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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, video games, books
Point of interest
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 126000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Williamstown, Kentucky
  • Ark Encounter
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Williamstown Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Williamstown

Heart of Williamstown.At this Williamstown vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of William Arnold Log House and 3 miles (5 km) of Ark Encounter. Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital and Williamstown Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • William Arnold Log House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ark Encounter - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Williamstown Lake - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Emzara's Kitchen - ‬8 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.

Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark!

Summary:
Discover your ultimate vacation home near the Ark Encounter in Downtown Williamstown. This large, historic home sits on 5 peaceful acres with disk golf and walking trails, making it perfect for outdoor lovers. In addition to being handicap accessible, the home offers ample space for large groups and families, close to local restaurants and shops. Create lasting memories in this tranquil setting, whether you're exploring the Ark Encounter or simply relaxing by the fire.

The Space:
Nestled on a sprawling 5-acre lot, this stunning historic home built in 1873 has been meticulously restored and renovated with modern amenities while preserving its rich history. Perfect for large families or church groups, our home features 4 bedrooms with 5 queen beds and 2 twin cots, accommodating up to 12 guests. The fully stocked gourmet kitchen boasts granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and each bedroom and kitchen comes with a smart TV with premium cable.

In addition to three full bathrooms and one laundry station, the home also includes a living room with surround sound theater and an "Arcade" corner for some nostalgic fun. Step out onto the deck and enjoy the peace and quiet of the spacious backyard while stargazing at night or playing disc golf on the two baskets provided.

We take pride in ensuring our guests have a comfortable and memorable stay, and ask that the booking contact sign our rental agreement before receiving check-in instructions.

Guest Access:
Entry is by door code. Guests have access to the entire house. Access is limited to registered guests only. Any visitors must be approved by the host and may not stay overnight.

We require all guests to sign our rental agreement and provide photo ID via the digital form before check-in instructions will be sent. Check-in info is sent 5 days prior to check-in, assuming completion of the rental agreement.

The Neighborhood:
Situated near Downtown Williamstown, enjoy walking trails and fishing pond for your use. Conveniently located less than 2 miles to the Ark Encounter, this home is not only perfect for Ark Encounter guests, but any large group visiting a wedding at The Josephina Event Venue, Creation Museum, Bourbon Trail, Kentucky Horse Park, or any event in Cincinnati! There is a hand book in the listing for local recommendations on brunch, coffee, and dinner!

Getting Around:
We recommend bringing your own vehicle when visiting with us. The parking lot for this home is large and can accommodate large vans/buses.

Other Things to Note:
This historic home, built in 1873 by County Attorney and Judge William T. Simmons, has undergone a massive two-year remodel to restore it to its original purpose as a residence. Throughout its lifetime, the house has been repurposed as a doctor's office, law office, and photography studio. Now, the house has been carefully restored with original features, such as exposed brick and cypress beams, while also featuring modern amenities. With its rich history and restored character, this home is the perfect place for large groups visiting Williamstown and the Ark Encounter.

We require all guests to sign our rental agreement and provide photo ID via the digital form before check-in instructions will be sent. Check-in info is sent 5 days prior to check-in, assuming completion of the rental agreement.

Property manager

Jeremiah Hines

Languages

English

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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

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

  • 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark! to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.7 mi (39-min drive) away from the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark! to downtown Williamstown?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Williamstown.

Simmons Home - 12 Guests - Close to Ark! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for extended family stay

The check in process was concise and easy. The house was as presented through pictures and clean. 6 adults and 6 kids to our party. The kids loved the arcade games! We enjoyed movies on the sectional and likes that our 3 smaller families all had our own space with a. Bathroom. The twin beds were stow-away beds which turned out just fine for kids. The location was prime for us to walk to dinner each night which was a highlight of our days after traveling by car around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thumbs Up

Overall the stay was great! Very roomy and up to date. My only (very small) issue is there was no where but the fridge to put the food we brought in. The location was great! We walked downtown a few times and they have cute little shops. Very close to the ARK! I’d stay there again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home near Ark

Perfect for our family’s short trip. We were so close to the ark, stores, and food. We had everything we needed. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D., Borrego Springs, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Ark Gathering

Lots of communication from property questions, early check-in to type of coffee makers!! This property was perfect for three couples, especially since each couple had their own attached bathrooms. Great place to gather, as well as have space of our own. Very clean - and I have pretty high standards for cleanliness, so I was impressed. Easy check-in. We didn't do any cooking, but the kitchen was large and had two dishwashers! Plenty of room to move around if there are a lot of people in the kitchen, and plenty of space to sit for dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ark Encounter

The home was everything our group of 5 adults and 4 kids needed. Great kitchen, comfortable living room, and nice layout of space. The video games and disc golf were frosting on the cake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely accommodations

We stayed for 2 nights and would loved to have stayed longer! My staff and I attended a conference in the area and the house provided plenty of beds for us to feel comfortable with the sleeping arrangements and plenty of bathrooms to allow all 10 of us to get ready each morning! We all enjoyed and said that we would not have any issues with staying at this location again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our best VRBO experience.

The accommodations were over the top, got a visit from the judge, did the Ark Encounter and Museum, enjoyed the small town hospitality and was awesome knowing we had a safe place to lay our heads down every night. Have already recommended to friends and family to stay when in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleased

We were very pleased with the house - plenty of room for our entire crew. Spent two nights while visiting the Ark Encounter ( 5 minutes away) Kitchen was well stocked. Communication with the manager was great. The only things I’d point out is that on the listing it shows 2 bedrooms as having a twin/single and a queen bed - these are not actual beds - they are cots - only one had a frame to put the mattress on. It worked fine for us though - one was used by a toddler on the floor and the other by a small teenager. The only other thing was that it’s about a 10 minute drive to any restaurants ( which other than fast food - were very limited- and several were closed on Sunday and Monday) We did eat dinner ( ordered online/to go) at Beans cafe and Bakery. Everything we ordered was very good and we also bought a loaf of their sourdough. Coffees and doughnuts looked like they would be yummy too, but we ate our breakfast at the house. All that said - we would stay there again and would definitely recommend it. Thank you for a very enjoyable and relaxing visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was ...ok

House was renovated and everything is "new", but not necessarily as nice as it looked in the pictures. The floor is like walking across the ocean floor, up/down/up/down. There was no coffee pot when we arrived, we had to go buy our own and request two different times to get a refund on the purchase price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

gene s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend. Great accommodations and close to Ark Encounter too!

Our extended family really enjoyed our stay. Don't let the outside of the building fool you; there's lots of space inside with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The big family room and comfy sectional were great for watching a movie together and the large dining table was just perfect for games. If you are planning to visit the Ark Encounter (or need an idea for an activity), we highly recommend that too; very close. We didn't get to explore the little town, but loved the burgers and fries from Hansie Flip Burgers. The KY Horse Farm down toward Lexington is also worth the drive. Owner/management company were always quick to answer any questions beforehand and during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Many changes from listing

Clean and fine. However, deck was under construction and not available Friday night. When got back Saturday, still was finished and all the workers were there having an end of day party/bonfire. We wanted to be out there but was unavailable until late. Not a big deal but should get a reduced price. Not what was promised by the pictures. Limited silverware. If holds 12, need more than almost 12 of everything. Good part was that it was clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ark Encounter

I had a great stay at this wonderful property. The movie room had incredible surroundsound and large couches for my entire family. It had all of the amenities plus a few extras that made this day really nice. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion.

It worked out perfect for our large group. Ages 4-75. Nice room arrangements for grouping and for privacy. Well functioning kitchen. TV in every room but I don't think we ever had one on. We did the ark and Creation museum, visited, played games. A wonderful time all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Angel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick get away

Spacious, and love the open floor plan. Perfect fit for our family members. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

House was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place to stay while visiting the Ark Encounter

This property was everything it advertised. Very clean, well stocked, easy check in process. We had a mechanical issue the first night, but know that things like this happen occasionally. We had constant contact with the property manager to resolve the problem and take care of us in the interim. This is an amazing place, especially for large groups, who are coming to see the Ark, which is only about five minutes away. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene M., Middlebury Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Easy in Easy out and everything worked and was clean Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie R., Lufkin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Home was as described. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retirement celebration!

I planned a getaway for my husbands retirement and invited my 2 sisters and their husbands! The house was perfect for us! The owner communication was awesome! We were literally 5 minutes from the ark and around the corner from an amazing burger place! We will definitely recommend to others and hopefully get to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

Great location, nice house

It’s in a great location! House is nice and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy and Close

Beautiful and spacious home with an inviting layout. Easy access to the highway. . Very close to Ark Encounter. Laid back and friendly Main Street a short stroll down the hill. Very relaxing trip that slowed down time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

leslie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious unit near the Ark

This was an office building that was converted into housing units. The lower level was spacious and great for large groups. The upper unit might be rentable but I'm not sure. The rental sits right on the edge of town within walking distance to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend family trip

We rented the property to go the the ark encounter. The property has a great location!! You are one block from downtown. My family and I walked to dinner each night and enjoyed live music both Friday and Saturday. Perfect location and size for our family. We had 8 in our group ranging from kiddos to grandparents. Everyone enjoyed the trip and thought the property was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022