Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, the Banks, and Downtown

• Will definitely be returning!

  Will definitely be returning!

  • Guest laurel
  • Date of stay 05/03/13
  • Review Submitted 05/15/13
  this house is a perfect place to stay for anyone visiting Cincinnati. The house itself is lovely. It's been fixed up with every modern convenience, but retains the charm of the historic district inside and out. Every part of the house was immaculate, and everything was in good working order in the house. It was nicely decorated, and there is central AC. the dining room seated a lot of people comfortably, and the kitchen next to it made it possible for everyone to mingle some. The house has enough room for everyone to gather, or for people to spend some time in their own areas too. I'm afraid of heights so did not see the rooftop deck, but the others said it was quite a view. Amenities: This is by no means inclusive, because the house was stocked with everything a person could need! there was a VERY well stocked kitchen, umbrellas, board games, magazines, a washer and dryer (with laundry detergent), directions and phone numbers for local restaurants and other things, etc. It was obvious a LOT of thought had gone into making sure everyone had a wonderful experience. Location: the house has two parking spots available, and on-street parking for any additional cars. Most things were in walking distance, and when we drove it was just for convenience since it rained a bit. The neighborhood is beautiful, with old houses that have been renovated and fun restaurants. We walked a few blocks to the river to watch fireworks after the ball game one evening, and we had a great view. dog friendly- we always restrict our stays to places that allow dogs, and this was the nicest one by far! We had bags for walking but there was also a ready supply of plastic bags there, as well as spotlessly clean dog bowls and a toy! The neighborhood has nice sidewalks and interesting houses, so it was a pleasant place to walk the dog. miscellaneous- I think the cost is very reasonable, especially for a dog friendly house. After staying there and seeing how nicely appointed the house is, as well as how dedicated the owner is, I think its an outstanding value. The owner is available if anything comes up, leaving contact information by email and phone, and I also felt like the owner truly would not have minded if we did need to contact them. We went for a family event and will definitely be returning. I would not have one bit of criticism, I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Family Reunion Marathon Weekend

  Family Reunion Marathon Weekend

  • Guest RomanAshby
  • Date of stay 05/03/13
  • Review Submitted 05/15/13
  AMAZING!!! Staying at this property made our KY stay perfect. Seven of us came in for a long weekend to participate in the Flying Pig Marathon events. We had some participants and some spectators, and it was great for everybody. Location: Is ideal! We were just a couple blocks from the bridge to downtown Cincinnati. There is a shuttle stop about a block away too. There were fireworks the first night we were there and we walked the few blocks to the river to watch. (The rooftop deck would have been great for this too!) The location was great for the Flying Pig events. The marathon course is just a couple blocks from the house. This was perfect for the spectators in the group. They got to walk outside and watch the event without dealing with the starting line mayhem. There are also a couple restaurants and bars that are walkable. We took advantage of this and went to Keystone. We had the legendary mac n cheese and it did not disappoint. House: WOW! The pictures don't do it justice. The charm and character is impressive. There are tons of original features in the house but also the modern updates (like kitchen and bathrooms) that we all like. The size was great too. There was plenty of room for all 7 of us and having a full kitchen was nice. We had an interior designer in our group and she LOVED the house. It was exceptionally clean as well. Owner: Lisa could not have been any easier to work with or more helpful if she tried. She was fantastic. She had absolutely every last detail in order and thought of everything we could possibly want to make our stay comfortable. We didn't need anything from her while we were there, but she let us know that we could contact her at any point for anything we needed. She really made it a great experience. Overall: Stay here! The house is great, it is in a fantastic spot, and the price can't be beat - especially for all that you get! We are already planning to come back and stay here next year!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, pet owners, girls getaway.

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• Red's Fireworks...Spiral Staircases...magical for the kids!

  Red's Fireworks...Spiral Staircases...magical for the kids!

  • Guest CJ
  • Date of stay 04/04/13
  • Review Submitted 04/10/13
  We had a wonderful time at this property! We had four adults and three kids staying in the home, and it was very comfortable. Rooftop access is truly unique and gives a GREAT view of the Red's Friday night fireworks. The kids had a great time with the winding staircases! Host certainly displays southern hospitality with making us feel comfortable with our stay. Clean, modern kitchen & bathrooms with the architectural character of an older home. Short walking distance to the Cincinnati trolley.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Room for the siblings

  Room for the siblings

  • Guest Connie
  • Date of stay 12/28/12
  • Review Submitted 01/06/13
  This was an ideal place to have our family and friends from Ohio come visit us. We enjoyed the holiday decorations, the well stocked kitchen and the view from the roof deck- even snowflakes! Our family's vehicles were secure as Lisa provided the extra parking passes allowing us to walk to any of 5 local pubs- great food and a spot to cheer for the home team!! We had everything we needed for the mini- family reunion: Graeter's ice cream and snacks to start the visit, many helpful tips on the local attractions, comfortable beds and a family size table for playing cards or games. The large TV room with the L- shaped sofa allowed us to watch a show or the Bengal's game and plan the events for the next day. Lisa even gave me the phone # I needed to get my hair cut on the afternoon we arrived.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Christmas in Covington

  Christmas in Covington

  • Guest C
  • Date of stay 12/21/12
  • Review Submitted 01/06/13
  This property is very well maintained. The owner has done a great job outfitting the kitchen. I enjoy cooking and found every utensil I needed (including a microplane grater) making it easy to feel right at home. The owner was very thoughtful with welcome basket and decorations to reflect the season. The property is right on the edge of the gentrified/historic area of Covington with great walk-to bars and restaurants. Probably my only suggestion would be to improve the security of the front and rear doors. The locks are finicky and would be easy to get through and the house is located across from an substance abuse rehabilitation center making security a critical feature. Better for early risers since there is also an auto detailing and window tinting shop across the street and there are horns honking by 7 AM for admittance.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, pet owners.

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• The pictures were great - the actual place even better

  The pictures were great - the actual place even better

  • Guest Molly
  • Date of stay 10/26/12
  • Review Submitted 12/14/12
  We rented this house on a weekend for a reunion of 3 college friends. Every amenity was thought of, the kitchen well appointed, and the location very convenient. The owner gave a thorough walk through and made herself available if we had any questions during our stay. Our plan was to eat in one night, out the other - going to walk to one of the local restaurants. We got comfortable at the house on our eating out night and decided to do with what we had leftover and stay in. The same group of friends would come back to this place - it was a very nice home away from home.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway.

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• Sister's Weekend

  Sister's Weekend

  • Guest Sister # 6
  • Date of stay 11/15/12
  • Review Submitted 11/19/12
  Can't say enough about how great the experience was in Covington, KY at this rental home. We had a group of 6 (all sisters), ages ranging from 75 to 54. We were there to celebrate the 75th birthday of our eldest sister and to get together (our yearly tradition). Lisa was so helpful and friendly - meeting us to help us find the home and parking. The location was great for getting to downtown via the trolley. Within walking distance are fun restaurants and a book store with a coffee shop. We especially enjoyed the den on the 3rd floor of this home. It is large enough for all to sit and relax at night. All 6 of us highly recommend the home & the owner.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Great house! and Excellent Host!!

  Great house! and Excellent Host!!

  • Guest Susie
  • Date of stay 11/09/12
  • Review Submitted 11/14/12
  My girlfriends and I spent a weekend in this lovely house that is full of character - just like the pictures portray. One of the best parts of the rental was working with Lisa! She was helpful with information and made us all feel welcomed. House is in a great location for walking to any nearby spot in Covington as well as downtown Cinci. We enjoyed the roof-top view of the downtown area. We also all enjoyed plenty of room! It would be great for friends, families - and I would strongly recommend it.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Fantastic Cincy-area Rental

  Fantastic Cincy-area Rental

  • Guest JSimpson
  • Date of stay 10/13/12
  • Review Submitted 11/12/12
  My Mom, Aunts, and I planned a mini vacation to Cincinnati in early October and could not have found a better rental! The location was very convenient to the many neighborhoods found in and around Cincy. We were in walking distance to the stadiums, excellent dining, and a short drive or trolly ride to a lot of other attractions. More than the location and the house itself (which is GORGEOUS), the customer service and attention to detail displayed by the owner far exceeded our expectations. She knew we planned to have a mini-baby shower for a local family member and she made sure to have a few different items that we needed, down to one Aunt's favorite coffee creamer. :) We loved the stay, loved the communication, and we will be back again!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Perfect for girl's weekend!

  Perfect for girl's weekend!

  • Guest Sarah
  • Date of stay 10/04/12
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  I rented this house for my bridesmaids and myself to stay in the night before my wedding, as well as a place for all of us to get ready together the next day. The house was actually better in person than we expected it to be by looking at the photos. The day of the wedding there were 4 of us, plus my mom, our makeup artist, and hairstylists, and we all felt that we had more than enough personal space and room to spread out and relax. The rooftop deck was a great way to unwind in the evening with a glass of wine and enjoy our coffee together in the morning and had spectacular views. Lisa was super sweet and beyond accommodating, and even left us a chilled bottle of champagne to celebrate the occasion (not to mention some pints of graeter's ice cream-yum!). None of us wanted to leave- we all wanted to live there! Even our makeup artist asked for the info to rent the place for a girl's weekend. So much better than a hotel, and at an unbeatable price. I'm definitely going to make it a point to stay here again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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$255 Night/2-5: *1-4/6 people  (**arrival + departure flexible = 2-5 nights)
$1400 1 week:   *1-4/6 people  (**arrival + departure flexible = 6-7 nights)
$2400 2 weeks:  *1-4/6 people  (**arrival + departure flexible = 13-14 nights)
$3600 3 weeks:  *1-3/4 people  (**arrival + departure flexible = 19-21 nights)
$4000 1 month:  *1-3/4 people  (**arrival + departure flexible = 25-29 nights)
$325 One Night: *1-4/6 people  (**arrival + departure flexible)
*'Home Stretch' Capacity is 7/8 people; additional charges applied/please inquire
**Depending on Availability (and on a first-reserved, first-served basis)

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.