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

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Out the Door to the Right/Left are Pubs, Bistros, Indy Coffee, Stadiums + Cincy
Living Room ~ 12' Ceilings: Excellent for Paper Airplanes
Living Room
Westward Facing Windows = Afternoon Sun
1st Floor Bath

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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

(When you click on the photos in this listing, captions/descriptions will appear. Voila! Know, too, that there is a nightly discount for stays of four nights or longer. Just ask!)

This spacious urban dwelling is steeped in history, as is our charming and entirely f-l-a-t + walkable neighborhood. The home dates to the 1860s when it was likely built to house craftsmen involved in the building of the architecturally significant Roebling Suspension Bridge, the prototype for The Brooklyn Bridge. It is thought that John Roebling himself might have designed this property.

In 2007: top-to-bottom, wall-to-wall renovations resulted in '2008 River Cities Preservation' and '2008 Friends of Covington Beautification' awards. A three story 'flying' staircase, scale, contemporary upgrades and location yield both character and comfort. Here, history and modernity are not to be confused with rigidity: put your feet up and bring your dog! There's a decidedly down-home feel with an up-town vibe.

Truly a handsome and affordably priced alternative for Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky business travellers -- or -- for regionally-inclined tourists and vacationing families. Ideally suited for small-scale meetings and entertaining, too.

Bounded to the north by the Ohio River, Cincinnati is a quick two blocks and a bridge (yes: that one!) away, as are Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium, US Bank Arena -- and -- Queen City culture, entertainment, retail and cuisine. Fine and home-style dining, indie coffee houses (2 + a Starbucks), shopping and multiple entertainment options are also available just outside the door. Lexington and Louisville are each roughly (and Bluegrass scenic) 90 minutes away.

While most everything is within walking distance, two dedicated, off-street parking spaces are provided. As well, a "Red Bike" station -- and -- a retro-fitted trolley* stop (*that traverses Covington and Newport KY, and Cincinnati) are a block away. For full immersion in Kentucky's fabled horsiness, a livery across the street operates horse-drawn carriages most weekends and some week nights, using much the same routes.

Or, stay home and make good use of the roof deck with its panoramic views of the Cincinnati skyline and surrounding hillsides, the sunset-spilled den, and/or the jetted tub.









Keywords: Historic, Modern, Convenient, Panoramic View, Roof Deck, Pet and Family Friendly
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About the area

Covington

Located in Licking Riverside, a neighbourhood in Covington, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge and MainStrasse Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Great American Ball Park or Heritage Bank Center. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Covington, KY

What's nearby

  • Ohio River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Northern Kentucky Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Smale Riverfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪dEcORa Eatery and Drinkery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪LaRosa's Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kungfood Chu's AmerAsia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blinkers Tavern - ‬2 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 216 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy walk to lots of fun places
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, awesome host, really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for our family getaway weekend. Lisa was a great host as well. We will stay again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was excellent. Great place and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. We never had to get in our car the whole weekend. We walked to the Bengals game and to all the restaurants around the neighborhood. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home was the perfect location for walking across the river to Paycor stadium. Host clearly communicated and made us feel so welcomed. Plenty of space for our group - 6 adults, 2 children and a dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and the home was beautiful! Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Amazing location. The rooftop deck was great. We were so lucky weather-wise that we had two wonderful evenings to spend watching the fireworks in Cincinnati and the stars. Easy walk to so many different restaurants and pubs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Staycation

We had a terrific stay in Covington! The location is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Beautiful 19th century house

Nice place to stay. Property manager readily available. Nice that there is parking in rear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was extremely thoughtful about stocking the condo and she also provided numerous board games which we took advantage of. The only “issue” that we had was that there was no television on the bottom/main floor and that the den on the top floor was a little bare. All in all we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was conveniently located near the Roebling Bridge that allowed us to walk to the baseball stadium and other downtown buildings. The number of restaurants and bars nearby was wonderful. Lisa was a nice host greeting us upon arrival and being available if needed. The kitchen and dining area were very good. My daughter was able to bring her dog too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kendra S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We were really excited about this stay based on the listing, but unfortunately it did not matchexpectations in several important ways.The overall condition of the property was significantly below what we anticipated from thephotos. It appeared worn and in need of a deep clean, and several areas felt neglected or notwell maintained.One of the biggest disappointments was the rooftop deck, which is highlighted in the listingtitle. We were unable to use it, and this wasn’t communicated ahead of time. That was amajor factor in choosing this property, so it was frustrating to discover upon arrival.We also had concerns about cleanliness and general upkeep that made our stayuncomfortable. For example, there was a layer of black dust/dirt on all baseboards and mostsurfaces. Ultimately, we chose to leave early and stay elsewhere.We did reach out after the stay, but were told that because we didn’t report everything duringthe stay, no resolution could be offered. While we understand policies, it was stilldisappointing given the circumstances.I would recommend future guests confirm the current condition of the property and any keyamenities before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Red's visit

Property was perfect for our needs. Lisa went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Most attentive host i have ever experienced. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

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

Great weekend getaway in ideal location

This house is in walking distance to so many things to do. We walked to the Reds ballpark and all different restaurants each day. It was so nice to not have to drive everywhere. The owner was so accommodating with all requests and information. There was ice cream, bagels, coffee and so much more on arrival. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Weekend Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect, and the house had a lot historic charm. Great host, and great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi G.

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

Great place to stay.

Enjoyed this property so much. Close to so many good food options. Clean with everything we needed. Host Lisa was so personal and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pittsburgh 4

We wanted a place close to the Great American Ballpark. This location was awesome. We were able to walk to the game over the bridge. The vibe in this Covington neighborhood was fantastic, with many fun places to eat and drink.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Plenty of space and great location!

The host was super responsive and hospitable. We were in the area for a Kona Ice convention which was just a short walk. Between meetings we enjoyed walking the river and visiting a couple of local pubs. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy N.

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

Great House

Close to fun restaurants and the house has a great set up. We had plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Great Cincinnati stay

House was beautiful and host was very welcoming. Lots of space very well stocked. You must be able to do stairs as the house is up and down.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Great weekend getaway

The location was fantastic. We had an easy walk to the aquarium and to the Reds game. The home was very comfortable and the owner's attention to detail made us feel very welcome. We had a terrific weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aaron i.

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

Good Stay

Lisa was great. She was very helpful. The listing is just as described. Within walking distance of numerous restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Great location and hospitality

The location was perfect for access to downtown Cincinnati, OTR, and UC events. Our host, Lisa, was kind and helpful. The property had everything we needed to make our three generational family visit comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette K.

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

Adventure

Wonderful stay. Lots to do within walking distance. Host was attentive without being overbearing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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