Title: Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=71758925&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter Chalet in Warsaw ## Photo gallery for Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter ![Outdoor dining - Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter (Sparta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71760000/71759000/71758925/w1170h871x0y24-fc54f99e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter (Sparta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71760000/71759000/71758925/w1170h887x0y29-545c9da1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter (Sparta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71760000/71759000/71758925/db9d97fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi - Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter (Sparta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71760000/71759000/71758925/w1170h869x0y20-960e4795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter (Sparta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71760000/71759000/71758925/8fe05d41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Lake view ## 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. ### 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 ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152900/1152807/04047b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belterra Casino Resort Florence - 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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 ### Property is also known as Waterfront Chalet Waterfront Warsaw Waterfront Chalet Warsaw ## About the area Located in Warsaw, this chalet is on the waterfront. Smugglers Cove and Neeley Family Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ohio River Valley and Ohio River. [Visit our Warsaw travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warsaw.dx6286048) [View more Chalets in Warsaw](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warsaw-Chalets.d6286048-aaChalets.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%7C38.75678%2C-84.91665&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iei7YKtnJCvBbp1cUeq8nInw7wc=) Sparta, KY ### What's nearby - Smugglers Cove 6 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Markland Dam Park 8 min drive \- 4.3 miles - Neeley Family Distillery 9 min drive \- 5.3 miles - Belterra Casino 10 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Belterra Casino Riverboat 11 min drive \- 6.0 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 - 19 Steak & Seafood 15 min drive - Dairy Queen 6 min drive - The Sunset Bar and Grill. 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter? ### Where is Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 36 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 15 May 2025 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. ##### David B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denice F. 31 Mar 2024 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. ##### Denice F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean A. 20 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extended work stay Great property with an excellent view. Very quick trip to town. ##### Sean A. Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph J. 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax Great stay, loved the place, peaceful and quiet and great location ##### Joseph J. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trudy L. 23 Oct 2023 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. ##### Trudy L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina S. 14 Oct 2024 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. ##### Kristina S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine M. 14 Jun 2025 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. ##### Catherine M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy S. 5 Aug 2025 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!!!! ##### Tracy S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place and great fishing Quiet and beautiful veiw ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy M. 25 Dec 2023 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 ##### Randy M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John N. 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Great place and value. ##### John N. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. 12 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome little lake house Great get away ! ##### Mark C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. 7 May 2023 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. ##### Susan S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. 10 May 2023 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! ##### Karen S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl M. 27 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Great location if you are looking for peace and quiet. ##### Cheryl M. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House Great house on the creek. Dock was awesome. ##### Paul M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tammy G. 15 Jul 2023 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. ##### Tammy G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Howard F. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Biden lost Very nice and peaceful location ##### Howard F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva H. 13 Sept 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/53b179df-d5f8-44cd-8eaa-1b813452d70a-1757783479837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Eva H. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula J., Broadway,NC 14 Apr 2023 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. ##### Paula J. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Philip H. 14 Jun 2023 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. ##### Philip H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Walter M. 18 Apr 2023 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. ##### Walter M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Peggy 1 Aug 2022 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 ##### Peggy Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tess G. 7 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend We had fun exploring the Madison and Hanover area, great place to cruise back roads in a Jeep! The house was located in an area that doesn’t have (that we found) delivery, or Uber/taxi. So we were not as prepared as we should have been, hopefully this helps someone! The house was cute and cozy, and well equipped with hot teas/keurig and coffee, and koozies! Also helpful tid bit, the driveway is on a very steep incline! ##### Tess G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Laura F. 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Getting up and down to the lake was EXHAUSTING. It is across the road and down a long, steep hill. We also found a rat king that almost made me leave. That is a group of mice whose tails get tangled, and they eventually die in a ball. This thing was obviously there awhile. Other than that it was great. We were there for the ark and creation museum. We weren’t at the house much. It had what we needed when we were there but I felt the need to clean everything after seeing signs of rodents. ##### Laura F. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ---