Ark Adventure Retreat

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A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A two-story house with a brick facade, a white garage door, and a front porch with steps.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a built-in oven.
A hot tub with a stone exterior, surrounded by a wooden deck and a white fence.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden console table, a grey sofa, and a large window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Walton, KY
  • Place, The Abner Gaines House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Paycor Stadium
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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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.
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Map
Walton, KY

What's nearby

  • The Abner Gaines House - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ark Encounter - 23 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Paycor Stadium - 27 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 28 min drive - 42.3 km
  • University of Cincinnati - 32 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 33 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Denny's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Fuel Travel Center (One9 Fuel Network) - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spear Ridge Cafe & General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ark Adventure Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ark Adventure Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ark Adventure Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ark Adventure Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ark Adventure Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ark Adventure Retreat located?

This family-friendly Walton holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of The Abner Gaines House, Walton Citizens Park and Walton Nature Trail. Walton City Hall and Walton Branch Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a good time we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and had a great time. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
All around great place to stay. No complaints what so ever
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, clean property that was a good distance between the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. Host was very communicative. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean property and convenient location. We appreciate your recommendation and would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed. Very clean and perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad to hear the space had everything you needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in perfect order, easy to locate, and had all we could need. The only issue was needing to supply email addresses for each tenant. I put my address down for everyone due to having young children and I was the one who was handling the property details and did not see it necessary for other party members unless they were paying and they were not.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 30 Oct 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We're glad you found everything you needed and enjoyed your stay. We also appreciate your input regarding the email requirement. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
Thank you for the 8/10 rating! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was just as listed! It’s updated and very clean. Huge backyard with pool and hot tub. Even a fire pit for roasting marshmallows. The garage is set up as a game room. 3 bedroom 2 full baths on the main floor along with 2 additional beds and a full bath downstairs. The lower floor has a full size washer dryer. The kitchen has anything you will even need. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet. It’s centrally located to both the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. When we had questions, the host answered our message immediately. We enjoyed ourselves and if we’re ever in this area again we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 31 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! So glad your family enjoyed the home, especially the pool, hot tub, and game room. We're also glad you had a comfortable stay and that our team could assist you. We'd love to host you again on your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! This property was very clean in a nice neighborhood and was convenient for everything we wanted to do! Owner was very attentive and informative… highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2026
Thanks for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found everything clean and convenient. You’re welcome back whenever you’re in town!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay if you are going to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. Place was cleaned and well stocked. The neighborhood is quiet and family friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2026
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the home and the quiet neighborhood. Happy to hear the location worked well for your visit. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and the house had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable. The host was easy to communicate answering our questions quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2026
Thanks for staying with us! We’re so happy to hear the place had everything you needed and that you enjoyed your stay. We try to be as responsive as possible to make things easy for our guests, so we're glad that was helpful for you. You were a fantastic guest and are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great for our group of 10! The kids had the lower level to sleep and take full advantage of the game room in the garage. Seating was a little tight in the living room and dining room when we were all together but we made it work. The pool and hot tub were well maintained and an awesome part of our stay. Perfect for days without a packed agenda and super convenient for relaxing after a day of exploring. The location was perfect. Right in the middle of the Ark and Creation museums (our main reason for visiting the area) and we found a ton of other things to do in the surrounding area. Plus tons of shopping and dining options within a short drive. Our hosts were super quick to respond to even the smallest question or request and made us feel welcomed and wanted at their property. If we return to the area we would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you for the awesome feedback! We’re so glad the house served as a great home base for your trip to the Ark and Creation museums, and that you got plenty of relaxing downtime by the pool. Thanks as well for bringing the seating layout to our attention. Hosting you all was a breeze, and you’re always welcome back whenever you need a fun spot to stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was really nice and a perfect central distance between the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. The hot tub was a fun treat! The kitchen was fully stocked. The host was super helpful and even brought extra blankets for those sleeping in the cooler basement. All of the beds are extremely firm, so keep that in mind. Overall, we had a very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2026
Thanks for staying with us! We’re so glad the location was perfect for your trip and that the hot tub was a hit. We really appreciate the honest note about the firm mattresses for future travelers. You were fantastic guests, and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable, everything we needed to enjoy are stay. The pool and Jacuzzi were very well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a 6 star stay at these accommodations! The host made sure to let us know they wanted our stay to be fantastic and we truly felt so cared for while we were there exploring the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum (which were FANTASTIC!).Our kids had so much fun swimming in the pool. The green space in the back made for a beautiful view from the backyard. The area felt very safe and we enjoyed many many walks around the neighborhood.We all slept so well in the comfy beds and had plenty of towels! Kitchen had everything we need and we used it for all meals for the week we were there. The location to the Ark and Creation Museum was PERFECT and we also really enjoyed browsing the shops at the Mall Road Treasures (we spent 2 hours there!).I would highly recommend staying in this home or any home managed by this host. We felt they went out of their way to make sure we had a fabulous stay, and we did!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re really happy to hear your family had such a great stay and that you felt well taken care of. It’s great that you enjoyed the pool, the home, and all the nearby attractions. We truly appreciate the kind words and would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Plenty of room for our family. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Great location for visiting the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay for Family

The home was very nice and comfortable, slept 89 of my family with ease.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The weather could not have been much better for us. We did some visiting of some local places and felt very comfortable and safe in this home. The beds were all very comfortable. The home was very clean and kitchen was well equipped. Although the place was a little smaller than we expected for our gathering area and kitchen but we made it work. The inside stairs to go up to the main level were a little steeper than expected but we managed. The 2 and half bathrooms were fantastic. You do live out of your suitcase due to no closet or dresser space. We had a great girls trip to Walton. Thanks for giving us this opportunity.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thanks for staying with us! We’re happy to hear you felt safe and comfortable during your visit. We definitely understand that those stairs can be a bit of a climb, and we appreciate the heads-up! We’re so glad you enjoyed the clean space and well-equipped kitchen regardless. You were fantastic guests, and we hope your next trip is just as much fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ark Visit

Nice home. Was the perfect location for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house to stay in! Very cute and clean! It has plenty of room for everyone to move around and the game room, hot tub, and pool are definitely great amenities. The property is located in a very nice neighborhood, and I loved the trees in the backyard! Really pretty! Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay while visiting the Ark and sight-seeing in Cincinnati. House was as pictured and pool was clean. Games in garage were an additional hit with the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kentucky Trip

House was roomy, Kids loved the pool. Very convenientto attractions. The Ark, Creation Museum, Cincinatti Zoo
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Very cleanHas some activities in the garage.Enjoyed it very much
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice accommodations. We had 4 adults and 4 children and this offered us the space and comfort we needed. The pool was a hugh hit with everyone!! The host was very accommodating and addressed every question that we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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