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Blue Goose - Close to the Ark Encounter
Lakefront cottage in Dry Ridge with patio
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 2192 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Dry Ridge, KY
- Place, Dry Ridge Outlet Mall3 min drive
- Place, Ark Encounter4 min drive
- Place, Ararat Ridge Zoo9 min drive
- Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
About this property
Blue Goose - Close to the Ark Encounter
Galloping Goose Cottages is located in Dry Ridge, Kentucky. We offer 10 cottages 8 with Queen Beds and 2 with Twin beds. All are fully equipped with Air Conditioning and Heat, Cozy beds with Luxurious Linens, Full Bathroom, Roku Flat Screen Tv's, Wi-Fi, Mini Refrigerator, Microwave, and Keurig. The cottages are 190 Square feet. Parking on premises is available. They're located only minutes away from The Ark in Williamstown, KY! The Cottages are located next to a train track.
After making a reservation please be sure to check your email. The cottages are self check in. There is no office onsite. All check-in details such as address, access codes etc. will be located in that email.
After a reservation is made please complete the pre-checkin details sent to your email from RGC Enterprise Vacation Homes. Our address as well as places to eat and things to do in the area will be listed.
The Access code to your cottage is sent 3 days before your reservation via email.
After making a reservation please be sure to check your email. The cottages are self check in. There is no office onsite. All check-in details such as address, access codes etc. will be located in that email.
After a reservation is made please complete the pre-checkin details sent to your email from RGC Enterprise Vacation Homes. Our address as well as places to eat and things to do in the area will be listed.
The Access code to your cottage is sent 3 days before your reservation via email.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Dry Ridge
Located in Dry Ridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Eagle Creek Country Club and Brianza Gardens & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Piddle Park and Williamstown Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florence Speedway or Kentucky Speedway. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Dry Ridge, KY
What's nearby
- Piddle Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
- Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
- Ark Encounter - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
- Ararat Ridge Zoo - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Beans - 4 min drive
- Dunkin' - 3 min drive
- Cracker Barrel - 4 min drive
- Hansie Flip Burgers - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tonya P.
8 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy



Tonya P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
gary g.
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
gary g.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Regina B.
6 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Regina B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald L.
20 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ark vacation
Ronald L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline L.
8 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to spend the night
Jacqueline L.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Halbfoerster C.
23 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Halbfoerster C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rose P.
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place near Ark
Rose P.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
deborah M.
24 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful place
deborah M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue D.
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Sue D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mildred A H.
17 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was great!
Mildred A H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna C.
30 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip to the Ark
Donna C.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
patrick w.
20 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice clean
patrick w.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eric A.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay
Eric A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Paulette H.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and comfortable
Paulette H.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charles G.
19 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ark Encounter
Charles G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly J.
18 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy lil’ cabin
Kelly J.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Sue D.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick overnight stop
Sue D.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Jeff S.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Philip F.
31 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Right
Philip F.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie C., Uniontown Pa
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book this place!
Debbie C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynn K.
24 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was what i expected
Lynn K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
April H.
30 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Creation/Ark Exploration Stay
April H.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina D.
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable
Sabrina D.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
About the host
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