JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter!

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Door for entering the home, off the kitchen, key pad for entry

JC's Cottage is named after my brother-in-law that suddenly passed in 2023

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Williamstown, KY

Ark Encounter
‪4 min drive‬
Williamstown Lake
‪6 min drive‬
Ararat Ridge Zoo
‪8 min drive‬
Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

JC’s Cottage is safely nestled in the heart of WILLIAMSTOWN only 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter & a short drive to The Creation Museum. We are located in the Golden Triangle! It’s an easy drive to Cincinnati, Lexington or Louisville! JC’s Cottage has been newly remodeled and has been a labor of love for our family. Relax after a day of site seeing in the area. JC’s is located 1 min from downtown WILLIAMSTOWN where you will find restaurants and shopping. Close to the Bourbon Trail, too! We do have a "Blink" camera installed on the front porch next to outdoor light, which is next to the front door.

Property manager

Gina Austin Smith

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Williamstown

Williamstown is home to this cottage. Williamstown Lake and Piddle Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ark Encounter and Ararat Ridge Zoo.

Williamstown, KY

What's nearby

William Arnold Log House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Ark Encounter - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Williamstown Lake - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
Ararat Ridge Zoo - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Beans - ‬8 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
‪Emzara's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! located?

Situated in Williamstown, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from William Arnold Log House and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ark Encounter. Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital and Williamstown Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Veronica K.

3 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

Beautiful home, great location, short drive to The Ark Encounter. A clean, cozy, romantic getaway. Perfect for 1-2 couples.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

26 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to rent.

Everything was perfect. Many extras that made us feel welcomed.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Lynn P.

15 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, beautiful home!

What a joy to stay here! Gina was wonderful to work with and provided us a lovely home, comfortable and cozy with everything we needed while guests!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ellen w.

15 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister trip

Enjoyed the B&B, the Ark Encounter, local restaurants, and shops.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desi S.

23 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ark Visit

The house was beautiful and the ark was amazing. We are now in Nashville and there is no comparison to your beautiful house. Wish they all were like yours. Love, love

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi M.

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We loved the cottage. It was so clean and looked just like the pictures online. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille M.

30 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ark stay

We loved this place and its location to the Ark. Super Clean, cozy and charming!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

12 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

We loved JC Cottage it was close to everything. It was very clean and had cozy like home. We will definitely be booking again on next trip to this town ❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ark encounter

It’s a nice place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Everything you would need, extra clean and in perfect location. We enjoy our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from Home

Sweetest best property I have ever rented from VRBO. Hist was great. Everything was wonderful. Love the little town of Williamstown.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

It was clean and had anything that we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

11 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend getaway

We had a chance to get away for a weekend to visit the Ark Encounter. This was a very clean homey house very close to the Ark. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed to be able to relax and enjoy the whole weekend. We would love to stay there again when we’re in the area. We didn’t want to leave!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home Away From Home

This a beautiful place to stay when visiting The ARK. It’s in a lovely neighborhood in small town America. It was perfectly clean and comfortable. Gina was very helpful and responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

18 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice Gem of a home.

We really enjoyed our stay at this very nice property. The home is very clean and neat. It just made us feel at home. We would recommend to anyone. It’s located just a short drive from The Ark.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harma S.

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ark House

We visited The Creation Museum and then the Ark. House very close to the Ark, the house was very clean and had a great coffee/tea bar. Beds were good with super bath towels. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, relaxing restored house

Such a cute property! Quiet , safe neighborhood. Owners very easy to work with .

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Kentucky

4 of us stayed at JC Cottage to be close to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. It net our expectations and felt very much at home and cared for. We enjoyed a couple of local places to eat and relaxing in the cottage and on the deck. Other than a glitch with the shower we were very pleased with our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna J.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cozy Cottage

We so enjoyed this cottage. It was the perfect size for our family. Everything was so clean and updated to meet the needs of their guests. Communication with the host was quick and easy. Thank you. Would recommend to anyone coming to the area!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

28 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property had a very homey, clean and cared for environment. They even put up a Christmas tree for us. I left a drink bottle behind, and owners are mailing it to me. How thoughtful. I would recommend for sure...

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than expected

Neat and clean. Very close to the Ark Encounter . Having the entire home was very comfortable and welcoming. If we are ever in the area again. We will be checking to see if we can rent this unit again!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous find!

We traveled with my parents ages 84 & 86 to see the ark, the creation museum and explore the beautiful rolling hills of Kentucky. JC’s cottage was the perfect fit for us! Easy off street parking with a walk up ramp/sidewalk/no steps, a walk in shower and comfortable furniture and king sized beds! Fantastic attention to detail! Would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great updated and clean property

Property was very clean and spacious. Had all the amenities my husband and I needed. We did not stay at this location though. It was another property on Paris St in Williamstown. Host needed to change location due to unfortunate circumstances. Gina was incredible in locating and providing us a great alternative location!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

16 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for Ark Encounter stay

The property was super clean.stocked with coffee, tea, popcorn, Granola bars, and water bottles. AC works good. Notebook with local restaurant flyers and things to do in area. Quiet neighborhood. Nice back deck for evening chats. Easy and clear checkout instructions. Very nice place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

27 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and cozy

The property manager was excellent about communicating how to enter the home prior to my stay and I was pleasantly surprised upon arriving, This cute cottage was very clean and much was added to support our comfort during our stay to include coffee, snacks, and ice. There were books available in the home that showed things to do in the area as well as clear rules prior to leaving in regards to clean up. (Simple rules like leaving all used beds unmade and used bath towels to be on the floor). Very close to The Ark Encounfer, which was the attraction that brought us to Kentucky.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gina Austin Smith

This home is the home I grew up in, my sister and I have worked with our children to make this a short term rental. My daughter, Gina (Jenna) helps us host this property as she is a full time property manager.

Why they chose this property

This is my sister and I's childhood home.

What makes this property unique

This home was always full of love growing up, my sister and I grew up here and our own children have so many fond memories of being with their Grandmother (our Mother) in this home.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property