With a stay at this vacation home in Dry Ridge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ark Encounter and Piddle Park. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Williamstown Lake.
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Beans - 3 min drive
Cracker Barrel
Dunkin' - 2 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter
Charming house that has been fully renovated with all new appliances, beds, free wifi, smart TV, coffee maker and fully stocked kitchen. Sits on a quiet dead end street right on the outskirts of town minutes from the Ark Encounter and restaurants. Halfway point between Cincinnati and Lexington.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Austin
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
G G.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for Ark encounter . So much better than a cramped hotel room
G G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
AmandandKenny L.
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family
It was great
AmandandKenny L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie M.
21 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great fit for our family
We had a nice stay with our family for an Ark Encounter visit. The house was well stocked, which we greatly appreciated. The owners were easy to communicate with and kind. Thanks!
Katie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Thomas S.
31 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to stay. Clean and a quiet neighborhood.didn’t know we had neighbors. Good appliances and works .good parking good beds
Thomas S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dolly A.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Was a great place for the grandkids to play and have fun while we were visiting the aquarium and ark
Dolly A.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
tapanga t.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great
overall a good place to stay
tapanga t.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen O.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely nice great area
The only semi- disappointment is the three beds were full size not queen size and one set of bunk beđs and one day bed with trundle in the office area. The listing showed three queen beds and two sets of bunks. All in all everything was very clean and good working order, even had unexpected extras such as bottled water few snacks salt and pepper and other little things we wouldn't think to bring.
The beds were super comfy, the place was clean, and there was plenty of space for the 9 of us!
Casey
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Laura P.
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house
The house was cute and cozy really close to the Ark.
Laura P.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meghan B.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a nice home!
The home is absolutely adorable with the most friendly neighbors (whom waved everytime you would drive past). The set up of the home is way better than the pictures show. We had 9 total people stay (5 adults and 4 kids). The communication with the owners was great. The only thing I would recommend is possibly an upstairs air conditioner and it got very toasty sleeping up there! Overall very impressed.
Meghan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Samantha B.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Cozy Cottage
Thoughtful touches were included throughout the property, including super soft linens/sheets in each room, throw blankets to cuddle up with, board games (like LIFE and Jenga) and a coffee table book detailing the origins of past travelers and what brought them to town. Loved that each room included a photo layout of the house and all the switches were labeled which helped my husband and I easily acclimate our 6 children (all aged 10 and under) upon arrival after spending more than 14 hours in a car. Didn't realize there was a trundle bed in one of the rooms when we booked, but it was an awesome solution for our 3 year old twins who aren't used to sleeping on a regular bed (3-4 feet off the floor). Neighborhood was quaint and property had more than enough yardspace to let the children run around and play for a bit. Would definitely stay again if/when we come to town and recommend for larger groups, especially families with younger children.
Samantha B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
richard h.
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
house nice, clean.
plenty of bed space
huge back yard kicked the soccer ball around
quiet neighborhood
one down ( no fire pit ) easily can live without
richard h.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katy S.
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and clean
Lovely neighborhood. Down a dead end so no crazy traffic. Queit and clean. Plenty of room. Lovely remodel and spacious kitchen
Katy S.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashlin P.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Experience!!!
This property was clean and exactly what it shows to be. The property owner couldn't have been any nicer and easy to work with. We actually had some mechanical problems on our vehicle once we got to the property and the owner provided us with a couple of shops around town to have it looked at. He could have easily just told us he couldn't help us but he didn't. My family and I visited both the Creation Museum and The Ark Encounter and after a long day at each one of those coming back to this property just felt like you were coming back home.
Ashlin P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
The house was nice and in a quiet neighborhood. Comfortable and cozy. Just a short drive to the Ark Encounter. Approximately 45 minute drive to Creation Museum. Austin responded within a hour or two if I needed information. Would stay again if in the area traveling.
Melissa L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jireh8 - M.
27 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway KY
The couch was amazing, in fact when searching for properties, this one was at the top of the list because it actually 'looked' like it had enough seating for the number of guests it said it could accommodate.
It did NOT disappoint. The beds were extremely comfortable, the linens, towels and kitchen items were in abundance.
Kudos to the hosts for laundering the bedspreads each time, that was a big plus for our ladies.
We all enjoyed the table which could actually seat 6 people so we could play games and have meals together. The other plus was the card table and chairs which extended our game play.
The other plus was the abundance of disposable items, laundry packs, dishwasher packs, etc. which most rentals only give you a 'starter' these hosts went above and beyond to make sure you didn't have to buy replacement basics.
This lovely remodeled home was a great launch site for our adventures to the Creation Museum, Ark Encounter, Big Bone Lick State Historic Site (Bison!), Yuko-en On the Elkhorn.
There is so much to explore, but we ran out of time. Thank you again for providing such a lovely home and being gracious, caring hosts. Definitely will recommend this listing to other fellow travelers.
Jireh8 - M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Angela H.
23 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway at the Ark!
Property was close to the Ark and easy to find. Plenty of room for a large family just an older home that has been updated and rooms upstairs are very warm to sleep in. Over all, nice stay and great time in Kentucky.
Angela H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra T.
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for Ark encounter
Owner was very helpful and the house was adorable and well kept.
Alexandra T.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marcia D.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Dry Ridge
We stayed with family and friends and had an excellent time. We went to the Ark Encounter, The Creation Museum, and took a ferry boat ride in Newport Kentucky which is very close to Cincinnati. We saw the Cincinnati Reds All American Ball park!! This was a great trip for all of us - ages 5-60 plus!
We enjoyed the backyard here at the house and we had everything we needed in the house! Austin was very helpful and suggested Buckhead Mountain Grill in Newport and it was great too! Thanks Austin for everything!
Marcia D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey R.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rickels Family
The house was clean and accommodating. We visited the ARK Encounter.
Jeffrey R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deborah P.
7 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for the BIG family!!!
Was happy to find a place to stay that would accommodate the whole family and everyone had a BED!!!
Deborah P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill T.
5 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed our stay. House met our needs perfectly. We would recommend some type of coverings on bathroom windows. We were very close to Ark which made it nice traveling back and forth. Thank you to the hosts!
Jill T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
jamie E.
2 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
ARK Encounter Vaca
Property was just as described. Very clean with up to date appliances. Beds VERY comfy. Couch very comfy. The neighborhood was quiet and well kept. Our girls were able to ride their bikes some while there. The bikes were kept outside, unsecured and no problem. (note to owner, I did notice under the lint trap in the dryer it was very full of lint. I cleaned it out as best I could, but might want to mention to who ever cleans for you to check the dryer for lint build up) Great house.
jamie E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer F.
13 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Kentucky Ark encounter & Creation Museum
Great house! Everything we needed you had there. Loved the location. Quiet area but close to everything we were going to see with easy on/off access. Thanks for having us!
Jennifer F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy H., Iva, South Carolina
7 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome House
Everything was very clean and amply stocked. Will definitely stay again when in the area.