Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!!
Country setting, near town!!
NOTICE: THE CABIN HAS A LOFT AND A BEDROOM. THE BEDROOM HAS A QUEEN BED, AND THE LOFT HAS A QUEEN AND A TWIN, BOTH ON THE FLOOR. We list our occupancy at 8 so that large families or adventuresome groups can stay, but for some groups, especially older ones, this is only a 4 or 5 person cabin. We have two large sofas, a pack-n-play for little ones in the cabin that can also be used. (And by request ahead of time, we have a cot that can be made available.)
This cabin is situated near the top of the hill, just below a couple barns and next to another cabin that is slowly being prepared for use. The 8-acre plot of farmland that the cabin sits on rolls down the hill to Boltz Lake (pronounced "Bolt-z"). Guests are welcome to take a stroll down the hill and enjoy the scenery. Be aware, though, that if you go in the summer, you may not want to leave...ever. You just disappear into a beautiful nature scene when you go down the hill, and even though the highway and downtown Dry Ridge are only minutes away, you are totally surrounded by nature down there...and a couple distant farms out on the hills. It is common to wake up at the cabin to find a herd of deer walking by outside.
While the landscaping is slowly moving forward (this is a small family run business), the inside is not waiting for anything. As you step into the cabin, you are surrounded by wood. Wood walls. Wood ceiling, and a large timber wooden ladder that leads up to the loft. The whole atmosphere makes you want to settle in a stay a while.
The loft is a low loft that is 12' x 12' and has a plush queen mattress, as well as a twin mattress. The floor of the loft is made from Tiger Bamboo.
Below the loft is the main bedroom, a cozy place to cuddle up for the night. It also has a plush queen mattress.
Linens, blankets, and pillows are provided for all beds.
A pack-n-play toddler bed is in the cabin.
Also, a sturdy single-person cot is available in the cabin.
The bathroom is inside the bedroom and is a full bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet. Basic amenities like bars of shower soap and shampoo bottles are provided. Towels and washcloths are also provided.
Outside the bedroom is a large common area which has a kitchen, living room, and dining area. The kitchen is a full-sized kitchen, with full sized stove and convection oven, microwave, sink, and a small fridge. Pots, pans, cups, and plates are all provided. (We would enjoy hearing your ideas for improvement!)
The living room has two large leather sofas, which make for two extra sleeping locations, if people don't mind sleeping on a couch.
The dining area has a 6 foot slab table. It has 6 chairs, plus a high chair.
While the cabin is further from the highway than most or all hotels around, it is still within distant earshot of the highway. To assure that the highway noise does not prevent any rest, we have purchased excellent noise-cancelling curtains that double as blackout curtains and have also provided an ambient, high fidelity noise machine that recreates 21 different soothing sounds to choose from. Wireless internet is, of course, provided.
Please be aware, as I mentioned above, that the bathroom is inside the main bedroom. This can cause an awkward situation if guests are outside sleeping in the living room or loft but need to use the restroom at night.
At the cabin door, you will only be 8 minutes from the Ark Encounter entrance. (If you get stuck at the traffic light, it may be 9 minutes.) Heading north, you are 40 minutes from the Creation Museum, with Big Bone Lick State Historic Site half way between the Creation Museum and the cabin. Downtown Cincinnati is 36 minutes, the Cincinnati Zoo is 42 minutes, and Lexington to the south is 45 minutes. Walmart is 1.5 miles away.
Contactless checkin
(Cabin stays cozy even when the temps get into the minus degrees outside.)
TWO OTHER CABINS AFTER THIS ONE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING: Cabin 2 https://www.vrbo.com/3496570 Cabin 3 (Hot Tub) https://www.vrbo.com/4844294?dateless=true
FOR THOSE WITH ANIMALS: "According to recent research, between 10 and 20% of the population worldwide are allergic to household pets such as dogs and cats. Any allergy-sufferer will know, it’s a long process to transform a property from pet-friendly to pet-free, as dander can remain long after pets depart." (From Lodgify) Our facilities are pet-free and we ask that anyone who desires to bring an animal seek out one of the openly animal-friendly rentals in our area so that those with severe allergies can come without endangering their comfort or their health. Thank you!
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About the area
Dry Ridge
Located in Dry Ridge, this cabin is on a lake. Eagle Creek Country Club and Brianza Gardens & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Walton Towne Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Beans - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Gold Star - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!!
Country setting, near town!! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!!
Country setting, near town!!?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!!
Country setting, near town!! on 15 Aug 2026 start from £74, 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 at Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!!
Country setting, near town!!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!!
Country setting, near town!!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!!
Country setting, near town!!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Quaint Cabin - 8 minutes from Ark Encounter!!
Country setting, near town!! located?
This family-friendly Dry Ridge cabin is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Piddle Park. Ark Encounter and Williamstown Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We had a great stay! Cabins was clean and cozy. It was close to Walmart and restaurants as well as being close to I-75. We had a wonderful stay. If we ever come back up this way we will definitely be staying here again in the future! I’ve already recommended it to several friends and family!
Wonderful cabin! We had everything we needed! Very clean and well maintained. It had snowed recently and host was worried about the drive and took the time to shovel it and made sure we could arrive safely. Host was super concerned for our safety and very responsive!
Lovely stay and it was so nice to have a reasonable place to cook all our meals as our family has multiple food allergies. Jonathon was easy to communicate with and even gave us a military discount.
Very cute! They had everything we needed for our long weekend stay. Really enjoyed staying in their tiny house! We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and no tv!!
The cabin was exactly as described. Very clean, had everything we needed. Owner was a great guy, so accommodating. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends.
Unfortunately my dad had to have an emergency surgery and we had to reschedule but the owner responded quickly and was amazing to work with. We look forward to coming here in the future
Everything was exactly as described. The handbook was very helpful and informative, especially handy to refer back if we had questions. Our host was very friendly, the cabin was clean and well-prepared, and we had everything we needed. My kids loved playing outside on the property with plenty of room to run after traveling. If we come back to visit the Ark we will definitely stay here again if available!
Danielle G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jonathan
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests