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The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+

The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Interior
Living area
The first-floor family room is a comfy place to relax!

Overview of The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Dayton, KY
  • Popular LocationNewport Aquarium5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat American Ball Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaycor Stadium8 min drive
  • AirportCincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

First floor sunroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+

Experience the big city thrills of Cincinnati from the Dayton, KY community when you stay at this 120-year-old renovated home! The house is "big as a whale", 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 sunrooms, 2 kitchens, a dining room, and a billiards room! Set 3 miles from downtown attractions and blocks from charming Bellevue, the home boasts a well-appointed interior and a backyard with a patio! The Creation Museum, Arc, Cincy Zoo, Newport Aquarium, Reds and Bengals games so close!

The Gray Whale is an amazing property. We chose this home because of its massive size and great proximity to downtown. The whole extended family or group of friends can fit comfortably and enjoy a great time together. The house has great space for gathering if you would like to all be together, or provides privacy with two living rooms and two kitchens on separate floors. You will be able to enjoy your time in a comfortable and stylish space. There are also ample amounts of fluffy towels, clean linens, and little extras that make this place feel like home. You may never want to leave! The home is 3 floors and has a backyard patio. Below you can see a breakdown of each space.

First Floor
-Bedroom 1: One king bed
-Bedroom 2: Two queen beds
-Living room: TV and seating
-Sunroom: twin day bed and twin trundle pull out
-Dining room: large table and extra bar height table
-Kitchen: everything you need to cook and serve meals
-Full Bath 1: large vanity, toilet, shower/tub combo

Second Floor:
-Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
-Bedroom 4: 2 queen beds with on suite bath
-Living room: TV and seating
-Sunroom
-Billards room with pool table
-Kitchen: everything you need to cook and serve meals
-Full bath 2: vanity, toilet, shower/tub combo
-Full bath 3: vanity, toilet, large walk-in shower (on suite bath bedroom 4)

Third floor:
-Bedroom 5: 2 double beds
-Bedroom 6: 2 twin beds
-Common area: three futons and a full-length shuffleboard

Basement:
-Unfinished space
-Laundry with detergent provided

Outdoor space:
-Concrete patio with ample seating
-Grill with propane provided
-Propane fire pit
-Fenced in yard
-Driveway for up to 3 cars

Location Information:
Close proximity to stadiums and all downtown Cincinnati attractions. (3 miles ) Close to Bellevue, KY with cute local shops and restaurants. Near Newport on the Levee entertainment district. Easy drive to Kings Island, the Cincinnati Zoo, Riverbend, etc. The Arc Encounter is approx 45-50 min drive, the Creation Museum is approx 20-25 min drive. We are near a train track so you will sometimes hear the rumble of a train going by.

We are located in an up and coming neighborhood with a mix of young professionals and working-class people. This is not the suburbs but it is a safe urban residential neighborhood 3 miles from downtown Cincinnati. Our co-hosts Adam and Tara live a block away and love the location and can give great local recommendations.

Getting Around:
It is a quick 10-15 min drive into downtown Cincinnati. There is a shuttle to downtown, red bikes, Uber and cabs. Heading to Paul Brown or Great American Ball Park? Queen City Riverboats provides shuttles to all Reds and Bengals home games from Newport, Kentucky (5-minute drive from the house) to the riverfront landings across the river to the stadiums in Cincinnati.

Property manager

Tara and Adam
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Suitable for children but NOT “childproofed”.

Events

No events allowed
20 people max

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.
Guests may not move furniture other than chairs. Guests will be responsible for any damage to furniture or floors.
No fires in fireplaces. They do not work.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: 20 people max
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Dayton

This holiday home is located in Dayton. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Riverbend Music Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Newport on the Levee and EastGate Mall. Travelling with kids? Make time for Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, or head to an event or a match at Great American Ball Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Dayton, KY

What's nearby

  • Newport on the Levee - 5 min drive
  • Newport Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Great American Ball Park - 6 min drive
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 7 min drive
  • Paycor Stadium - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Richter & Phillips Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 14 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Buckhead Mountain Grill - 4 min drive
  • Symposium - 10 min drive
  • Cork N Crust Bellevue - 14 min walk
  • Fessler's Legendary Pizza & Hoagies - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ located?

This family-friendly Dayton holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ohio River, Newport Aquarium and Great American Ball Park. Newport on the Levee and Ride The Ducks Newport are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dylan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent House for Large Groups
We had a blast at the Gray Whale! The communication was excellent from the host and the house was very well maintained and had plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

tracy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family get together
Great for multi family groups, we were able to spread out and have some quiet spaces. The house is well equipped with bath and kitchen items and suggestions from the hosts. Only minus--the grill is pretty rusted out , probably needs to be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ginny C., Rison, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Macedonia Group
We loved the arrangement of living quarters and the room for plenty to choose where to sleep. However, for older groups, you may want to consider adding more lighting at the stairs. We had two instances where a couple of people almost fell because they couldn't see where the steps met the landing. The house was VERY clean, and the managers were quick to respond when we had a problem. We would stay at the Gray Whale again if the opportunity arises!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family celebration
This is a great property to host a large group. Multiple gathering spaces on two floors, two fully equipped kitchens, ample bedrooms and bathrooms. Hosts very responsive and accommodating to special requests. The location is great, easy access to interstate and 10 minutes or less from locations in Cinncinnati or Northern Kentucky
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for Groups
A group of us were in town for NCECA, the annual ceramic conference. The Gray Whale was perfect for our group. We used the downstairs for our communal space and the upstairs for quieter conversations. The location was only three miles from the convention center and has several restaurants and businesses nearby. We all agreed we would definitely book this accommodation again if we were to find ourselves back in Cincinnati in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tara and Adam

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Hello and welcome to our property! The Gray Whale is owned by Steve and Linda. They have been married for 30+ years and have two daughters, two son in laws, and three grandchildren. After a 10 year stint in the 80s in sunny California, Steve and Linda returned back to Cincinnati to raise their family. Steve and and Linda are retired. They own four short term rental properties in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area and love interacting with all of the groups that come to their homes.

The property is managed by myself, Tara, and my husband Adam (Steve and Linda's daughter and son-in-law). You can see our profile picture of the four of us at our wedding! We will be communicating with you before, during, and after your stay. My husband and I are both in education, he is a 5th grade social studies teacher and I am a school counselor. We live in Northern Kentucky and love to help my parents host so many great groups of people. We spend most of our free time working on our 125 year old house, and exploring all of the sights and sounds NKY has to offer.

Why they chose this property

The Gray Whale is an amazing property. We chose this home because of it massive size and great proximity to downtown. The whole extended family or group of friends can fit comfortably and enjoy a great time together. The house has great space for gathering if you would like to all be together, or provides privacy with two living rooms and two kitchens on separate floors.

What makes this property unique

Linda, my mother, has an excellent eye for design. You will be able to enjoy your time in a comfortable and stylish space. There are also ample amounts of fluffy towels, clean linens, and little extras that make this place feel like home. You may never want to leave!

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