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The Gem Vacation Rental!

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Outdoor fireplace
Bedroom #1 King
Fully equipped kitchen
Modern spacious living area with TV
Modern spacious living area with TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Walton, KY
  • The Abner Gaines House
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Florence Speedway
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ark Encounter
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Gem Vacation Rental!

Summary:
Perched in the tranquil, countryside community of Walton, KY, this idyllic 4-bedroom home welcomes families and groups of friends alike.

The Space:
Although this stay feels private and secluded, it's only a 30-minute drive from the vibrant city of Cincinnati and the Arch, so guests can enjoy the best of both worlds.

The property boasts modern furnishings and updated fixtures, and its open concept design ensures plenty of space to relax and unwind. Outside is a multi-level deck that boasts a private pool, firepit and seating areas where you can spend hours admiring the beautiful sunset. And to top it off, you have close access to local businesses like cafes, family restaurants, pizza shops, and BBQ, as well as nearby attractions like Ark Encounter and Big Bone Lick State Park and Historic Center.

When relaxing at home, your group can spread out amongst the living room and kitchen, which are open to one another. Kick back to enjoy a movie on the smart tv, or make use of the fully equipped kitchen to whip up a delicious meal. Guests can dine casually at the kitchen counter with barstool seating, or spend quality time over a shared meal at the dining table set for 4.

This home sleeps 10 guests between 4 private bedrooms and a sleeper sofa in the living room.

Bedroom #1 has a king size bed.

Bedroom #2 has a king size bed.

Bedroom #3 has a queen size bed, smart tv, and desk space perfect for working from home.

Bedroom #4 has a full size bed.

THINGS TO NOTE:
This home shares 2 full bathrooms.
Parking space for 2 vehicles is available in the driveway.
Washer and dryer in unit.
Pool is open seasonally - Memorial Day-labor day.

Just 30 minutes outside of Cincinnati, this is the perfect location for those seeking access to metropolitan activities while staying in a rural community with serene landscapes. This home is within easy reach of some of Cincinnati’s most popular attractions like the Bengals Stadium, Riverfront Park, and Great American Ballpark. Beyond this central area, there’s still so much more to explore. From Cincinnati’s street art revolution which has transformed neighborhoods with 180+ public murals, to its serious beer culture, revitalized historic neighborhoods with trendy shopping and dining like Over-the-Rhine, and authentic Art Deco architecture and design, this culturally diverse city is a can’t-miss destination.

Back on the Kentucky side of the river, you’re in prime Bourbon Trail territory. Check out distilleries and sipping points where you can sample Northern Kentucky’s bourbon, often paired with traditional southern foods. From Walton, you’re also within an hour of other major metropolitan centers Louisville and Lexington. Make day trips to explore these urban areas, while The Gem Vacation Rental gives you the best of both worlds with its peaceful, countryside setting.

Local attractions (5-10min drive) in Walton
Bailey Jaines Bakery
Kelly Q and Whippers Dairy (Live music on Saturdays in the summer)
El Toro Restaurant (Car shows on the weekends during the summer may also have live music occasionally)
Snappy Tomato
Walton Park (Basketball courts, tennis courts, dog park, playground, and frisbee golf course)

15-20 Minutes:
Big Bone Lick State Park and Historic Center
Florence Speedway

30 Minutes:
Over-The-Rhine and Downtown Cincinnati
Ark Encounter
Williamstown Lake

1 Hour:
Louisville
Lexington
Please note that requests for late checkout must be received no later than 10:00 AM local time on the day prior to your departure. Early check-in and late checkout are based on availability and require approval, and may be subject to an additional fee of up to $60.00 depending on the number of additional hours requested. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in arranging.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Walton

Located in Walton, this holiday home is near theme parks. Brianza Gardens & Winery and Boone County Distilling Co. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wolsing Trails & Wetlands and Big Bone Lick State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florence Speedway or UC Health Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Map
Walton, KY

What's nearby

  • The Abner Gaines House - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Florence Speedway - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Florence Mall - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Big Bone Lick State Park - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Ark Encounter - 24 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 35 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Gem Vacation Rental! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Gem Vacation Rental! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Gem Vacation Rental! located?

Situated in Walton, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of The Abner Gaines House, Walton City Hall and Walton Citizens Park. Walton Branch Library and Walton Nature Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Great stay

Had a wonderful time. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami-Lynn B.

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

Perfect location and home

We had a rain day in Florence, a day at the Ark, and a day in Lawrenceburg IN snowtubing. Location was perfect! The house fit us comfortably and the king bed downstairs was so comfortable! We got there and didn’t have dish soap or potholders. I text the number given to me and Immediately they ordered some and had them delivered within a few hours. That’s customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Girls trip

The was a perfect place for a girls trip! The house was close to restaurants, grocery store and bakery. The pool and deck with fire pit was a perfect hangout space for us. We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy F.

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

Location, Location, Location

This property is centrally located between the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum and the Cincinnati Zoo. Also found some good restaurants in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christen B.

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

Great spot for Arc visit

We had two families stay and it was a great location, fairly close to the arc encounter. If met our needs very well, clean, and the pool was perfect after hot days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay H.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

Endless hot water with maximum amount of people. Place was great and roomy with comfortable beds and soft blankets which is a plus in my book. The pool was wonderful for our teenagers and plenty of towels. Another huge plus was plenty of coffee for us coffee drinkers and the sparkle on your pics made my stay even better. Thank you for all your wonderful touches that made the place feel like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

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

A quiet place in Walton

Clean and inviting place that served as home base for our conference and excursions. Location fits well for trips to Florence and Dry Ridge areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelie T.

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

Great house

Perfect for our family. It was clean and comfortable. Location was only 15 min from family. Loved it will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Angela H.

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

Nice neighborhood

We had a great trip and there was plenty of room for the 6 of us. Nice, large dining table for meals and games and lots of counter space in the kitchen. Downside for us was that the "master" bedroom with an attached bathroom was in the lower level of the split level home. This room is colder than the rest of the house so that I could not put my parents in there as I had planned. They slept upstairs and shared a bathroom with my 2 teenage boys. It worked out since there were extra blankets, but you need to like a cool bedroom to be comfortable in the lower level King bedroom.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara p.

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

Awesome Family Vacation

This house was perfect for our family’s vacation to the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, and King’s Island. The house was very spacious, clean, and is decorated very cute. I would definitely stay in this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

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

Great Location

We came as a family to see the Ark & Creation Museum - this property is located about 1/2 way between the two locations - close to grocery stores (Kroger) huge store - gas stations - Walton city is a great little town - we would most definitely rent this property again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

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

Great stay for Ark Encounter and Creation Museum!

Property is new and clean in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Accommodated 8 people easily and comfortably. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

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

Family Road Trip

We stayed here with our sons and their girlfriends (ages 17-22) and this was a great place to stay for visiting the Ark and The Creation museum. Our family loved having the pool to swim in after the museum tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Ark Encounter

This property was very clean, modern, and convenient for our three day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Nice home

Clean and comfortable We enjoyed our stay Seemed new did not have any extras in the kitchen but had everything we needed Comfortable beds Very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

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

Perfect for us!

We really enjoyed our stay! We all loved the pool and there was plenty of towels to use. Everything we needed was already there. Perfect location for the Arc Encounter and Creation Museum! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Zoo trip

Good location went to the Cincinnati zoo and the Ark encounter. The house was nice and clean neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Great

In the middle of the Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum , good location. Parking is a little tight if you have bigger vehicles or more than 2 cars. Good layout of the house, fit our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Clean and comfortable house.

This house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The pool is nice, but it is very close to the road into the neighborhood which the kids didn’t mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debora O.

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

Loved it!

We loved the location, the house, the pool and the communication with the property manager. Definitely highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea J.

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

The Ark encounter

House was terrific. Very clean and spacious. Quiet location. Host was very responsive in suggestions for things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Good location for Ark and Creation Museum visit

House was great as well as location. Pool does not open until Memorial Day which was disappointing and not in the listing description. Neighborhood very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

The best!

The house was great, check in was nice and easy. I sent a text when we ran out of propane they quickly replaced it for us. The only thing I would add would be more mirrors, when you have multiple women trying to get ready it’s hard with only a bathroom mirror. Also I would add a table and chairs on the upper deck to be able to sit outside and enjoy a meal. But overall the place was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cali

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

Family trip to see the ark

Overall this was a beautiful place to stay. Home was clean, comfortable space wise, and had the right amount of amenities. The only thing we could suggest is some extra seating in the living room if possible. Otherwise, communications were smooth when needed with staff and no hassle checking in or out. Would recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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