dawn was so good about communication and checking in and I really felt like ALL our basic needs were covered. I could easily have left some of our things at home because she’s thought of many things necessary for a stay! Being able to do laundry sure is a bonus. We would absolutely stay again! And will recommend to anyone looking for a similar experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

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

Relaxing Lakeside Retreat

My husband and I, along with our daughter, son-in-law and three grandsons had a wonderful stay at this beautiful lakeside retreat. We visited the Cincinnati Zoo, attended a Reds game, and visited the Ark while there. I wish we would have had more time to just enjoy the house and lake. It is beautifully decorated with lots of things to do like kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, sunbathing, and playing board games. (So many boardgames!!) The hostess has truly thought of everything. We appreciated the welcome basket of goodies since all of the boys were hungry and we had not had a chance to grocery shop yet. This property is close to lots of places to eat and The Ark. We would love to come back in the summer and spend more time at this beautiful lake home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Thornberry

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I'm from the Northern Kentucky area which is why we chose to purchase property on Williamstown Lake. In 45 minutes we can be out of the city and on a mini vacation! My family has loved our time at the lake over the past 7 years and we are looking forward to sharing our little piece of heaven with others. With our kids now young adults, my husband and I are entering the empty nest phase and finding ourselves looking for new adventures. I've always loved hosting and decorating so I'm excited to share my love of hospitality with our new rental community!

Why they chose this property

We had been visiting friends at their homes on Williamstown Lake for years and each time left dreaming of our own little spot of heaven on the water. There's just something special about being on the lake, an afternoon on the dock relaxing with family and friends watching the boats go by. Even in the off season the colors of nature are so beautiful it's hard not to find peace and feel your stress melt away. In any season, our property provides a place to rest and unwind for a few days.

What makes this property unique

Our property sits near the middle and widest parts of Williamstown Lake, which makes for the most beautiful views while also allowing us plenty of room to enjoy floating and swimming right off of our dock. Our large parking area and concrete walkway down to the dock make for easier accessibility that is hard to come by around the steep lakefront.

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