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Caboose - Close to the Ark Encounter

Lakefront cottage in Dry Ridge with patio

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Sleeps 217.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dry Ridge, KY
  • Place, Dry Ridge Outlet Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ararat Ridge Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

About this property

Caboose - Close to the Ark Encounter

Galloping Goose Cottages is located in Dry Ridge, Kentucky. We offer 10 cottages 8 with Queen Beds and 2 with Twin beds. All are fully equipped with Air Conditioning and Heat, Cozy beds with Luxurious Linens, Full Bathroom, Roku Flat Screen Tv's, Wi-Fi, Mini Refrigerator, Microwave, and Keurig. The cottages are 190 Square feet. Parking on premises is available. They're located only minutes away from The Ark in Williamstown, KY! The Cottages are located next to a train track.
After making a reservation please be sure to check your email. The cottages are self check in. There is no office onsite. All check-in details such as address, access codes etc. will be located in that email.
After a reservation is made please complete the pre-checkin details sent to your email from RGC Enterprise Vacation Homes. Our address as well as places to eat and things to do in the area will be listed.
The Access code to your cottage is sent 3 days before your reservation via email.

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Amenities

Free WiFi
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 12:00 PM
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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
Outside only

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dry Ridge

Located in Dry Ridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Eagle Creek Country Club and Brianza Gardens & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Piddle Park and Williamstown Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florence Speedway or Kentucky Speedway. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Dry Ridge, KY

What's nearby

  • Piddle Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ark Encounter - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Eagle Creek Country Club - 10 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hansie Flip Burgers - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Caboose - Close to the Ark Encounter pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Caboose - Close to the Ark Encounter?

As of 5 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caboose - Close to the Ark Encounter on 6 December 2025 start from NZ$274.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Caboose - Close to the Ark Encounter?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caboose - Close to the Ark Encounter?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Caboose - Close to the Ark Encounter located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Piddle Park, Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Williamstown Lake. Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marla E.

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

Cutest cottages

The location is close to the Ark and recommend the restaurant Beans for breakfast. I loved how quiet and manicured the property was. I didn’t notice the trains others mentioned but we live by a RR track so maybe I’m just used to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Easy To Come and Go

We spent 4 nights in The Caboose while attending a nearby conference. Location is great. Accommodations are cute and clean. Our host communicated quickly at every need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin, very clean, very cute. Would have been five stars if not for being directly off a somewhat busy road and railroad line. Heard loud vehicles and trains all night. Bring some ear plugs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Fabulous!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Exactly everything you need for a short stay. Easy access to the Ark Encounter, Creation museum, state parks and Cincinnati. Host was A I'm sure I'll return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bd2you

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly charming experience from start to finish! We absolutely adored our stay in this darling little tiny house. The tiny house village itself is the cutest, and our little home was incredibly comfortable and impeccably clean.What really stood out, though, was the wonderful staff. After our stay, we realized we had accidentally left an item behind. They were so friendly and helpful, and they shipped it to us right away.This place is a gem, and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gregg/Gloria O.

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

Nice

Nice. No frills but close and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

Cozy and cute!

Cute cottages, perfect for just me and my husband. Train is loud but not loud enough to turn up volume on TV. 11 minutes from the Ark Encounter which is why we down there. Only downside was the fitted sheet kept coming off the mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas S.

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

Caboose

The accommodations were as expected. Unit could use some refreshing of interior paint. Everything was in good working order. The check-in code worked great. Some trouble viewing tv channels but we received immediate help with a phone call.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Roy K.

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

Cute

We had difficulty getting in using my email on phone but finally got in. We were surprised that there was no coffee for the Keurig. This was a minimalist accommodations. Otherwise this was a cute place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Caboose cabin was very nice. It felt safe and it was nice to have our own space. It was clean, the shower was nice and towels were provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great. Easy to find. Worst part train tracks but overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lori c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute, clean cottage for a great price. We enjoyed this over a hotel room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Perfect

The accommodations were perfect. I love the town. It was very close to Ark Encounter. Accessibility to the interstate was great. The trains passing by are not a problem at all!! I would for sure stay here again and recommend to those traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy O.

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

Wonderful

My son and I loved the little cottage. It was perfect for the 2 of us. Even being close to the tracks didn’t phase us because we are both heavy sleepers. The last night was a little scary with the tornado watch in the middle of the night so when I heard the train, I did wander for a second if it was the real thing or a tornado. All is well. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Great place!!

Nice, clean and adorable little cottage. It was nice and warm upon arrival in this cold weather. There are trains that are near, but they are far and few. The trains were not loud at all! We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

One night stay

Supper nice and easy to access. Clean and super cute!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacque D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Caboose Cabins at Dry Ridge KY

The cabins were nice, but they are right next to the train tracks that run all day and through the night. The cabins shake when the train goes by.They did not mention anything about the train tracks on VRBO
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Relaxed after visiting Ark.

We enjoyed getting away from the motel scene and having more privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise & Dan S.

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

Location is very close to the ark. We appreciated that.

House was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

White J.

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

Good

Over all stay was good, TV needs to be larger. We would have liked a table and chairs on the porch as opposed to the bench. We found convenience in locations of places to eat with a good variety.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santa C.

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

Great room while visiting the ARK Encounter

This is a very nice place to stay. We are campers and are used to cabins in the woods, but these were like little hotel rooms. You have your own cabin with a front porch, queen size bed, TV. Closet rod, and bathroom. We have saved this as a favorite, so if we are in the area again, we will stay here. We enjoyed the Kellies Homestead and Cracker Barrell for dinner but for breakfast we at at the Waffle House (they were great).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia G.

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

Excellent place to stay

I love staying here!! It is easy to find, central location to where I was going. I told others about it but insisted that they didn’t take “my” cabin! I will be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eloise Yvonne O.

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

Great Little Cottage

So cute!!! The only thing missing was an interior doormat to wipe our snowy/wet shoes on and not track through the cottage. We loved hearing the train passing by, such a perfect little place to stay. Would Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

We enjoyed our stay at Dry Ridge Goose Crossing.

Everything was as described. Very neat and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nan L.

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

Cute and comfy

The cottages are small, but efficient. My only suggestion for making it more comfortable would be to have a couple of comfortable chairs on the porch for relaxing or eating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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