Ark Encounter 5 Min | Pond Retreat | Sleeps 10

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A grassy landscape with a wooden bench, a small pond, and a distant building.
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a large TV, and a sofa.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen with a refrigerator.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a dishwasher.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Williamstown, KY
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Webb Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, William Arnold Log House
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Williamstown

Located in Williamstown, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Walton Towne Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Webb Park and Williamstown Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Ark Encounter and Rainbow Maze. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Williamstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Ark Encounter - 2 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Webb Park - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • William Arnold Log House - 3 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital - 4 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 5 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ark Encounter 5 Min | Pond Retreat | Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ark Encounter 5 Min | Pond Retreat | Sleeps 10?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ark Encounter 5 Min | Pond Retreat | Sleeps 10 on Nov 15, 2026 start from $368, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ark Encounter 5 Min | Pond Retreat | Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ark Encounter 5 Min | Pond Retreat | Sleeps 10?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ark Encounter 5 Min | Pond Retreat | Sleeps 10 located?

This family-friendly Williamstown vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rainbow Maze, Ararat Ridge Zoo and Kangaroo Walkabout. Ark Encounter and Webb Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went very well with our stay. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you had a great stay and truly appreciate you choosing our home. We’d love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, great location & perfect for our family of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad the home was clean, conveniently located, and a great fit for your family. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Set on a beautiful property with green rolling hills and a pond, we were very happy to share this VRBO with the kids and grandparents for 5 days. Convenient to the main highway, yet set off and quiet. Especially loved breakfasts and coffee on the front porch, with beautiful morning sun and birds.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad your family enjoyed the peaceful setting and relaxing mornings on the porch. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic and the host was very good at tending to our concerns. We slept ten people and we all were happy with the amount of space we had. It was nice to have the big community area to hang out in, or the front porch to enjoy some peace. So quiet and serene there, and pitch dark at night. Would stay again if we went back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're glad to hear everyone was comfortable and that you enjoyed having plenty of space to relax and spend time together. It sounds like you made good use of both the community area and the front porch. We really appreciate your kind words and would be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and was stocked remarkably well. Extra things like paper towels, etc. were available. It has been nicely updated. The only downside was an unpleasant odor that we smelled as soon as walking in. Not sure exactly what the odor was but suspected maybe a drain issue. Notified host and received a quick response. Property is very convenient to Ark Encounter.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the home, its amenities, and the convenient location. We’re sorry about the unpleasant odor and appreciate you letting us know. We’ll make sure this is passed along to our team for further checking. We’re glad we could respond quickly, and we’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful area and nice clean house
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 20, 2026
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful area and found the house clean and comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about it. The layout and location was perfect. The drain in the main Bathroom was messed up, but everyone took showers (so it was okay).I was not sure if we needed to strip the beds, so we did. Also, we took out all our trash. Thank you for a wonderful experience. We would like to come again. It was especially nice to have my daughter experience the ARK.Thank youKen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2026
Thank you so much, Ken! We’re so glad you loved the layout and location and that you had a wonderful experience. We apologize for the issue with the main bathroom drain and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Thank you as well for taking care of the beds and trash before checkout. It sounds like it was a special trip, and we’d be happy to welcome you back for another visit to the Ark!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is excellent. The host is responsive. The location is quiet, calm and convenient. Definitely a place for my family to stay at again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were highly pleased. Was very clean and in a great location. Would definitely come back and recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It snowed while we were there and someone came and shoveled the snow before we were ready to go, very much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a gem of a property with scenic views. Our kids had fun running up and down the hill to the pond and roasting marshmallows over the campfire. I highly recommend this property, especially for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes. The kitchen was very well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We’re happy to hear the kitchen had everything you needed. Hope you had a wonderful trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and quiet

House was very clean and cozy. It's located about 3 miles from the Arc Encounter. Very relaxing and nice. I would stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

We came to visit the ark and relax. The surroundings were beautiful and the house was spacious and full of amenities. We highly recommend this vacation home for people of all ages! We plan to return with our grand children some time in the future.
Large laundry area
Large table for eating or playing board games
Great view!
Fully equipped kitchen!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is exactly as advertised. Clean and well stocked. The entire home was in working order and we had absolutely no complaints. If we ever return to the area, we will stay here again. It was great to stay in a home that was a bit off the highway and still had the country feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen is limited on pans, mixing bowls, spices. Wish there had been wood for the fire pit. The home is clean, updated, with plenty of room. The beds are comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Place was clean and as advertised. Check in was frustrating. Did not receive any instructions and after long days drive spent 50 minutes on the phone trying to get someone to give us an entry code. Overall good just need better communication on check in day
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 1, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re really glad to hear the place was clean and met your expectations. We’re very sorry for the frustrating check-in experience. We’ll make sure to improve on this with our team and avoid this from happening again. Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to have the chance to host you again for a smoother experience next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ark trip with friends

Property was just like pictured and described, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay The only thing we (all seniors) were disappointed in was the lack of eating places in area. Also the time that other places to visit opened, ( later in the day).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home to stay in. Large and open living room and kitchen. The kids enjoyed the complimentary snacks and soda provided. Excellent communication from host.Beautiful wildflowers on the hillside leading down to the pond. We enjoyed watching the butterflies coming to the flowers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described on listing. Large living room which allowed for kids to play. Limited pots and pans and no food storage items but we managed. Good communication from property manager throughout stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
We loved the layout of the house! The outside was beautiful with amazing views. The inside however had an odor, we had to buy air fresheners and that didn’t help cover the mildew/cat urine type smell. We also had an ant problem, while sleeping in the main bedroom we had ants crawling and biting us. The main bathroom had ants on the floor, tub, shower, sink, towels and any clothes. We had bites on our legs and arms and my son had bites on his face. The front door had a large gap on the bottom and you have to push to get it to lock or it keeps trying to auto lock. We also had to ask for check out details as we were sent none. If you have children and plan to have them sleep in the bunkbed know that the top bunk’s mattress is flush with the railing so it made it unsafe for our daughter to sleep on. The location is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2026
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the home’s layout, beautiful views, and convenient location. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced, especially the odor and pest concerns. We understand how frustrating and uncomfortable this must have been. We’ve shared your feedback with our team so these concerns can be properly addressed and the home can be more comfortable for future guests. We truly appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on Oct 31, 2026
Thanks so much for staying with us!
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