Family-friendly vacation rentals in Dry Ridge

Rustic Container Cabin • Farm Stay • Near Ark

Discover the charm of our rustic container cabin on a wooded ridge of our family farm. Freshly painted exterior—same comfy interior. 30 min to Ark Encounter. Unwind on the sunset porch under string lights, enjoy the fire pit & grill, and breathe crisp Kentucky air as you explore 200 acres of hills and trails. Inside: vintage farm touches, comfy memory-foam bed(s), efficient kitchenette, heat/AC, and a one-of-a-kind bath. A peaceful base for the Ark and Boutbon Trail. A true Kentucky farm stay.

Indoor spaces · Family · River

Whitetail Haven

Relax and enjoy peace and tranquility in this cozy, country home surrounded by nature. Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a sleeper loveseat to host your next getaway. Fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, free Wifi and Roku TV's. Just 15 miles from the Ark Encounter, local dining and shopping. We are centrally located between Lexington KY, Louisville KY and Cincinnati OH. We're 49 miles to the Kentucky Horse park, 48 miles to the Creation Museum, and 34 miles to the Cincinnati Zoo.

Kitchen · Family · Location

3 Bedrooms and a Gameroom - minutes from Ark!

Your family will love staying at the Kentucky Ducky! Fully renovated 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom house with walk in master shower, outdoor porch, fire pit, fully stocked kitchen, and the best devoted gameroom in town! The gameroom is fully equipped with fooseball, shuffleboard, airhockey, TV and lounging area, bean bags, and a 400+ game multicade! Located in a central Dry Ridge location, you're minutes to the grocery store, restaurants, activities, and just 10 minutes to the Ark Encounter!

Family · Kitchen · Laundry

Stay Near Ark Encounter | Cozy 2BR Duplex

Comfortable 2-bed, 1-bath duplex located in Dry Ridge. Perfect for couples, families, or small friend groups visiting the Ark! If you have a larger group the other unit is also an Airbnb, book both units and have enough room for 8!Enjoy a cozy living space, full kitchen, and convenient access to the interstate and restaurants. Just a short 10 minute drive to the Ark Encounter, making it a great place to stay while exploring the area. There are 2 smart TVs. There is no washer/dryer onsite.

Indoor spaces · Family · Nearby

Retreat-Lakehouse with dock! By The Ark Encounter

Enjoy the 2 decks overlooking the lake with family and friends while grilling and/or entertaining. Paddle board, pedal boat, water toys there for your enjoyment! Want to get wet or soak up the sunshine? Hang out on the large sundeck with room to dock 3 boats. Room to park a boat trailer too! Things to do: -Ark Encounter -Creation Museum (40 min drive) -Cincinnati Zoo (50 min drive) -Kings Island Amusement Park (90 min drive) -Louisville Cave ZIP Line ( 90 min drive)

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Grill

Lake Front w/ Pool! Between Ark & Creation Museum.

If you are looking to experience lake life, look no further! Our Guest House sits on the beautiful 140 acre Bullock Pen Lake. It's a great place to relax, or enjoy kayaking, paddle boating, paddle boarding and fishing. We have one of the best views of the lake. The Guest House is fully renovated and decorated with relaxation in mind. It has everything you would need for your stay. After all, the lake is where your worries fade and memories are made! (The pool is now OPEN!!!) 5/11/26

Family · Kitchen · Parking

Stylish Bluegrass Cottage 7 min to Ark - Fire Pit!

Built in 1954, stylish Bluegrass Cottage has been recently renovated and modernized for your comfort and is located 7 minutes from the Ark, and 37 minutes from the Creation Museum!  Centrally located - 2 minutes away from Walmart and multiple restaurants, but still has plenty of privacy with a privacy fenced back yard, and your own propane fire pit! You'll enjoy access through the back gate to the local park with a walking path around the lake, perfect for evening strolls!

Kitchen · Family · Laundry

The Cute Little House Near The Ark Encounter

The "Little House" is a cute 1 bedroom house located on our farm in a beautiful country setting with 6 acres of outdoor space for relaxing. It is separate from our home and is all yours. It is conveniently located only 8 miles from the Ark Encounter and you only need to make one turn to get there. We have chickens, ducks, turkeys, a horse, and 11 goats. We also have a 1/2 mile nature trail to explore with a scavenger hunt, and a campfire spot with free firewood.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Bathroom

Modern Farmhouse Cottage on 250 Acre Farm Near Ark

Swiss Hills Cottage sits nestled on our 250 acre farm in Dry Ridge, KY. The interior is a thoughtfully designed modern-farmhouse-lover’s dream! Relax and enjoy beautiful sunsets, rolling hills, and peaceful pastures from the rocking chairs on our front porch OR from our beautiful fire pit. Take a leisurely walk and visit our friendly cows and goats. Conveniently located in Dry Ridge north of Williamstown, just 10 min off I-75 and 18 min from the Ark Encounter.

Family · Kitchen · Nearby

Sunny Side Up

This home has been designed with our guests in mind! Spacious kitchen/living room combination will allow guests to enjoy time together, but privacy is yours with 2 private bedrooms and 2 full baths! Everything you need for a comfortable stay has been furnished - extra pillows, comfy beds, toiletries, etc. Being located just minutes from I-75, the central location of this home allows easy access to Lexington, KY, Cincinnati, OH and of course northern KY! In

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Hospitality

Shepherd House, amazing view, King bed, lux tub

Enjoy this beautiful, peaceful dwelling with space for everyone. Sit on the covered porch taking in the hillside view or watch goats and sheep romp around the farm. You can take a guided tour and be greeted by all the animals during the day and do a little star gazing at night. We are a 50 acre working farm that practices sustainable agriculture, raising the best meats in humane ways. You can grill some to try for yourselves or make smores at the firepit.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Layout

10 minutes to The Ark

This ranch style home has a no infant/toddler/children policy and there is no smoking/vaping anywhere on premises. It offers 2 bed & bathrooms, living & reading rooms, kitchen, dining room, front porch w/ swing & deck overlooking the yard. Glass doors open to the deck from the open floor plan. The master features a Tempurpedic queen, en suite with tub & shower. Bedroom 2 has an innerspring double/full bed & is beside a second bathroom with shower.

Family · Kitchen · Sleep quality