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Minutes from the Ark Encounter!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is ￥23,565
￥48,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10

About this property

Entire place

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

Minutes from the Ark Encounter!

Charming country home that can host the whole family! Bright, neutral and western décor with amenities! Free wi-fi, smart TV, coffee maker, and fully stocked kitchen if you choose to do your own cooking! Located less than 8 Miles from ARK Encounter & less than 15 mins to Williamstown Lake. Centrally located between Cincinnati and Lexington, this property is easily accessible to Williamstown Lake, Creation Museum, Kentucky Horse Park, Newport Aquarium, as well as multiple dining & shopping venues!

Property manager

Craig Pennington

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Property amenities

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
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Map
KY, Dry Ridge

What's nearby

  • Eagle Creek Country Club - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Ark Encounter - 16 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 21 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Florence Speedway - 27 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from the Ark Encounter! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Minutes from the Ark Encounter!?

As of Aug 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minutes from the Ark Encounter! on Sep 9, 2025 start from ￥23,565, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Minutes from the Ark Encounter!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from the Ark Encounter!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from the Ark Encounter! located?

Situated in Dry Ridge, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Creek Country Club, Grant County Park, and Piddle Park. Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Big South Fork are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Minutes from the Ark Encounter! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Great

Nice place close to the ark encounter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Great stay!

Had a great stay, property was very clean and easy to access. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quiet night away with friends!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

TC M.

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

Quiet Country Getaway

The Blue House was an ideal place for a family reset! We spent the days exploring the area and visiting the Ark Encounter, the Creation Museum, and the Cincinnati Zoo. We returned in the evening to play games and have dinner. The kids were sad to leave - both the house and the sweetest four-legged, neighborhood welcome committee!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for our family. We loved the country charm. We definitely recommend the Blue House!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed our time away. Very convenient location. Property manager was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah H.

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

Lovely home in the country.

We adored the little blue house. The fall leaves all around were stunning! Craig was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Memorial weekend getaway

Beautiful property, perfect for our weekend getaway from GA to see the Ark Encounter. The home was very clean and cozy with everything we needed for our 2night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Country Roads

Nice country house that is bigger than it appears. Nice and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

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

Great place for the family vacation!

House was perfect! Clean, well supplied, quiet neighborhood, beautiful scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Szonja R.

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

Restful

We found the house a great place to rest between our busy days at the Ark. Well equipped, pleasant, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H.

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

Newly remodeled

Great little clean place to stay if your visiting the Arc and or the creation museum as my family did...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luella M.

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

Restful

Nice country property with room for a family to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olguita D.

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

Family Trip

The property is exactly as described. We had great communication with Craig throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a cute home and away from everyone. Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Great for a family!

We loved our stay! It was the perfect space for our whole family. The full kitchen, laundry, and large bedrooms were great for travelling with kids. A very clean, spacious, and peaceful place. Craig was very prompt in responding to questions or needs during our stay. If you're looking for somewhere quiet and peaceful, this is it! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Countryside

Cute countryside place to stay when visiting Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Dry Ridge, KY area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Perfection!

Beautiful home with great homey decor, all the modern amenities you'd want and need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Misty W.

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

Could have been better.

Very cute house, in need of a new mattress. It was the worst bed I’ve ever slept on.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ark Encounter/Creation Museum

Clean house, quiet area. Roads a little narrow getting there, lol. Good proximity to both attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G.

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

Perfect if you're visiting the Ark

Craig was fantastic, the place was lovely, the nearby coffee "Beans" was great, and the trip to the Ark was easy! I would totally recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan E.

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

Great

Property was in a great location with close access to food, retail and area attractions. House was very clean and well kept with all the necessary ammenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

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

Home close to civilization with a country feel

We enjoyed the many amenities and friendly host of this house “in the country” but minutes from fine dining, local Walmart, coffee, the Ark encounter and Creation Museum. Overall, a great time was had and the location was really a good fit for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique J.

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

Cute country home

Has everything you need for a quiet getaway. Close to all the area attractions, The Ark Encounter, The Creation Museum, and Cincinnati. Which is why we were there. Our family of 5 enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy G.

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

Beautiful!

The property was spacious and very clean! Great location for me to have my bridal party stay the night before the wedding and get ready here. All my bridesmaids loved the property as well as I did! Craig was very accommodating and the property was very welcoming. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023