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Minutes from the Ark Encounter!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Dry Ridge, KY

Dry Ridge Outlet Mall
‪11 min drive‬
Ark Encounter
‪16 min drive‬
Ararat Ridge Zoo
‪21 min drive‬
Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Minutes from the Ark Encounter!

Charming country home that can host the whole family! Bright, neutral and western décor with amenities! Free wi-fi, smart TV, coffee maker, and fully stocked kitchen if you choose to do your own cooking! Located less than 8 Miles from ARK Encounter & less than 15 mins to Williamstown Lake. Centrally located between Cincinnati and Lexington, this property is easily accessible to Williamstown Lake, Creation Museum, Kentucky Horse Park, Newport Aquarium, as well as multiple dining & shopping venues!

Property manager

Craig Pennington

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Parties or Large gatherings allowed.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dry Ridge

Dry Ridge is home to this holiday home. Big Bone Lick State Park and Big Bone Lick State Historic Site reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout.

Dry Ridge, KY

What's nearby

Eagle Creek Country Club - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
Piddle Park - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
Ark Encounter - 16 min drive - 21.0 km
Ararat Ridge Zoo - 21 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Beans - ‬12 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from the Ark Encounter! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Minutes from the Ark Encounter!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes from the Ark Encounter!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minutes from the Ark Encounter! located?

Situated in Dry Ridge, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eagle Creek Country Club, Grant County Park and Piddle Park. Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Big South Fork are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

28 May, 2025

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

Little Blue House

We enjoyed the house and the convenience of the proximity of the Ark Encounter. Craig was quick to respond to our messages and our girls loved the bunkbed!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

8 Apr, 2025

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

Great

Nice place close to the ark encounter.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

1 Jan, 2025

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

Great stay!

Had a great stay, property was very clean and easy to access. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quiet night away with friends!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

TC M.

13 Apr, 2025

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

Quiet Country Getaway

The Blue House was an ideal place for a family reset! We spent the days exploring the area and visiting the Ark Encounter, the Creation Museum, and the Cincinnati Zoo. We returned in the evening to play games and have dinner. The kids were sad to leave - both the house and the sweetest four-legged, neighborhood welcome committee!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

15 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

This property was perfect for our family. We loved the country charm. We definitely recommend the Blue House!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

16 May, 2024

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

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed our time away. Very convenient location. Property manager was a pleasure to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah H.

17 Oct, 2024

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

Lovely home in the country.

We adored the little blue house. The fall leaves all around were stunning! Craig was awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

4 Nov, 2024

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

Country Roads

Nice country house that is bigger than it appears. Nice and quiet!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

31 May, 2023

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

Memorial weekend getaway

Beautiful property, perfect for our weekend getaway from GA to see the Ark Encounter. The home was very clean and cozy with everything we needed for our 2night stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Great place for the family vacation!

House was perfect! Clean, well supplied, quiet neighborhood, beautiful scenery.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Szonja R.

7 Apr, 2024

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

Restful

We found the house a great place to rest between our busy days at the Ark. Well equipped, pleasant, clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

23 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Nice area

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Misty W.

29 Dec, 2024

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

Could have been better.

Very cute house, in need of a new mattress. It was the worst bed I’ve ever slept on.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olguita D.

23 May, 2024

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

Family Trip

The property is exactly as described. We had great communication with Craig throughout our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Great for a family!

We loved our stay! It was the perfect space for our whole family. The full kitchen, laundry, and large bedrooms were great for travelling with kids. A very clean, spacious, and peaceful place. Craig was very prompt in responding to questions or needs during our stay. If you're looking for somewhere quiet and peaceful, this is it! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luella M.

28 Nov, 2023

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

Restful

Nice country property with room for a family to relax.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H.

12 Mar, 2023

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

Newly remodeled

Great little clean place to stay if your visiting the Arc and or the creation museum as my family did...

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

29 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Such a cute home and away from everyone. Very peaceful.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

15 Mar, 2024

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

Countryside

Cute countryside place to stay when visiting Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Dry Ridge, KY area

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

9 Jun, 2024

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

Perfection!

Beautiful home with great homey decor, all the modern amenities you'd want and need!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Jul, 2023

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

Ark Encounter/Creation Museum

Clean house, quiet area. Roads a little narrow getting there, lol. Good proximity to both attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian G.

12 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect if you're visiting the Ark

Craig was fantastic, the place was lovely, the nearby coffee "Beans" was great, and the trip to the Ark was easy! I would totally recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan E.

30 Oct, 2023

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

Great

Property was in a great location with close access to food, retail and area attractions. House was very clean and well kept with all the necessary ammenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

30 Mar, 2023

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

Home close to civilization with a country feel

We enjoyed the many amenities and friendly host of this house “in the country” but minutes from fine dining, local Walmart, coffee, the Ark encounter and Creation Museum. Overall, a great time was had and the location was really a good fit for our family

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique J.

10 May, 2023

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

Cute country home

Has everything you need for a quiet getaway. Close to all the area attractions, The Ark Encounter, The Creation Museum, and Cincinnati. Which is why we were there. Our family of 5 enjoyed every minute!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023