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BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families!

Family-friendly stay with water park in Burlington

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Terrace/patio
Dining
Children's area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Burlington, KY
  • Place, Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Florence Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Creation Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Burlington

In Burlington .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Burlington vacation home, you'll find Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center and Cabin Arts Quilt Shop. Also, Boone County Dog Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and World of Golf is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Florence Mall - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Turfway Crossing - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Florence Antique Mall - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Creation Museum - 16 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 26 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Town's End - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families!

“Backyard Wanderland” ~ 1.5 acre fenced in lot with multiple playgrounds, play house, basketball court, deck & fire pit!

★ "What a gem! We were truly blessed finding this place."

☞ Wood burning fire pit w/ firewood
☞ Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
☞ Patio w/ BBQ + dining
☞ 55" + 48” smart TVs w/ streaming
☞ Custom built dining table for 10
☞ Tree swings
☞ Sound machines
☞ 300 mbps Internet

30 mins → ARK Encounter
14 mins → Creation Museum
12 mins → Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport ✈
20 mins → Downtown Cincinnati

The space
★ "Beautiful home. Great location to Perfect North Ski, Creation Museum, Ark Encounter."

Other amenities:
→ Onsite washer + dryer
→ AC + heating
→ Coffee maker
→ Complimentary charcoal

★ "The backyard was the best part of the home! It was our own personal park! I highly recommend!"

ATTRACTIONS:
—----------------
✰ Creation Museum (14 mins)
✰ ARK Encounter (30 mins)
✰ Cincinnati Zoo (30 mins)
✰ Cincinnati Museum Center (22 mins)
✰ Perfect North Slopes (25 mins)

★ "I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for a larger house. Do not pass this one up. Well worth every penny spent!!"

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We can't wait to host you!

Guest access
Entire space is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.

Other things to note
Please remember that you're staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on site 24/7.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families! to the airport?

This vacation home is 10 mi (15-min drive) away from the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turfway Park Racing & Gaming (8-min drive) and Hollywood Casino (23-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families! to downtown Burlington?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Burlington.

Reviews

BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great! Cute and charming, the yard was great but we didn’t spend much time there. One thing to note is that essentially all plug ins are 2 prong so just be prepared with those types of plugs to charge with! We had a great stay and everything was as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay. The house really is perfect for big families! Everything was clean and well furnished. The house is very attractive. There's lots of shopping, restaurants, and attractions very close by. Highway noise didn't bother us at all. The kids loved playing outside. Our hosts communicated well and were very accommodating. The only thing that would have been helpful to know beforehand is the number of two-prong outlets in the house - we had to use some adapters in order to plug in some devices with three-prong cords. NBD. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! This place was amazing! So much for my grandkids to do outside …. My daughter fell in love with the kitchen!! It was so clean! Close to groceries and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Traveling with our family of 8, our kids enjoyed the backyard and having room to spread out throughout the house. It was kind of like staying at your cool cousin's house! We loved all the crafty touches throughout the house. The road in front is very busy, but the sound machines and ear plugs provided really help with the noise. Also, the fenced in backyard was really nice to unwind in. It was pretty buggy out there this time of year, so we would recommend bug repellent. The area around has a lot of fun things to do - Dewey's or LaRosa's pizza and Graeter's Ice Cream to name a few. It was just a 30 to 40 minute drive to the Ark encounter. If we're traveling to the area, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall it was a nice place. Bathrooms could have been larger but for that old of a house they weren’t to bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kentucky getaway

Property was clean and comfortable with plenty of room. The location was pleasant and private with a nice backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great convenient location for Ark Experience and Creation Museum

This was a great little stay in a nicely restored historical home. Large yard for the kids to play when we were at the home. Krogers and other stores within minutes distance. The location was convenient, but I did give 4 stars on that as it is right off a main road. Safety is not the issue as the parking and gated access is tuck back nicely, but the house is next to the main road, so it is a bit noisy. I would still stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique home with a beautiful, private yard. The only drawback is the super loud traffic since it is located next to the highway.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Beautiful home! Love the decor, comfortable beds, great dining room table to seat the entire family! The yard is wonderful for the kids and adults. Highly recommended. A great stay. We visited the Ark and Creation Museum as well as the aquarium which was amazing too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

katelyn f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for 2 families!

Two families with small kids, perfect outdoor accommodations, lovely interior, overall favoeite property we have stayed at! Busy road but after an hour or two i dodnt even notice it. Loved this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

Well appointed. Well equipped kitchen, bathroom and bedroom linens Convenient to to near by attractions and grocery store. Property is on a busy road and road traffic noice is noticeable. Over all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and cozy home!

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful home! The backyard was perfect for kids and the location was central to everything! Would def stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Families!

We stayed here for a trip to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. The property could not have been more perfect for our family of 5! It was ideal location, close to both attractions and also plenty to do/eat nearby. We weren’t able to enjoy the backyard much due to weather, but plan to book again when warmer. So we can.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get-away

Spacious rooms, nicely decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Book Backyard Wanderland...You won't regret it!!

We had an amazing stay at Backyard Wanderland! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and fully stocked with everything we needed to feel right at home. It was spacious enough to comfortably fit our family of seven.The large 10-person round dining table was the perfect gathering spot for family meals. Our kids absolutely LOVED the outdoor space! The two playsets, loft-style playhouse with electricity, basketball court, firepit (stocked with wood), and walking path kept our kids (ages 9 to 1) entertained for hours.Although the house is near a main road, its thoughtful positioning and landscaping created a private and peaceful environment. With five kids, the road noise wasn’t a concern and was only noticeable when emergency vehicles passed with sirens.The location was ideal—just a short drive to the Creation Museum and close to the Ark Encounter.Josh and Terra were fantastic hosts—responsive, thoughtful, and welcoming. We appreciated their extra touches, like coordinating a DoorDash delivery for supplies and salting the driveway and walkways before snowfall.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Backyard Wanderland to anyone looking for a family-friendly, relaxing getaway. Thank you, Josh and Terra, for helping make our trip unforgettable!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

We loved our stay at this location! The playground was awesome for our kids, unfortunately the weather was too cold for them to really enjoy it. You have to watch for the driveway, it was easy to miss just because of the busy street out front, but once we found it, it was great. House was awesome. Perfect for our family. Recommend this location for your family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marquila C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great central location

This home was beautiful with plenty of room for our large family. The kitchen had everything we needed. Beautiful back yard with playset for the kids. Mild downside was closeness to street and could hear cars driving past but the family did provide earplugs in each room. We would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

Wow! Tara and Josh‘s property was fabulous! Everything was totally clean, well stocked, and the accommodations were bright, cheerful, and very spacious. We had plenty of room to stretch out and have family time with all nine of us. On our last day, we had eight cousins come over for a short visit, and they all thoroughly enjoyed the HUGE backyard, especially the basketball court! Josh and Tara were fabulous hosts and were immediately available and SO accommodating with any needs that we had. We would DEFINITELY stay in this home again! It was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and set up

We traveled to the area to visit the Ark/Creation museum, perfect location, close to the airport and to Cincy. Hosts were easy to communicate with, property was spacious, comfortable, clean and had every amenity needed. Highly recommend and will be back when in the area next.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wanderland is Wonderful

We had a great stay. The location is close to everything and the house comes fully equipped. Can’t think of anything that we were missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wondering Wanderland!

What a great place! We were so fortunate to find it - great kitchen, great place for families! Fully recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in Kentucky

Enjoyed our stay, loved the fire pit! Lots of room for the 8 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great find

This place served our family's need perfectly. Great location, clean house, and beautiful outdoor space. The hosts provided everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Will definitely be recommending this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable with everything we needed

Traveling with young children isn’t always easy, but the Backyard Wanderland had everything we needed and more to make it a comfortable and enjoyable stay! The backyard was incredible, the house and property and everything inside are managed beautifully, and my kids didn’t want to leave at the end of the trip. We plan to come back to visit the Ark and Creation Museum again, and would stay and this beautiful home again as well. Thank you for a great visit to Kentucky!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024