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Timber Frame Country Retreat. Close to Ark Encounter, Creation Museum and Cincy

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Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
union, KY
  • Big Bone Lick State Park
    13 min drive
  • Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
    14 min drive
  • Rising Star Casino
    26 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    28 min drive

Room options

Relaxing view of the lake from the living room
Private lake house getaway between ark encounter and creation museum!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (52)
The price is $160
per night
$327 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Private lake house getaway between ark encounter and creation museum!

About the neighborhood

Union

Located in Union, this chalet is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Big Bone Lick State Park and Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. .This chalet is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Creation Museum and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Ohio River.
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What's nearby

  • Big Bone Lick State Park - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Florence Mall - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Florence Speedway - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Rising Star Casino - 26 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Creation Museum - 27 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 33 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 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.

Timber Frame Country Retreat. Close to Ark Encounter, Creation Museum and Cincy

Do you like the Rustic and Romantic appeal of a beautiful cabin tucked back in the woods but want all the comforts of being close to Everything? Well, you have just found it. If you're an early riser get your coffee and grab a seat on the deck and watch the woods wake up as the sun rises. There are three fire pits for your evening enjoyment, one located on the main patio, one located behind the garage area with swings, and one at the pond. The home is 35 minutes from the Ark Encounter & 25 minutes to the Creation Museum. A short drive to Ohio or Indiana. Also 25 minutes away from CVG, if you are taking a flight into the area.
The space
The upper level has an open floor plan. There are two bedrooms and one full bathroom as well as kitchen, dining room and living room. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has a full. If additional room is needed, we offer a queen sofa sleeper in the living room. There is also a 58" smart tv in the living room that is also viewable from the kitchen and Dining room. Down the spiral staircase is the lower level where there is another bedroom with a queen bed and a bonus room with a queen bed. Also, there is a laundry room with a washer and dryer for your laundry needs. The family room has another 58" smart tv and just off of the family room is a space set up as an Office/work area that has a great view of the pond and fountain. The smart tv's are connected to the internet so you can stream from your personal accounts.
If you choose to dine out, you will be a short drive from countless restaurants.
Shopping is also a short drive away.
Guest access
You will have free run of the house minus a closet in the bonus room and the detached garage.
Other things to note
Although you will self-check in with the smart lock, if my husband or I are available we will try to greet you and give you a tour to answer any questions.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Terri

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Net B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
We decided to reserve this particular property after searching online for several hours, looking for just the right property for our family. We were very happy upon arriving at this lovely home! The pics and description you will see online are accurate. The home was very clean, well maintained, and had every convenience you could possibly need when staying at a home away from home. The guys enjoyed fishing in the well stocked fish pond while the ladies and kiddos enjoyed reading on the deck, watching a movie on one of the flatscreens and snacking in the well appointed kitchen. There was plenty of room for four adults and two kiddos to have our own space. The gravel driveway is easy to navigate, the property is situated in a private, quiet development about 15 minutes from Florence (where you will find lots of shopping, restaurants, etc) and you are about 30 minutes from either the Ark or Creation Museum. We found this to be a super convenient location yet we felt like we were truly away from it all when we returned home in the evenings. This property is the perfect retreat spot. We highly recommend this lovely home for your next adventure when visiting the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum or simply needing a nice place to stay near Florence, KY. Thank you to the hosts for sharing this lovely property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
My family came over from Switzerland for a family reunion after over 19 years of us not all being together. We planned it over the last 2 years & this retreat was exactly what we needed! I am so happy with our stay that I wish we could have stayed longer! Thank You!! It is a memory we will never forget!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
This cabin has everything! Great location, close to town but still secluded feeling, roomy and comfortable, peaceful, fire pits are amazing!! Great for a quick get away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we were looking for!
Walking into Ms. Terri’s cabin was like being welcomed in by a beloved family member. She’d set up a welcome basket for us with a sweet card and tons of snacks. The cabin was immaculately cleaned, decorated so cozy, and stocked with anything we could have needed. It really did feel like we were visiting that aunt that has everything you could need and more. We forgot a pack and play for our 2 year old… she had one. I forgot to iron one of my shirts.. she had and iron and and ironing board. I got a stain on said shirt… stain remover was in the laundry room. And let’s not forget the view. Wow…. Pictures don’t do it justice. The cabin is perfectly tucked away in the woods but we were still only 13 ish minutes away from a Kroger and such in town. Just the perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Vacation Home away from Home
This property is gorgeous! The house is full of lovely decor that makes you feel at home. Would definitely come here again!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Beautiful cabin, my husband loved fishing in the pond! Secluded, yet close enough to everything. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great retreat!
Our family had a wonderful New Year's Eve vacation at the cabin. Some went to Perfect North, others shopping, but we all gathered for dinner and card games in the evenings, while kids enjoyed movies in the basement and the guys had football going in the living room. It was really great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Creation Museum & Arc Encounter Visit
Timber Frame Country Retreat is a perfect location for to visit both the Creation Museum and Arc Encounter. Terri was wonderful to work with and always immediately available for any questions or help. Well appointed and super clean. We had two couples, but could have accommodated four couples very well. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation spot!
We traveled to Kentucky to see the Ark encounter and creation museum and this was the perfect spot between both attractions! Florence was also very easy to get to for groceries and other needs! The fishing pond and fire pits were a hit! The owners were very responsive when I had questions as well! The home was so warm and inviting and very clean with plenty of amenities and was fully stocked. My 5 year old son loved all the board games and the house was very accommodating with a pack and play and infant tub for the baby!! Can not say enough about this home! Also had a short drive up to Cincinnati for Italian at "Scotties" it was soooo good!! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Slugger B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Kentucky
A group of friends and I spent a weekend here and it was great! Very clean, spacious and peaceful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picturesque Perfection
We had a wonderful stay here. Thank you so much for letting us rent this retreat. We loved the atmosphere. The scenery was very picturesque. We initially had plans to visit other area attractions, but quickly changed our plans to spend a couple days relaxing in the beautiful scenery and enjoying all the activities at the retreat! The whole family had a blast fishing! The paddle boat was also a hit. The fire pits were perfect for making s'mores. This place truly felt like a home away from home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Everything was better than expected! Owners were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect peaceful place to stay!
The host was very quick to reply, house was spotless, cozy, peaceful and the beds were comfortable. Very pet friendly and the host left a very nice basket of goodies for us when we checked in. We will definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Ark Vacation
Property was very nice just as described. Owner was easy to get in touch with also. Love that it was so quiet there. Our family loved the pond and the fishing and the paddle boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation spot!
The cabin was absolutely beautiful and so warming! So much space for a big group of people. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023