The Barn Loft at Catawba Farm - 30 min from the Ark Encounter

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A spacious living area with a staircase leading to a second floor, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A modern building with a gravel patio, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A modern building with a large deck and a reflection in the water.
A spacious interior with a high ceiling, multiple windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and four chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Falmouth, KY
  • Place, Rose Hill Farm Winery
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Kincaid Lake State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

Primary 1st Fl. Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary 2nd Fl. Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Fl. Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

2nd Fl. Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary 1st Fl. Bedroom Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Butler

Butler is home to this holiday home. William Arnold Log House and Rosemary Clooney House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Eagle Creek Country Club and Brianza Gardens & Winery. Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Map
Falmouth, KY

What's nearby

  • Rose Hill Farm Winery - 18 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Kincaid Lake State Park - 28 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Williamstown Lake - 36 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Ohio River - 39 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Ark Encounter - 41 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Howard's Place - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Smoking Pig Tavern - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barn Loft at Catawba Farm - 30 min from the Ark Encounter pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Barn Loft at Catawba Farm - 30 min from the Ark Encounter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barn Loft at Catawba Farm - 30 min from the Ark Encounter?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Barn Loft at Catawba Farm - 30 min from the Ark Encounter located?

Situated in Butler, this holiday home is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Kincaid Lake State Park and within 20 miles (32 km) of Ohio River Valley and Williamstown Lake. Ohio River and William Arnold Log House are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group enjoyed our time here. The lake was so peaceful, and the farm animals in the barn were an added fun bonus. Everything was included to help make the stay comfortable. We would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this amazing place! It was spotlessly clean when we arrived. The kitchen was well stocked. Everyone had so much fun swimming & fishing in the pond between all the thunderstorms and rain showers!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it. The host was always willing to give us a call back if we had any questions and he was very nice. The property was beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location! Can get snug if you have a larger group (we had 11), but it is sizable and definitely comfortable with multiple couples or a large family. Really nice place to get away for a weekend and relax! Inside seating is very comfortable. Enjoyed the goats, donkey, emu and roosters in the nearby barn - roosters are far enough away that they don't wake you in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! Beautiful home and property. This is a great place for family time. The only thing I would add is a few universal life jackets and some new paddles. So if you are staying here and think you might kayak or canoe consider bringing your own pfd.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for a large family!

Great place with views and tons of room!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is amazing, waking up to the beauty of God’s creation in KY and sipping your coffee early on the edge of a pond makes your morning great! The manager was beyond patient with us and he was very easy to get in contact with at all times. Our group had the best time. The kitchen is well equipped and the place is as beautiful as the pictures you see online.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Barn Loft was such an awesome place to stay for our trip. First off, we had to make a date change and the host was super accommodating and easy to communicate with. The entire home and farmland was gorgeous. Our kids loved visiting and feeding the farm animals, walking the trails, and fishing/kayaking in the pond. Every part of the loft was clean and as described. We may have to come back to Kentucky and only stay at the house for the whole trip. Can’t say enough awesome things about it. Definitely going back at some point!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our stay at the loft was great. Our only issue was how far away everything was, shopping, grocery store and places for dinner. Make sure you pack what you need, few extra rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, Paper plates and so on. It is literally right in the middle of No Where! Was quiet and peaceful and the back deck was really nice. The living room furniture was not real comfortable. But enjoy your stay was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very easy to communicate, answered quickly, try to accommodate requests. The house was like in the picture, the kids enjoyed kayaking and visiting the animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Beautiful and peaceful property with sweet animals who love some attention
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The water was great we fished right off the deck that was attached to house. Our children took the canoe and kayaks out for rides.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Loved the porch and pond
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Wonderful stay. Very clean. Lots of fresh air and privacy. Kids loved to use the canoe in the pond.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
A wonderful location for our family and friends. There were lots of positives about our stay along with a handful of negatives. I did speak with the owner (through VRBO messenger and in person) about the issues we experienced and hope that they corrected the issues. Cleanliness was a major concern of ours during our stay as the property was in need of a deep cleaning (refrigerator had sludge in bottom of it, oven had mess in it, utensils had food on them, bug guts everywhere in the kitchen from people swatting them). Our other issues were the queen beds. They felt as if they were going to fall apart. The mattress and bedding were great but the frames were concerning. Things to know: -The pond is a ton of fun (canoe, kayaks, paddles and PDF's are provided)-Proximity to the river is pretty great. If you're looking for a relaxing day, take camping chairs and hang out at the river for a few hours-Be sure to visit the barn to see the critters. (Bonus points for the Emu!)-Don't plan on the grill to be functional as it's out of service due to rust failure.-Bring firewood with you for the burn pit-Close proximity to train tracks (nighty traffic on tracks with horns may cause issues for little ones sleeping)-You are staying in the "condo" half of a "barn"dominium. Any activity in the garage side during your stay will be heard and felt in the living space. -45 minute drive to The Ark Encounter-If you're over 6'2" be sure to DUCK when upstairs as the headspace is limited.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ark Encounter Trip

We had the best time staying here during our visit to the Ark Encounter. The house set up was great for our group of teens and being on a farm was perfect cause it gave them room to roam. The pond was beautiful too! I’ll recommend this listing to everyone asking where to stay while visiting the Ark!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2024
Thank you so much! We would love to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome House

The house was awesome with the pond and the farm animals! So private and quiet! Beautiful and clean house. Very friendly owners and quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay!

Overall, had a great experience and time. Out of the 7 days in Kentucky our favorite day was the one spent at the house enjoying the property and swimming/fishing in the pond. Owner is extremely responsive. When our grill propane tank was empty a new one was delivered within 20 mins. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of heaven

If you love nature, animals, peace and tranquility…this is the place for you! What a beautiful home! Just like the pics. The barn, the pond, the nature trails…we could not have asked for more!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It’s away from bigger towns make sure you take what you need

It was clean owner very responsive when in need of something. There was a smell in the laundry room and we did deal with some flies it was cold that day so they made there way in . Remember it is in the country away from stores It was very nice inside .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host Scott was very responsive and answered all my questions. This is a unique place and property, being part of a farm and in a farming community. It rained the whole 5 days we were there, but that didn't keep us from hiking the farm roads and following the train tracks, with umbrellas in hand. The pet farm animals were so much fun to feed veggie treats. Jack the donkey brayed when he saw us coming with his carrots. The bedrooms and bathrooms were well supplied and comfy, the living room just right for us 5 adult siblings. The kitchen was large enough to prepare all our meals there. The kitchen was short on some basic utensils, coffee cups, etc, but that is easily rectified.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property, great for large families

We stayed here with our 9 children to go to the Ark & it was perfect. We enjoyed the evening/morning here better than the actual Ark. The property is beautiful, my older kids loved kayaking on the pond, wish we would have brought fishing poles, there was a barn full of farm animals my littles enjoyed, my husband watched turkeys in the mornings, and I personally loved the trains right coming/going outside my window. This is perfect for large families or get togethers, perfectly stocked for many people, they even had games and a football, and the drive out was gorgeous. Theres also a trail we didn’t get to enjoy but I bet is great. I couldn’t imagine anyone being disappointed in booking this place, all my kids, ages 6-21, said it was their favorite place we’ve stayed even out of the beach and mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Slice of Country Charm

I traveled with my family of 7. Children ages 14-6. The pond had life vest provided for all ages, much appreciated. The home was clean and well furnished. The host was very prompt and beyond helpful. The drive to The Ark was 28mins and The Creation Museum was under an hour. The animals were gentle and sweet. We fed them produce each night. The property was well maintained. We plan on visiting again!! Adding there is another rental on the same farm if you are looking for 2 houses I HIGHLY suggest this host/property. One home is 11 Guest and the other at 10 gives enough space for even the largest of families!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We highly enjoyed our stay, the house was spotless!! And the property is gorgeous! Thank you to the owners for allowing us to arrive a little early!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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