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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Smart TV, foosball, books
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Independence, KY
  • Florence Mall
    19 min drive
  • Paycor Stadium
    24 min drive
  • Ark Encounter
    29 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    27 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Independence

Located in Independence, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of The Abner Gaines House and Pioneer Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Walton Community Park and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Big South Fork.
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What's nearby

  • Florence Mall - 19 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Northern Kentucky University - 22 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Paycor Stadium - 24 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Newport Aquarium - 26 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Ark Encounter - 29 min drive - 23.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 25 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Farmhouse - in the country but close to everything. 4 bedrooms-Sleeps 10

This is my childhood home- Its country living but within 30 minutes to The Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Cincinnati Sports, Newport Aquarium and many restaurants, stores. Close to Becky-Ann wedding venue as well as Atwood Winery. There is a large yard for outdoor activities as well as game area. TVs in three bedrooms and a very large TV in the living room. A large eat-in kitchen that is fully equipped for sharing meals with your family. COVID-free
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a playground. Amenities include a foosball table.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Marlen Smothers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: There is damage deposit but no extra fees for pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Farmhouse - in the country but close to everything. 4 bedrooms-Sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chuck J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Lots of room, clean, great host communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip
If going to Ark and Creation this Farmhouse is the perfect location, half way between both. If not it is still a terrific place to stay just two miles from Town of Independence. The host, Marlene Smothers made our stay really terrific.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful home away from home
My younger children loved the assortment of books and toys available, my teenagers couldn’t get enough of the foosball table. My family of nine comfortably enjoyed movies in the cozy living room. This house was exactly the space we needed to relax after busy days gathering with distant relatives and exploring various locations in the surrounding area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Columbia, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house and excellent host
House was exactly as described and very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay.
We loved the house, very roomy and comfortable. Less than a half hour away from Cincinnati. Very close to many stores and restaurants. A very pleasant stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt at home in this farm house
Ms. Smothers was wonderful to communicate with, and had a perfect house to feel at home in the country. Everything was clean, and as detailed on the site. The location was great! Within 30 minutes of the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, King’s Island, and Cincinnati. Not to mention the cupcakes she had for us on arrival were delicious! In strongly encourage anyone to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Home Away From Home!
Marlene was a pleasure to work with from the beginning. She is very quick to respond and made us feel right at home. Her home is fully equipped with everything a family needs - we were especially impressed by all of the things she had for kids! (Pack n play, toys, outside activities, games, etc.). This is one of the best houses we have rented. We will be recommending this home to anyone we know visiting the area. Thank you for everything, Marlene!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting Kentucky Sites
We really enjoyed our stay. We felt so welcome! And the communication was spot on throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Wonderful
Marlene was amazing and provided a sweet welcoming for our family of 10 (8 adults and 2 small children). All were very comfortable. We loved the history of the home, many of the original features, the many ceiling fans and amenities. It was a perfect experience from start to finish and we would highly recommend this home to others. You will feel right at home ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a nice few days at this property. Marlene is a friendly and responsive hostess. The house is spacious and close to town. Would stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeeDee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Way to Go!!
This was the way to go for our Family Christmas!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Host was very accommodating and property was perfect for our big group. The house is well equipped and grocery shopping is convenient. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

giovanni u.

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful place
The house is full of comforts and it feels like being at home, by the way the freshly baked cookies are very delicious. It is a very quiet place to stay, we all liked it a lot. thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
We cannot express how grateful we are of this lovely home. I hosted a small Thanksgiving dinner for my family. It's been 20 years since my wife has hosted Thanksgiving in her hometown. The kitchen was perfect equipped with everything she needed to cook. The furbabies enjoyed the cozy house and big yard as well. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Clean, comfortable and midway between attractions - Creation Museum and The Ark Encounter.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Meeting our grandson, spending time with family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to gather with family
Very clean, comfortable, and the host did an outstanding job making our family feel welcomed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Armond B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Beautiful property in a great location. Very close to the location of the disc golf tournament. Clean and neat house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this house!!
This home is by far one of the best we have rented! It was accurately represented, very clean, and beautiful. There are so many thoughtful touches to make your stay more enjoyable. We especially loved the cupcakes & milk bones set out for us! I also love that there are books, games, toys and a fire pit. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Midwest hospitality!!
Marlene is such a gracious host - so welcoming. She went out of her way to have outdoor toys and things for the kids to do!! House has plenty of room to spread out.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Rental
This was one of the best VRBO’s we have stayed at. The owners made us feel very comfortable and made sure we had a great stay. Would highly recommend them if you are looking for a rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for the Family
The property comfortably held our entire family. Close to a lot of great attractions. Great host can't recommend enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
A great vacay stay!
This property was a perfect stay for our family of seven! It was exactly as the pictures showed on the website and provided entertainment in the house with the foosball table, toys, games and large screen TV. Outside we had a lovely shaded backyard where we played cornhole and the kids drew chalk on the sidewalks. It was very family friendly and the perfect location for our adventures out to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. We were perfectly placed between both museums. Marlene had great suggestions for a local events and activities, which we appreciated! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023