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The search is over! Perfectly located between the Ark & the Creation Museum!

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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 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.

The search is over! Perfectly located between the Ark & the Creation Museum!

The search for the perfect location between the Ark Encounter & the Creation museum is over - you've got it!

Upgrade your next retreat at this amazing remodel. Boasting 1,600 sq ft of beautiful living space, this home is ideal for families and small groups visiting the area. It is only minutes away from restaurants, shopping and a large grocery super store. You are surely well situated to experience all the area has to offer.

Your comfort and safety are our top priorities, so we've implemented CDC sanitation standards in our cleaning protocols .

We want your stay to be as memorable as possible! Our team is dedicated to providing you the best above-and-beyond experience in Northern Kentucky! We have been providing unforgettable vacations since 2011. The home is dressed with your comfort in mind and with the privacy and benefits of HOME.

SWEET RETREAT is fully equipped to be your home-away-from-home. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and of course, all you need for coffee each morning! Enjoy your meals together around the dining room table, or take it to the front patio for an epic barbecue.

After exploring the wonders of the Ark Encounter, decamp to the family room for a movie night. This comfy space includes a 65" flatscreen TV with streaming access and live TV via Roku TV and WiFi.

The bedrooms are fit for royalty, with a grand master featuring a king bed, a luxurious ensuite master bath, a spacious walk-in closet and a 65" TV for your entertainment. The second bedroom is fit for a king, with a king bed and a 58" TV. The third bedroom is cozy and comfortable, with a queen bed that will make you feel right at home. With two full bathrooms, you and your guests will have all the space you need to feel refreshed and ready to explore the wonders of Florence or Cincinnati. This gorgeous home offers a value proposition that's hard to match.
Be sure to add it to your list of VRBO vacations.

IMPORTANT:
1- We provide a swing set for our younger guests' enjoyment. To ensure their safety, we require adult supervision at all times. Please note that injuries are the responsibility of the supervising adult, not the establishment. The swing set is suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years, weighing no more than 100 pounds, to prevent damage to the equipment. Any damages to the swing set will incur a replacement fee. We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines to keep a safe and fun environment for everyone.
2- Sweet Retreat is somewhat close to a train track, and while the sound is gentle enough not to disturb, it’s worth noting if absolute silence is crucial for your stay. Please keep this in mind when booking.

Property manager

David Dukeman

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

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Check-in

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Walton, KY

What's nearby

  • Brianza Gardens & Winery - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Florence Speedway - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Florence Mall - 13 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Big Bone Lick State Park - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Ark Encounter - 19 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 30 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The search is over! Perfectly located between the Ark & the Creation Museum! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The search is over! Perfectly located between the Ark & the Creation Museum!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The search is over! Perfectly located between the Ark & the Creation Museum!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The search is over! Perfectly located between the Ark & the Creation Museum! located?

This family-friendly Walton vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Walton Community Park, The Abner Gaines House, and Big South Fork. Big Bone Lick State Park and Brianza Gardens & Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The search is over! Perfectly located between the Ark & the Creation Museum! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NANCY K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Trip to the Ark
The house is one of the nicest rentals I’ve stay in. It is very convenient to the Ark and the Creation Museum. Walton is a charming town. Be aware there are six steps into the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DaWanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little Place!
The owner thought of everything! Conveniently located, well stocked and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hope to come back
The property was just as expected. We did hear the train a little but I don’t think anyone was sleeping when it happened. It didn’t disturb us at all. My adult daughter and I gave my elderly parents the master bedroom and it worked perfect. It was comfortable and spacious. We do concur with another review that the living room is not the most comfortable for lounging. But if you’re close with everyone. Turning around the chaise in the master bedroom brings a very cozy environment to watch a movie together after long days on our feet. The location was pretty perfect between the Ark and Creation museum. It seemed to be under 30 minutes in both directions and much lighter commutes than we are used to. We definitely want to come back and will recommend this property to others we know.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Creation Museum and the Ark
Me, my daughter and my twin sister made the trip to visit the Creation Museum and The Ark. This house was halfway between, easy to get to, quiet neighborhood. The house was amazing, immaculate. Extremely nice furnishings and decorations. We had everything we needed. Hosts very easy to communicate with. We could not have picked a better place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The property was extremely clean. It was beautifully decorated. The house was provided with everything you could possibly need. No detail was overlooked. Great experience. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M., Deptford, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation home
This is the best VRBO we have ever experienced in dozens of homes. It is located perfectly between the Ark and the Creation Museum. David was super responsive to a minor issue. The Train noise was not laud enough to be a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed
This house though close to the tracks was just what we needed for our short stay to see the Ark and Creation Museum. My kids slept through the whistle and that’s all that mattered. We really enjoyed all the perfect touches that made it feel so homey especially the well stocked kitchen. This was by far the best vrbo kitchen I’ve ever seen!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Quiet Place
We enjoyed the stay. The host/hostess really has the place updated looking spectacular. Pictures do not do it justice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L., Castle Rock, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette A., Spring, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Place
We primarily rented this home, because it was close enough to the airport, the creation, museum, and the Ark encounter.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N., Hampton, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Georgia Dawgs
Very comfortable, enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent!!
The home is beautiful and perfect for our stay. Everything was so clean and had everything including laundry detergent!!! We will be staying here again for when we come back next year!!! If you are going to see the Ark Experience the drive was super easy!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and clean home!
This home was beautiful and clean! There were so many extra touches and thoughtful additions. There were games to play (including cron hole for outside) and a few books to look at. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishes, utensils, appliances, coffee and tea accompaniments, spices, and extra touches. This is the best whole house we have stayed in yet (Vrbo and Airbnb combined). There were extra hot and cold fans in each bedroom. The beds were very comfortable. Everything was clean, inside and out. Wonderful stay! We would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Comfy and Convenient
This house was perfectly located about 20 minutes from anything we wanted to do. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The kitchen had anything you would think you would need. It was well stocked. We enjoyed our time here and if in the area again we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exploring Cincinnati & Kentucky
Our 6 night stay in this beautiful home was perfect. The property is in a very nice neighborhood. It’s extremely clean and beautifully decorated. The beds & bedding are extremely comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped with top of the line appliances and kitchen tools. This beautiful home is perfectly located for day trips all around the Cincinnati area and beyond, and it’s an easy 1hr drive to all the must see sites that Louisville & surrounding area has to offer, including the Kentucky Derby Museum/Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger Museum, Muhammad Ali Center, Jim Beam Distillery, and many other distilleries. If you’re planning a trip to the Cincinnati & Kentucky area I highly recommend this home as your base.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fresh, renewed and comfortable stay
A fabulous place to stay while visiting the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. Convenient location close to both venues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay for Christian Family vacation!
My Mom just turned 80 six months ago. She had a "bucket list" item of seeing "The Ark & the Creation Museum. This home had everything! Dishes, pots & pans, coffee maker, glasses, microwave, dishwasher, extra large refrigerator, bbq, linens & much more! It was easy freeway access and had a local Kroger grocery store and gas station within a mile. Neighborhood was quiet & peaceful. We invited my wife's parents to go with us & we were so glad we did! This is the perfect accommodation for 3 couples! We had a blast cooking meals together, eating outside together on the patio, playing cards on the dinning room table, sitting around the fire pit cooking S'mores! This property not only made great new memories but also allowed the blended family to share vacation stories from the past. What a delightful place to stay! 3 nights was not enough time to explore the surrounding area. I would suggest 5-7 day minimum.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable renovated home
This was a really cute property very convenient to the interstate. The amenities of the home were wonderful. The overall location took away one star because there is a train track close by and trains run all night as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRUDI S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it.
Very nice and clean. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Museum trip with friends
The place was perfect for us! We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway to Visit the Ark
We enjoyed our stay at this property. The listing is accurate. The home was cozy and had everything we needed for our trip. If you are looking to visit the Ark and the Creation Museum, this is the perfect spot. Its located almost directly in between both attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
The house is really lovely - nicely decorated, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Our group consisted of 4 adults (2 couples) so the layout was perfect with 2 bathrooms. We didn't use the firepit, but it certainly looked like a great place to spend an evening. The shopping center that is close by had a number of restaurants and a grocery store. There is also a Starbucks. The location was perfect for our day trips to the Creation Museum, the Ark and the Newport Aquarium. All in all, I would definitely recommend the house and will stay here again if we are ever in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very impressed!
This rental was incredibly pretty and clean. We were all so very comfortable in your house. We not only enjoyed the tourist attractions we came to KY to see, we actually looked forward to the mornings and evenings that we spent in the house. This was so much better than staying in a hotel. We hated to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute?
We were so pleased with our stay! The house was decorated so cute and they had all the amenities that you could think of for your stay, including some K-cups. It was conveniently located close to the interstate making it very easy for us to get to the Creation Museum and The Ark Encounter! And it sits halfway between both! Could not have asked for a better place to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family reunion
My small family's annual reunion took us to the Ark Encounter this year, and this was the prefect place for the 4 of us to stay. Easy to get to and beautifully furnished/ decorated inside, we were perfectly comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023