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

Cottage in Williamstown with kitchen and patio

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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

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Williamstown, KY
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Williamstown Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ararat Ridge Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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
Porch or lanai
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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
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
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

Williamstown

Williamstown is home to this cottage. Eagle Creek Country Club and Rose Hill Farm Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hansie Flip Burgers - ‬10 min walk

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. 51 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 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

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the closeness to the Ark Encounter.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, thoughtful, essentials met, quaint, peaceful and lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All we needed. Very responsive host. Comfortable. Tastefully decorated
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

Patti C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is absolutely adorable. They really thought of everything you might need and made sure you had it. Handheld shower head, ceiling fans in all the rooms, a coffee bar, nice and soft bath towels and everything you need for your shower. The living room furniture was very nice and the beds were so comfortable. The decor was perfect. The best thing about this place was how CLEAN it was. I mean CLEAN! Host was very kind. I would stay here again and again if I come back in town.
Stayed 3 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

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is adorable and so cozy. Felt like home away from home! It came highly recommended by some friends and I am so glad we chose to stay here. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Handicap accessible. Very clean and well stocked. As soon as we walked in it felt like home. Communication with Host was excellent. Highly recommend this home to anyone coming to see The Ark as it is 5 minutes away. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described. It's close to many great places to visit and eat, yet offers the serenity of a quiet neighborhood. The hosts provided all the basic necessities plus extras like a fully stocked coffee bar and spices that were especially great with breakfast foods. We'd definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute cozy home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Super easy check in! Gina left the light on for us cause we checked in really late from travels! We stocked up at Walmart the next day. The beds were so big and comfy pillows. Kitchen was so cute and classy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Could use more dish clothes and towels
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was cozy and comfortable. We especially appreciated the warmth and hospitality feeling in the home. Gina really thought about the smallest of details to make her guests feel welcome while preserving her grandmother’s memories around the home. Clean towels, spacious bathroom and comfortable beds. One of the best VRBO experience we’ve had. Perfect location to the Ark Encounter.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home. Beds were too firm for us but still a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean.was a very nice place to stay.easy access to road amd main town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about this house. Gina was amazing! The town is beautiful! We will definitely stay here again next time we visit the Ark!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is adorable. It was a wonderful place to stay in Williamstown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan and Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cottage, and it will be in our memories for so long, as a favorite. Communication with the host was easy and key! The community was lovely, and the places we visited were great, but the place you stay is everything! The beds were comfortable, the layout was great and it was decorated with great taste.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were here for a wedding. The house was perfect. Had all the amenities of a home. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Neighborhood was very quiet as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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

Fun time

We really enjoyed our trip. The house accommodations topped it off. Having a safe comfortable place to stay made the trip that much more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

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.

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