Walk to Bengals and Reds and downtown Cincy. Easy Drive to Ark, walk to eat.

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

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Air conditioning

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Covington, KY

Great American Ball Park
‪3 min drive‬
Paycor Stadium
‪3 min drive‬
Newport Aquarium
‪4 min drive‬
Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Spacious 1800 sg. ft. and Newly restored 1870s townhome in the heart of historic Mainstrasse Village, walking distance to area restaurants and downtown Cincinnati. Enjoy all the charm of the Village, the Goose Girl fountain a block away, and Goebel Park a few steps away. Plus all that downtown Cincinnati have to offer! Just off the interstate, and very close to the Wade Bailey Bridge (US 25), which offers a super easy route into downtown Cincy. This is a building built in the 1870s with lots of charm, but also lots of stairs, some of them a bit steep; it may not be a good fit for anyone with mobility issues. There is a restaurant on the first floor of the building with great food.

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Anthony McIntire

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The house has not been childproofed. Stairs!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum age to book 25; Signed lease required; Government ID may be required; Credit card hold for security deposit, released 7 days after trip;

No smoking/vaping; No pets without permission; No parties; See listing for additional info to be aware of.

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Covington

Located in Covington, this holiday home is near theme parks. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Riverbend Music Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Newport on the Levee and Kenwood Towne Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Great American Ball Park or Paycor Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Covington, KY

What's nearby

Great American Ball Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Paycor Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Heritage Bank Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Newport Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Newport on the Levee - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop - 3 min drive
Cincinnati Union Terminal - 5 min drive
Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
‪Rosie's Tavern - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Bengals and Reds and downtown Cincy. Easy Drive to Ark, walk to eat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Bengals and Reds and downtown Cincy. Easy Drive to Ark, walk to eat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Bengals and Reds and downtown Cincy. Easy Drive to Ark, walk to eat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Bengals and Reds and downtown Cincy. Easy Drive to Ark, walk to eat. located?

Situated in Covington, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of MainStrasse Village, Newport Aquarium and Great American Ball Park. Paycor Stadium is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

13 April 2025

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

Great place!

Loved the location. Close to everything and the trolley makes a fast trip to Cincy and Newport as well! Beds and pillows were comfy. Definitely a repeat!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karole F.

6 April 2025

Disliked: Communication

Didn’t meet expectations

Unfortunately this property didn’t meet our expectations. While house was large it was shabbily decorated and a bit creepy. You have to walk down a side ally as it sits above a Mexican restaurant. Front porch had screen door which was slashed up. The stairs inside are narrow and steep. We stayed one night and left for a hotel the next day. Owner came across defensive when feedback was given.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cyd b.

28 December 2024

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

Our first Christmas together in 14 years

The property was much bigger than I imagined and in an old part of tiwn that added to it’s appeal we had every thing we needed at the house except a can opener but that was a little inconvenience so we purchased one for the house. This was our first Christmas with our daughter since she graduated from NAU and moved to Kentucky we had a great time and would recommend it

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Loretta K.

3 December 2024

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

Thanksgiving

Nice

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

28 October 2024

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

Awesome location Very Clean

Property exactly as advertised. Very clean and spacious. Walking distance to a lot of bars, restaurants,etc. Would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

20 October 2024

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

Great Stay

Spacious, clean, great location. On second and third floors of building so steps are involved but not and obstacle. Definitely would recommend it

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J. Landon S.

1 October 2024

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

Great Location and Super Roomy!

We had plenty of room for 6 of us! We loved the location. It was convenient to walk around Covington and drive into Cincinnati. We enjoyed exploring the area right around and my kids had ice that they enjoyed from Piper's. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark S.

14 September 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Outing

We failed to get the code from the property mgr prior to arriving, spent an hour trying to track him down. The location is great lots of fun bars and restaurants. Very convenient to downtown Cincy and the Ark and Creation Museum. Some of the towels and washcloths need replacing, could see right through them.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN C.

2 September 2024

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

Long Weekend

Great place for a long weekend. Close to many bars and restaurants. Owner updated air as the place was very cool and comfortable. Great balcony to have coffee and beverages. Couldn't even tell a restaurant was below.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hali R.

30 August 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

25 August 2024

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

Reds Outing

This was a great locqtion for our visit. We came in for a Reds game and stayed for two nights. Between the trolley that runs just behind thebbuilding qnd the easy walking access across the Boeling Bridge, we didn't have to drive once. The unit was very nice and well malntained. As the listing says the stairs are somewhat steep but the short flights leading to the main floor are short. The upper floor bedrooms are quite large and the bathrooms are great. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

22 August 2024

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

Wonderful

We had a great time! The place was so nice. No one was joking about the stairs but was worth it. Would definitely come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

10 August 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

5 August 2024

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

Weekend getaway

We loved this place! Walking distance to so much! House was clean and as described! Host was easy to contact and very helpful! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

26 July 2024

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

Meeting in the middle

Friends from Indiana meeting friends from TN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

22 July 2024

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

great place

great property, great location!!!! little hard to find and couldn’t find an address on the building or door. would def recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

12 July 2024

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

Love the Cov

Great location in Mainstrasse and within walking distance ti downtown Cincinnati. Very comfortable apartment, very much enjoyed stay and will come back.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

22 June 2024

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

Fabulous everything!

This place was fantastic! Great location and there are plenty of restaurants and stores to walk to. There is a park for kids just across the street. It is on top of a Mexican restaurant and has an ice cream shop just next door. You park in the back or on the street in front and the door is to the side if the Mexican restaurant and is completely safe. There are stairs to get to the apartment and stairs inside to upstairs bedrooms that are a little steep so if you can’t do stairs for a long period of time you could sleep in the downstairs bedroom. It’s old and beautiful, remember to keep all doors closed at all times and you will have no issues with rooms staying cool. We absolutely loved it and if ever in the area again will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna M.

13 June 2024

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

What a great place!!

We really enjoyed our stay in Covington. The apartment was very comfortable and clean. As others noted, there are stairs in the entry and to the upper bedrooms, but nothing we didn’t expect. It’s an old, but very cool and charming, older building. The Mainstrasse Village is very walkable with lots of restaurants nearby. We walked to and from a Reds game. It’s not far and it’s really cool walking across the Roebling Suspension Bridge (replica of the Brooklyn Bridge). You get a really nice view of the stadium, especially at night. We spent a day at the zoo as well. One of the prettiest, shady zoos I’ve ever been to. Highly recommend this great place if you’re visiting in the Cincinnati area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol J.

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

older VRB0, too many stairs

We had a little trouble finding the entrance to the building; there was no number on the door. We encountered stairs leading to the entry door and stairs leading to the apartment. The apartment had a musty, mildew smell. The living room light did not work. To find the second bedroom, we had to go up more stairs; the third bedroom was more stairs. The house looked clean. It was convenient to shops and restaurants. It was just not what we expected.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica R.

28 May 2024

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

Perfect location

The location was in a perfect spot and it was easy to get in and out of the neighborhood to go to all the places that we wanted to visit. The beds, pillows, and couches were very comfortable. We only had one significant complaint - it was unbearably hot upstairs. We couldn't get the thermostat downstairs under 80 degrees, and upstairs felt even hotter. I see comments from other reviews that we should understand "historic home" to mean that the temperature cannot really be controlled, which is something I would not have assumed. We found a Walmart open late and bought a fan and left it there for the next visitors and it made upstairs a little more bearable, but still very uncomfortable. Late May felt brutally hot so I can't imagine what it is like in August heat or February cold. We are all youngish and can climb stairs easily, but don't stay here if steep, short stairs are a problem for you. Also, the shower door on the downstairs shower is exceptionally narrow and it wouldn't be usable for a larger person. None of us could figure out how to use the shower in the second bathroom, so we all just used the third one because it was the roomiest. The Keurig was replaced with a standard drip coffee pot so we had to go buy coffee grounds since we couldn't use the k cups we brought, so if you're a coffee drinker bring ground coffee instead. I'm not really complaining, just sharing information I wish I had known ahead of time so you can make sure this place will work for you.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

23 May 2024

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

Comfortable stay

This place met all of our needs when we met our son in Covington. It was comfortable, clean and in a convenient location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

14 May 2024

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

Location is outstanding.

Old home that has updates so if you're looking for the Waldorf you should knkw better. But this is charming, clean, as described and the location is fantastic! Convenient to everything, so many things within walking distance right in the neighborhood, including walking down to the riverfront activities. Gettting in and out of Cincinnati is breeze. The only cautionary issue, which we were not affected by at all, might be the older staircases. A little steeper than modern day practices so some with mobility issues may not appreciate the effort needed. But again, its an old building and if you read some of the reviews you should be well informed so thats on you. We had six adults and had planty of room. The balcony/deck was perfect for gathering and chilling. A fantastic stay and experience. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kurt f.

8 May 2024

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

flying pig race weekend

loved this place to stay! it was very quiet and only about a. mile from the race start. the owner was very accommodating! walking to distance to restaurants and everything you need!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN K.

3 May 2024

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

Nice area and property, convenient location.

Had a nice time, nice location and property with character.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Anthony McIntire

We are from Lexington, Kentucky, but love all that Greater Cincinnati has to offer. We enjoy the Reds, and the Bengals, but also the arts. Cincinnati has a great ballet, a well regarded symphony orchestra, and the second oldest Opera company in the United States.

Why they chose this property

We feel in love with Mainestrasse Village in Covington, the first time we sat foot there. The are few neighborhoods of this vintage in America so well preserved and intact. There's always something to do in the Village, and downtown Covington is happening as well. You can hop on the trolley and go to downtown Cincinnati or Newport without having to drive or park.

What makes this property unique

For starters it''s really large compared to other vacation rentals that sleep 6. If you close the door to the front parlor, you have 3 full bedrooms and 3 full baths. You can enjoy the charm and ambiance of an historic old home in an historic area, without sacrificing modern amenities like updated plumbing, updated fully functional kitchen, and central heat and air. Located in Mainstrasse Village, Covington, an area known for food, drink, and fun, as well as proximity to downtown Cincinnati and all the arts, museums, sports, and more . . . just ask yourself, why not have it all. If the weather is nice you can enjoy the balcony overlooking Gobbels Park, listen to the bell tower, and survey the beautiful beautiful boulevard that is 6th Street.

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