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Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, ping pong
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown

Escape to our newly-remodeled prohibition-era speakeasy, now a modern and clean vacation rental! This spacious property comfortably sleeps 18 and is located on 2 acres of riverfront land, situated next to a state bird sanctuary that features a sandy beach. Enjoy stunning sunsets by the fire pit and hours of entertainment in the rustic barn with a half-pipe, ping pong table, and stage. The River House is conveniently located just 28 minutes from Perfect North Slopes, 12 minutes from downtown, 27 minutes from the Creation Museum, 38 minutes from the Ark Encounter, and 10 minutes from CVG airport.

Inside the home, guests can relax and unwind in the beautifully decorated living areas. Take in the panoramic river views from the wrap-around porch, or enjoy a movie night in the cozy living room. The property also features four immaculate bedrooms, including a bunk room that sleeps ten, three brand-new bathrooms, and a modern kitchen.

The River House boasts a rustic barn with a half-pipe, ping pong table, and stage for entertainment. Please note that a waiver must be signed if the barn is used. If you would rather not have your kids enticed by the barn, you can leave it locked for your whole stay.

There is a state-protected bird sanctuary adjacent to the property. Stroll through the sanctuary's shady path to visit a riverfront beach owned by the state of Kentucky. Please note that the Ohio River is an active commercial waterway. Every day the river deposits some "gifts" (aka- debris and often trash) and removes others. As this is state-owned land, we do not patrol or clean the beach or woods; we are not responsible for its maintenance or for any activity on that property.

Guests will have access to the entire house, the parking area, the yard, the fire pit, and the barn.

Property manager

Donna Baer

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Map
Villa Hills, KY

What's nearby

  • Paycor Stadium - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal - 14 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 19 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joella's Hot Chicken - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Jim & Jack's Riverside Sports - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Guru India Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown located?

This family-friendly Fort Mitchell holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ohio River, Devou Park and Ludlow Stadium. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for large family
Our only complaint was that the shed/barn was quite dilapidated and not lit very well for when we played ping pong. Otherwise it was fantastic!! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carl C.

Travel to the Ark
Overall everything was okay. The porch could have been a little cleaner. And the furniture around the fire pit was very sketchy at best. Inside was very clean. A few stackable chairs would have been nice. Also would have been nice to have a place to put our luggage in the bottom bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
We really enjoyed our 4 night stay at this property. The house was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed. We had 6 adults and 5 children with us. The house was very accommodating. I only have 2 suggestions that would have made my rating a 5 instead of a 4. (Wish that there had been a 4.5 rating) I would suggest that the private beach was a little misleading. We did finally find the path down to it, but calling that a private beach was a little misleading. I would also recommend a way of washing your shoes off outside after you come back from “the beach “ Overall, we had a great time and would gladly reserve this property for our next visit to Cincinnati!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys annual football trip
I can’t speak enough about the location of this house. It’s close to the city yet you feel secluded. The nearby little town of Ludlow is very quaint with restaurants and shops. The owner was super easy to work with and the house was clean, up to date and had everything we needed for our group of 8. If you are looking for a place to stay away from it all but close to everything, this would be the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for large group
Ideal property for a relaxing trip for a large group. The place was very clean and provided plenty of space for outdoor activities. Donna is a great host as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CPYM Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
House was clean and nicely updated. Plenty of room, and watching the activity on the river from the porch was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great and spacious place to stay when traveling in from out of town to go to a couple Reds games. Will definitely check if it’s available next time I’m in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoodong H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
An amazing and very clean home on the Ohio River. The property comes as advertised on the listing. To get to the property requires some twists and turns (so be mindful if you have passengers who may feel a little nauseous due to motion sickness) but overall, the property is an A+. Amenities like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and towels were included which was a major plus in hospitality. Book if you like watching sunsets on the river off the balcony or by the firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Good location for visiting Creation Museum and Ark.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay!
Everything was as sold and looked as good as the pictures and description! Donna was communicative and willing to accomodate us early as well! She also offered good suggestions on places to eat and things to do. Had a weekend plan with friends in Cincinnati and this was the perfect place within a 15 minute drive for it. Would absolutely reccommend for anyone travelling to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely riverside home
We had a great weekend here! The pictures don’t do it justice. Watching all the boats go by down the river was a real treat. Lots of outdoor space for activities. The house itself is a gem: clean, spacious and accommodating. The kitchen had everything we needed. Lots of room to socialize, both inside and on the huge wraparound porch. We loved being so close to Cincinnati, and don’t skip a visit to Ludlow! Overall, top notch property. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great spot!
We had 8 adults and 7 children who enjoyed 5 days in this fabulous spot. The kitchen is well stocked, the sleeping arrangements are excellent, and the location was perfect! The bathrooms were perfect - far beyond our expectations, with plenty of towels and huge showers. The bunk bed room was perfect for our group of kids from 4 yrs of age to 15. That room has its own bathroom with a large shower. We really have no suggestions for improvements. Plenty of lawn for the kids to enjoy, and the firepit was enjoyed, too! Our favorite "extra" was the heavy traffic on the river - lots of huge barges to watch, which everyone enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Really nice , clean place. Family enjoyed every moment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don V.

Liked: Cleanliness
River house review
The house was very modern and clean. Everything was available in the house that we needed for meals and sleeping. It was nice being beside the Ohio River, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Youth Group Retreat
The place was perfect for our Youth Group of 11. We really appreciated the extra table and chairs so that our whole group could eat together and the outdoor seating around the fire pit. We really enjoyed all the different areas to spread out outside. It was perfectly located to visit the Creation Museum, Ark Encounter, and Kings Island. Another plus was there was plenty of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Donna was also great and very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Here in Kentucky for a ladies conference, the house was just right for our group of 16. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Suzanne W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Womble Family Christmas Vacation
The cabin was pretty, but there was dog hair EVERYWHERE; on the sheets, floors, chairs, everything. It's listed as a cabin on river with a beach. Its on a working river boat port; definitely not a river to get in. Owner called me 2 minutes before check in to tell me to park near the road as snow plow couldn't plow the area. 16 of us had to load luggage up and down an ice/snow hilly area. The king bed is mattress only; no box springs. I feel like the cleaning fee I paid should be returned because it wasnt clean when we got there!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shiloh c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Valentines get away
This river house was so easy to get to very close to the airport. Great location for visiting the Ark Encounter and the Creation museum. We enjoyed staying at the house and watching movies. Donna was a wonderful host and very responsive. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet home with access to everything
Wonderfully renovated home tucked away on the river. Despite location, almost no airport noise and minimal train and barge noise (which the kids loved, and would race to the wraparound balcony to watch and wave at the barges). Easy access to downtown via Brent Spence and only a few minutes away from the Anderson Ferry. Easily accommodated our two families with seven children thanks to the massive bunkbed room (with its own bath). Great mattresses and wifi. One of the best rentals either of our families have ever stayed in. Will definitely be back in the summer to take advantage of the river and barn!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
unique and fun place to gather
Stayed here with family/friends recently. We were just blown away- right next to the river- beautiful views, loved watching the barges pass by, inside is absolutely spotless/clean, all 3 bathrooms were in impeccable shape, owner was very responsive, would totally stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Did our annual 4-day Family Reunion here, 15 people ages 17-88, including trips to Creation Museum (15 miles) & Ark Encounter (40 miles). Perfect location, beds for all of us, and only 5 miles from airport. Open floor plan, 3 baths hooray! with very large walk-in showers. Regretfully missed the outdoor perks (fire ring, ping pong table in barn, private beach) when weather turned cold in the 20s.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Place was super clean and perfect for our church group… thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Everything was very clean and Donna was very kind and helpful. Great location and great place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
The river home is a great place to get away. The home is beautiful with an amazing view of the river. The barn was the ideal place for having some fun and the fireplace was a relaxing way to end the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022