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JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter!

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Front of JC's Cottage
Easy access, no steps into the home
Door for entering the home, off the kitchen, key pad for entry
Key pad entry
JC's Cottage is named after my brother-in-law that suddenly passed in 2023

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Williamstown, KY
  • Ark Encounter
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Williamstown Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter!

JC’s Cottage is safely nestled in the heart of WILLIAMSTOWN only 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter & a short drive to The Creation Museum. We are located in the Golden Triangle! It’s an easy drive to Cincinnati, Lexington or Louisville! JC’s Cottage has been newly remodeled and has been a labor of love for our family. Relax after a day of site seeing in the area. JC’s is located 1 min from downtown WILLIAMSTOWN where you will find restaurants and shopping. Close to the Bourbon Trail, too! We do have a "Blink" camera installed on the front porch next to outdoor light, which is next to the front door.

Property manager

Gina Austin Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please Leave any bed you sleep in unmade
Please text 859-620-7652 when you depart
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Williamstown

Williamstown is home to this cottage. Webb Park and Williamstown Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ark Encounter and Ararat Ridge Zoo. Kangaroo Walkabout and Pendleton County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Williamstown, KY

What's nearby

  • William Arnold Log House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ark Encounter - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Williamstown Lake - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 9 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Emzara's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! located?

Situated in Williamstown, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from William Arnold Log House and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ark Encounter. Webb Park and Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd F.

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

Ark Encounter

Property was clean and in a safe neighborhood. Close to the Ark Encounter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

This is a great place to stay.

I can recommend this place to anyone who needs a place to stay in the area. The house is mostly set up for a handicap/ wheelchair accessible. But the home was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Home away from Home

Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

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

Adorable Cottage

Clean and homey.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Lynn P.

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

Cozy, beautiful home!

What a joy to stay here! Gina was wonderful to work with and provided us a lovely home, comfortable and cozy with everything we needed while guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desi S.

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

Ark Visit

The house was beautiful and the ark was amazing. We are now in Nashville and there is no comparison to your beautiful house. Wish they all were like yours. Love, love
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ellen w.

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

Sister trip

Enjoyed the B&B, the Ark Encounter, local restaurants, and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi M.

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

Excellent stay

We loved the cottage. It was so clean and looked just like the pictures online. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Beautiful Cottage

We loved JC Cottage it was close to everything. It was very clean and had cozy like home. We will definitely be booking again on next trip to this town ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Ark encounter

It’s a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

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

Relaxing weekend getaway

We had a chance to get away for a weekend to visit the Ark Encounter. This was a very clean homey house very close to the Ark. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed to be able to relax and enjoy the whole weekend. We would love to stay there again when we’re in the area. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

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

Clean and comfortable

It was clean and had anything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Very nice Gem of a home.

We really enjoyed our stay at this very nice property. The home is very clean and neat. It just made us feel at home. We would recommend to anyone. It’s located just a short drive from The Ark.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Lovely Home Away From Home

This a beautiful place to stay when visiting The ARK. It’s in a lovely neighborhood in small town America. It was perfectly clean and comfortable. Gina was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harma S.

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

Ark House

We visited The Creation Museum and then the Ark. House very close to the Ark, the house was very clean and had a great coffee/tea bar. Beds were good with super bath towels. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property had a very homey, clean and cared for environment. They even put up a Christmas tree for us. I left a drink bottle behind, and owners are mailing it to me. How thoughtful. I would recommend for sure...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Clean, relaxing restored house

Such a cute property! Quiet , safe neighborhood. Owners very easy to work with .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Great time in Kentucky

4 of us stayed at JC Cottage to be close to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. It net our expectations and felt very much at home and cared for. We enjoyed a couple of local places to eat and relaxing in the cottage and on the deck. Other than a glitch with the shower we were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna J.

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

Beautiful Cozy Cottage

We so enjoyed this cottage. It was the perfect size for our family. Everything was so clean and updated to meet the needs of their guests. Communication with the host was quick and easy. Thank you. Would recommend to anyone coming to the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Super Comfy & Cozy Home

We had a wonderful stay in this home! The beds are a nice memory foam and with comfortable pillows, it made for a good nights sleep. The decor is really nice and it truly felt like 'home'. Love the fully supplied kitchen & coffee bar including the 'to go' cups. :) The bathroom shower was great and the shower head was high enough for my tall husband. Nightlights in the bathroom didn't work when the switch on the wall was off. But there are nightlights in the kitchen that supplied light in the hallway and into bathroom. So not a big deal unless you need a lot of nightlight in the bathroom. The community is also nice and we felt safe taking a walk in the evening. Chatted with some neighbors along the way too. The Ark Encounter is very close (about 4 miles away). Not too many restaurants (or we just didn't find them) but a Cracker Barrell is a short 8 minute drive. Gina, host of JC Cottage, kindly gave us a little history of this home. Thank you Gina! Loved being in your Grandma's renovated home! We experienced both a fresh updated space as well as the warm history (like the beautiful wood throughout the home). I highly recommend staying in this comfy & cozy home! I'd stay again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

More than expected

Neat and clean. Very close to the Ark Encounter . Having the entire home was very comfortable and welcoming. If we are ever in the area again. We will be checking to see if we can rent this unit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

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

Great updated and clean property

Property was very clean and spacious. Had all the amenities my husband and I needed. We did not stay at this location though. It was another property on Paris St in Williamstown. Host needed to change location due to unfortunate circumstances. Gina was incredible in locating and providing us a great alternative location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Fabulous find!

We traveled with my parents ages 84 & 86 to see the ark, the creation museum and explore the beautiful rolling hills of Kentucky. JC’s cottage was the perfect fit for us! Easy off street parking with a walk up ramp/sidewalk/no steps, a walk in shower and comfortable furniture and king sized beds! Fantastic attention to detail! Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Perfect little home!

This property is a great find! Everything is extremely clean. The bedrooms are large and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica K.

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

Perfection!

Beautiful home, great location, short drive to The Ark Encounter. A clean, cozy, romantic getaway. Perfect for 1-2 couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gina Austin Smith

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This home is the home I grew up in, my sister and I have worked with our children to make this a short term rental. My daughter, Gina (Jenna) helps us host this property as she is a full time property manager.

Why they chose this property

This is my sister and I's childhood home.

What makes this property unique

This home was always full of love growing up, my sister and I grew up here and our own children have so many fond memories of being with their Grandmother (our Mother) in this home.

Languages:

English

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