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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102300 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Burlington, KY
  • Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Florence Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Creation Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Burlington

In Burlington .You'll find Meadowood Golf Course and Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Cabin Arts Quilt Shop and Boone County Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Florence Mall - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Florence Antique Mall - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Turfway Park Racing & Gaming - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Creation Museum - 15 min drive - 10.9 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 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.

Property manager

Josh & Terra

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  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
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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

  • Smoke-free property

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.

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.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house/ yard

This house is spacious and well maintained. It is on a busy road but set back and it wasn’t a big deal. Backyard is like a private park. Little kids would love it.Location is convenient to the Ark and creation museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Nice home and conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S., Chicago , Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely & spacious home!

Home was clean & organized. The kitchen was a delight to cook in. The backyard is AMAZING! We took several walks in the mini trail as well as played a few basketball games in the court. We enjoyed our stay! Thank
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Stayed at this property when going to the Ark encounter. Perfect for families with young kids because the yard is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

Loved the house and the kids really enjoyed the fenced backyard and playground.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We loved our stay! The home was beautiful and very comfortable, and the backyard was truly like an oasis. Perfect for kids to play in!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy g., louisville,Ky

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous property !

Backyard Wanderland was absolutely WONDERFUL ! I wish we could have stayed longer ! The grounds were meticulously landscaped , the beautiful home had everything you could have wanted and more ! The beds were extremely comfortable, and the accommodations could not have been more welcoming . The owners were so friendly and communication was quick and friendly . The location was super close to great restaurants . What a perfect place to stay . We will be coming back !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, turnkey home for family gathering

We rented the home for a family get together for a college graduation. 8 adults spent the weekend with two more adult guests for a daytime visit for a total of 10 people in the home. I was thoroughly impressed with the property! There was plenty of parking for the six vehicles we had and room for even more if we would have needed it. There were enough plates, bowls, silverware and everything needed to have each person use multiple plates without having to wash them. We had City BBQ delivered and Kroger was nearby for grocery items. All 10 of us easily fit around the huge family dinner table, which was actually the reason we booked this property over others. I'd highly recommend this property to anyone that wants to have a family get together. There wasn't a single issue we had with the property and felt lucky to have had such a good experience. 10/10 for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

High School Seniors Creation Museum and Ark

Perfectly clean and roomy. Best stocked kitchen ever! Yes, they have everything you need. Toaster, blender, mixer, iron, ironing board, lots of pots, pans, casseroles, cookie sheet. Great back yard!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property! ....with two little caveats.

This property was great! Plenty of room for our family......great farmhouse charm. And the kids LOVED the backyard. There's a playhouse, a playground with plenty of equipment, and even a concrete basketball court. The deck was wonderful, and there's even a firepit area, though we didn't use it. There were only two downsides, that you need to be aware of before you stay. 1. The highway beside the house. It's 4 lane, and VERY busy, and VERY loud. Thankfully, in the backyard we didn't notice it that much and the owner has made the backyard feel very secluded. But at night, in the bedrooms on the front of the house, you do hear lots of loud trucks and motorcycles. The owner has thankfully provided white noise machines and earplugs, so I commend them on the effort to offset the noise. 2. The age of the house. Most people will love the fact that it's old, and I think it provides a lot of charm, but just be aware, that there are a few things that go along with an old house. Bathroom doors were very hard to shut and were loud when you opened them. Also the downstairs bathroom was so narrow, that taller people may have issues. These things probably won't bother most people, you just need to know what you are getting. With all that said, for our family the house was great, the kids loved it, and I'd highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

A G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Location

If you are traveling with kids this home will suit your needs well. Everything was clean, pristine and in order. We loved the backyard and appreciated the note from a previous guest to bring our own basketballs. Kids appreciated all the backyard activities along with the toys and books in the kids room. A note to future guests - all rooms are upstairs. Did not hinder our stay but know it could be problematic for individuals with mobility issues. We appreciated the ease of access getting to our destinations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024