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Welcome to The Ark Encounter Retreat!
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and ceiling fan.
The kitchen is equipped with everything needed for an unforgettable stay
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a checkered tablecloth.
Kick back & relax in the sunshine on the breezy back deck

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Walton, KY
  • Place, Walton City Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Paycor Stadium
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Walton

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Walton, within a 15-minute drive of Florence Mall and The Abner Gaines House. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Walton City Hall and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Walton Citizens Park.
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What's nearby

  • Walton City Hall - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ark Encounter - 22 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Paycor Stadium - 27 min drive - 25.9 miles
  • Great American Ball Park - 28 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • University of Cincinnati - 33 min drive - 30.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 30 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Fuel Travel Center (One9 Fuel Network) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spear Ridge Cafe & General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Ark Encounter Retreat

Summary:
A vacation to Walton immerses you in a tranquil haven of scenic beauty and small-town charm. Nestled in Northern Kentucky, this 3-bedroom home aptly named Ark Encounter Retreat offers a peaceful getaway with its quiet streets and serene country surroundings, while remaining just a short drive from top regional attractions. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more ideal balance of relaxation and easy access to unforgettable adventures!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

- Please read each of the rules carefully to avoid any danger and/or deductions from your security deposit upon check-out. You must be at least 25 ...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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The Ark Encounter Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place for our work trip. The sun sets are amazing on the back deck! We will definitely be back when in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and well furnished. It was an amazing place for our three night stay. For future renters, just be aware that all three beds are VERY firm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Had a really nice stay. Good communication with the owners upon check in. The house was clean, in a quiet neighborhood, and convenient location to stores and Ark Encounter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place shows some wear. Mattress were firm. Good location for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and location proximity was perfect to visit the Arc Encounter, Creation Museum and Cincinnati. We had no issues but did reach out and the host was very quick to respond. If ever in the area again, we will come back here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice home, and we appreciated the convenance of the location. The host(s) were very informative on property details and responsive to our questions.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Located in a quiet neighborhood. Spacious and clean. Easy to contact host with questions. Good for either family with kids or seniors traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grand Welcome

We fell in love with neighborhood, very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The hosts were very nice. The house was beautiful and clean. We had an awesome experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice and clean
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for elementary and older grandchildren not for toddlers due to placement of the stairs. In a residential neighborhood everything easy to drive to, such as groceries. Host very responsive and friendly to work with before and during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was especially convenient for us—we flew in to CVG and visited the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum which gave us short drives to all three. It is an easy drive to Florence where we found plenty of places to eat, although Bailey-Jayne’s Cafe in Walton might be the only place we needed. Our host was particularly friendly, checking in on us to see if we needed anything or had any questions. Matt was very quick to respond to my emails.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a quiet neighborhood just outside of the growing town of Walton. Just a few minutes drive from the grocery store and restaurants. We booked in Walton because it was 1/2 way between the Ark and the Creation Museum and it worked out perfectly! We even took a quick trip to Cincinnati since we were so close. Definitely enjoyed our trip. The ONLY thing I did not like were the beds. Memory Foam and very stiff. But I'm sure some people like the firmer beds. Just not me. Otherwise, we enjoyed the stay at the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, decent location, but not worth the price

The house was clean and the location was perfect for where we needed. That being said the check in process is strange. I’ve booked tons of houses through VRBO and others like them and have never had to send ID and register through a separate site. The beds were awful and there was no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communications with the host was excellent! They really helped me out when i forgot my Drivers License. They were very accommodating on short notice. 10/10 for communication with the host. The beds were much firmer than expected. I struggled with sleep because of the beds. The unit was clean 10/10. Cabinet doors seemed to have a baby lock on them that i could not figure out how to get through. My kids loved the ping pong table in the garage. Excellent idea!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was cozy, clean, and had plenty of space for the 6 of us. It had everything we needed and even some extra thoughtful items that made our stay more comfortable. It was a great place for our family, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I loved this house. It was very comfortable, spacious and had all of the amenities our family needed during our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in May 2026