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The Poolside Escape

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Large in ground pool.
Basketball court.
Beautiful and safe neighborhood.
Spacious living room.
Spacious living room.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Southgate, KY
  • Riverbend Music Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Newport Aquarium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Great American Ball Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property

The Poolside Escape

Enjoy summer while you can! Pool closes October 10th. Welcome to your private escape in Fort Thomas, Kentucky—just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. This spacious five-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and relaxation for families, groups, or business travelers.

Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable living spaces. Outside, enjoy a private in-ground pool! Please note that we do not allow excessive parties.
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Amenities

Pool
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Newport

Newport is home to this holiday home. Riverbend Music Center and Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Newport on the Levee and EastGate Mall. Check out an event or a game at Great American Ball Park, and consider making time for Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Southgate, KY

What's nearby

  • Northern Kentucky University - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Riverbend Music Center - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 7 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Paycor Stadium - 8 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Richter & Phillips Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 15 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Post Taps & Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Padrino’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Graeter's Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Poolside Escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Poolside Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Poolside Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Poolside Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Poolside Escape located?

Situated in Newport, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital and within 6 miles (10 km) of Great American Ball Park and Newport Aquarium. BB&T Arena and Newport on the Levee are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katina W.

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

Short stay

Communication with host was great, very responsive as VRBO never sent any check in or check out instructions. Quiet street, easy to get to, pool was very nice and relaxing. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Connie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good and mostly as advertised. The 5th bedroom isn't a seperate room with a door, its a bed on a lower level. Bathroom on that floor didn't have a working light swith so it was difficult to use and we needed the 3rd bath. Kitchen was moderately stocked with cookware. We really weren't trying to cook but few cooking utensils, no bowls to serve from or mix in, one dish towel for 3 days seems light. Also would have like to have had hand towels in baths and body soap in showers. Pool was nice and well kept and great for kids to enjoy. Overall it worked out well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The house was overall nice and clean, and the pool was definitely the highlight—especially with the heat index being so high during our stay. The kids loved having access to it, and it made a big difference in keeping everyone entertained and cool.However, the living room setup was a bit disappointing. For a house that accommodates 10 people, it only had seating for 3, which made it difficult for our group to spend time together comfortably. Also, one of the “bedrooms” didn’t actually have a door and was open to the main living space—fine for kids, but not ideal for a couple looking for privacy.We did request an early check-in, which the host allowed for a 50 fee. Which we negotiated down. They originally requested payment via Venmo instead of through the platform, which felt a little inappropriate. On top of that, we never received check-in instructions—even after texting the host upon arrival. Fortunately, the door was unlocked so we were able to get in on our own. I also let the host know that one of the bathroom sinks was broken, but never received a response.All in all, it’s a good spot for families with kids who plan to spend a lot of time in the pool, but there are definitely some communication and comfort issues that future guests should be aware of.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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