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Modern Farmhouse Cottage on 250 Acre Farm Near Ark: No Cleaning Fee!
Cottage in Dry Ridge with kitchen and memory foam bed
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m
Popular amenities
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Dry Ridge, KY
- Place, Dry Ridge Outlet Mall6 min drive
- Place, Eagle Creek Country Club8 min drive
- Place, Ark Encounter11 min drive
- Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Loft
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Modern Farmhouse Cottage on 250 Acre Farm Near Ark: No Cleaning Fee!
Swiss Hills Cottage sits nestled on our 250 acre farm in Dry Ridge, KY. The interior is a thoughtfully designed modern-farmhouse-lover’s dream! Relax and enjoy beautiful sunsets, rolling hills, and peaceful pastures from the rocking chairs on our front porch OR from our beautiful fire pit. Take a leisurely walk and visit our friendly cows and goats. Conveniently located in Dry Ridge north of Williamstown, just 10 min off I-75 and 18 min from the Ark Encounter.
ABOUT OUR FARM:
In addition to milking cows, we raise beef cows, alfalfa hay, pumpkins, and cut flowers. We operate a pumpkin patch (Country Pumpkins) from mid-September through October each year complete with hayrides, corn mazes, and u-pick pumpkins. In 2025, we planted a micro apple orchard which will produce in 2027
You can visit our curious cows and friendly goats on a leisurely walk. The cows are located in a field a short distance behind the cottage and the goats are in a field near our red barn.
OTHER AMENITIES / NOTES:
Our private fire pit is cozy year round! It features seating for four (a porch swing and 2 Adirondack chairs) and a Solo Stove fire pit. Wood and fire starting supplies are provided. (Please note, the fire pit won't be available for bonfires if a "burn ban" is ever placed on our area. Rare, but it does happen.)
Children are welcome; however, please be aware the stairs to the loft are very steep.
This crisp, clean, modern-farmhouse cottage features shiplap walls and a 16' cathedral ceiling that makes the house feel larger than its 384 sq ft main floor plus 120 sq ft loft.
The house is strategically located so you can enjoy the best sunset view on the farm!
Main floor bedroom has a queen-sized bed with a memory foam mattress and cozy bedding.
There is also a full-sized sleeper sofa in the main living area.
The loft has another couch that folds down into a bed (futon).
***We have provided a twin-size 2" memory foam mattress topper to make the loft futon more comfortable for sleeping.***
Extra bedding, pillows, towels, hand soap, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hair dryer are provided.
Things to do in Northern Kentucky: Country Pumpkins Fall Festival. The Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Kentucky Horse Park, Turfway Park (horse racing), horse farm tours, Big Bone Lick State Park, Williamstown Lake, Boltz Lake, shopping, and dining. We are just 45 minutes from Cincinnati, OH where you can enjoy Reds games, Bengals games, Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey, the Cincinnati Zoo, the Newport Aquarium, Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati Museum Center, shopping, and dining experiences.
ABOUT OUR FARM:
In addition to milking cows, we raise beef cows, alfalfa hay, pumpkins, and cut flowers. We operate a pumpkin patch (Country Pumpkins) from mid-September through October each year complete with hayrides, corn mazes, and u-pick pumpkins. In 2025, we planted a micro apple orchard which will produce in 2027
You can visit our curious cows and friendly goats on a leisurely walk. The cows are located in a field a short distance behind the cottage and the goats are in a field near our red barn.
OTHER AMENITIES / NOTES:
Our private fire pit is cozy year round! It features seating for four (a porch swing and 2 Adirondack chairs) and a Solo Stove fire pit. Wood and fire starting supplies are provided. (Please note, the fire pit won't be available for bonfires if a "burn ban" is ever placed on our area. Rare, but it does happen.)
Children are welcome; however, please be aware the stairs to the loft are very steep.
This crisp, clean, modern-farmhouse cottage features shiplap walls and a 16' cathedral ceiling that makes the house feel larger than its 384 sq ft main floor plus 120 sq ft loft.
The house is strategically located so you can enjoy the best sunset view on the farm!
Main floor bedroom has a queen-sized bed with a memory foam mattress and cozy bedding.
There is also a full-sized sleeper sofa in the main living area.
The loft has another couch that folds down into a bed (futon).
***We have provided a twin-size 2" memory foam mattress topper to make the loft futon more comfortable for sleeping.***
Extra bedding, pillows, towels, hand soap, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hair dryer are provided.
Things to do in Northern Kentucky: Country Pumpkins Fall Festival. The Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Kentucky Horse Park, Turfway Park (horse racing), horse farm tours, Big Bone Lick State Park, Williamstown Lake, Boltz Lake, shopping, and dining. We are just 45 minutes from Cincinnati, OH where you can enjoy Reds games, Bengals games, Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey, the Cincinnati Zoo, the Newport Aquarium, Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati Museum Center, shopping, and dining experiences.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note: loft stairs are very steep.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Dry Ridge
Located in Dry Ridge, this cottage is in a rural area. Eagle Creek Country Club and Brianza Gardens & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dry Ridge, KY
What's nearby
- Grant County Park - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
- Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 6 min drive - 9.5 km
- Piddle Park - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
- Eagle Creek Country Club - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
- Ark Encounter - 11 min drive - 18.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Beans - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Dunkin' - 9 min drive
- Tacos Los Compadres - 10 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
30 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandy Y.
21 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brandy Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Woody W.
15 October 2025
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Woody W.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
12 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monica M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Phillip and Malissa W.
6 December 2025
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Phillip and Malissa W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryce M.
23 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we had stayed longer
Bryce M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cathy B.
18 July 2025
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Cathy B.
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth K.
29 November 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill B.
25 October 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Alan G.
21 August 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Greta P.
4 August 2025
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Greta P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mona D.
28 September 2025
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Mona D.
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10/10 Excellent
Traci D.
12 August 2025
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Traci D.
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10/10 Excellent
Margo G.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place!

Margo G.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mario R.
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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11 April 2025
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Chad W.
14 March 2025
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Clean, quiet, and safe!
Chad W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryan H.
25 August 2025
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21 July 2025
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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Chelsea L.
18 March 2025
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Fantastic
Chelsea L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrea W.
1 August 2024
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Cozy and Relaxing
Andrea W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jessica W.
26 October 2025
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Jessica W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey H.
9 February 2025
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About the host
Hosted by Shelley Colson
Shelley and her husband Matt have dreamed for years of owning their own rental property. It’s amazing to see it finally come to life here on our beautiful farm in Northern Kentucky. Our house name, Swiss Hills Cottage, honors the heritage of this land, home to Brown Swiss dairy cows since 1994. Matt’s parents still have a raw milk dairy operation on the farm to this day. In the fall, we also host the popular Country Pumpkins Fall Festival complete with u-pick pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, petting zoo, and more.
What makes this property unique
Stunning Sunset Views
Beautiful Fire Pit
Peaceful Farm Setting
Newly Built Modern Farmhouse Cottage
Rocking Chairs on Front Porch
Location: 10 minutes off I-75, 18 minutes from Ark Encounter, 40 minutes from Creation Museum, 45 minutes from Downtown Cincinnati, 1 hr from Kentucky Horse Park.
Beautiful Fire Pit
Peaceful Farm Setting
Newly Built Modern Farmhouse Cottage
Rocking Chairs on Front Porch
Location: 10 minutes off I-75, 18 minutes from Ark Encounter, 40 minutes from Creation Museum, 45 minutes from Downtown Cincinnati, 1 hr from Kentucky Horse Park.
Languages:
English
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