Private Pool + Sunset Views | Near Ark | Sleeps 10
Summary:
Make this beautiful Walton retreat your home base for an unforgettable Northern Kentucky getaway. This spacious home is perfect for families visiting the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati.
• Private seasonal pool + multi-level deck
• 4 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms | Sleeps 10
• 2 king bedrooms
• Beautiful sunset views
• Approximately 23 minutes to the Ark Encounter
The Space:
❤️ What I Love About The Gem — and Why You’ll Love Staying Here
What makes The Gem special is the combination of a peaceful Walton setting, plenty of room for the entire family, and an outdoor space that feels like part of the vacation.
Spend warm Kentucky afternoons swimming in your private pool, stretch out on the large multi-level deck, and enjoy beautiful sunset views across the surrounding landscape.
Inside, the home offers 4 private bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, accommodations for up to 10 guests, an open living area, fully equipped kitchen, Smart TVs, dedicated workspace, and private laundry.
The location also makes The Gem a great home base for exploring Northern Kentucky. You're approximately 23 minutes from the Ark Encounter, with convenient access to the Creation Museum, Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Florence, Cincinnati, and other area attractions.
Whether you're planning an Ark Encounter family vacation, multi-generational getaway, summer pool trip, Cincinnati weekend, family visit, or extended stay, The Gem gives you plenty of space to relax and enjoy time together.
📍PRIVATE POOL + OUTDOOR LIVING
The private seasonal pool is one of the biggest reasons to choose The Gem.
Spend the afternoon swimming, let the kids cool off after a day exploring Northern Kentucky, or simply relax outside while taking in the peaceful surroundings.
The outdoor space includes:
• Private seasonal swimming pool
• Large multi-level deck
• Outdoor lounge and dining space
• Beautiful sunset views
• Spacious backyard
The pool is not heated and is seasonally available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The combination of the pool, deck, backyard, and sunset views makes the outdoor space an experience of its own—not simply another amenity.
📍LIVING ROOM
The bright, open living room provides a comfortable gathering place for your group.
Relax on the spacious seating, stream your favorite movies or shows on the Smart TV, or unwind together after a full day at the Ark Encounter or exploring Cincinnati.
The open-concept layout connects the living room with the kitchen and dining spaces, allowing everyone to spend time together without feeling crowded.
The living room also includes a sleeper sofa for additional sleeping accommodations.
📍KITCHEN + DINING
The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for anything from a quick breakfast before the Ark to a family dinner at home.
The kitchen includes:
• Full-size refrigerator
• Range and microwave
• Dishwasher
• Modern appliances
• Generous countertop space
• Cookware, dishes and utensils
• Kitchen bar seating
The adjoining dining area gives everyone a comfortable place to gather for meals, morning coffee, or planning the next day's adventures.
📍4 BEDROOMS | SLEEPS 10
The Gem comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests across 4 private bedrooms plus a sleeper sofa.
Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed + Smart TV + dedicated desk/workspace
Bedroom 4: Full bed
Living Room: Sleeper sofa
Having 2 king bedrooms is particularly convenient for couples, parents, or multi-generational families traveling together.
Each bedroom is thoughtfully furnished to provide a comfortable place to recharge after a day exploring Northern Kentucky.
📍2 FULL BATHROOMS
The home includes 2 full bathrooms for your group.
Bathroom 1: Single vanity + shower/tub combination
Bathroom 2: Single vanity + shower/tub combination
Having two full bathrooms helps keep mornings moving when everyone is getting ready for a day at the Ark Encounter or other area attractions.
📍WORKSPACE + EXTENDED-STAY COMFORT
Need to get a little work done while you're away?
One bedroom includes a dedicated desk/workspace, providing a convenient place to open a laptop or work remotely.
You'll also have a washer and dryer in the home, making longer stays and family trips much easier.
📍NEAR THE ARK ENCOUNTER
If you're visiting Northern Kentucky for the Ark Encounter, The Gem makes an excellent family home base.
The Ark Encounter is approximately 23 minutes away.
Spend the day exploring the Ark, then return home and:
• Jump into your private pool
• Relax on the deck
• Cook dinner together
• Watch a family movie
• Enjoy the sunset
• Spread out across 4 bedrooms
It's a great way to make the house part of the vacation instead of simply somewhere to sleep.
📍EXPLORE NORTHERN KENTUCKY
The Gem puts you in a convenient location for exploring some of Northern Kentucky's most popular family destinations.
Nearby attractions include:
• Ark Encounter
• Creation Museum
• Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
• Florence Speedway
• Downtown Walton
• Walton Park
• Northern Kentucky attractions
• Cincinnati
Spend the day exploring, then return to the quieter surroundings of Walton and relax by the pool.
📍EXPLORE CINCINNATI
Want to add a city day to your trip?
Cincinnati is also within driving distance, giving your family access to:
• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
• Great American Ball Park
• Paycor Stadium
• TQL Stadium
• Cincinnati Museum Center
• Washington Park
• Over-the-Rhine
• Newport Aquarium
• Hard Rock Casino
This gives you the best of both worlds: a peaceful Walton home with a private pool while still having convenient access to Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati attractions.
GUEST ACCESS
Guests have private access to the home's guest spaces throughout their reservation, including:
Driveway parking is available for up to 2 vehicles.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
The Gem is located in Walton, Kentucky, offering a peaceful residential setting while keeping your family within driving distance of some of Northern Kentucky's most popular attractions.
Walton is particularly convenient for families planning an Ark Encounter vacation who also want a quieter place to relax at the end of the day.
Local restaurants, grocery stores, parks, and everyday conveniences are nearby, while the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Florence, Northern Kentucky, and Cincinnati can all be incorporated into your trip.
It's a great balance of peaceful surroundings, family-friendly space, and access to area attractions.
GETTING AROUND
A vehicle is recommended during your stay.
From Walton, you can conveniently reach the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Florence, Cincinnati, CVG Airport, and other Northern Kentucky attractions.
Approximate drive times include:
• Ark Encounter — 23 minutes
• Big Bone Lick State Historic Site — 10 minutes
• Florence Speedway — 14 minutes
• CVG Airport — 25 minutes
• Cincinnati — 30 minutes
• Newport Aquarium — 30 minutes
• Great American Ball Park — 30 minutes
• Paycor Stadium — 30 minutes
Drive times can vary with traffic and road conditions.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
• High chair available upon request
• Pack 'n Play available upon request
• Long-term stays welcome
• Driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles
Children should always be supervised by a responsible adult around the swimming pool and outdoor areas.
The property has exterior security cameras for safety and security. There are no interior cameras.
INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
You'll have the home to yourself during your stay.
Our local team is available if you need assistance, but otherwise we'll give you the privacy and space to enjoy your vacation.
Whether you're visiting for the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, a summer pool getaway, or a Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati family vacation, we want The Gem to feel like your comfortable home away from home.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Walton
Located in Walton, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Brianza Gardens & Winery and Boone County Distilling Co. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wolsing Trails & Wetlands and Big Bone Lick State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florence Speedway or UC Health Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Denny's - 7 min drive
Mr. Fuel Travel Center (One9 Fuel Network) - 10 min drive
Spear Ridge Cafe & General Store - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Private Pool + Sunset Views | Near Ark | Sleeps 10 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Pool + Sunset Views | Near Ark | Sleeps 10?
As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Pool + Sunset Views | Near Ark | Sleeps 10 on 9 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,520, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Private Pool + Sunset Views | Near Ark | Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private Pool + Sunset Views | Near Ark | Sleeps 10?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Pool + Sunset Views | Near Ark | Sleeps 10?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Pool + Sunset Views | Near Ark | Sleeps 10?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Pool + Sunset Views | Near Ark | Sleeps 10 located?
Situated in Walton, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of The Abner Gaines House, Walton City Hall and Walton Citizens Park. Walton Branch Library and Walton Nature Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My family and I had an amazing time at the Gemstone property. Communication was excellent. Check in was flawless. The home was clean and had all the accommodations advertised. Our stay was relaxed and fun. This was the perfect home and location for a family visiting the Walton area. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Thank you so much for the amazing review! I am so glad you all had such a relaxed and fun time. You were wonderful guests to host, and we’d love to welcome you all back anytime for another 10/10 stay!
Property was clean and as described. Neighborhood was very quiet. Communication with host was very good and they were very responsive to all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the home and the quiet neighborhood. We're also glad our communication helped make your stay a smooth one. It was a pleasure hosting you!
This is a very nice rental with a pool. Clean and spacious for 6 people to stay. Convenient to many attractions and restaurants etc. Grocery stores in reasonable distance. Host was very helpful, parking is adequate for 2 cars. Only thing that would have been helpful is a binder or message sheet on the refrigerator to explain WiFi and rules for stay including what to do with bedding/towels, trash etc. {we had trouble with our personal email so had difficulties but the host was very helpful via text. We could have used baking pans for cooking meals in the oven. Some of the walls are scuffed up so could use some touch up paint. There is pool towels available which is very nice. The area under the deck was kind of messy with some broken things and tall weeds which was not a nice sight for the window looking out of the lower bedroom. The pool was very clean though and warm from the sunshine. Overall very nice renta.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the detailed and thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed the pool, spacious home, convenient location, and that our team was able to help throughout your stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and we'll keep these suggestions in mind as we continue to improve. We're happy you had an overall great stay and hope to welcome you back again!
We had two families stay and it was a great location, fairly close to the arc encounter. If met our needs very well, clean, and the pool was perfect after hot days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
We are thrilled you have stayed in one of our Grand Welcome homes and would love to invite you back in the future. Please let us know what we can do to make your stay even better for next time!
Clean and inviting place that served as home base for our conference and excursions. Location fits well for trips to Florence and Dry Ridge areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
We are thrilled you have stayed in one of our Grand Welcome homes and would love to invite you back in the future. Please let us know what we can do to make your stay even better for next time!
Our experience at this rental could have been better. We arrived to a house that apparently had lost power supplying the refrigerator, among other areas. It is hard to say when this occurred but on arrival there was a puddle on the kitchen floor just beneath the door's icemaker, and both the freezer and fridge were already warm. While the host was quick to respond, it took 6hrs to figure out how to get the power back. Going out to get more ice was not enough to save all our perishables.During the middle of our stay, plugging into the kitchen outlet tripped a breaker. Resetting circuits isn't something we expected to have to do, especially when it's not straightforward with multiple breaker box locations as well as a solar control box.The photos are incorrect in describing which rooms have the King beds vs full beds and sofas. It makes a difference as we were expecting to room kids together, not share a room with a kid because the sofa bed is in the room with the King.One bed had a mattress support made of black bars that were not assembled properly and were falling apart. I think it was bedroom #3. We fixed it ourselves and hopefully others won't have the same issue.The description says up to 10 people but when we arrived there were only 7 forks. Host was quick to have someone deliver more. While not a huge deal, along with the above mentioned problems, as a whole we got a vibe like the property was not adequately being checked for readiness.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay. We’re also sorry for the inconvenience. We’ll be forwarding your concerns to our team so they can be thoroughly checked, and we’ll also review the listing details to ensure the sleeping arrangements are accurately represented. We truly appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention.
This house was perfect for our family’s vacation to the Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, and King’s Island. The house was very spacious, clean, and is decorated very cute. I would definitely stay in this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
We appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us! The Grand Welcome team hopes to host you again in your future vacation endeavors, either here or one of our many locations across the US.
We came as a family to see the Ark & Creation Museum - this property is located about 1/2 way between the two locations - close to grocery stores (Kroger) huge store - gas stations - Walton city is a great little town - we would most definitely rent this property again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2023
Thank you for reviewing your experience with Grand Welcome! We hope to host you again for a future vacation.
This property was very clean, modern, and convenient for our three day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
We are thrilled you have stayed in one of our Grand Welcome homes and would love to invite you back in the future. Please let us know what we can do to make your stay even better for next time!
We stayed here with our sons and their girlfriends (ages 17-22) and this was a great place to stay for visiting the Ark and The Creation museum. Our family loved having the pool to swim in after the museum tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
We are thrilled you have stayed in one of our Grand Welcome homes and would love to invite you back in the future. Please let us know what we can do to make your stay even better for next time!
We really enjoyed our stay! We all loved the pool and there was plenty of towels to use. Everything we needed was already there. Perfect location for the Arc Encounter and Creation Museum! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for your review! We are so happy to hear your Grand Welcome Vacation experience and hope to host you again soon, either here or at one of our many locations across the country!
Clean and comfortable
We enjoyed our stay
Seemed new did not have any extras in the kitchen but had everything we needed
Comfortable beds
Very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
We are thrilled you have stayed in one of our Grand Welcome homes and would love to invite you back in the future. Please let us know what we can do to make your stay even better for next time!
The was a perfect place for a girls trip! The house was close to restaurants, grocery store and bakery. The pool and deck with fire pit was a perfect hangout space for us. We will definitely come back again.
This house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The pool is nice, but it is very close to the road into the neighborhood which the kids didn’t mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
We are thrilled you have stayed in one of our Grand Welcome homes and would love to invite you back in the future. Please let us know what we can do to make your stay even better for next time!
We loved the location, the house, the pool and the communication with the property manager. Definitely highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
We are thrilled you have stayed in one of our Grand Welcome homes and would love to invite you back in the future. Please let us know what we can do to make your stay even better for next time!
Good location went to the Cincinnati zoo and the Ark encounter. The house was nice and clean neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2023
We are thrilled you have stayed in one of our Grand Welcome homes and would love to invite you back in the future. Please let us know what we can do to make your stay even better for next time!
Verified review
8/10 Good
Amanda H.
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Good location for Ark and Creation Museum visit
House was great as well as location. Pool does not open until Memorial Day which was disappointing and not in the listing description. Neighborhood very pleasant.
House was terrific. Very clean and spacious. Quiet location. Host was very responsive in suggestions for things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for your review! We are so happy to hear your Grand Welcome Vacation experience and hope to host you again soon, either here or at one of our many locations across the country!
Very well maintained and the layout is great. Very clean inside and out. The pool and deck was a bonus and offered a relaxing opportunity after visiting each attraction. Highly recommend the property. 7 adults and 1 infant.
In the middle of the Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum , good location. Parking is a little tight if you have bigger vehicles or more than 2 cars. Good layout of the house, fit our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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