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Skipper - Close to the Ark Encounter

Lakefront cottage with kitchenette and patio

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 217.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • 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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ararat Ridge Zoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette

About this property

Skipper - Close to the Ark Encounter

Galloping Goose Cottages located 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

Kitchen
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
Smoking 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

About the area

Dry Ridge

Located in Dry Ridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Piddle Park and Williamstown Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout. 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 - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Eagle Creek Country Club - 12 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 Skipper - Close to the Ark Encounter pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 4 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skipper - Close to the Ark Encounter on 5 November 2025 start from NZ$223.83, 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 Skipper - Close to the Ark Encounter?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Skipper - 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

Relaxing and Cozy

We loved the location and the way the cottages were set up. Very nice and clean on the inside. They are a tad bit small, but for 2 people it was perfect. If we are in the area again, this would be our choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Ultra tiny

Small but clean. Not for extended stay of more than one night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cottage/cabin! Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Little cabin

Bed was super comfortable. It was really clean. Nice place. Comfy and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

1 night on honeymoon trip

Great for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Cute little cottage

This was a cute little cottage located just a few miles from the Ark Encounter. A train track is close, but we actually enjoyed hearing the train go by. Check in was easy, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Haley F.

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

Clean and quaint

Cute little spot. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Loved it!!

Nice, quiet and clean!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Tiny House Stay

This is such a neat please to stay. The tiny house was perfect for our anniversary trip to the Ark Encounter. The homes are perfect for a couple! The area is so lovely and quaint. The train does go right by but go read about the Galloping Goose Railcars and learn a piece of history.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Cute, Clean & Comfortable

My mother & I stayed one night on our way north. We decided pretty much the day before that we would stop in the area to visit the Ark Encounter (which was fantastic) and were lucky to find the Galloping Goose Cottages. Simply furnished and the small quaint bathroom felt almost like playing house (as if we were little girls). The bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on our front porch while we drank our morning coffee (would have preferred tea over coffee) before we headed out. We would stay again if we ever find ourselves traveling that way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hutchins P.

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

Quaint

Loved it! Train sounds were like a honest to goodness live, soothing sleep machine. Made our travel more interesting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie G.

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

Wonderful cozy clean cottage

Perfect for a peaceful little getaway! Cottage was very clean and beautiful, bed was super comfy, and the shower was nice and hot! I loved the sound of the train. Will definitely recommend, and hope to visit again :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Great stay

If someone is a light sleeper then this may not be the place for you because it is very close to a railroad. However, outside of that detail, everything about our stay was amazing. It was a perfect getaway and brought the ambience of a nice resort with the cost of a close by hotel. The stay was clean and the owner was very accommodating. Overall 10/10. I can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very convenient check in and parking. We liked the uniqueness of the cottage and property. It’s very small but worked well for our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Adorable private cottage. All amenities you expect at a good hotel. Checkin was easy. Bed was clean and comfortable. Sound of occasional passing train added to the uniqueness of this type of accommodations. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Arc & super cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Train tracks with trains every 30 to 45 minutes only about 300 feet from where we were
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Leticia H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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