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The York House at Catawba Farm - 30 minutes from the Ark Encounter

Travelers find serenity at this nature-surrounded farm stay where hiking trails lead through scenic landscapes and peaceful moments unfold naturally

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The Catawba Farm sits on a historic site with 1.5 miles of Licking River frontage. Visitors can spend afternoons by the quiet pond or claim a spot on the front porch where passing trains add rhythm to the countryside experience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Map
KY, Falmouth

What's nearby

  • Falmouth City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Max Goldberg Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Veterans Rigg Street Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pendleton County Fairgrounds - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pendleton County Athletic Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard's Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Paso Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ming Moon - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The York House at Catawba Farm - 30 minutes from the Ark Encounter

Farm stay in a rural location
The York House at Catawba Farm - 30 minutes from the Ark Encounter provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The York House at Catawba Farm - 30 minutes from the Ark Encounter have thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • 2.5 bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The York House at Catawba Farm - 30 minutes from the Ark Encounter pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The York House at Catawba Farm - 30 minutes from the Ark Encounter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The York House at Catawba Farm - 30 minutes from the Ark Encounter?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The York House at Catawba Farm - 30 minutes from the Ark Encounter located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Kincaid Lake State Park and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Rose Hill Farm Winery. Ark Encounter and Ohio River Valley are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

The York House at Catawba Farm - 30 minutes from the Ark Encounter Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

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

Great area

We really enjoyed being away from everything and relaxing by the fire pit. We will visit again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Peaceful

Very nice walking area and river access!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Awesome farmhouse!

Cozy and perfect!!! What an incredible place and the owners were so friendly. My family and I loved it!!! Such a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Exactly as described

We enjoyed staying here for the weekend with our daughter son in law. Great place to unwind for the weekend and not far from The Ark encounter. They did a fantastic job with the temodel. The home is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia D.

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

Clean adorable farmhouse

This place is a nice peaceful escape. Lovely fire pit, pond and outdoor sitting areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

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

Great Experience

We enjoyed our time at "The York House at Catawba Farm". Very comfortable and the home provided everything we needed for our group. The host was very attentive and great to work with. I recommend staying here, it was a very nice experience. We plan on coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

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

Peaceful Stay Close to Everything

We had an awesome stay during our visit to Kentucky. Close to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. Owner took us on a tour of the place, beautiful spot. We loved the animals in the barn and being able to walk down to the river. The pond by the house was great fun for swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

Country Charm

Enjoying staying in this home while visiting family in Falmouth. Quiet, peaceful retreat. My husband is a retired Railroad engineer so he enjoyed talking about the trains that went by.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha P.

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

Perfect!

We enjoyed our stay during our visit to the Ark and Creation Museum. The farmhouse was perfect and had everything we needed. It is full of charm on the inside and out. The host have done a great job!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Ark Trip

We had the best time at this cute place, it was perfect for us on our ark trip! we enjoyed our time relaxing by the pond while kids swam, we cooked at the house and hung out on the deck and by the fire pit. Would definitely stay again. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy D.

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

Quiet and secluded.

Stayed for a 3 day weekend with my wife, my grown daughter, and Daphne our Basset Hound. Lot's of walking space for dogs, and she loved meeting the farm animals. My daughter loved feeding them also. The house is clean, well furnished,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina H., New Salisbury

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

Love The farm!!

We enjoyed , the firepit ,farm animals, The house ...ok everything about our stay ! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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

Falmouth

It was very good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen Q.

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

We had a wonderful time at this sweet farmhouse! All the amenities we needed and centrally located.

We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The owners have done a wonderful job on the property. The lids enjoyed swimming in the pond and fishing in the other pond. We also had several visits to Jack the Donkey. Kids also love the train coming by. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Just perfect!

A gorgeous house in a peaceful, serene setting. I have nothing but positive things to say about our vacation experience and enjoyed our stay very much. If you are looking for a house with charm and history in a quiet, beautiful country setting then this is your place. The house had plenty of space for our family of four. The hosts had every thing we needed to make our stay comfortable. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Peaceful

Well maintained property. Nicely decorated, well equip. Beautiful peaceful setting. Can easily accommodate a family with pets and or children. Just know that Catawba road will require caution driving.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaffie B., Greenwood, Ms.

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

Relaxing and Fun

We had the best time. From sitting under the stars by the fire pit to listening to the tranquil sounds of the trains. My grandson loved the animals at the barn. We walked the trail around the farm. The house was so inviting. We had everything needed for a quiet vacation. Thanks for your hospitality and lovely home. Kaffie from Mississippi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sharman W.

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

Rustic living

Loved feeding and enjoying the animals. House was in the “country” so a little off the beaten path. Beautiful countryside, and home was as advertised. A little rustic, and would have liked a bit more in the bathroom - clothes hooks and more towel hanging space. Jackie, Big T and Ramuel were our favorites! Totally delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Perfect family getaway!

Amazing! The location is perfect for those who want something a little bit more country but not so far away that you can't run 20 minutes up the road to run to the store ( which where we are from is close!). Plenty of privacy and backyard for the kids to play in. Ours particularly loved the swing! There is an active train track that runs along the property but the owners have earplugs stashed everywhere if the noise bothers you while sleeping. Well stocked kitchen, outdoor grill and seating, and comfortable beds. Our family enjoyed staying here immensely and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Great stay

Well designed and laid out , everything you may need is there for great time Sister in-law love the animals in the barn ie Donkey,ram,goats and bull 1.5 trail was well laid out and easy to follow as well as fun Host was very responsive and it also has Great internet Wife was impressed with the cleanliness and deco was cute. Enjoyed the fire pit and swing Setting on back porch was very peaceful When we return to this area this first choice. Just make sure any food items you want to buy before going to house. It’s a ways out and don’t want to return to town unless necessary. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

AC P.

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

Ark Encounter trip

This was a great place. Not a long drive to Ark Encounter or Creation Museum. The house was clean and everything was as described. We used the deck/outdoor space a lot. Scott was a great host, allowing access to their property. Our family enjoyed both ponds with swimming, fishing, and kayaks/row boat, as well as hiking to the river. We also enjoyed visiting the animals in the barn. The only negative was the train that came through every night. Woke us every time, but I’m a light sleeper. Our kids did like looking for their crushed pennies though.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia K.

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

Lovely Christmas Trip

This home was perfect for the 6 of us. Our family had a blast cruising around the farm and visiting the animals. Our kiddos did a lot of exploring. Scott was so helpful with answering all of our questions and providing maps of the property. The home had everything we needed and more. Plenty of paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, laundry detergent, dish detergent, etc - things many rentals don’t provide. There kitchen was fully stocked, allowing us to cook meals as if we were at home. The house is cozy and homey. We loved the addition of the wood stove and it kept us very warm! The house has been updated nicely and the TVs in each room were a plus. We visited both the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. Make sure you snag a Dramamine for the Ark Encounter drive - it’s a curvy doozy. Overall great location and great experience. We loved the small town farm experience and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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Trip to the Ark

The property was perfect for us. It has a rural location. Enjoyed driving through the countryside of rolling hills . We took a different route each day to the Ark. The drive to the Ark seemed relatively short. There are well marked walking paths on the property. My sister has apps that identify sounds of birds and identify foliage that made our walks even more enjoyable. My father uses a rollator (walker). There’s a ramp on front porch. Shower chair was provided and he was able to independently take care of himself. The owner promptly answered my questions. Also, the property is very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

A Sweet Little Farmhouse

The Catawba Farmhouse was a lovely relaxing stay! The property is enjoyable and even though the weather wasn't great while we were there, we did get some sunshine to enjoy walking to the pond and the river and had a blast at the firepit roasting hotdogs and marshmallows! The home was very clean and expertly decorated. Beds were very comfortable and there were plenty of towels. There were a few items that we felt we needed in the kitchen - a colander & a toaster - but not a huge deal. It was cold and so we also made use of the woodstove and there was plenty of wood provided. Our 2 Goldendoodles had PLENTY of room to run and play and enjoyed themselves immensely! Overall, it was a very peaceful stay although the first time a train went by in the middle of the night, it caught us off guard ;). Thank you for sharing your sweet farmhouse with us! You can definitely tell you put your heart and soul into it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

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

More than just a place to sleep

My husband and I stayed at this property with three of our grandchildren on a recent visit to the Ark Encounter. On the way to the property, our car broke down, and I believe every person in the small town stopped to help. Officer Schmeing, who is also a mechanic, saved the day! The grandkids were super excited to find a swing in the backyard and games to play in the kitchen. They loved feeding the animals, which vied for attention with moo’s, baa’s, and heehaws, much to the delight of the kids. The river was a short walk through the field and the kids enjoyed finding large shells. There was so much to do on the property, the kids wore themselves out and slept well. The house was very clean and artfully decorated. The beds were very, very comfortable. There is a train track nearby, by the sound wasn’t loud enough to disturb anyone; it just provided another cool aspect for the grandkids. The owners were thoughtful and left a tray of snacks. I would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023