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Circa1850, Blue Wing Landing Inn, close the Ark Encounter
Blue Wing Landing Inn, Circa 1850 near the Ark Encounter.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
NZ$620
avg per night

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Owenton, KY
  • Elk Creek Vineyards
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Ark Encounter
    ‪66 min drive‬
  • Frankfort, KY (FFT-Capital City)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

The Cozy Bunkroom

2 Single Beds

The Heron Room

1 King Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

The Huntsman Room

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

The Steamboat Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor bathroom

Toilet

Main Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master en suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 278.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 15
  • 4 Single Beds, 2 Double Beds, 1 King Bed, 1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Double Futon

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About the area

Owenton

Located in Owenton, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Buffalo Trace Distillery and Liberty Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Owen County Park and Cove Spring Park.

What's nearby

  • Elk Creek Vineyards - 36 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Buffalo Trace Distillery - 49 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Kentucky State University - 51 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Ark Encounter - 66 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Kentucky Horse Park - 70 min drive - 64.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Countryside Bakery & Deli - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Gratz Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Monterey Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪News Cafe & Antiques - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Historical Blue Wing Landing Inn, near the Ark Encounter.

1850 Historical home fully restored with updated amenities for your convenience. The main house consist of 3000 square feet. We are a working cattle farm, most likely you will be able to see baby cows frolicking with thier moms. You enter via the back porch which does have 5 steps. The home boast a Full kitchen with a working fireplace, laundry room with dishwasher, washer & dryer. The living room faces the lake and river, and includes a working fireplace. There is the dining room with a table that seats 8 comfortably and another fold out antique table that seats four more. In the library you will find lots of great books to read, a closet full of board games, cards and roughly 150 Dvds for rainy days. Some CD's (feel free to play your own music) & a Half bath. Upstairs you will find my favorite spot, a downfilled sofa with a giant window overlooking the lake. The most cozy reading spot ever! The Heron room holds a king size bed, wardrobe, dressers, vanity and a reading chair. Full bath off of the master. (Roll away bed resides here and can be moved any where upstairs, this bed is counted when I state 15 guest!!) The Huntsmen room has an antique fullsize bed as well as a twin, chaise lounge and dresser. The Cozy bunk room houses an antique brass twin bed with a roll out trundle bed, dresser and closet. The Steamboat room has a full bed and antique twin bed, dresser and closet. Across the hall you will find the adorable full bathroom with a tub for our junior guests! Oh, I also keep a pack-n-play upstairs for your use (no linens). Note there is no satellite TV per our customers request. Right out the back door you will find the Cook's Cabin. This houses a new woodburning stove/air conditioner, new queen size bed, desk & chair, sofa, coffee table reading chairs and electricity. (I am including this space when I state 15 guests). Located on the Kentucky River. Boats welcome. You have access to free kayaks and paddle boards throughout your stay. There are wonderful marked hiking trails on 240 acres. Centrally located 1 hour from Cincinnati, Louisville and Lexington in Owenton, Kentucky. 24 miles from the Ark Encounter. Activities can include; corn hole, swimming and fishing. There is one fire pit with screen for cooking or making s'mores. There is a
20’ x 40’ pavilion with 8 picnic tables along with a wood burning grill located in front of the house on our 6 acre stocked lake. Fishing licenses can be purchased on line prior to your arrival. There is NO wifi at this destination. You can recieve phone calls and text from the backyard and pavilion. We encourage our guests to disconnect with thier everyday activities, and reconnect with each other, nature and ultimately God.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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
We are delighted to host you! Please remove shoes upon entry, No smoking in any building.
Please do not move any of the antiques. Chairs and tables can be moved. Not beds, dressers, vanities and armoires, please.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical Blue Wing Landing Inn, near the Ark Encounter. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historical Blue Wing Landing Inn, near the Ark Encounter.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical Blue Wing Landing Inn, near the Ark Encounter.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historical Blue Wing Landing Inn, near the Ark Encounter. located?

Situated in Owenton, this golf farm stay is within 20 miles (32 km) of Owen County Courthouse, Owen County Park and Elk Creek Vineyards. Smith Berry Vineyard and Winery and General Butler State Resort Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Historical Blue Wing Landing Inn, near the Ark Encounter. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

beautiful property

The owners answered all of my questions before our visit. Their beautiful property was a perfect choice for a family weekend visit. We had 10 people ages 1 - 85. Everyone enjoyed the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Adam O.

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

Wasted 7 hour drive

We drove 7 hours and were met with a locked gate. We booked this house way in advance and recieved a confirmation letter with the address. When we arrived we couldn't get in, nor could we get ahold of anyone. We were stuck on the side of the road for over 2 hours trying to find a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Beautiful retreat!

This home is WAY off the beaten path. So beautiful!!! This historic home is clean, fully functional and well equipped for family time and meals. We loved kayaking, fishing, games, and hiking the vast property. Kitchen was fairly well stocked; better than most vrbo’s. The only down side was no cell service or wifi. Had an unexpected situation at home that required many hours away from the family spent at the local library for cell signal and internet access. We still didn’t want to leave. This place was absolutely gorgeous!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

MILLIE M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed.

I loved the house but there were so many things wrong , it was hard to enjoy it. The cabin, porch,and grill were VERY dirty. Inside the floors were not mopped There were only seven forks( for up to 15 people.) I knew we would see a few bugs but i didn't count on multiple mice (which we saw every night) there were droppings and traps everywhere, so keep nothing on the counters! We never saw the dock it was to overgrown
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua M., Buffalo, NY, USA

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

A Perfect Quiet Retreat

We enjoyed Blue Wing Landing for three nights with my wife, our four children ages 15 to 8, and my father. The history of the property is incredible and the setting is idyllic. The most vivid experience was the fireflies in the evenings with the adjacent fields and surrounding trees offering an incredible light show. I appreciated the out-of-the-way location especially the accompanying quiet of the property. The accommodations were definitely comfortable for our group. The kids enjoyed the kayaks and we did make use of the outside fire-pit for roasting marshmallows! The river access required sure footing with a slippery slope down to a dock that was not in very good shape. The pond and paths around the property offered plenty of exploration.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful place, very unique, great for friends and family to get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Our Second Trip to Blue Wing Landing

The perfect off the beaten path inn for a senior summer camp experience complete with a lake and access to a river. A great historic house and cabin. Lots to do on the grounds. A great base for daily local excursions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Great Experience!

The house and grounds are absolutely beautiful. There is plenty of room for the family to congregate in and outside the house. The grounds are beautiful with plenty of safe places for kids to run and explore. A lot of work is put into maintaining the property. There were a few things that weren't expected/great for our group. I was unsure of check-in/out procedures until the day of. You do have to schedule time to meet to be let into the house. Amber and Will were very nice and helpful when we met them. The house is not wonderful for toddlers The stairs are steep and each individual step is not very wide making it where you have to think about the placement of your foot on each step. The windows are not sealed as a paper in the house stated. My three year old was fascinated with the locks on the upstairs windows as they were perfect height for her. She was able to open a window in the time it took me to put toothpaste on my toothbrush while in the same room with me. The overall cleanliness of the house was great especially in kitchen and bathrooms a few bugs/dust in corners which is to be expected in an old house. The couches were definitely dated and worn out. We were unable to find baking pans in the kitchen which we needed for several meals, but we were able to make do. We were slightly disappointed in the "swimming" and lack of cows. We went in knowing swimming was only a possibility, but the water in the river was running fast and there was no way to easily get in and out of the water. The trail to the river was beautiful but the short distance between the trail and the dock was hard to walk, especiallywith a 3 year old and 68 year old. There were no cows on the property which we were all looking forward to. The drive to the Ark was a bit further than the discription, but not too bad. The overall experience was wonderful and we would definitely return if the opportunity presents itself. We wish we had more time to explore all the hiking trails and do some kayaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

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

Friend Weekend

Pictures don't do this place justice. Beautiful place to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Wonderful Property

Great stay. Lots to do at this wonderful property - hiking, fishing, kayaking, relaxing, star-gazing, campfires, and board games.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

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

Lovely getaway

Lovely spot to relax! The home is well stocked and comfortable and beautifully decorated. There are cozy spots to read and room for everyone! The property is fun to explore and the river is a super spot to cool off on a hot day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vera C.

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

Home Away from Home

What an amazing experience! It was an honor to be able to stay in such a historical home on such beautiful property. The owners are the most personable people we have ever dealt with when renting. The home is fully stocked and to our surprise air conditioned. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Fantastic location for “grown up” summer camp

Incredible get away location. Swimming, fishing, hiking and time around the campfire. Great hosts. Historic house that can accommodate a lot of family and friends. Plenty to do in the area as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019