Entire cabin

Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Dry Ridge, KY
  • Popular LocationDry Ridge Outlet Mall3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiddle Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationArk Encounter8 min drive
  • AirportCincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field)46 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 8
520 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
    1 twin/single bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!!

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 520 sq ft (48 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 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 looking for area attractions can visit Ark Encounter and Ararat Ridge Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florence Speedway or Kentucky Speedway. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

What's nearby

  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 3 min drive
  • Piddle Park - 4 min drive
  • Ark Encounter - 8 min drive
  • Williamstown Lake - 10 min drive
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Cracker Barrel - 20 min walk
  • Subway - 3 min drive
  • Emzara's Kitchen - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice place, close to the Ark
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stevie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host 👏
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W., Broken Arrow, OK

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip to the Ark
Great location, not far from the Ark
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This cabin was very clean and perfect for our weekend stay. The kids loved sleeping in the loft. My 9 year old son wanted to make sure I give it a five star review as he absolutely loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Opal P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Cozy little cabin. Secluded but less than two minutes to everything. The beds were super comfy! Great host! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to the Ark Encounter.
This was such a sweet little place to stay with my two friends. We were celebrating our friendship and spending time together before we all move away. This was a quiet cabin that was clean and a great place to just focus on the people around us. A short drive away from the Ark Encounter and only about 40 minutes away from the Creation Museum. We loved it! Definitely would love to stay here again the next time we visit Kentucky.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was so clean and stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed!
The cabin was clean, warm, quiet, and perfect for us. We based our day trips to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum from here and enjoyed quiet relaxing time in between. We enjoyed a short walk around the cabin and saw lots of deer tracks and one bunny. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C., Claysburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Relaxing
We loved it. We were sad that we had to go. Everything we needed was provided in abundance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha H., Millersburg, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Close to Main Roads
This cute little place was tucked back in a small, woodsy community just off the main roads. It was perfect for our Creation Museum/Ark Encounter trip. Place was clean and warm during the slightly chilly weather. My husband and I did not use the loft since it was just the two of us, but this place is made to be comfy for smaller families with children. Loved it and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024