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Close to Ark Encounter and Creation Museum!

Family-friendly cabin in Glencoe

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Glencoe, KY
  • Place, Kentucky Speedway
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Belterra Casino
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

2 Single Futons

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office

About this property

Close to Ark Encounter and Creation Museum!

Escape to a tranquil 8 acre retreat which features a unique, one-of-a-kind barn cabin in Glencoe, Ky. With 2 queen beds in 2 bedrooms (each with an adjoining bathroom), guests can unwind in comfort. Relax in the cozy living room and watch a movie or get some work done in the office space with 2 futons. Enjoy all that nature has to offer when your stay at our place. Build a fire in the fire pit and melt s'mores. Walk the hiking path mowed into the back acreage. Pay a visit to the Glencoe General store and taste the delectable wood fired pizza or deli sandwiches made with homemade bread.

25 minute drive to the Ark Encounter and 45 minute drive to the Creation Museum.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Glencoe

Glencoe is home to this cabin. Neeley Family Distillery and Smugglers Cove are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout. Travelling with kids? Consider Ararat Ridge Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Kentucky Speedway.
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Map
Glencoe, KY

What's nearby

  • Kentucky Speedway - 19 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Florence Speedway - 25 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Belterra Casino - 31 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Ark Encounter - 33 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 37 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mason Dixon Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Exit 62 Restaurant And Truck Plazza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Icarus' Landing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sparta Quik Stop - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Ark Encounter and Creation Museum! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Close to Ark Encounter and Creation Museum!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Ark Encounter and Creation Museum!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Close to Ark Encounter and Creation Museum! located?

Located in Glencoe, this family-friendly cabin is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Ohio River Valley, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ohio River and Kentucky Speedway. Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Piddle Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great stay

The house was a quite little getaway. Perfect for group. Hourses were friendly and the kids enjoyed all the extra kid amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Barn house

The Barn House had a lot of unique features and they had a path out in the field to walk our dogs. The horses were awesome! Loved our time there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Birthday

We came up for a birthday party for the granddaughter. This place was great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luanne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The host was friendly and responded quickly to communications. The location was convenient. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the country. It was convenient to have a full kitchen and a living room area to hang out. Loved the back porch also. The were only two downsides to the stay. Sliding barn doors are used for every room. Not all of them closed all the way and gave the privacy desired. The beds are firm. The upstairs bed has an innerspring mattress on a board. This caused some back issues. I realize everyone has their own preferences but since comfortable beds were mentioned in a few other reviews, I wanted to note this. It is the only reason I would not stay here again. It was a great place otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Peacefully relaxing

We had such a relaxing week! This place was so peaceful and quiet, and centrally located to all the attractions we wanted to visit. The beds were comfortable, the living area was spacious, and the kitchen was well equipped. The owner was very nice and quick to respond when we had questions. We have recommended this place to several people already and would love to go back some day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David P.

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

Beautiful Retreat

The house was very remote and located in a beautiful field. Sunsets and sunrises were very visible. Our family loved the horses and enjoyed seeing them daily. The house was well described and very unique. We enjoyed seeing all the neat features. Many games, puzzles, and reading materials were available for our use. We really enjoyed our time at the house.
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Sunrise
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Country living at its best!

If you like staying in the country, unique features and horses as neighbors, this is the place for you. We loved the rough finishes and unique touches of the interior and the quiet and serene back yard off the patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jace & Cash a.

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

Nice getaway

The hostess was very helpful and communicative. The property was well maintained and the cabin itself was meticulously kept up with.Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was excellent, and Host is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

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

Quiet & lovely!

The barn is lovely and it provided us with the quiet and grounding experience we were looking for. It was equipped with everything you could think of. If we are ever back in the area, we will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Beautiful Barn Stay for a Memorable Family Trip

We’re from North Carolina and visited the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter with our kids for Christmas. The barn was the perfect setting for our trip! The property is absolutely beautiful, with so many unique features—from the light fixtures to the natural trees used inside. We even spotted deer in the backyard while having our morning coffee.We highly recommend the barn to anyone visiting Kentucky and can’t wait to stay again when the Jerusalem exhibit opens. Kathy is a fantastic host—thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose D.

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

Absolutely perfect

Great in every* way. So very accommodating. Gorgeous views. Comfortable inside, adorable, stylish. EXCELLENT HOST! She was probably the best host we ve ever had. Cant say enough positive things. I recommend this home to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

We just stayed there for 4 nights. Unfortunately it rained the whole time so we weren't able to enjoy the fire pit/deck. We checked in two hours late and the cabin still wasn't ready so that was a bit of bummer. The owner was very sweet and explained she had something pop up out of her control. House was clean and we all had room so we were able to spread out. All the furniture was in good working order. Beds were in the hard side so we ended up buying a foam topper and that helped a lot. Kitchen was well equipped with a coffee maker/Keurig. That was a lovely surprise! The host left us with eough soaps, paper towels, toilet paper and even some extras like k cups, creamer, popsicles for the kids and feminine hygiene items. Definitely appreciate that we had everything we needed for our stay and didn't have to buy consumables! Internet was slow but the TV worked fine. There were lots of family games to do together. The horses at the end of the property are sweet. The roads to the cabin are tight and curvy so just be careful when driving to/from but we felt it was worth it to be in a quiet neighborhood but still close to everything. The barn doors make the rooms a little awkward, especially the bedroom/bathroom downstairs. The bedroom door needs a latch. Finally, the stairs going upstairs are not built properly and feel odd walking up. We loved that all the room had their own temperature control.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Troy N.

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

Not what it seems to be

I have rented through VRBO for the past five years, and this is my first negative experience. It started with the check-in procedures, as I was given a two-digit code for the door with no mention of a gate that needed to be opened. Then we walked in to find a mouse still alive in a trap that needed to be taken care of. We noticed the numerous traps throughout the house. My family is very particular about cleanliness. We then found a dead mouse behind the oven.The level of dirt under the main stairs and the spider webs that were heading into the laundry room were disappointing. The shower in the Master Bath has rotten wood at the base and breaking off. The shower did work fine and had a fancy shower head unit, but it was dark in the shower and it was hard to tell the cleanliness of it.The upstairs was very nice and clean; and we were glad our children were upstairs.When issues were brought up to the owner, I was told that I do not know anything about a barn or farming, and mouse activity in the Spring is normal. The owner seems well intentioned; however, her communication style is less than gracious. I could have rebutted her arguments, as we have raised pigs for meat and chickens for eggs, so we are no strangers to the challenges of farming.I would disagree with the 10 for cleanliness of past ratings, and we were very disappointed overall. Maybe we are the only ones, but from our perspective, this property is not what it seemed to be.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was as described very nice. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only recommendation I have to make the stay more convenient, think about stopping for groceries or other necessities prior to arrival. Shopping is very limited. Also, it didn’t appear to have any restaurants close by. It isn’t a deterrent to the place. I just wish we had known!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rental, clean, easy to communicate with host, and beautiful location in the country!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, loved the amenities and dog friendly. Ark experience was incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was 4 pm. But told her we wldnt arrive till 6. We got thr at 5:50 and we werent able to get in till 6:45 because cabin wasnt ready. This was after driving 8 and a half hours. The doors and locks were questionable. Didnt seem safe. We were never told about lawn people showing up and disrupted our stay a bit and day of check out the bug guy came to spray outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria D.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Our Check-in time was 4pm, which is when we arrived. However, the owner was not ready for us to check-in. While she was friendly, we waited outside for 45 minutes in 90 degrees temperatures until we were aloud to enter.Once entering the house we were disappointed in cleanliness and overall structure. The pictures on Vbro are at angles to miss the many imperfections. Or family come from a long line of carpenters and electrical engineers and we were surprised that the house passed a building code. With visible nails on the steps and boards above the air conditioning unit appeared to be coming off the wall. We thought for sure they were going to fall off while we were watching TV. We took pictures and videos just in case they fell while we were staying there.The house has a lot of potential but personally not up to our standards. A/C worked well and great views of wildlife and beautiful horses!You may want to consider investing in a retractable awning over the deck in the back and blinds for French doors due to the extreme heat.Communication with owner was awesome and the house was better than staying at a hotel! Our visit to the Ark encounter and The Creation Museum was well worth the visit. Blessings to you and yours!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Perfectly Peaceful

beautiful setting and well kept place. we enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely, rustic cabin in a beautiful country setting! My family and I enjoyed the peaceful surroundings while we visited several nearby places.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda P.

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

Relaxing

Gorgeous place to stay. Very relaxing. House is very clean and well stocked with everything. Beds are very comfortable too. I totally recommend it.
Beautiful sunset!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Whittle

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I was born and raised in Kentucky. I love animals, kids and farm life

Why they chose this property

The cabin is not visible for the road, and is secluded at the end of a long gravel driveway. I especially like the privacy this property affords.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, peaceful setting, surrounded by nature.

Languages:

English, German

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