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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery, with a table and chairs for dining and unwinding.
Relax in this charming bedroom with two beds, a bedside table, and a decorative mirror.
Relax in a spacious room with a high ceiling, comfortable seating area, and large windows offering a view of the surrounding area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a granite countertop island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.
Stylish hallway with a table, chair, and refrigerator, leading to a cozy room.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Ghent, KY
  • Kentucky Speedway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Belterra Casino
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Ark Encounter
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ghent

On river.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Ghent vacation home, you'll find Neeley Family Distillery and Ohio River. Smugglers Cove and Markland Dam Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kentucky Speedway - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Belterra Casino - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • The Ridge Winery Tasting Room - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • General Butler State Resort Park - 22 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Ark Encounter - 53 min drive - 50.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪19 Steak & Seafood - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snappy Tomato Pizza - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jewells On Main - ‬11 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.

KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool

Located in beautiful Walnut Valley, Ghent KY! This newly renovated 3-bedroom log home has cozy interiors and the conveniences of home. With a mix of modern/ KY cabin décor, covered and open decks looking out at 14 private acres.
This property is minutes from the Ohio river! In less than 10 Minutes you could be crossing the river and visiting the Belterra Casino/ and Golf course resort. In as little as 45 minutes, you could be visiting the Ark Encounter or the Creation Museum.
If you like horses, you can visit Turfway Park in Florence KY.
Or just stay on the 14 private acres and enjoy the views pool side and have fun in the game room. You could also take a walk on the property down to the pond and catch some fish for dinner.
At night you can sit around the campfire and see hundreds of stars or watch fireflies light up the sky like fireworks.
One thing is for sure, you will enjoy your time at the cabin as much as your visits to the surrounding attractions.
If you're not an outdoors person, just enjoy the cabin sitting next to the fireplace playing games with family or watching one of the 4 TV's. This cabin has a fully equipped kitchen with all you will need to cook small meals to a big family style dinner. If you want a break from cooking on a stove, we have a large air fryer you can cook almost anything in minutes or throw some burgers on the Gas grill, on the deck.
Whether your here with family or with friends, you'll find space to eat, play and relax together at this beautiful KY log home and its property. So, get ready to sit back and relax and enjoy some much-needed quality time with those you love at the Walnut Valley Cabin. God bless.
POOL OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

Property manager

Colleen

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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. Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

How close is KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool to the airport?

This vacation home is 42.5 mi (49-min drive) away from the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Belterra Casino (10-min drive) and Belterra Casino Riverboat (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool to downtown Ghent?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Ghent.

KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Our family had a lot of fun playing volleyball in the pool. We enjoyed the games in the basement, but some of them didn’t work right or cost money. We loved seeing rabbits play in the yard and even spotted some deer. We would have loved to fish in the pond but it was totally algae covered and had very limited access for fishing. Overall our family had a great time being together at this house with it’s quiet and peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great secluded location with an awesome large pool! We had a blast and would highly recommend. I do think a pull out couch or something on the landing at the top of the stairs, or even in the basement, would be a nice addition for more sleeping space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., New Castle, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Secluded Cabin

We enjoyed the space the cabin had to offer and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, secluded hangout with plenty of room

We had a group stay the weekend in August 2024. The pool was great get away from the heat, the space was large enough to accommodate a group of adults,and the different activities (ping pong, pop a shot, air hockey) available were really fun! The kitchen had plenty of space as did the back porch to hold our large group. The kitchen had all the appliances we needed (oven, toaster,, microwave, dishwasher, stove top) and there was also a nice gas grill with extra propane. The bedrooms were all nice and cool temperature at night where everyone slept comfortably. This property is a short drive off the expressway but still offers a feeling of seclusion due to the location and size of the property. Thank you so much for being a great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to just relax

Cabin was roomy and had lots of things to keep our group entertained. We enjoyed our stay and will be visiting this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenilee g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private getaway

Adults only sibling trip to relax and unwind
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I'm like everything in this house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Vacation

Our vacation was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful peaceful location fir family get together

We loved the atmosphere inside and out at the cabin. The pool, deck, and sitting areas were great for enjoying the peaceful surroundings!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin, misleading yard

This place was great and we had a ton of fun, however there were a couple of things that we wished was improved - we assumed there would be a flat spot since this property was 14 acres, but there was probably only 1 acre mowed, and it was very hilly, so we couldn’t play wiffleball or volleyball like we had planned. The only other thing I wish was different was there was a ton of dirt in the pool. Otherwise, the cabin was great, just expect a little smaller space due to the wide lens camera pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sophia's 5th birthday.

Property has a great peaceful feel. Was no way any one could take pictures as one review said they did. Dont let them scare u away. There was no one able to see the home where it sets. Pool was warm and the girls loved it. Was my granddaughters 5th birthday so i took 4 generations of family and her best friend. We all had a great time swimming. I would definitely stay again if its a little cheaper. But well worth the money for the memories made.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural, but not too rustic

We had a great time staying at this cabin with my brother and his family! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook lots of meals together, and having two full bathrooms was just right for our two families. The property was well-maintained and fun to explore. Our kids especially loved the game room in the basement! I did dock one star from the "accuracy of online listing" section because the listing specifically states that there are four bedrooms (1 with 2 queens, 2 with 1 queen each, and 1 with 1 twin bed), but there is NO fourth bedroom with a twin bed. That was not real great because we had chosen this property specifically because it would suit our two families perfectly thanks to that fourth bedroom. We made it work, but it was not quite what we were hoping for.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Amelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perception

It sounds like a GREAT place to getaway from the listing. We hadn’t been there 45 minutes and neighbors were taking pictures of us. Absolutely NO privacy. Fishing pond covered in Algae. No fenced in area. Safety wise there are screws sticking out the handrails on the outside stairs. Great Concept just needs work & the neighbors put in check.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 2023

The property was as advertised and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The little touches of snacks waiting for the kids and adding a blender to the appliances was really appreciated. We were able to visit the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter as well as the stop on the Bourbon trail and one of the state parks. The family really enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Joanna W.

Rustic Cabin

Enjoyed the very quiet setting and privacy with no close neighbors. Also enjoyed the air hockey game in basement! Would be an amazing place to stay at if property would be managed better. Booked this place because it had a pool and on arrival the pool had leaves and dirt in it and pool water was cold since they were running cold water in to fill it up more. There was ground bees under the deck and since we had small children along that wasn't the most impressive. It didn't seem like anyone had checked on things lately. Washcloths seemed to be in the minority as well. Property manager did show up and apologized for how things were and host when contacted was very apologetic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice family vacation

This was our first visit to Kentucky. This was a great place for our family between visits to the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, and Mammoth Caves. The house is on a large property with plenty of distance from neighbors and is well equipped for cooking for the family and playing games inside and out. We observed carpenter bees and woodpeckers boring into the house timbers, which did not inhibit our stay but made for some interesting noises and wood shavings.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl & Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

45 minutes from ark encounter and aquarium

home was very adequate for us (4 adults + 3 teenagers) - just a few small things that the property manager fixed the second day (tv remotes did not all work and fireplace heat for home did not stay on with thermostat control) also wish we could have used the pool but not open for the season yet - enjoyed the game room in basement for the boys .. overall a wonderful setting away from the neighbors and just a short (winding KY road) to everything we needed :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin!

We had a good stay at the cabin! We enjoyed the rural feel, the kitchen was pretty well stocked with supplies, and the kids LOVED all the basement games! It wasn’t a season for swimming and the weather wasn’t great for doing much else outside but the porch and the fire pit would’ve been fun if the weather had been better! We visited the Creation Museum, Clifty Falls State Park, and The Ark Encounter during our stay. As a mom of five, I loved the kids bunking together in the upstairs room (we brought an air mattress for one). Little things that make my mom jobs easier like laundry baskets and spare toilet paper/ paper towels and a few dishwasher and laundry pods and plenty of hand soap at the sinks were helpful. There were just a few little tweaks I’ll try to send to the property manager but overall it was a great place to stay and we had a sweet time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin

We had a great time renting this cabin in rural Kentucky. They had a well stocked kitchen, that could use some cookie sheets, excellent table games for the kids in the basement. They really enjoyed the air hockey table. Very comfortable rooms and a lovely gathering area. The host was very accommodating when we had a small issue and very easy to communicate with. Overall it was a great stay. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Christmas Cabin

With the added beauty of the snow, this cabin helped provide a amazing Christmas for our whole family. Owners and property manager were both quick to address our questions and concerns and the owner called the next day to ensure all was well. The cabin was nicely stocked with everything needed, more than enough linens,, ectra beds, TVs in all 3 bedrooms and main living area, lots of games in addition to all the activities in the basement that also has a very nice huge washer and dryer in it and with the large heater, it never got too cold down there. We had 10 adults and 2 smaller children for 7 days and with three spacious levels to spread out, we did not feel crowded at all. I really liked the cozy bedroom with the small fire place on the wall and the stand-up shower upstairs. view was definitely pretty and when the deer slowly walked by and grazed as it lightly snowed, it was simply picturesque! Some of our family was from Florida, this beautiful cabin was perfect for a wonder Kentucky Christmas. Everyone said they would love to stay here again, maybe in the Summer next time.Thank you for sharing your amazing cabin with my family and for providing us with a nice Christmas tree for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable cabin in beautiful setting

The cabin is rustic but comfortable. Very comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen. Owner and manager were prompt in addressing all our questions and concerns. The cabin is older but has been updated . We enjoyed our stay and would consider staying here again when visiting Kentucky. Our main destination was the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. In our opinion this was a good location for visiting both.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

A guest from Cincinnati, OH

Weekend with friends

We enjoyed our stay. The location was good, the cleanliness could have been better. The floors may have been dusted but not mopped. We could tell by the bottoms of our socks. We understand farm life, but we felt it could have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The place is beautiful

We will be back to stay longer so beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Douglas S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs a lot of work, but has great potential.

My wife and I have owned and managed several vacation properties on VRBO and have rented several for our trips as well. We live on 200 acres in rural Virginia so are very familiar with rural properties such as this. 1. The driveway was very steep and washed out. Our 15 passenger Ford Transit van had trouble getting up the driveway without the wheels spinning and had to get a fast running start to make it up the driveway, our wheels spinning as we went. Also, to get to the property you have to drive a few miles on a one lane road and encounter people coming at you in the opposite direction at a fast rate of speed. 2. The house was not cleaned properly. There was trash under all the beds, big clumps of hair laying around on the floors, cobwebs hanging off the living room furniture, etc. There were expose raised staples on the interior stair posts. 3. When we arrived there was a note saying the washing machine was broken and the master bathtub had a leak and we couldn't use either of them. The property managers showed up the first day bringing a replacement washer. It was an old used washer in poor shape and thumped loudly when it was run. 4. The gas stove did not work properly. Most of the burners would not light unless you it them manually. Also, the oven did not work properly. We tried merely cooking frozen pizzas and it burned the edges, leaving the middle uncooked. 5. There was no exhaust in the kitchen. This caused the smoke detectors to go off when cooking frozen pizza, frying eggs, steaming vegetables, etc., even though there was no smoke. We would have to open the windows and doors to to even heat food up. 6. The railing around the elevated deck by the pool is dangerous and not built to code. The railing was made from a thin gauge steel cable that was merely hanging loose between the posts. Since the deck was elevated several feet, this posed a great danger to our small children. These types of railings need a thicker gauge cable and you need to use turnbuckles in order to tighten them properly and keep them tightened as they will loosen over time. 7. There was personal junk stored everywhere throughout the house. 8. The house was advertised as being 30 minutes from the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. It actually was minimum of 45 minutes to each. This property could be an excellent vacation rental, but the above items need to be addressed before renting it out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022