See all properties
Save
Entire chalet

Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter

Experience the tranquility of waterfront living. Enjoy kayaking or simply unwind by the fire ring.

Photo gallery for Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter

Terrace/patio
Lake
Interior
Outdoor dining
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter

Beautiful two bedroom two bath home on a waterfront lot with dock.
Full kitchen.
Large living room with two sleeper sofas.
Large patio area with gas grill and plenty of seating.
Dock has 2 kayaks available for use.
Lot includes fire ring.
WiFi included.
Ark Encounter, Creation Museum and Newport Aquarium are all less than an hour drive.

Property manager

Rickie Boyer

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Exterior

Rustic Private Cabin on 30 acres w/Loft/Firepit/Secluded/Trails

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 32 reviews
Rustic Private Cabin on 30 acres w/Loft/Firepit/Secluded/Trails

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Waterfront Chalet
Waterfront Warsaw
Waterfront Chalet Warsaw

About the neighborhood

Map
Sparta, KY

What's nearby

  • Kentucky Speedway - 9 min drive
  • Belterra Casino - 15 min drive
  • Belterra Casino Riverboat - 15 min drive
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 38 min drive
  • Ark Encounter - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪19 Steak & Seafood - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Exit 62 Restaurant & Truck Plaza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Snappy Tomato Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ohio River, Smugglers Cove, and Kentucky Speedway. Neeley Family Distillery and Belterra Casino are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Waterfront - Near Ark Encounter Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended work stay
Great property with an excellent view. Very quick trip to town.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely River House
We enjoyed our stay here. The house is comfortable and tastefully decorated. Quiet neighborhood. My husband and daughter had a blast fishing. They caught and released at least a dozen catfish a piece. The walk down to the river pier is steep. Not something someone with mobility issues could do. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bobbie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could not park motorhome on property. Could not get to precise of road due to accident
We could not park our motorhome on the property due to trees and a one lane road to get to the property and then could not even get a car to the property because of a jackknife truck accident. The host was very kind to refund our money but we still have not gotten the rest of our money from VRBO. I will not ever book again with VRBO. They have not refunded us after weeks of asking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House
Great house on the creek. Dock was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura F., Mississippi

Family vacation
Getting up and down to the lake was EXHAUSTING. It is across the road and down a long, steep hill. We also found a rat king that almost made me leave. That is a group of mice whose tails get tangled, and they eventually die in a ball. This thing was obviously there awhile. Other than that it was great. We were there for the ark and creation museum. We weren’t at the house much. It had what we needed when we were there but I felt the need to clean everything after seeing signs of rodents.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great place and value.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Little Get Away
This lake house was the perfect size for a homebase as we traveled to nearby excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Took the grandkids to the Ark Encounter, had a great time at the cottage, everything was just as described and the Host was very quick to respond
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Stay
We choose the Boyer Family cabin because we were taking our grandchildren to see the Ark. Not wanting to stay in a hotel with a pre-teen and a teenager. This was the perfect place. everyone had their own bed and there are 2 bathrooms. Although having use of a washer and dryer, would have been great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax
Great stay, loved the place, peaceful and quiet and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great location if you are looking for peace and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Biden lost
Very nice and peaceful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
We enjoyed our stay at the property. It was neat and cozy. Would have been nice to enjoy the creek more but the weather did not allow us to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view of the lake
We enjoyed our stay but were surpised that there was such a slope to go from the cottage down to the dock. We are older and getting back up that last bit of hill to the street was an effort. Some stone steps might be a great addition! The indoor fireplace was very nice. The house was comfortable. The steps to the second floor are a bit steep. The kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place and great fishing
Quiet and beautiful veiw
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing 2 day stay!
it was a quick stay but soo nice! beautiful relaxing view of the creek! very quiet yet close to everything. would definitely come back,!! owner very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place. Clean, peaceful, roomy.. we will definitely return. Love the deck and balcony.
Mr. Boyer was a great host. Kayaks were fun.. and the nice peaceful place to fish.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
My husband and I met up with friends for almost 50 years. We hadn’t seen each other in over 5 years. Some of us are having serious health issues and we just needed to have some fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula J., Broadway,NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
Just what we needed to relax (great view)and we even did a visit to The Ark which was a nice treat. I was a little freaked out with the hills and crazy roads but I'm not a country girl so I was unprepared. The owner was super nice and we had no issues ( except me learning to park on a hill :) We will visit again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kentucky wedding
Warm and cozy place for our family to stay for my niece's wedding. The kids really enjoyed the dock and the open space to play, even though it was rather chilly for us Californians. Overall, the lake house provided perfect views and atmosphere for our Kentucky visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House
Was a perfect tucked away place. Easy to access the main freeway and not to far away from certain things we were planning on doing/seeing. The Cabin was clean and well kept. Would definitely stay here again, or recommend to anyone looking for a place in that area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet getaway
Cozy lake house tucked away from things. Well equipped, no surprises from the listing, and responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryland G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful retreat
Our family of 7 absolutely loved our stay at the lake house! It was tastefully furnished with many special touches including super comfy deck furniture, string lights, and an awesome fire table. The view was breathtaking, and we enjoyed the fire ring one evening beside the lake. We're so happy we found this hidden gem! Our only regret is that we didn't have enough time there since we visited the Creation and Ark museums. We highly recommend this beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Peggy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it was good. Just had a little issue with the one toliet and on the bedding for the pull out couches had just fitted sheets but no blankets nor too sheets for them
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Lake House
Had a wonderful time relaxing at this lake house. We loved using the kayaks, fishing off the dock, and just chilling out on the deck. It was an easy drive for a day trip into Cincinnati to go to the zoo and explore Smale Riverfront Park (about 45 min.) A nice place to chill out and have some quality family time. Agreed that the hill down to the lake is a little steep, it was no issue for our family but good to note for those who may have mobility issues. We loved our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022