Title: The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ Family-friendly holiday home in Dayton ## Photo gallery for The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ ![Smart TV, DVD player, stereo - The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ (Dayton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643200/33643194/733ba74f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ (Dayton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643200/33643194/cd4647ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ (Dayton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643200/33643194/7722605d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, stereo - The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ (Dayton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643200/33643194/a7ff7897.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ (Dayton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643200/33643194/88e76735.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the grandeur of The Gray Whale, a 120-year-old renovated home in Dayton, KY. With six spacious bedrooms, two kitchens and living rooms each on separate floors offering ample space for gathering or relaxation. Unwind with friends and family by the patio where you can enjoy a propane fire pit and grill. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ Experience the big city thrills of Cincinnati from the Dayton, KY community when you stay at this 120-year-old renovated home! The house is "big as a whale", 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 sunrooms, 2 kitchens, a dining room, and a billiards room! Set 3 miles from downtown attractions and blocks from charming Bellevue, the home boasts a well-appointed interior and a backyard with a patio! The Creation Museum, Arc, Cincy Zoo, Newport Aquarium, Reds and Bengals games so close! The Gray Whale is an amazing property. We chose this home because of its massive size and great proximity to downtown. The whole extended family or group of friends can fit comfortably and enjoy a great time together. The house has great space for gathering if you would like to all be together, or provides privacy with two living rooms and two kitchens on separate floors. You will be able to enjoy your time in a comfortable and stylish space. There are also ample amounts of fluffy towels, clean linens, and little extras that make this place feel like home. You may never want to leave! The home is 3 floors and has a backyard patio. Below you can see a breakdown of each space. First Floor \-Bedroom 1: One king bed \-Bedroom 2: Two queen beds \-Living room: TV and seating \-Sunroom: twin day bed and twin trundle pull out \-Dining room: large table and extra bar height table \-Kitchen: everything you need to cook and serve meals \-Full Bath 1: large vanity, toilet, shower/tub combo Second Floor: \-Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed \-Bedroom 4: 2 queen beds with on suite bath with walk in shower. \-Living room: TV and seating \-Sunroom \-Billards room with pool table \-Kitchen: everything you need to cook and serve meals \-Full bath 2: vanity, toilet, shower/tub combo \-Full bath 3: vanity, toilet, large walk-in shower (on suite bath bedroom 4) Third floor: \-Bedroom 5: 2 double beds \-Bedroom 6: 2 twin beds \-Common area: three futons and a full-length shuffleboard Basement: \-Unfinished space \-Laundry with detergent provided Outdoor space: \-Concrete patio with ample seating \-Grill with propane provided \-Propane fire pit \-Fenced in yard \-Driveway for up to 3 cars Location Information: Close proximity to stadiums and all downtown Cincinnati attractions. (3 miles ) Close to Bellevue, KY with cute local shops and restaurants. Near Newport on the Levee entertainment district. Easy drive to Kings Island, the Cincinnati Zoo, Riverbend, etc. The Arc Encounter is approx 45-50 min drive, the Creation Museum is approx 20-25 min drive. We are near a train track so you will sometimes hear the rumble of a train going by. We are located in an up and coming neighborhood with a mix of young professionals and working-class people. This is not the suburbs but it is a safe urban residential neighborhood 3 miles from downtown Cincinnati. Our co-hosts Adam and Tara live a block away and love the location and can give great local recommendations. Getting Around: It is a quick 10-15 min drive into downtown Cincinnati. There is a shuttle to downtown, red bikes, Uber and cabs. Heading to Paul Brown or Great American Ball Park? Queen City Riverboats provides shuttles to all Reds and Bengals home games from Newport, Kentucky (5-minute drive from the house) to the riverfront landings across the river to the stadiums in Cincinnati. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Furnished patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking outside only. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Basketball nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39750000/39746600/39746599/0b6f3a8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Staybridge Suites Florence by IHG Florence - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 ### Rules Guests may not move furniture other than chairs. Guests will be responsible for any damage to furniture or floors. No fires in fireplaces. They do not work. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Suitable for children but NOT “childproofed”. ### Events No events allowed 20 people max ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking outside only. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Note from host: 20 people max Long-term renters welcome 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 and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Dayton is home to this holiday home. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Riverbend Music Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit EastGate Mall. Travelling with kids? Make time for Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, or head to an event or a match at Great American Ball Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Dayton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dayton.dx553248634998642944) [View more Holiday homes in Cincinnati](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cincinnati-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178249-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.11316%2C-84.46925&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zB88mZRQSW5JtrO8Dlkabr9qD2I=) Dayton, KY ### What's nearby - ![Cincinnati has done a great job with the stadium by the river. Very cool place to go for a long weekend. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943/381b08f2-018d-4ab4-9309-9f82c06d8123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great American Ball Park 7 min drive \- 3.0 miles - ![Newport Aquarium showing marine life and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155221/c9d3aadc-fe19-452f-899b-2f31d9505614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Newport Aquarium 7 min drive \- 2.6 miles - ![This is the iconic Tangeman University Center located in the University of Cincinnati Main Campus. Clear Skies and a sunny day made this photo memorable. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943/f287fb8f-206b-4465-95f7-98bd203f67c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Cincinnati 10 min drive \- 5.5 miles - Walker Park 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Home Style 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Richter & Phillips Tram Stop 6 min drive - Cincinnati Union Terminal 14 min drive - Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 13 min walk - Prost Tavern 16 min walk - Wayfarer Tavern 2 min walk - Elliott Coffee 2 min walk - Loyal Cafe 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+? ### What time is check-in at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 66 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber W. 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family House We stayed with family to celebrate Christmas. There was plenty of space and we really enjoyed it! ##### Amber W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary J. 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Stay Our group absolutely loved the house. Plenty of room and had more cots and air mattresses if needed. Great stay. And close (walking distance) to a cute neighborhood with restaurants and coffee shops ##### Mary J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dylan R. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent House for Large Groups We had a blast at the Gray Whale! The communication was excellent from the host and the house was very well maintained and had plenty of room. ##### Dylan R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill P. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving Family Reunion This property worked great for our side of my family (15 of us) to be near my brother’s family(19). We were able to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner together in their homes and host a few get togethers at the Grey Whale. The house was spacious, well equipped and clean. We enjoyed the local shopping and restaurants plus the nearby ferry ride to a Steelers/Bengals game! ##### Bill P. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianne P. 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place.. great room.. clean.. everything we needed! ##### Dianne P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cam S. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Check-in was easy. Spacious home. Plenty of activities ##### Cam S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelsey G. 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ladies weekend We had a great stay for a ladies weekend to explore Cincinnati and attend the Kentucky derby! Plenty of space and a bed for everyone. Would definitely return. Cutest coffee shop around the corner! ##### Kelsey G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah M. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebration of the life of our brother Even though the reason for being together was not the happiest, the host made it brighter. They allowed more than the reserved amount a little time to gather, share stories and just be together after attending services for our brother. I appreciated that so much. I would definitely stay there again. First time in that particular location but it was perfect. ![The day after service, gathering for breakfast and goodbyes.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bef8e13c-15d4-44bf-b0e7-62c19e791cf8-1751908367956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6fec2d3b-1614-48ef-891f-29834df4315f-1751908659177.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Deborah M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy m. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and spacious We had 12 people in our group, the house is very spacious. We loved that it had 2 kitchens and plenty of beds. The host was available whenever I had questions. ##### Tracy m. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark F. 6 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Excellent experience The house had everything we were looking for. It was clean and well stocked. We had a very positive experience. ##### Mark F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen L. 6 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family celebration This is a great property to host a large group. Multiple gathering spaces on two floors, two fully equipped kitchens, ample bedrooms and bathrooms. Hosts very responsive and accommodating to special requests. The location is great, easy access to interstate and 10 minutes or less from locations in Cinncinnati or Northern Kentucky ##### Karen L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### tracy s. 9 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### family get together Great for multi family groups, we were able to spread out and have some quiet spaces. The house is well equipped with bath and kitchen items and suggestions from the hosts. Only minus--the grill is pretty rusted out , probably needs to be replaced. ##### tracy s. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica T. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Good experience Very clean, nicely decorated place. Some issues with check in when the door wouldn't unlock with the code. ##### Jessica T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela C. 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Good Our church group stayed here. Beautiful old house with character and lots of upgrades. Kinda sketchy neighborhood but we had a great time. ##### Angela C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April G. 20 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for Groups A group of us were in town for NCECA, the annual ceramic conference. The Gray Whale was perfect for our group. We used the downstairs for our communal space and the upstairs for quieter conversations. The location was only three miles from the convention center and has several restaurants and businesses nearby. We all agreed we would definitely book this accommodation again if we were to find ourselves back in Cincinnati in the future. ##### April G. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cori B. 21 Jun 2017 #### Great place for families with kids We loved our stay at this home. Two families with a total of 7 kids stayed, one on each floor, and we all had a blast. The owners were super responsive and attentive to every detail. The house is gorgeous inside, beautifully decorated, even better than the pictures. We had plenty of space to relax and play. The kitchens are well-equipped and the owners thought of so many details that made our stay comfortable - lots of plush towels, blankets, A/C, an alarm security system, Netflix on the TV upstairs, flashlights, even baskets of toys for young kids. A great place to stay! ##### Cori B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Ginny C., Rison, USA 23 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Macedonia Group We loved the arrangement of living quarters and the room for plenty to choose where to sleep. However, for older groups, you may want to consider adding more lighting at the stairs. We had two instances where a couple of people almost fell because they couldn't see where the steps met the landing. The house was VERY clean, and the managers were quick to respond when we had a problem. We would stay at the Gray Whale again if the opportunity arises! ##### Ginny C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette N., ANTIOCH, IL 11 Apr 2019 #### Perfect for Family Gathering My family and I rented this house last month to gather family from around the country for my Dad's funeral. It was truly perfect. It was clean and cheerful. During a sad time for our family it enabled us to spend real time together. I know my Dad would have loved it. Loads of dishware and extra beds in every closet. Games for Kids and Adults. Even a backyard for them to play in. Thank you for making our weekend as pleasant as possible. ##### Annette N. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### J D. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is big. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 7 kids. Although it is an older house, it was clean. Although we saw some reviews questioning the location, it seems like a nice established neighborhood. We would definitely consider rebooking this house if we're ever in the Cincinnati area again. ##### J D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron W. 7 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay for large group We used this location as one of two properties for bringing a large group down to northern Kentucky for 2-3 days of activities and couldn't have been happier. The home lived up to our expectations and our communications with the host were by far the best I've experienced with VRBO. I can't say enough what a help the hosts were and would recommend them and their properties to anyone! If you're in the Cincy/N Kentucky area and need a space for a group or large family gathering, you'll find this will fit the bill! ##### Aaron W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Becky B. 28 Oct 2022 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Location #### It served the purpose This house served the purpose with plenty of places to lay your head, counting couches, but not nearly enough bathrooms. Also not enough eating seating. I thought it would be closer to the city and Blink but it was too far to walk. Didn’t know that until way after we paid for it. ##### Becky B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony W. 9 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### University of Cincinnati Homecoming My friend thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very spacious property that’s feel intimate at the same time. We will stay here again next year. ##### Anthony W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra K., Waynesville, Ohio 19 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Home for the Whole Family! Our Daughters wedding was in Northern Kentucky band the Gray Whale was the perfect home for our four adult children plus spouses and significant others and of course our four grandbabies! The house was absolutely perfect for us! ##### Debra K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Travis F. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachelor party weekend. House was exactly what we expected. Clean, plenty of space for the 12 of us with rooms to spare. Definitely will keep this place in mind again for somewhere to stay that’s close to Cincinnati. ##### Travis F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis D. 8 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay for large family gathering! Picked this location for central location and number of bedrooms for large family gathering. Loved the space and proximity to downtown Cincinnati. Had plenty of room for everyone to sleep, eat, and play! ##### Dennis D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ---