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Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown

Beachfront vacation home in Fort Mitchell with kitchen

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Welcome to the River House--your immaculate home for a few days!
Create a lovely breakfast in the fully-equipped kitchen! We have everything you need to feed a crowd
Enjoy a meal while taking in the river views! There's an extra folding table and 8 chairs.
Another view of the kitchen--it's so great for serving a crowd.
The spacious living room has amazing river views and a big flat-screen smart-TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 182400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Villa Hills, KY
  • Place, Ohio River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Ludlow Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Devou Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

+10
10 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown

Welcome to the newly-remodeled River House! This immaculate house on 2 acres of riverfront property comfortably sleeps 18 and is located next to a state-protected bird sanctuary with a private sandy beach! Enjoy sunsets by the firepit, walks through the woods, and entertainment in the rustic barn with a half-pipe, ping pong table, and stage. Only 28 min to Perfect North Slopes, 12 min to downtown, and 10 min to CVG airport. Get away from it all while being just minutes from downtown Cincinnati!
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Fort Mitchell

Located in Fort Mitchell, this vacation home is on the beach. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Riverbend Music Center are cultural highlights and Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Paycor Stadium or Great American Ball Park.
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Villa Hills, KY

What's nearby

  • Ohio River - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Ludlow Lagoon Site Historical Marker - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ludlow Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Devou Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Paycor Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 19 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PeeWee's Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪LaRosa's Pizzeria Delhi Pike - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Joella's Hot Chicken - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sanctuary Social - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown located?

This family-friendly Fort Mitchell vacation home is located on the beach, just steps from Ohio River Valley and Ohio River. Devou Park and Ludlow Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was just as described on Vrbo. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen only had five spoons. In fact, the kitchen was so ill equipped. We thought maybe this home was only rented out to people who will eat out all the time. This family cooks so that was a little bit of a challenge. Also, the step on the outside of the deck was too wobbly rocks. My husband is 80 I’m almost 80 and it wasn’t exactly a safe situation to be stepping up on a rock and then onto the deck to get into the front door. Other than that, the house is very clean, very comfortable and we had tons of space which we loved.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in (and we were even able to get in a little earlier than the listed check in time!)I always bring cookware specific to what meals are planned but the kitchen was pretty well stock in that regard already. Was a great place for our big group with plenty of usable in and outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and a wonderful stay.

The stay was wonderful. There is so many beds so perfect for our big group! Beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay on the river

This is an awesome property- very clean and perfect for a big group. Loved being down on the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is updated and very roomy. Our family had plenty of room at eat breakfast in the same room. We have 10 kids they made great memories in the bunk room. My grandkids loved playing in the large bath tub. Since we know hot air rises and assumed the upstairs would be warmer than the downstairs we brought a box fan from home. Glad we did. Thank you for sharing your beautiful decorated home with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
It was the worst house I’ve been in with VRBO. The house was filthy and I spent first 5 hours cleaning it washing dirty sheets and wondering where the river front was.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for large group

Ideal property for a relaxing trip for a large group. The place was very clean and provided plenty of space for outdoor activities. Donna is a great host as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Good location for visiting Creation Museum and Ark.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Beautiful property, very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and convenient

We enjoyed our stay at this house on the river! We saw the Ark and Creation museum and several restaurants in the area! Thanks for being a great spot to live for a few days!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great and spacious place to stay when traveling in from out of town to go to a couple Reds games. Will definitely check if it’s available next time I’m in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CPYM Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

House was clean and nicely updated. Plenty of room, and watching the activity on the river from the porch was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Really nice , clean place. Family enjoyed every moment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for large family

Our only complaint was that the shed/barn was quite dilapidated and not lit very well for when we played ping pong. Otherwise it was fantastic!! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

unique and fun place to gather

Stayed here with family/friends recently. We were just blown away- right next to the river- beautiful views, loved watching the barges pass by, inside is absolutely spotless/clean, all 3 bathrooms were in impeccable shape, owner was very responsive, would totally stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Everything was very clean and Donna was very kind and helpful. Great location and great place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

The house was absolutely darling, very well done. Perfect for a girls trip and close to all the fun things to do in Cincinnati/Northern KY.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys annual football trip

I can’t speak enough about the location of this house. It’s close to the city yet you feel secluded. The nearby little town of Ludlow is very quaint with restaurants and shops. The owner was super easy to work with and the house was clean, up to date and had everything we needed for our group of 8. If you are looking for a place to stay away from it all but close to everything, this would be the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiloh c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valentines get away

This river house was so easy to get to very close to the airport. Great location for visiting the Ark Encounter and the Creation museum. We enjoyed staying at the house and watching movies. Donna was a wonderful host and very responsive. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

The river home is a great place to get away. The home is beautiful with an amazing view of the river. The barn was the ideal place for having some fun and the fireplace was a relaxing way to end the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River house review

The house was very modern and clean. Everything was available in the house that we needed for meals and sleeping. It was nice being beside the Ohio River, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Here in Kentucky for a ladies conference, the house was just right for our group of 16. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay!

Everything was as sold and looked as good as the pictures and description! Donna was communicative and willing to accomodate us early as well! She also offered good suggestions on places to eat and things to do. Had a weekend plan with friends in Cincinnati and this was the perfect place within a 15 minute drive for it. Would absolutely reccommend for anyone travelling to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean & great location.

Bachelorette party of 8 women from ages 21-54, stayed 3 days/2 nights. Property as pictured in the listing. The location was great, property is beautiful, quiet area & the house was very clean. Everything you need is provided. All linens, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, kitchen soap, K-cups, Keurig, dishes, bags of ice in the freezer, & toilet paper. I honestly can't think of anything that would have made it better. Grocery store, food, & dollar store close by. No issues getting an Uber to take us to the city. Thank you for sharing your amazing property with us. Andrea "Andie"
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Donna Baer

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Hi, I'm Donna. My husband and I moved from Chicago to Cincinnati in 2020 to be closer to our grandchildren. In Chicago, we raised ten kids in a stately 19th-century home. When the kids moved out, we hosted vacation rentals in our home. I loved it! I loved preparing for guests and attending to all the small details that make a stay enjoyable. I loved chatting with guests online before their trips. And I loved greeting guests as their vacations began. When we moved to Cincinnati I really missed being a host. Which is why I was thrilled when my daughter offered me the opportunity to host THIS vacation rental! It's such a beautiful place, and I know whoever books it will have a magical time.

Why they chose this property

The River House has it all: secluded next to a bird sanctuary on the banks of the Ohio River with access to a private sandy beach, you feel like you're a million miles from civilization. Yet hop in your car, and in under 15 minutes you can be at a Reds' game. Or a fabulous museum. Or at a traveling Broadway show. Or a 5-star restaurant. The house sleeps 18, so it is big enough to host family reunions or other large gatherings. And there's plenty of free parking.

What makes this property unique

The party barn! A rustic renovated barn that features a ping-pong table, a stage, and a half-pipe. There's also a fire pit, and of course, the private sandy beach. You'll love it here!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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