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

Escape to this charming urban retreat near downtown Cincinnati’s vibrant attractions. Enjoy stylish comforts at home then explore nearby Bellevue's shops.

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

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

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Suitable for children but NOT “childproofed”.

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
Note from host: 20 people max
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Dayton, KY

What's nearby

  • Newport Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Great American Ball Park - 6 min drive
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 7 min drive
  • Paycor Stadium - 8 min drive
  • University of Cincinnati - 10 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
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roebling Point Books & Coffee - ‬10 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+?

Check-out 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 vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohio River and Home Style. Great American Ball Park and Newport Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Our group absolutely loved the house. Plenty of room and had more cots and air mattresses if needed. Great stay. And close (walking distance) to a cute neighborhood with restaurants and coffee shops
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent experience
The house had everything we were looking for. It was clean and well stocked. We had a very positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cori B.

Great place for families with kids
We loved our stay at this home. Two families with a total of 7 kids stayed, one on each floor, and we all had a blast. The owners were super responsive and attentive to every detail. The house is gorgeous inside, beautifully decorated, even better than the pictures. We had plenty of space to relax and play. The kitchens are well-equipped and the owners thought of so many details that made our stay comfortable - lots of plush towels, blankets, A/C, an alarm security system, Netflix on the TV upstairs, flashlights, even baskets of toys for young kids. A great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

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

Annette N., ANTIOCH, IL

Perfect for Family Gathering
My family and I rented this house last month to gather family from around the country for my Dad's funeral. It was truly perfect. It was clean and cheerful. During a sad time for our family it enabled us to spend real time together. I know my Dad would have loved it. Loads of dishware and extra beds in every closet. Games for Kids and Adults. Even a backyard for them to play in. Thank you for making our weekend as pleasant as possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great place.. great room.. clean.. everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good
Our church group stayed here. Beautiful old house with character and lots of upgrades. Kinda sketchy neighborhood but we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good experience
Very clean, nicely decorated place. Some issues with check in when the door wouldn't unlock with the code.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and spacious
We had 12 people in our group, the house is very spacious. We loved that it had 2 kitchens and plenty of beds. The host was available whenever I had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay for large group
We used this location as one of two properties for bringing a large group down to northern Kentucky for 2-3 days of activities and couldn't have been happier. The home lived up to our expectations and our communications with the host were by far the best I've experienced with VRBO. I can't say enough what a help the hosts were and would recommend them and their properties to anyone! If you're in the Cincy/N Kentucky area and need a space for a group or large family gathering, you'll find this will fit the bill!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Becky B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location
It served the purpose
This house served the purpose with plenty of places to lay your head, counting couches, but not nearly enough bathrooms. Also not enough eating seating. I thought it would be closer to the city and Blink but it was too far to walk. Didn’t know that until way after we paid for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
University of Cincinnati Homecoming
My friend thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very spacious property that’s feel intimate at the same time. We will stay here again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra K., Waynesville, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home for the Whole Family!
Our Daughters wedding was in Northern Kentucky band the Gray Whale was the perfect home for our four adult children plus spouses and significant others and of course our four grandbabies! The house was absolutely perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Travis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelor party weekend.
House was exactly what we expected. Clean, plenty of space for the 12 of us with rooms to spare. Definitely will keep this place in mind again for somewhere to stay that’s close to Cincinnati.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for large family gathering!
Picked this location for central location and number of bedrooms for large family gathering. Loved the space and proximity to downtown Cincinnati. Had plenty of room for everyone to sleep, eat, and play!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Virginia/South Carolina Friends
Very easy online and communication with owner/manager. Check in very easy! House had everything we needed. Neighborhood only concern off the Main Street one block, but easy access. Also convenient to our adventures and travels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B., Western Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house for a large family
We stayed at this property with 4 of our adult children and their partners. Everyone was comfortable and the a/c was fantastic during the heat wave. I can't say enough about how clean and thoughtful the property is, and it was great having bedrooms on the first floor because one of us was in a wheelchair. If our son gets married in Cincinnati, we will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
A great location for an extended family get together. Good location with quick access to Cincinnati and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in unique and spacious house
Our group really enjoyed our stay. The house had a nice layout and a variety of sleeping options. It is great for entertaining kids and adults. It also is in great proximity to Cincy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
I stayed here for my bachelorette party! We had a large crew, and there were beds for everyone! The double kitchens are great, and this house is huge!! We were able to spread out and get comfortable in the home. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sisters bachelorette weekend getaway
This house was absolutely perfect, it was exactly what we needed for our weekend getaway. It was super clean and very spacious for all us girls. The two kitchens were helpful and nice to have an extra fridge for food and drinks. I’m so glad we decided to book this house. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022