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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Petersburg, KY

Creation Museum10 min drive
Hollywood Casino19 min drive
Perfect North Slopes23 min drive
Hamilton, OH (HAO-Butler County Regional)45 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This was our second stay. The house itself feels very homey and there are all the kitchen gadgets to make cooking easy. ...

Megan B.

Dec 11, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Wonderful "Ranch House" near the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum

The Ranch House is located in Historic Petersburg. It sits on half an acre and is near the Ohio River. This house is only 5 miles from the Creation Museum. The large yard with a wonderful front porch is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors.
This house is a perfect home away from home. The living room features a 50” flat screen television and a DVD player with Netflix available. Each bedroom also has a television and a DVD player with Netflix available. There is free WIFI and a spacious kitchen with all of the amenities from home. This is a great place for a nice getaway!

no local rentals please

Property manager

Dan Hitzfield

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Petersburg

Located in Petersburg, this cottage is in a rural area. World of Golf and Perfect North Slopes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Bone Lick State Historic Site and Ohio River. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Miami Whitewater Forest are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Petersburg, KY

What's nearby

Creation Museum - 10 min drive
Hollywood Casino - 19 min drive
Perfect North Slopes - 23 min drive
Hillforest - 26 min drive
Rising Star Casino - 28 min drive

Getting around

Cincinnati Union Terminal - 33 min drive
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
‪Proof's Hoosier Icehouse - ‬20 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬20 min drive
‪Flavors Ice Cream & Deli - ‬24 min drive
‪Great Crescent Brewery - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful "Ranch House" near the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful "Ranch House" near the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful "Ranch House" near the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful "Ranch House" near the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ohio River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Creation Museum and Rising Star Casino. Hollywood Casino and Hidden Valley Lake Beach are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

18 June 2024

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

Would stay again

Quiet, sweet little neighborhood. Loved the Ohio River just down the street with beautiful sunsets.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

5 June 2024

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

Great Little Vacation House

We stayed here for a couple days while we went to the Ark Enounter and Creation Museum. The house was very clean and had plenty of room for me, my husband, and our 4 kids! It’s located in a little quiet town. We enjoyed walking down to the Ohio River to collect seashells and watch the sunsets! The house was well equipped with kitchen items and a TV in each room if that’s your thing. We also enjoyed sitting on the front porch in the mornings and evenings. Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

11 Dec 2023

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

Friendly and Accommodating

This was our second stay. The house itself feels very homey and there are all the kitchen gadgets to make cooking easy. Any concerns I had, the hosts helped in a reasonable way. I hope others enjoy this home while on vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

31 Oct 2023

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

Clean

clean and cozy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Diane F., Bloomington, IL

25 Oct 2023

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

Clean & very well appointed

Description is very accurate. Very comfortable. Controlling shower temperature was a little different. Turning water off is not all the way to one side as would be expected. It's necessary to turn knob toward a more central position. Adjusting temperature requires similar hunting but once understood works fine.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

anita m.

1 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful place

Very quaint clean home with all the amenities we needed and then some. Also very interesting history of neighborhood.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

20 Sept 2023

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Rest & Relax

This is absolutely the best place to rest and relax after busy days at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. Everything we needed was there.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

2 Aug 2023

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

Awesome

It was everything we needed and more!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlan

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We enjoyed our stay at this cozy & comfortable home. It was very clean & had a good variety of kitchen items.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjory Y.

28 June 2023

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

Close to Creation Museum

This house was the perfect place for my family to stay while visiting the ark and creation museums. The creation museum is very close by. The house is in a quiet neighborhood- just as the listing described. All the basic supplies you need are supplied at the house. My 10 year old daughter loves dolls- she was delighted to have a booster seat available for her "baby" to sit at the table with us. The dishwasher and washer and dryer were a big plus for us. There is even an air fryer we were able to use for chicken nuggets. You can tell they have really thought about making your stay easier and more enjoyable. The infomation provided by the owners was all accurate and helpful. While it is not a complaint about the house or the owners, if you are planning to stay here, just know that the library in the neighborhood is closed. Also the little store/restaurant only sells the very most basic supplies. They do sell eggs, which was nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

16 June 2023

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

Wonderful experience

This is a clean comfortable home close to the Creation Museum. Well appointed kitchen, comfy beds and nice yard. We enjoyed it and would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., SULPHUR

17 May 2023

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

The BEST home away from home!

Fresh and clean beautiful property. Beds were so comfortable- even the fold out couch bed. Great washer /dryer. Loved sitting on front porch. Very safe- quite neighborhood. Easy to find. Loved the area!! Truly a home away from home. Anything and everything we needed was there. Creation Museum ten minutes away and ARK about 50 minutes away / and reason for our trip. Our vacation was wonderful. We would do it all again including this country vacation home!!!! Homeowners were informative and thought of everything you might need— night lights in each room so ya don’t stumble in the night! You guys are the BEST! Thanks for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven m.

26 Mar 2023

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

Very clean cottage

Recommend the property for rental

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

3 Mar 2023

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

Very clean cute home

This was a perfect spot to stay our ski trip. It was a short getaway trip for my twin sons and me. They are graduating this year and are off to college soon so trying to get in as much time as possible. We had a great time! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

26 Nov 2022

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

Great Location for Creation Museum

We enjoyed our stay and would be interested in returning. The value is great and the host was very responsive and kind (one of my big factors I consider when staying VRBO). We stayed for five nights. Wonderful Attributes: -Beds and sheets were very comfortable -Shower was hot and strong; bath was large for the kiddos -Quiet neighborhood; we felt very safe -Near the river -Items we needs and wanted (laundry detergent, cleaners, games) were easy to find -Very nice welcome folder -Washer/dryer and fridge were exceptional! -Lots of pillows and extra blankets. -We appreciated the crock pot liner -Friendly, well attentive host! Some items to consider: -We would have prefered a place to put items on in the master bedroom. Because we were there several days, it was difficult not having a dresser or larger night stands to use. -We are not typically a family that needs air filters/humidifiers. However, we were having difficulty finding a good balance with the heating system, especially in the middle of the night. The air would often be very dry. We will bring diffusers, which will solve our problem, if we return. -Could not find a cutting board. -We would have loved a removable shower head. -Like the host mentioned, there is nothing in the way of food, gas, or grocery at the exit, so plan accordingly. We took a short 1 mile ride, 25 minutes HAHAHAHA, over the bridge to Indiana for the Aldi and Dollar Tree. Overall, this was a great place for our family of five on vacation. We had a wonderful family vacation and this house contributed to it. We loved the Creation Museum and would love to visit again. Thank you for everything!!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

18 Nov 2022

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

Sweet Place

This was such a sweet place and we surely enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed and the town was quaint. Thank ya'll for everything. Mr. Dan found some jewelry that was accidentally dropped and he was going to mail it to us. THANK YOU!!! The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

17 Nov 2022

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Minutes from the Creation Museum

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Ranch House. The owners have taken a small home and made it into a very nice, simple rental. We enjoyed the short drive to and from the Creation Museum.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary&Heather B.

6 Nov 2022

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Very enjoyable

Rental was as advertised. Very nice and clean. We all enjoyed it! Highly recommended. Also met a few of the locals and enjoy breakfast at the local establishment. Wonderful time.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

22 Oct 2022

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

Quaint and Quiet Country Cottage

Cute little cottage out in the country with just enough room. Very clean and had all the kitchen and bath supplies we needed. Very quiet area and we enjoyed buying food from the country store and cafe there. Beds were a little firmer than we prefer, but other than that we enjoyed our stay while we visited the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. We would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toniette G.

13 Oct 2022

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A lovely snug little house

The house was smaller than we anticipated, but still worked great for our family of 8 as a home base to see the Ark and Creation Museum- definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Sept 2022

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

Great rental

Great place! Excellent location for day trips to Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. Stocked with a lot of needed items…over and above places we’ve stayed before. Owners super nice and answered questions quickly. Will definitely be recommending it to others I know that will be going that way.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

11 Sept 2022

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Wonderful visit

Everything we needed! Plenty of room for our family of 8. Good location for the ARK and Creation museum visit. Quiet neighborhood. The house was clean and nice. Thank you !!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

30 Aug 2022

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

Cozy, Clean and Comfortable

House was clean, fresh, and well maintained. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of pots, pans, utensils, and dishes. The owners go above and beyond by providing laundry soap, paper towels, TP, dish soap, and even coffee. This was much more comfortable than staying at a hotel for us with the ability to cook our own food while on vacation. Thank you for all you do as a property owner.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

18 Apr 2022

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A very comfortable home away from home

We used the kitchen for 2 meals a day and it was wonderfully equipped. The pull-out couch was surprisingly comfortable! The other 3 beds were comfortable as well. There were plenty of chairs in the kitchen for all of us to eat around the table. Overall, it was a very comfortable stay, and we truly felt we were in a home away from home!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dan Hitzfield

Dan and I live in Petersburg and choose to make this quiet little town our home. This is a great advantage to our customers for us to be so close. We can easily help you out with any of your needs or questions. We reside in the “Berkshire house” which was constructed around 1928 form the Brick of the old distillery building. Dan’s family has lived in Petersburg for 5 generations, so needless to say we are vested in our community. When traveling ourselves, we often stay in a vacation rental. We find this to be the best and most affordable choice for our family and we think that you will too. So we hope to welcome you to our community. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Sincerely,
Mary Hitzfield