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Exterior
Smart TV
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Dry Ridge, KY
  • Piddle Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ark Encounter
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dry Ridge

In Dry Ridge .You'll find Piddle Park and Dry Ridge Outlet Mall within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Also, Williamstown Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ark Encounter is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Piddle Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Ark Encounter - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Emzara's Kitchen - ‬13 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.

Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter

Charming house that has been fully renovated with all new appliances, beds, free wifi, smart TV, coffee maker and fully stocked kitchen. Sits on a quiet dead end street right on the outskirts of town minutes from the Ark Encounter and restaurants. Halfway point between Cincinnati and Lexington.

Property manager

Austin

Similar properties

Interior

8 min to Ark, Playroom, Sleeps 12 on Quiet Street

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 90 reviews
$386 nightly
The price is $426
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
8 min to Ark, Playroom, Sleeps 12 on Quiet Street

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

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 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.9 mi (38-min drive) away from the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turfway Park Racing & Gaming (28-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter to downtown Dry Ridge?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Dry Ridge.

Kings Cottage---near Ark Encounter Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fit for our family

We had a nice stay with our family for an Ark Encounter visit. The house was well stocked, which we greatly appreciated. The owners were easy to communicate with and kind. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place to stay. Clean and a quiet neighborhood.didn’t know we had neighbors. Good appliances and works .good parking good beds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Was a great place for the grandkids to play and have fun while we were visiting the aquarium and ark
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

tapanga t.

Liked: Cleanliness

great

overall a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extremely nice great area

The only semi- disappointment is the three beds were full size not queen size and one set of bunk beđs and one day bed with trundle in the office area. The listing showed three queen beds and two sets of bunks. All in all everything was very clean and good working order, even had unexpected extras such as bottled water few snacks salt and pepper and other little things we wouldn't think to bring.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beds were super comfy, the place was clean, and there was plenty of space for the 9 of us!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little house

The house was cute and cozy really close to the Ark.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a nice home!

The home is absolutely adorable with the most friendly neighbors (whom waved everytime you would drive past). The set up of the home is way better than the pictures show. We had 9 total people stay (5 adults and 4 kids). The communication with the owners was great. The only thing I would recommend is possibly an upstairs air conditioner and it got very toasty sleeping up there! Overall very impressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy Cozy Cottage

Thoughtful touches were included throughout the property, including super soft linens/sheets in each room, throw blankets to cuddle up with, board games (like LIFE and Jenga) and a coffee table book detailing the origins of past travelers and what brought them to town. Loved that each room included a photo layout of the house and all the switches were labeled which helped my husband and I easily acclimate our 6 children (all aged 10 and under) upon arrival after spending more than 14 hours in a car. Didn't realize there was a trundle bed in one of the rooms when we booked, but it was an awesome solution for our 3 year old twins who aren't used to sleeping on a regular bed (3-4 feet off the floor). Neighborhood was quaint and property had more than enough yardspace to let the children run around and play for a bit. Would definitely stay again if/when we come to town and recommend for larger groups, especially families with younger children.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard h.

Liked: Cleanliness

excellent

house nice, clean. plenty of bed space huge back yard kicked the soccer ball around quiet neighborhood one down ( no fire pit ) easily can live without
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and clean

Lovely neighborhood. Down a dead end so no crazy traffic. Queit and clean. Plenty of room. Lovely remodel and spacious kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Experience!!!

This property was clean and exactly what it shows to be. The property owner couldn't have been any nicer and easy to work with. We actually had some mechanical problems on our vehicle once we got to the property and the owner provided us with a couple of shops around town to have it looked at. He could have easily just told us he couldn't help us but he didn't. My family and I visited both the Creation Museum and The Ark Encounter and after a long day at each one of those coming back to this property just felt like you were coming back home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

The house was nice and in a quiet neighborhood. Comfortable and cozy. Just a short drive to the Ark Encounter. Approximately 45 minute drive to Creation Museum. Austin responded within a hour or two if I needed information. Would stay again if in the area traveling.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jireh8 - M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Getaway KY

The couch was amazing, in fact when searching for properties, this one was at the top of the list because it actually 'looked' like it had enough seating for the number of guests it said it could accommodate. It did NOT disappoint. The beds were extremely comfortable, the linens, towels and kitchen items were in abundance. Kudos to the hosts for laundering the bedspreads each time, that was a big plus for our ladies. We all enjoyed the table which could actually seat 6 people so we could play games and have meals together. The other plus was the card table and chairs which extended our game play. The other plus was the abundance of disposable items, laundry packs, dishwasher packs, etc. which most rentals only give you a 'starter' these hosts went above and beyond to make sure you didn't have to buy replacement basics. This lovely remodeled home was a great launch site for our adventures to the Creation Museum, Ark Encounter, Big Bone Lick State Historic Site (Bison!), Yuko-en On the Elkhorn. There is so much to explore, but we ran out of time. Thank you again for providing such a lovely home and being gracious, caring hosts. Definitely will recommend this listing to other fellow travelers.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway at the Ark!

Property was close to the Ark and easy to find. Plenty of room for a large family just an older home that has been updated and rooms upstairs are very warm to sleep in. Over all, nice stay and great time in Kentucky.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed for Ark encounter

Owner was very helpful and the house was adorable and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dry Ridge

We stayed with family and friends and had an excellent time. We went to the Ark Encounter, The Creation Museum, and took a ferry boat ride in Newport Kentucky which is very close to Cincinnati. We saw the Cincinnati Reds All American Ball park!! This was a great trip for all of us - ages 5-60 plus! We enjoyed the backyard here at the house and we had everything we needed in the house! Austin was very helpful and suggested Buckhead Mountain Grill in Newport and it was great too! Thanks Austin for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rickels Family

The house was clean and accommodating. We visited the ARK Encounter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for the BIG family!!!

Was happy to find a place to stay that would accommodate the whole family and everyone had a BED!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay. House met our needs perfectly. We would recommend some type of coverings on bathroom windows. We were very close to Ark which made it nice traveling back and forth. Thank you to the hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jamie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

ARK Encounter Vaca

Property was just as described. Very clean with up to date appliances. Beds VERY comfy. Couch very comfy. The neighborhood was quiet and well kept. Our girls were able to ride their bikes some while there. The bikes were kept outside, unsecured and no problem. (note to owner, I did notice under the lint trap in the dryer it was very full of lint. I cleaned it out as best I could, but might want to mention to who ever cleans for you to check the dryer for lint build up) Great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kentucky Ark encounter & Creation Museum

Great house! Everything we needed you had there. Loved the location. Quiet area but close to everything we were going to see with easy on/off access. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H., Iva, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome House

Everything was very clean and amply stocked. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Newly renovated, clean, bright, and comfortable.

Perfect location for visits to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location to ark!

The booking process was very easy, communication with Austin was perfect and the house was convenient and perfect for all the ages we brought! They had extra nice touches in the house! This house was very close to ark and nice to have Starbucks/dunkin very close by! There is a train I heard several times throughout the night(I sleep light) but none of the other group heard it and the bed left of the bathroom didn't have as nice of mattress as the other rooms literally that's all I can say about this place that wasn't perfect so pretty phenomenal place! We realized the ark isn't open on Sundays so we decided to leave a day early and I let Austin know we had already left due to that and he was apologetic for not realizing the ark/museum wasn't open on Sundays until may(how would he know I didn't even know) and he offered for us to have a free nights stay on them, he most certainly didn't have too nor did we expect that but how awesome of him? We will be returning there this summer and hope that others visiting the ark/museum choose to stay here and I will tell everyone in TN about kings cottage, thanks Austin you went above and beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023