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The Ark Encounter Getaway

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Frank Webb Memorial Park
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a TV, and a trash bin.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden countertop.
A small, single-story building with a blue exterior and a metal roof, featuring a front porch with two white chairs and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Williamstown Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Williamstown, KY
  • Place, Williamstown Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Paycor Stadium
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Williamstown

Located in Williamstown, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. William Arnold Log House and Griffin Center Amphitheater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ark Encounter and Ararat Ridge Zoo. Kangaroo Walkabout and Rainbow Maze are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Williamstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Williamstown Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ark Encounter - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Paycor Stadium - 47 min drive - 79.4 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 48 min drive - 80.5 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 49 min drive - 82.2 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ark Encounter Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ark Encounter Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ark Encounter Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ark Encounter Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ark Encounter Getaway located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Williamstown Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of William Arnold Log House and Webb Park. Ark Encounter and Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay The place was very nice and comfortable close to everything we went to see and the beds were very comfortable after walking all day Thank You.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, found the home comfortable. We’re especially glad the beds provided a cozy place to rest after your busy days exploring. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location. Perfect condition. Definitely will stay again if we were to take other trips down.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decent place. Great location to the Ark. Couch should be replaced, doesn't provided much comfort for seating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed the location. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the couch and will take that into it. We’d be happy to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, off the road a little ways, but it was perfect for our trips to the Ark!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and very cozy and welcoming, beautiful place and beautiful house, would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Fall Break Trip!

Great little place to stay, roomy, close to everything, convenient, response from company quick! Would stay again! Thanks for great accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Near the ark

Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's great communication. The place was perfectly clean. We had a nice, quiet stay with no neighbors close to us. We would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Clean and well maitained
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall great location

We were only 15 minutes from the Ark Encounter. Yet located in a beautiful quiet area. 45 minutes from the Creation Museum which was nice. Overall exactly what we needed for our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break @ Ark encounter

Hello, we drove 2 days from Texas to visit the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. We had an amazing time at both Museums and a comfy stay here in Williamstown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Really nice cottage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sister getaway

Our stay was wonderful. I might make a small suggestion that you place mirrors in the bedrooms. Otherwise the place was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DRIVERS BEWARE!!!It was impossible for our car to get down the "gravel" road it was on. There were large pot holes and ruts in the road from the rain. It caused my car to scrape on the bottom so we turned around and left. We explained to the host that we weren't able to get there and would like our money back, but they didn't give us anything. As far as communication we called 3 times, they never called us back... I sent 2 messages with photos to host with no communication back until late that night. DO NOT GO!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry the road conditions affected your stay and understand how frustrating that must have been. The property listing does disclose that access is via a gravel road, so we do our best to provide this information in advance for guests to consider when planning their stay. We also apologize if there was any delay in communication and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Cute place just not for people with walking disabilities...nosey from kennel from behind across im assuming across river..long ways from town..couch rock hard..beds comfy..if ya want country seclusion this it..no place to grill or have pit fire..back yard too steep ..but everyones opinion not the same
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable

It was a little bit treacherous because it rained and the property sloped down and there was mud in front of the door.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short trip

Not enough seating in living room for 4 adults. No closet or hooks to hang clothes. Very clean, newly painted, comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Comfy

Beautiful property and house. Renovated kitchen and bathroom. Comfortable bedrooms. Kitchen materials readily available as well as bathroom materials. Host was easy to reach for communication regarding slight wifi issue. View was great. We saw rabbits and squirrels in our front yard. Quiet and peaceful. 10mins from Ark Encounter and about 30-35 mins from the Creation Museum. Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Needs some work

PROS- Very Clean- Comfortable bedsCons- if you have more than 2 people there is not enogh seating in living room- Couch in living room is not comfortable.-Refrigerator door opens the wrong way-Siding is coming off outside- Bath tub spiget was very loose- Side door handle very loose.This is a very old house that they have put a facade on. It could be nice but need upgrades and maintinence
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Ants and Barking Dogs

It’s a shame there was an ant issue and neighbor dogs barking all hours behind the house because otherwise the place was pretty much as expected. The location to The Ark Encounter was great, which was the reason for our trip as a bucket list visit for my elderly father. The dogs were disruptive to our sleep so we left a day early. Because of this, I asked for a partial refund which the company says is under review but I haven’t received an answer yet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Little Cabin: just off the beaten path.

We enjoyed our stay. This must be a new rental. It could use a few tweaks...nothing that would prevent a 2nd stay. Several doors swing the wrong way making the light switch hard to access. The fridge door also. The curtain goes into the fridge & very hard to access. No coffee table. We used the bench from the dining room set. Only mirror is in the bathroom. This makes the bathroom the only place to fix hair & makeup. This can cause hold ups.. But overall it was very clean. The host was in constant communication...answering our every need promptly. We liked being out of town and still only minutes away from town. Friendly area. Beautiful country!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ark Encounter

The bad is that the GPS and the directions that were given actually take you on Meadowlark which takes you to a residence that had a very unhappy man who didn’t like us being on his property. We had to drive back to town to get a signal to call someone. Grand Welcome gave us the same directions that our GPS said. If you go do not take a left on Meadowlark, keep going straight on the gravel road that you were on and you will find the house on the right. It looks like you are going to someone’s residence, but the road curves to the left and will take you to the rental. The other bad thing was the camper that you passed, which is right beside you and it is very trashy but we never saw anyone and never had any trouble out of the person living there. The good is that the house is just like the owners describe it. It is very clean and everything seems new. The beds are comfortable and you have everything that you will need in the house for your stay. It could sleep 6 but there isn’t really room for 6 people to sit in the living room. All in all I would stay here again if I ever visited Kentucky.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2025
Hi Leesa, Thank you for your detailed review. We appreciate you sharing your experience, both the good and the bad. We're so sorry to hear about the confusion with the directions and the unpleasant encounter at the wrong address. It sounds like there was a serious error in the directions provided, and we are taking steps to correct that immediately. We'll review our communication and directions to ensure they are accurate and easy to follow for future guests. We also understand your concerns about the camper. We'll look into this situation as well to ensure the property surrounding the rental is maintained appropriately. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the house itself! We strive to provide clean, comfortable, and well-equipped accommodations, and we're glad you found it to be just as described. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2026
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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