KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool

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A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television.
A wooden deck with a pool, surrounded by trees.
A spacious living room with wooden beams, a dining area, and a balcony with a railing.
A kitchen with wooden walls, a granite countertop island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, a pool, and a wooden railing.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ghent, KY
  • Place, Markland Dam Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Neeley Family Distillery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Belterra Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Ghent

Located in Ghent, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Neeley Family Distillery and Smugglers Cove are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ohio River Valley and Ohio River. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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Ghent, KY

What's nearby

  • Markland Dam Park - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Neeley Family Distillery - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Smugglers Cove - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Belterra Golf Course - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Belterra Casino - 8 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Sunset Bar and Grill. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Snappy Tomato Pizza - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is KY log home close to The Ark Encounter on private 14 acres private seasonal pool located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Ohio River Valley and within 6 miles (10 km) of Neeley Family Distillery and Ohio River. Smugglers Cove and Markland Dam Park are also within 6 miles (10 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. 28 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall great stay. Home was secluded and private.Beds were a little uncomfortable, front door had trouble locking, no sauna located, arcade (game room) did not work. Most games were broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our girl's trip was perfect. This cabin is pet friendly but didn't smell like pets. The furniture was comfortable. The cabin is very spacious. It had everything we needed in the kitchen. Great water pressure and offers plenty of hot water for showers. The pool was very clean. I recommend bringing a fan if you sleep hot, it is an older cabin with window units. Lots of sitting room outside. Surrounded by woods. The driveway is a bit steep so be mindful of the vehicle you drive. The host was fantastic. Very nice and quick to respond. Far enough out to enjoy the country but close enough to go in for food and fun. We will be returning in the fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!!! My husband and I met up with friends and this place was awesome! Private and pretty! The pool is nice and big, the decks furniture are comfortable, and inside is nice & comfortable, also. A better photo of the property once you get to the top of the drive would be nice. We weren’t sure we were at the right place! Lol! Be prepared for steps! Looking forward to going back and taking our adult kids and their spouses!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cabin ... very good for families
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Vacation

Our vacation was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful peaceful location fir family get together

We loved the atmosphere inside and out at the cabin. The pool, deck, and sitting areas were great for enjoying the peaceful surroundings!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Secluded Cabin

We enjoyed the space the cabin had to offer and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The place is beautiful

We will be back to stay longer so beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2022
Hello Anthony, We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the cabin and are planning to come back! Best, Jeff and Colleen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to just relax

Cabin was roomy and had lots of things to keep our group entertained. We enjoyed our stay and will be visiting this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The property would be great for a big family stay. It was just us 4 and we all slept upstairs. I don’t have any complaints but we wish the pond was without algae and moss. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great secluded location with an awesome large pool! We had a blast and would highly recommend. I do think a pull out couch or something on the landing at the top of the stairs, or even in the basement, would be a nice addition for more sleeping space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
Thanks Chris- so glad you enjoyed your stay at the cabin! Please come back! Jeff and Colleen Macek
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private getaway

Adults only sibling trip to relax and unwind
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Cabin

Beautiful cabin!! We had our 7 kids and had more than enough room. The pool, games room, and fishing pond are all wonderful. Secluded but close enough to get what you need. Beautiful drive along river to Madison and Carrollton. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2022
Hi Michael, We are truly happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the cabin! Please do come back! Warmest regards, Jeff and Colleen Macek
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good situation but needs maintenance

This is a nice private property. Upon arrival though you walk up to a tall porch that is all open underneath and looks pretty bad. There is junk under it and not manicured at all. The steps up to the front porch are steep and the stairs themselves are very narrow as well. Nice swing and rockers on the porch.The kitchen was nice met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation 2023

The property was as advertised and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The little touches of snacks waiting for the kids and adding a blender to the appliances was really appreciated. We were able to visit the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter as well as the stop on the Bourbon trail and one of the state parks. The family really enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay at the cabin. Hope to see you again in the future..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Our family had a lot of fun playing volleyball in the pool. We enjoyed the games in the basement, but some of them didn’t work right or cost money. We loved seeing rabbits play in the yard and even spotted some deer. We would have loved to fish in the pond but it was totally algae covered and had very limited access for fishing. Overall our family had a great time being together at this house with it’s quiet and peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cabin in beautiful setting

The cabin is rustic but comfortable. Very comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen. Owner and manager were prompt in addressing all our questions and concerns. The cabin is older but has been updated . We enjoyed our stay and would consider staying here again when visiting Kentucky. Our main destination was the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. In our opinion this was a good location for visiting both.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2022
Hello Terry, We are happy to hear you enjoyed the cabin and your time in the area! Please do come back for a visit! Blessings, Jeff and Colleen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Labor Day weekend!!!

House is secluded with great amenities. Pool is big and clean and game room is a big plus. Comfortable to sleep for 8 people. Kitchen is well stocked and communication with host was great. Collen made sure we were comfortable and they installed hockey table just before our arrival. We liked the campfire where the kids made s'mores. Overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Hi Dorota, We just love hearing that families enjoy the property, so we're so happy to hear about your stay! We hope you plan on coming back! Jeff and Colleen Macek
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I'm like everything in this house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice family vacation

This was our first visit to Kentucky. This was a great place for our family between visits to the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, and Mammoth Caves. The house is on a large property with plenty of distance from neighbors and is well equipped for cooking for the family and playing games inside and out. We observed carpenter bees and woodpeckers boring into the house timbers, which did not inhibit our stay but made for some interesting noises and wood shavings.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
So glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to Kentucky and the house! We hope you will come back for another visit! Best, Jeff and Colleen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin

We had a great time renting this cabin in rural Kentucky. They had a well stocked kitchen, that could use some cookie sheets, excellent table games for the kids in the basement. They really enjoyed the air hockey table. Very comfortable rooms and a lovely gathering area. The host was very accommodating when we had a small issue and very easy to communicate with. Overall it was a great stay. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2023
Thanks for letting us know that you and your family enjoyed your time at the cabin! We're so glad that you did and hope you'll come back for another visit! Best, Colleen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and quite home

We loved the location as we wanted to be away from everything. The house has a great layout and was very clean. We really enjoyed the pool and game room. We didn’t have much luck at the pond fishing but enjoyed the challenge. Our only negative thing would be the pond needs to be treated but everything else about this location is perfect and very reasonably priced. The owners are great to work with and we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Thank you Elizabeth, we're so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed our property! We hope you will come back to Walnut Valley again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend with friends

We enjoyed our stay. The location was good, the cleanliness could have been better. The floors may have been dusted but not mopped. We could tell by the bottoms of our socks. We understand farm life, but we felt it could have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
I'm sorry that the floors were not thoroughly cleaned. I'll get with our cleaner about that. I wonder if you all picked up debris on your socks from the basement stairs and basement floor, if you were using the game room and/or the door to leave the house through the basement- just a thought. I am glad to hear that you did enjoy your time there! I hope you'll come back for a stay! Best, Colleen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

45 minutes from ark encounter and aquarium

home was very adequate for us (4 adults + 3 teenagers) - just a few small things that the property manager fixed the second day (tv remotes did not all work and fireplace heat for home did not stay on with thermostat control) also wish we could have used the pool but not open for the season yet - enjoyed the game room in basement for the boys .. overall a wonderful setting away from the neighbors and just a short (winding KY road) to everything we needed :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2023
We're happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay! The pool opens Memorial Day weekend- come back and enjoy it! Best, Colleen and Jeff Macek
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