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Shanty - Close to the Ark Encounter

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Dry Ridge, KY
  • Place, Piddle Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great American Ball Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette

About this property

Shanty - Close to the Ark Encounter

Galloping Goose Cottages located 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

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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

Smoking Permitted Outside Only

Important information

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Property # 2129525vb
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

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 looking for area attractions can visit Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout. Rainbow Maze and Ararat Ridge Zoo are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Dry Ridge, KY

What's nearby

  • Piddle Park - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ark Encounter - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 38 min drive - 68.9 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 40 min drive - 70.6 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shanty - Close to the Ark Encounter pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shanty - Close to the Ark Encounter?

As of 16 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shanty - Close to the Ark Encounter on 26 Jul, 2026 start from S$141, 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 Shanty - Close to the Ark Encounter?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shanty - Close to the Ark Encounter?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shanty - Close to the Ark Encounter?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Shanty - Close to the Ark Encounter located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Piddle Park, Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital and Williamstown Lake. Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and William Arnold Log House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

TimLinda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay while visiting the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good location, overall very clean and nicely done there was NO coffee and we didn't realize until we went to fix and it was too late to request any. Stocking with a few snacks, water and making sure there is coffee would be recommendations for future guest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline A.

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

Great little spot beautiful sunset for our Anniversary

We enjoyed our stay thank you Cute
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

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

Amazing!

We loved the stay. The location and neighborhood was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

Ark Adventure and Creation Museum

Nice property. Pleasant drive to both places.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melodee S.

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

Nice little house

The house is exclusively for couple because it’s tiny but neat, good neighborhood and close to all attractions that we visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard G.

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

Lovely week

These cottages are very cute. They were much smaller that we expected, though. But we were so busy with our family visiting The Ark and the Creation Museum that it was just fine. Its located on a beautiful piece of property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemary B.

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

Sleeping with earplugs

Nice but much too noisy from constant train traffic
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch Y.

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

Little but functional

All in all was good Air Conditioner was right on the side of the bed and would get cold on the head. May need to put a diverted to redirect the air.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael F.

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

Only 2 towels and no hair dryer

If you are a woman with long hair and you want to dry your hair after washing it how do you do that with out an extra towel? Also make sure you bring Keurig coffee pots because that's the coffee maker. And you only get two pods for three nights total for two people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute Units

The property is immaculate and cottages are adorable. The units are small but adequate. Trains passed regularly, but with the fan on the air conditioning unit running it blocked the noise. Could have used more coffee and fresh cups (2 day stay) but management didn’t respond to our request. Overall, we were very pleased. Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George Y.

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

Goose

As we pulled into the parking area of the Galloping Goose Cottages, we were so happy to see the quaintness of their appearance and the inside was just as charming. The cleanness of the inside was beyond reproach. The birds in the area woke us and put us to sleep with their lullaby. Believe it or not, the train was soothing and didn’t bother us at all. It was all a lovely experience and I will recommend it to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittney C.

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

Perfect for short getaway

It was very nice for a weekend getaway with my spouse. It is extremely tiny, as advertised so staying for an extended amount of time may be difficult. We went to the Ark Encounter and Creation museum and was perfect for our weekend. The only downsides were the location being right next to rail road tracks and the trains are very loud through the night and the AC unit. The room would either get too warm or too cold if we turned the temperature down. It was very hot outside though so maybe that's what the issue was. Overall would stay again though for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

The Shanty

Very clean and well thought out for such a small space. The train did not bother us a bit. Very convenient to the Ark. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandie H.

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

Close to the The Ark

Nice little
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meachel W.

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

Fabulous

It was quaint and fun
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald E.

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

Nice stay

Very nice would highly recommend thankyou!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

kay m.

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

Wonderful experience

We really enjoyed our stay. The only problem we had was getting towels. Need to put enough towels in the room for the duration of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

Great Accommodations rooms were clean shower was clean. There was a train person same like every hou

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Great Place to Stay while visiting The Ark

It was great! Had everything we needed. A quiet private place to stay and close to restaurants & the Ark Encounter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

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

Unique

Small, charming, new and relatively clean cottages.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci P.

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

Homey

Perfect for a little getaway. Super cute and just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was vary relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne K.

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

Nice clean cottage

The cottage was just as listed, arrived Sunday. If towels or essentials are needed, you mark a card provided & put it on your door knob. We asked for clean towels & washcloths. We arrived back to our cottage & 2 girls were at some of the cottages cleaning them. They saw us arrive & left our clean items outside in a chair without getting the dirty ones. Next day, filled out card for clean towels and washcloths, & coffee. Arrived back at 4:10, nothing there. I called the # provided inside & someone brought us our items & got the 2 days of dirty towels washcloths and towels. That was the only glitch in our whole trip. I was concerned if they didn't get the dirty towels they would mildew soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great place and easy in and easy out
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

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