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Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!! Country setting, near town!!

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Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 848.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dry Ridge, KY
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Piddle Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ark Encounter
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!! Country setting, near town!!

NOTICE: THE CABIN HAS A LOFT AND A BEDROOM. THE BEDROOM HAS A QUEEN BED, AND THE LOFT HAS A QUEEN AND A TWIN, BOTH ON THE FLOOR. We list our occupancy at 8 so that large families or adventuresome groups can stay, but for some groups, especially older ones, this is only a 4 or 5 person cabin.
We have two large sofas, a pack-n-play for little ones in the cabin that can also be used. (And by request ahead of time, we have a cot that can be made available.)

This cabin is situated near the top of the hill, just below a couple barns and next to another cabin that is slowly being prepared for use. The 8-acre plot of farmland that the cabin sits on rolls down the hill to Boltz Lake (pronounced "Bolt-z"). Guests are welcome to take a stroll down the hill and enjoy the scenery. Be aware, though, that if you go in the summer, you may not want to leave...ever. You just disappear into a beautiful nature scene when you go down the hill, and even though the highway and downtown Dry Ridge are only minutes away, you are totally surrounded by nature down there...and a couple distant farms out on the hills. It is common to wake up at the cabin to find a herd of deer walking by outside.

While the landscaping is slowly moving forward, the inside is not waiting for anything. As you step into the cabin, you are surrounded by wood. Wood walls. Wood ceiling, and a large timber wooden ladder that leads up to the loft. The whole atmosphere makes you want to settle in a stay a while.

The loft is a low loft that is 12' x 12' and has a plush queen mattress, as well as a twin mattress. The floor of the loft is made from Tiger Bamboo.

Below the loft is the main bedroom, a cozy place to cuddle up for the night. It also has a plush queen mattress.

Linens, blankets, and pillows are provided for all beds.

A pack-n-play toddler bed is in the cabin.

Also, a comfy single-person cot is available in the cabin.

The bathroom is inside the bedroom and is a full bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet. Basic amenities like bars of shower soap and shampoo bottles are provided. Towels and washcloths are also provided.

Outside the bedroom is a large common area which has a kitchen, living room, and dining area.
The kitchen is a full-sized kitchen, with full sized stove and convection oven, microwave, sink, and a small fridge. Pots, pans, cups, and plates are all provided. Even a pizza stone. And more is being added all the time. (We would enjoy hearing your ideas!)

The living room has a wrap around couch that is very flat, which makes it good for sleeping on if a child does not want to sleep in the loft.

The dining area has an antique farmhouse table that is around 100 years old, built back when Henry Ford was still producing Model-T cars. It has 6 chairs, plus a high chair.

While the cabin is further from the highway than most or all hotels around, it is still within distant earshot of the highway. To assure that the highway noise does not prevent any rest, we have purchased excellent noise-cancelling curtains that double as blackout curtains and have also provided an ambient, high fidelity noise machine that recreates 21 different soothing sounds to choose from.
Wireless internet is, of course, provided.

Please be aware, as I mentioned above, that the bathroom is inside the main bedroom. This can cause an awkward situation if guests are outside sleeping in the living room or loft but need to use the restroom at night.

At the cabin door, you will only be 8 minutes from the Ark Encounter entrance. (If you get stuck at the traffic light, it may be 9 minutes.) Heading north, you are 40 minutes from the Creation Museum, with Big Bone Lick State Historic Site half way between the Creation Museum and the cabin.
Downtown Cincinnati is 36 minutes, the Cincinnati Zoo is 42 minutes, and Lexington to the south is 45 minutes.
Walmart is 1.5 miles away.

Contactless checkin

(Cabin stays cozy even when the temps get into the minus degrees outside.)

SECOND CABIN NEXT DOOR ALSO AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING:
https://www.vrbo.com/3496570

FOR THOSE WITH ANIMALS: "According to recent research, between 10 and 20% of the population worldwide are allergic to household pets such as dogs and cats. Any allergy-sufferer will know, it’s a long process to transform a property from pet-friendly to pet-free, as dander can remain long after pets depart." (From Lodgify) Our facilities are pet-free and we ask that anyone who desires to bring an animal seek out one of the openly animal-friendly rentals in our area so that those with severe allergies can come without endangering their comfort or their health. Thank you!

Property manager

Jonathan
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Dry Ridge

Located in Dry Ridge, this cabin is on a lake. Eagle Creek Country Club and Brianza Gardens & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Walton Towne Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Dry Ridge, KY

What's nearby

  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Piddle Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ark Encounter - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Williamstown Lake - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!! Country setting, near town!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!! Country setting, near town!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!! Country setting, near town!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!! Country setting, near town!! located?

This family-friendly Dry Ridge cabin is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Piddle Park. Ark Encounter and Williamstown Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 104 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Ladies that Lunch

Perfect, close to everything, clean, had all the amenities. Just loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey c.

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

Family

Great place to stay with young kids! Close to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

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

Excellent!

Cabin was cozy and host was so helpful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.T. C.

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

Cozy cabin close to Ark Encounter

Our family of 7 truly enjoyed our stay here! We loved the location, there was a place to sleep for everyone. It was very clean and a perfect place for a little r and r after our trip to the Ark Encounter. We would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

The Ark Encounter Overnight

We loved our stay in this quaint cabin! Our grandkids loved sleeping in the loft and we felt like the atmosphere of the cabin continued the charm of our trip! We made memories teaching the grandkids some duets on the piano and the board games were lots of fun till bedtime. We would definitely stay here again! Jonathan was a great host! Kind, caring and patient. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Natasha T.

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

NTallent

This property was falsely advertised on how many it would sleep. At the most it could sleep was 5 and 3 of that being in the loft. Only has one true bedroom with queen bed and a queen and twin mattress on the floor in the loft. We ended up having to buy an air mattress and sleep on the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Great location

Beautiful, quaint little cabin in a neat location. Easy drive to many places that we wanted to see while we were there. Host was very responsive and everything was detailed to make for easy getting in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Cute cabin minutes from the Arc encounter

Such a cute cozy cabin that the family had a great time in! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Relaxing

Was very pleased with the stay. Quiet and had a great view of the country side. The host was very friendly and helpful with any questions that we had. Looking forward to going back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Weekend Getaway

Our overall stay was wonderful!! All accommodations were met. Everything we needed was provided. The location was very cool! My boys enjoyed the lay out! Definitely liked to check it out in the warmer months and go fishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Great Stay

What a cute little cabin! It’s very conveniently located a mile from town. It was quiet and clean. We had everything we needed and the kids thought the loft space was fun. The price was great. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany N.

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

Great getaway

It was gorgeous an absolutely loved the little cabin. Plenty of room for 3 adults and 1 child.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Ark encounter vacation

Cabin was clean and cute. It had games for kids and families to play. Was well heated. Coffee container was empty was the only complaint. We had to go out to get coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
They had everything that we needed there, and then some. Very clean and cozy. Super close to the Arl, restaurants and shopping. Great environment to relax. No TV and thank you for no PETS allowed. We’ll book again if available on return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

Wonderful

Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoy the cabin, the only one thing was no T.V for my husband and i that is way unwind at night. The cabin was very nice and clean. Quite located, easy to get to .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Nice Little Cottage

Fixed up very nicely. Could use shelves along both sides of kitchen. Loft was strictly for small children. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Nice little Place

This was a great little place, close to plenty, but also felt private (which was nice). Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena P., Texas

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

Great cabin!

Very clean cabin in great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved how clean and cozy this cabin was. Beautifully finished and equipped to the finest detail. The beds were super comfortable and the bathroom was very clean and well stocked with fresh towels and even little soaps to use. It was the perfect spot to stay if traveling to see the Ark Encounter and Creation museum. Nice and quiet with a rustic feel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place and owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond W.

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

Awesome!

The area was very quiet only minutes to the Ark. The boys loved the loft. It had everything we needed, We even cooked a few meals. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W., Broken Arrow, OK

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

Girls trip to the Ark

Great location, not far from the Ark
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chin M.

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

Vacation

It’s very short distance from Ark Encounter
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

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

Super Place to stay and Close to Ark Encounter

I ws a great little cabin lots of room and had everything you could need to stay for weeks. We loved it and it was so close to the Ark Encounter.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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