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Rattler - Close to the Ark Encounter

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A bedroom with a metal bed frame, white bedding, a wooden bench, a wall-mounted coat rack, and a ceiling with wooden beams.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a sliding door to a bathroom, and a kitchenette.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, a toilet, and a mirror with a light above it.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a gravel driveway.
A row of white houses with a signpost indicating directions to Rattler, Shanty, and Skipper.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Dry Ridge, KY
  • Place, Piddle Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Ridge Outlet Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪36 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

Rattler - 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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Property # 2129545vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout are also worth visiting. 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 - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ark Encounter - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Paycor Stadium - 38 min drive - 67.9 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 38 min drive - 68.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rattler - Close to the Ark Encounter?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rattler - Close to the Ark Encounter located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Piddle Park, Williamstown Lake and Dry Ridge Outlet Mall. William Arnold Log House is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

c n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute little place. Comfortable and very clean. Train was not an issue for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was nice and clean but there was no comfortable seating or table so it's not ideal for an extended stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage and simple which is just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very clean, cute. It was tiny just bed and bathroom. Great other trains going by every hour.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

LOVED IT

Will definitely reccomend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only thing I’d change is a little more clarity on how to get into one of the cottages from the parking lot as we pulled into the handicapped parking and finally realized we had to go back out to the main road to turn into the regular parking . Otherwise, the cottage was adorable…TINY but had the essentials! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

This was our first time using Vrbo and this place did not disappoint! It was perfect for my wife and I. It's really a good size, not too small or too large. We had plenty of room to stretch out after spending all day at The Ark Encounter. I would highly recommend to anyone. We will definitely stay here again when we go back to The Ark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

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

RATTLER

Great place! Nice set up and great location. My husband struggled with sleeping through the trains. I heard them once in a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Tiny 2 person cottage

Nice little cottage for 2. Easy check in and out. However, I felt the pricing was a little high for what was offered, It’s pretty close to the train which can keep you up and Would have been nice to of had a towel hook or place to put our toiletries in the bathroom. But all in all cute place to stay once.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tiny house was perfect 👍 The train didn’t bother us at all. It was clean & we rested well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Adorable quaint little cottage in the hills. Clean. Perfect for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice property. Looks like there was a little water damage on the baseboards in the bathroom. The shower was a little small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen E.

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

Sweet cottages but hope you love trains!

The cottages appear to be owned by an event place, large house next door with a lovely event room elegant tables chandeliers. Those a big surprise we kinda enjoyed the constant trains traveling yards from the cottages blowing there horns day and night. Our bathroom had a big show of mold and mildew in one corner that needs kilz and fresh paint. The place was quiet clean. The shower is extremely small is cute but horrible for most anyone. I am short so I couldn’t lather and not be directly in the water. My husband tall both of us plump, there is no room to bend over to wash and rinse. The shower heads nice but in such a tight space a hand held sprayer would be a life saver. The coffee station needs a wall to wall counter like the microwave does cause there is no sufficient space make 2 cups of coffee, much less a sandwich. There are no comfortable chairs only 1 straight back wooden chair and a wooden bench. All very cute but to stay in you have to sit in the bed to watch TV. Even after buying 2 wrap around arm cushions it was very uncomfortable. As luck had it we came during Prom??? And Friday during our 3 day stay we had kids running around drinking making noise we weren’t sure there was a problem with some of the girls or if they were just squealing fir the heck if it. We called the property manager and between her and the local authorities we got some peace and quiet. Kellies restaurant near by has great fir but be prepared to wait quiet a while for it. The Arc was amazing but wear try and true comfortable shoes I get a blister on the bottom of my foot??? That’s First. Again hope you love trains they literally run nearly round the clock but it was interesting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

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