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The Gem Vacation Rental!

Vacation home in Walton with private pool and kitchen

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Escape to this idyllic 4-bedroom retreat in Walton, KY. Enjoy modern furnishings and updated fixtures within its open concept design, a private pool with firepit and seating areas on the multi-level deck. Perfectly situated near local businesses like cafes and family restaurants as well as nearby attractions like Ark Encounter.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in Walton, this vacation home is in a rural area and 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 an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Walton travel guide
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KY, Walton

What's nearby

  • Walton Nature Trail
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Abner Gaines House
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Walton Citizens Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Walton Branch Library
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Walton Community Park
    3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Denny's
    7 min drive
  • Mr. Fuel Travel Center (One9 Fuel Network)
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is The Gem Vacation Rental! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 2 mi (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 mi (3 km).

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The Gem Vacation Rental! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chuck W.

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

Ark and creation adventure

Very well maintained and the layout is great. Very clean inside and out. The pool and deck was a bonus and offered a relaxing opportunity after visiting each attraction. Highly recommend the property. 7 adults and 1 infant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

john r.

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

Served its purpose

This home worked fined for my family. There aren't many options we could find nearby, the price is affordable, and the home was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

Stephanie G.

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

Family trip

We had a great time gathering in comfortable accommodations to attend The UK versus Florida game. The only thing we missed was pot holders to take food out of the oven. But we made due with a towel. Everything went smoothly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Ron B.

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

Bee problem

Overall, very good. There was a problem with wasps. One of my grandsons got stung 3 times and I got stung once trying to locate the nest. My husband used the hose to get it down. Weather stripping was hanging on door (we called about this) and the kitchen was not equipped very well; no strainer for pasta and the pots and pans were very small. I would have like to see more TV;s. I think each bedroom should have one, especially in the lower half of the house. But, my grandkids really enjoyed the pool. Need an grill outside too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Nice to have a home!

We travelled down from Canada to go to the Ark Encounter. This was a perfect place for us to stay at. It felt like home as soon as we walked in. There was my family and my parents in our group. The six of us had lots of space to eat and spread out. Each day of our trip was nice as we returned to the pool to cool off and relax. The location was about a half hour from the ark and half hour to the creation museum, so right in the middle. As well as close to the interstate and pretty easy to get to. The small town was friendly and had all we needed for restaurants or groceries. The neighbours were nice and it was a quiet neighbourhood. The glass firetop table was so relaxing and beautiful at the end of the day as it got dark. The first night there was no propane in the tank so I texted right away and that’s all I had to do and the problem was solved. They took care of it with no issues. It was great to know it was that easy to address a concern. It was a great stay. Was even a bonus of having great shampoo available, which was unexpected. Thanks for a great stay, it was nice to have a home for our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carol S.

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

Fun Family Reunion

We really enjoyed our time at this home. The location is good for the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter as our family came from all parts of the country to meet up. The pool was great for the kids visiting for a few hours, and there was adequate parking on the street for extra cars. The maximum of the home says 10, but comfortably it fits only 7 adults because it is a smaller home. Not a negative comment, just for FYI. The key pad stopped working on the front door on the morning we were going to the Ark Encounter, but a technician from the mgmt company came out within an hour and repaired it. For those older adults who have issues with steep or narrow stairs, this may not be a place for you. But it worked out fine for us overall...most of the activity is on the upper level and you can just stay in one of the bedrooms there. The bedroom downstairs is very nice and spacious and has the second bathroom in it. Also great is they have two washers and two dryers so the towels and clothes get cleaned quickly. Regarding the bed linens, you may also want to bring your own, as the fitted sheets did not stay down and we dealt with the sheet coming up at night. But all the linens were clean and the house was very clean when we arrived. Thanks to the owners and the management company for overall an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Concern

The house needs railings on the steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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