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Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!

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Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!

Summary:
Nestled in the countryside, unplug and unwind in this charming 3 BR/2BA rural farmhouse. Our fully remodeled farmhouse is located only 7 minutes from the Ark Encounter and sits on 1.5 stunning acres of KY farmland. Your family will enjoy relaxing in our open concept, modernized home featuring spacious living and dining rooms, breakfast nook, and a bonus room perfect for the kids. Featuring keyless entry, WIFI, DVD players and a cozy outdoor fire pit, come and enjoy a breath of fresh air!

The Space:
If you're looking for some peace and quiet, you've come to the right place. Each morning enjoy a fresh cup of coffee on the back porch while taking in the scenic views of rolling hills and running horses. This home provides the perfect blend of country charm and modern convenience.

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire home.

The Neighborhood:
Situated in the quaint countryside, your neighbors are the hills and nature! You are conveniently 7 minutes off the Williamstown exit and Ark Encounter parking lot! This home is not only perfect for Ark Encounter guests, but any large group visiting a wedding at The Josephina Event Venue, Creation Museum, Bourbon Trail, Kentucky Horse Park, or any event in Cincinnati! There is a hand book in the listing for local recommendations on brunch, coffee, and dinner!

Getting Around:
Enjoy the rural setting while still having everything you need close at hand. You can find basic supplies about 5 minutes from the home at The Dollar General or local gas station. Less than 15 minutes away you will find a Walmart Supercenter, Starbucks, Cracker Barrel, Waffle House, McDonalds, Wendy's, Arby's, Papa Johns, and Dunkin Donuts as well as locally owned restaurants Beans Café, Kelly's Homestead, Moon Birds, and Belles BBQ.

Property manager

Michael Clary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Similar properties

Interior

8 min to Ark, Playroom, Sleeps 12 on Quiet Street

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (83)
The price is CA $222
CA $471 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
8 min to Ark, Playroom, Sleeps 12 on Quiet Street

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Property is also known as

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New Listing! Cordova Retreat 7 Minutes From the Ark
Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from the Ark! Williamstown
Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from the Ark! Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Williamstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Ark Encounter - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Williamstown Lake - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Piddle Park - 13 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Emzara's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Edwardo's Pizza & Subs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Eljalisco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Classic Country Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!?

As of Mar 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark! on Mar 16, 2025 start from CA $255.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark! located?

Situated in Williamstown, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ararat Ridge Zoo, Ark Encounter, and Kangaroo Walkabout. Webb Park and William Arnold Log House are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Peaceful farmhouse in the beautiful KY countryside. Not far from the Ark Encounter. Our family enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris G.

Cordova cute farm house
Nice views, close to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittani K.

Picturesque views with plenty of room
We came with our family and my parents to visit the Ark Encounter. We loved our visit in this farmhouse with the most beautiful view. It was plenty of space for the 7 of us and it was such a quick drive to the Ark. we have already recommended it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrie L.

Great Place❤️
We love the Cordova Retreat! We will continue to stay every time we visit Kentucky! It’s a wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chance L.

Great place to relax
The house was clean and in good shape, just as pictured. Communication with the owners was seamless and they were very timely to respond to any questions. It felt like you were out away from everything, but less than 10 mins from the Ark! Definitely somewhere to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

Awesome!
We had such a great time! The house was beautiful and we especially enjoyed the peacefulness of the fire pit and the views. Our kids had so much fun petting the horses!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joni R.

Great house :)
We had a great stay at Cordova Retreat! It's in a great location for visits to the Ark Encounter and very close to town as well. The house had everything we needed and more than enough space for our group. I'd love to come back in the spring or fall to enjoy the back yard and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

The house on the hill
Very much enjoyed this home. The view was beautiful. The home was clean and very comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed. Enjoyed the horses behind the house and the fire pit area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry F.

Peaceful
My family and I were in town to visit the Ark and Creation Museum. We only stayed one night but it was very comfortable and peaceful. We enjoyed have coffee on the back porch watching the horses and cows graze.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth R.

Beautiful house with spectacular views
We enjoyed our stay at the Cordova retreat in November. The Views were breathtaking! The house was clean and spacious for both our families. We visited the Ark Encounter & Creation Museum during our stay. The house is in a quiet country road. We truly enjoyed all that was available. We would definitely book this house again in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Friends Get Away
We all had a great time: visiting the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum which were both awesome; playing games at the huge table which was perfect. And just being able to rest, enjoy the peaceful views and spending time with friends of 50 plus years. Thank you for opening up your home to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Perfect home for families
This house was the perfect place for our larger group! The kids all looked forward to all the room to run around after long days of travel as fun at the Ark encounter and creation museum. The kids especially enjoyed having their own space to all sleep together in the bonus room. Nothing can beat the view sitting on the back deck though. That was the cherry on top! We also all enjoyed a beautiful rainstorm sitting on the from porch and watching it roll in. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Charming!
Cordova Retreat is perfect for larger families or family groups. There are two bathrooms with showers and space for teens/young adults to hang out upstairs with their own TV, room to play board games downstairs, and room to eat together as a family. The only thing we were not expecting was the steeper walkway from the parking area and the steep stairway to the rooms upstairs. If you have an older family member, know that this may be difficult for them to navigate, and they will need the only downstairs bedroom with the king bed. The beds are very comfortable, the views beautiful (with horses), and the living space roomy. If it had been nicer, we would have made use of the fire pit and enjoyed the outside space more. We loved that we were so close to the Ark Encounter. It was the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justina R., Chattanooga

Home away from Home
My husband and I, along with our four daughters came up from Chattanooga, TN for our Christmas present to visit the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. The farmhouse was absolutely perfect. We all had enough room. It was definitely home away from home. We had everything we needed. It was decorated for Christmas! Michael and Laura were wonderful host. They communicate very well with everything we needed to know. Next time we will add an extra day so we have time to sleep in and to get everything packed up. We spent both days at the attractions so we were very tired the day we checked out. So we were a little late getting out. We appreciate your kindness and the cleaning lady for having to wait on us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichole W.

Wonderful getaway
The home is very nice, roomy and we enjoyed our stay as we visited the Ark and Creation museums. The view of the hills and the horses are beautiful. The house was generally clean but as someone who owned their own cleaning business I expected a professionally cleaned home especially since there was a fee for the cleaning in our cost. There were numerous amounts of dead bugs around the windows and the windows were quite dirty which took away from the beautiful view of the property from the inside. There were also dirty towels in the washing machine and the shower curtain on the bottom are stained yellow. Be aware of the 7th step it is not attached and quite a hazard. We were a large group of mostly adults so if y’all drink coffee and need more than 4 mugs, I’d advise bringing some. The kitchen could use a few more pots especially larger ones, we were unable to cook for a large group without getting creative. All that said, it’s a wonderful place, the owners are very kind and we had a great vacation and experience with our first ever VRBO rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge Potential!
We enjoyed our short visit to Kentucky, and the stay at this charming house was good overall. Everything worked well, such as the showers, toilets, etc. The fridge was clean, which was great! There are a few things that would turn this property into a gem and prevent us from giving 5-stars: The house was not as clean as we would expect, with cobwebs in various places, the windows and sills were dirty, and the floor must not have been mopped since the previous visitors a few days prior. Things were dusty, and we found empty water bottles and garbage underneath the second-floor beds. We suggest getting a pair of scissors and some cooking tongs, as well as providing an outdoor tote that contains some paper, kindling, and a lighter! We got a nice campfire going, but I had to head over to Dollar General for some cardboard, a local newspaper and a BBQ lighter. Our daughter was disappointed that the flashlights were dead and there were no extra batteries. :) It's the little things that set the great apart! We suggest adding a gas grill to the property, which would be a huge plus! There was a charcoal grill, but I didn't want to go and get a bag of charcoal, grill brush, lighter fluid, etc., for just a couple of dinners. Keep working on the property, and it will be a fabulous spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Friends Fun
No kitchen towels, and all floors needed to be cleaned blinds need to be in all sleep areas but the house in itself was beautiful and the views were magnificent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merrry B.

Home away from home.
Love love love this home. It had everything you need..the house was amazing the views were so tranquil. Everyone in our group was very please with the home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Absolutely amazing view and house!
We couldn't have asked for more relaxing and hassel free accommodations. There are no neighbors right against this property. It is very quiet with a spectacular view of the hills and the neighbors pastures filled with plenty of cattle, horses, and a donky. Everything in the house was in perfect working order. We had no problem getting in through the programmed lock. The kitchen is spacious with plenty of counter space to prepare meals. The rooms are all nice size and do not feel cramped at all. There is plenty of water pressure, beds ranging from super soft to firm and extra air conditioning or heating options upstairs. I had no problem keeping the house at a very comfortable temperature. There are fans upstairs to use also and some downstairs windows have screens so you can open them and enjoy fresh air. The wifi worked great for watching tv or using my phone. There was no buffering at all. The house is exceptionally clean and well maintained. It is within 15 minutes of stores and gas stations. It is obvious that the host puts a great deal of care and thought into making sure the house has most anything you could need and that everything works as it should.I hope others get a chance to enjoy this home and view as much as we did. . . .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Very peaceful and wonderful hospitality
A cozy house that can still fit quite a few people. Great views and nice kitchen! The driveway is on a steep hill and can only fit about four cars so be prepared for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shengdong

Cold winter, Warm heart
Our stay is right after the winter storm. Weather is freezing cold. The house is very cozy though. our landlord Michael drived all the way from Cincinnati brought us additional heater and supply. They are very kind! We enjoy the time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Awesome house!
Clean, modern renovation of old farmhouse. Nice and quiet location with beautiful views of rolling hills in every direction. Had a great time by the fire with the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

The Christmas House
This is the second year that we have stayed at the Retreat which my grandchildren call the Christmas House. We all meet in this central location and have Christmas together. The space fits our family well. Everything we need is supplied. Michael and Laura respond quickly and are very accommodating. We hope to return again next Christmas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Great stay!
This house was exactly as described! It was close o the Ark Experience and the Creation Museum, and was a wonderful place to retreat to after a busy day. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022