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Escape to a serene waterfront home, where the soothing sounds of nature meet modern comforts. With a full kitchen, large living room with sleeper sofas, and spacious patio area with gas grill and kayaks at your disposal, this beautiful retreat offers endless relaxation opportunities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter

  • Beautiful two bedroom two bath home on a waterfront lot with dock.
    Full kitchen.
    Large living room with two sleeper sofas.
    Large patio area with gas grill and plenty of seating.
    Dock has 2 kayaks available for use.
    Lot includes fire ring.
    WiFi included.
    Ark Encounter, Creation Museum and Newport Aquarium are all less than an hour drive.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Casino 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Located in Warsaw, this chalet is on the waterfront. Smugglers Cove and The Ridge Winery Tasting Room are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Adventure Bay and Ararat Ridge Zoo. Kangaroo Walkabout and Rainbow Maze are also worth visiting. Visit our Warsaw travel guide
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Sparta, KY

What's nearby

  • Smugglers Cove
    7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Neeley Family Distillery
    8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Markland Dam Park
    10 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Belterra Golf Course
    12 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Belterra Casino
    12 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    6 min drive
  • 19 Steak & Seafood
    15 min drive
  • The Sunset Bar and Grill.
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is steps from Ohio River Valley and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ohio River and Smugglers Cove. Markland Dam Park and The Ridge Winery Tasting Room are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denice F.

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

Cozy Little Get Away

This lake house was the perfect size for a homebase as we traveled to nearby excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Comfortable Cottage

The home was just as advertised. Very clean and comfortable. The Host was super responsive and helpful when I reached out with a question. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

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

Extended work stay

Great property with an excellent view. Very quick trip to town.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

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

Relax

Great stay, loved the place, peaceful and quiet and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

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

Country Stay

We choose the Boyer Family cabin because we were taking our grandchildren to see the Ark. Not wanting to stay in a hotel with a pre-teen and a teenager. This was the perfect place. everyone had their own bed and there are 2 bathrooms. Although having use of a washer and dryer, would have been great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Lovely River House

We enjoyed our stay here. The house is comfortable and tastefully decorated. Quiet neighborhood. My husband and daughter had a blast fishing. They caught and released at least a dozen catfish a piece. The walk down to the river pier is steep. Not something someone with mobility issues could do. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and accommodating owner. House was just what we needed and very convenient for our Warsaw visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice place and great fishing

Quiet and beautiful veiw
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely enjoyed our stay. House was located in a remote area, which was nice if want to get away from city noise, it had easy access to water, the use of the kayaks was a nice bonus. It was quiet and very well kept! 10 out of 10 stars!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

Relaxing stay

Took the grandkids to the Ark Encounter, had a great time at the cottage, everything was just as described and the Host was very quick to respond
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Relaxing

Great place and value.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Awesome little lake house

Great get away !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Amazing place. Clean, peaceful, roomy.. we will definitely return. Love the deck and balcony.

Mr. Boyer was a great host. Kayaks were fun.. and the nice peaceful place to fish.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Amazing 2 day stay!

it was a quick stay but soo nice! beautiful relaxing view of the creek! very quiet yet close to everything. would definitely come back,!! owner very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Peaceful

Great location if you are looking for peace and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

House

Great house on the creek. Dock was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy G.

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

Nice

We enjoyed our stay at the property. It was neat and cozy. Would have been nice to enjoy the creek more but the weather did not allow us to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard F.

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

Biden lost

Very nice and peaceful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home. Rickie was great at communication. He even went out of his way to provide us with life jackets for us not so good swimmers for kayaking. Very clean home. (We would have recommend “no plug ins and fragrances” because my husband is severely allergic, but after airing out the house and blankets it was a wonderful stay. We spent a lot of time on the dock and by the fire pit. (Note that the hill is steep going to the dock) We would stay again and recommend this place for any friend or family member. Town is only 6 minutes awayso…. Groceries, pizza and laundry mat are close.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Just what we needed to relax (great view)and we even did a visit to The Ark which was a nice treat. I was a little freaked out with the hills and crazy roads but I'm not a country girl so I was unprepared. The owner was super nice and we had no issues ( except me learning to park on a hill :) We will visit again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip H.

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

Nice view of the lake

We enjoyed our stay but were surpised that there was such a slope to go from the cottage down to the dock. We are older and getting back up that last bit of hill to the street was an effort. Some stone steps might be a great addition! The indoor fireplace was very nice. The house was comfortable. The steps to the second floor are a bit steep. The kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

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

Reunion

My husband and I met up with friends for almost 50 years. We hadn’t seen each other in over 5 years. Some of us are having serious health issues and we just needed to have some fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall it was good. Just had a little issue with the one toliet and on the bedding for the pull out couches had just fitted sheets but no blankets nor too sheets for them
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022