Vacation rentals with outdoor seating in Grant County

One mile from Ark! 2 Bdrm! 5 Guests!

Only 1 mile from the Ark! Our Southern Belle is perfect for a family getaway with all the comforts of home. Centrally-located between Cincinnati & Lexington, it's the ideal spot to plan a day trip in either direction. All NEW interior, 1 level, 1 full bath, 2 bedrooms w/king sized beds, pull out sofa for 5th guest. Linens provided! NO washer&dryer Equipped eat-in kitchen, living rm w/smart TV & patio w/a GAS fire pit. FREE wi-fi, cable & enough coffee with all the fixings for 1 pot a day.

Little House on Dairy- Near Ark-Country Pumpkins

Welcome to Alpine Hills Swiss Haven in Dry Ridge. If you love the outdoors, bring your family for a relaxing stay in our country home. We are located on 250 acre dairy and pumpkin farm. The house is surrounded by beautiful farmland, overlooking a valley with roaming beef/dairy cows. Sit on our swing or at our fire pit and watch the amazing sunset. We are 18 min. from the Ark and 40 min. from Creation Museum. Country Pumpkins Fall Festival is 9/7 thru 10/31. Enjoy free tickets to Pumpkin Ridge.

Rise & Shine - 4 miles to the Ark Encounter!

Enjoy the refreshed atmosphere of Rise & Shine! Featuring bright, neutral décor and modern amenities including Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffee bar & a fully stocked kitchen. Just 4 miles from ARK Encounter, it's perfectly positioned between Cincinnati and Lexington with convenient access to the Creation Museum, KY Horse Park, and Newport Aquarium. This cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 2 queen beds, 1 king bed, and 2 single beds, comfortably accommodating your group. Ample parking for 2 vehicles.

Gopher Wood Getaway Cabin-NEAR Ark Encounter

Located about 20 minutes from the Ark Encounter, our Gopher Wood Getaway cabin offers a rustic and picturesque place for families to stay near the Ark. Enjoy 500 sq ft of living space inside the cabin that includes a fully equipped kitchen, a bunk room and full bathroom. Our cabin has heating, AC and electric over looking 84 acres of Kentucky Bluegrass. NOTE: Our cabins are truly a GETAWAY as we do NOT have any wi-fi or TV in them. Enjoy an unplugged getaway NEAR the Ark Encounter.

Modern Farmhouse 5 mins to Ark parking lot

Modernized farm living in this 3 bedroom newly renovated farmhouse directly off the interstate. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, family room and eat in kitchen as well as a washer and dryer. From new appliances to listening to tunes while you shower with the blue tooth capability speaker in the master bathroom. This home has todays living features and the tranquility of farm life. Sit on the back deck or the front porch for tea sipping and deer crossing.

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! 5/9/25)

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.

100 Acre Relaxing Retreat Near ARK - The Cottage

Coffee on the front porch, watching the sunsets, and being visited by the resident farm dogs. These are the top things guests enjoy during their time at this two bedroom farmhouse style cottage. This quaint, two bedroom cottage is located on a piece of land that lies in the rolling, bluegrass covered hills of Kentucky. It is a place where the fireflies beckon children to come and play a game of chase; where a babbling brook whispers “come and explore”.

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.