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BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families!

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Private kitchen
Exterior
Dining
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Burlington, KY
  • Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Florence Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Creation Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families!

“Backyard Wanderland” ~ 1.5 acre fenced in lot with multiple playgrounds, play house, basketball court, deck & fire pit!

★ "What a gem! We were truly blessed finding this place."

☞ Wood burning fire pit w/ firewood
☞ Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
☞ Patio w/ BBQ + dining
☞ 55" + 48” smart TVs w/ streaming
☞ Custom built dining table for 10
☞ Tree swings
☞ Sound machines
☞ 300 mbps Internet

30 mins → ARK Encounter
14 mins → Creation Museum
12 mins → Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport ✈
20 mins → Downtown Cincinnati

The space
★ "Beautiful home. Great location to Perfect North Ski, Creation Museum, Ark Encounter."

Other amenities:
→ Onsite washer + dryer
→ AC + heating
→ Coffee maker
→ Complimentary charcoal

★ "The backyard was the best part of the home! It was our own personal park! I highly recommend!"

ATTRACTIONS:
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✰ Creation Museum (14 mins)
✰ ARK Encounter (30 mins)
✰ Cincinnati Zoo (30 mins)
✰ Cincinnati Museum Center (22 mins)
✰ Perfect North Slopes (25 mins)

★ "I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for a larger house. Do not pass this one up. Well worth every penny spent!!"

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We can't wait to host you!

Guest access
Entire space is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.

Other things to note
Please remember that you're staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on site 24/7.

Property manager

Josh & Terra
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Burlington

Located in Burlington, this holiday home is near theme parks. Creation Museum and Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal are cultural highlights of the area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Great American Ball Park or Paycor Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Burlington, KY

What's nearby

  • Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Florence Mall - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Florence Antique Mall - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Turfway Park Racing & Gaming - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Creation Museum - 15 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 26 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BACKYARD WANDERLAND - Near ARK & Creation Museum - perfect for big families! located?

This family-friendly Burlington holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Meadowood Golf Course and Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center. Cabin Arts Quilt Shop and Boone County Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

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

Quaint and cozy home!

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful home! The backyard was perfect for kids and the location was central to everything! Would def stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Perfect for Families!

We stayed here for a trip to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. The property could not have been more perfect for our family of 5! It was ideal location, close to both attractions and also plenty to do/eat nearby. We weren’t able to enjoy the backyard much due to weather, but plan to book again when warmer. So we can.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Great get-away

Spacious rooms, nicely decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Just Book Backyard Wanderland...You won't regret it!!

We had an amazing stay at Backyard Wanderland! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and fully stocked with everything we needed to feel right at home. It was spacious enough to comfortably fit our family of seven.The large 10-person round dining table was the perfect gathering spot for family meals. Our kids absolutely LOVED the outdoor space! The two playsets, loft-style playhouse with electricity, basketball court, firepit (stocked with wood), and walking path kept our kids (ages 9 to 1) entertained for hours.Although the house is near a main road, its thoughtful positioning and landscaping created a private and peaceful environment. With five kids, the road noise wasn’t a concern and was only noticeable when emergency vehicles passed with sirens.The location was ideal—just a short drive to the Creation Museum and close to the Ark Encounter.Josh and Terra were fantastic hosts—responsive, thoughtful, and welcoming. We appreciated their extra touches, like coordinating a DoorDash delivery for supplies and salting the driveway and walkways before snowfall.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Backyard Wanderland to anyone looking for a family-friendly, relaxing getaway. Thank you, Josh and Terra, for helping make our trip unforgettable!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN W.

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

Great Stay!

We loved our stay at this location! The playground was awesome for our kids, unfortunately the weather was too cold for them to really enjoy it. You have to watch for the driveway, it was easy to miss just because of the busy street out front, but once we found it, it was great. House was awesome. Perfect for our family. Recommend this location for your family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marquila C.

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

Great central location

This home was beautiful with plenty of room for our large family. The kitchen had everything we needed. Beautiful back yard with playset for the kids. Mild downside was closeness to street and could hear cars driving past but the family did provide earplugs in each room. We would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Fabulous!

Wow! Tara and Josh‘s property was fabulous! Everything was totally clean, well stocked, and the accommodations were bright, cheerful, and very spacious. We had plenty of room to stretch out and have family time with all nine of us. On our last day, we had eight cousins come over for a short visit, and they all thoroughly enjoyed the HUGE backyard, especially the basketball court! Josh and Tara were fabulous hosts and were immediately available and SO accommodating with any needs that we had. We would DEFINITELY stay in this home again! It was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Perfect location and set up

We traveled to the area to visit the Ark/Creation museum, perfect location, close to the airport and to Cincy. Hosts were easy to communicate with, property was spacious, comfortable, clean and had every amenity needed. Highly recommend and will be back when in the area next.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason H.

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

Wanderland is Wonderful

We had a great stay. The location is close to everything and the house comes fully equipped. Can’t think of anything that we were missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

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

Wondering Wanderland!

What a great place! We were so fortunate to find it - great kitchen, great place for families! Fully recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Fun in Kentucky

Enjoyed our stay, loved the fire pit! Lots of room for the 8 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanna H.

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

Great find

This place served our family's need perfectly. Great location, clean house, and beautiful outdoor space. The hosts provided everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Will definitely be recommending this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia E.

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

Comfortable with everything we needed

Traveling with young children isn’t always easy, but the Backyard Wanderland had everything we needed and more to make it a comfortable and enjoyable stay! The backyard was incredible, the house and property and everything inside are managed beautifully, and my kids didn’t want to leave at the end of the trip. We plan to come back to visit the Ark and Creation Museum again, and would stay and this beautiful home again as well. Thank you for a great visit to Kentucky!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Great house/ yard

This house is spacious and well maintained. It is on a busy road but set back and it wasn’t a big deal. Backyard is like a private park. Little kids would love it.Location is convenient to the Ark and creation museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan B.

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

Family Vacation

Nice home and conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Lovely & spacious home!

Home was clean & organized. The kitchen was a delight to cook in. The backyard is AMAZING! We took several walks in the mini trail as well as played a few basketball games in the court. We enjoyed our stay! Thank
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Family vacation

Stayed at this property when going to the Ark encounter. Perfect for families with young kids because the yard is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Great trip

Loved the house and the kids really enjoyed the fenced backyard and playground.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Perfect Location

We loved our stay! The home was beautiful and very comfortable, and the backyard was truly like an oasis. Perfect for kids to play in!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy g.

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

Fabulous property !

Backyard Wanderland was absolutely WONDERFUL ! I wish we could have stayed longer ! The grounds were meticulously landscaped , the beautiful home had everything you could have wanted and more ! The beds were extremely comfortable, and the accommodations could not have been more welcoming . The owners were so friendly and communication was quick and friendly . The location was super close to great restaurants . What a perfect place to stay . We will be coming back !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Wonderful, turnkey home for family gathering

We rented the home for a family get together for a college graduation. 8 adults spent the weekend with two more adult guests for a daytime visit for a total of 10 people in the home. I was thoroughly impressed with the property! There was plenty of parking for the six vehicles we had and room for even more if we would have needed it. There were enough plates, bowls, silverware and everything needed to have each person use multiple plates without having to wash them. We had City BBQ delivered and Kroger was nearby for grocery items. All 10 of us easily fit around the huge family dinner table, which was actually the reason we booked this property over others. I'd highly recommend this property to anyone that wants to have a family get together. There wasn't a single issue we had with the property and felt lucky to have had such a good experience. 10/10 for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

High School Seniors Creation Museum and Ark

Perfectly clean and roomy. Best stocked kitchen ever! Yes, they have everything you need. Toaster, blender, mixer, iron, ironing board, lots of pots, pans, casseroles, cookie sheet. Great back yard!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great Property! ....with two little caveats.

This property was great! Plenty of room for our family......great farmhouse charm. And the kids LOVED the backyard. There's a playhouse, a playground with plenty of equipment, and even a concrete basketball court. The deck was wonderful, and there's even a firepit area, though we didn't use it. There were only two downsides, that you need to be aware of before you stay. 1. The highway beside the house. It's 4 lane, and VERY busy, and VERY loud. Thankfully, in the backyard we didn't notice it that much and the owner has made the backyard feel very secluded. But at night, in the bedrooms on the front of the house, you do hear lots of loud trucks and motorcycles. The owner has thankfully provided white noise machines and earplugs, so I commend them on the effort to offset the noise. 2. The age of the house. Most people will love the fact that it's old, and I think it provides a lot of charm, but just be aware, that there are a few things that go along with an old house. Bathroom doors were very hard to shut and were loud when you opened them. Also the downstairs bathroom was so narrow, that taller people may have issues. These things probably won't bother most people, you just need to know what you are getting. With all that said, for our family the house was great, the kids loved it, and I'd highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

A G.

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

Perfect Family Location

If you are traveling with kids this home will suit your needs well. Everything was clean, pristine and in order. We loved the backyard and appreciated the note from a previous guest to bring our own basketballs. Kids appreciated all the backyard activities along with the toys and books in the kids room. A note to future guests - all rooms are upstairs. Did not hinder our stay but know it could be problematic for individuals with mobility issues. We appreciated the ease of access getting to our destinations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Josh & Terra

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We're Josh and Terra. Family of six. We love creating spaces where large families can create memorable experiences together.

Why they chose this property

This was our personal home for many years. We lovingly restored it as we raised our 4 young children. They loved to play in the backyard, imaginations running wild. We knew it would be the perfect spot for other families who wanted a place to stay where the kiddos could play outside while still being close to many nearby attractions.

What makes this property unique

The inside is carefully crafted with all the little touches you don't normally see in a vacation rental. You instantly feel cozy. Meanwhile the outside is loaded with fun things to do all within a fenced-in space. Playgrounds, basketball fire pit, deck, paved walking track, children's playhouse. Every convenience you need from grocery to entertainment to dining is all just minutes away.

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