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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom1346 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Williamstown, KY
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ararat Ridge Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, William Arnold Log House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Williamstown

Located in Williamstown, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout. .This family-friendly vacation home is 31.4 mi (50.6 km) from Florence Mall and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Ararat Ridge Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Ark Encounter - 4 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Webb Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • William Arnold Log House - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 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.

5 Min to Ark Encounter - Sleeps 12 - Fire Pit

The Space

Welcome to The Ark House! We’re just 5 minutes from the Ark Encounter and have set up our home to be a comfortable, fun place for families and groups to stay together.

The home sleeps up to 12 guests and sits on approximately 2 private acres, giving everyone plenty of room to spread out. You’ll have a large game room, lots of outdoor activities, a fire pit area, and thoughtful extras to make traveling with family a little easier.

WHY GUESTS CHOOSE THE ARK HOUSE

* Only 5 minutes from the Ark Encounter
* Sleeps up to 12 guests
* Approximately 2 private acres
* Large game room with air hockey and Roku TV
* Volleyball, cornhole, Wiffle ball, and kickball
* Solo Stove smokeless fire pit with Adirondack chairs
* Dog-friendly
* High chair and Pack ’n Play
* High-speed Wi-Fi
* Washer and dryer
* Plenty of free parking

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

* Bedroom 1: Queen bed
* Bedroom 2: Twin bunk beds
* Bedroom 3: Twin daybed with pull-out twin trundle
* Game Room / Bunk Room: Two Twin-over-Full bunk beds
* Living Room: Sleeper sectional

The Ark House comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

There’s plenty to do without even leaving the property.

Inside, you’ll find air hockey, UNO, playing cards, Candy Land, and Roku TV. Outside, there’s plenty of room for volleyball, cornhole, Wiffle ball, and kickball.

At the end of the day, grab an Adirondack chair and relax around the Solo Stove fire pit. It’s a great place to slow down and spend time together after a day at the Ark.

IMPORTANT - ONE FULL BATHROOM

We want guests to know exactly what to expect before booking. The Ark House has one full bathroom.

To make getting ready easier for larger families, we added getting-ready areas outside the bathroom with extra mirrors and hair dryers. This gives guests another place to get ready without tying up the bathroom.

The bathroom has a step-free shower with sturdy grab bars. The home is single-level with only one step to enter.

If your group is comfortable sharing one bathroom, you’ll have plenty of sleeping space, gathering areas, entertainment, and outdoor space to enjoy together.

MORE AMENITIES

* Fully equipped kitchen
* Dining table with seating for 8
* Dedicated coffee station
* Smart TVs in multiple rooms
* High-speed Wi-Fi
* Dedicated workspace
* Washer and dryer
* Linens and towels provided
* High chair and Pack ’n Play
* Two large gravel driveways with plenty of free parking

CLOSE TO THE ARK, WITH ROOM TO RELAX

Spend the day exploring the Ark Encounter and be back at the house in just minutes. Let the kids head outside to play, challenge someone to air hockey, or wind down with a game while the adults relax around the fire pit.

Our goal with The Ark House is simple: to give families a clean, comfortable, and fun place where they can stay together and make great memories.

We’d love to host you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,346 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

5 Min to Ark Encounter - Sleeps 12 - Fire Pit Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean in a great location! Minutes to the Ark Encounter. Host was extremely helpful with good communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026