This vacation home offers space for 20 guests with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Families can enjoy activities like motorboating and visiting Walker Park. The outdoor areas feature a yard and furnished patio, while nearby golf caters to sports enthusiasts. Shopping areas and museums enhance the local attractions.
Highlights
Room to spread out
Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Arcade/game room
A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+
Experience the big city thrills of Cincinnati from the Dayton, KY community when you stay at this 120-year-old renovated home! The house is "big as a whale", 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 sunrooms, 2 kitchens, a dining room, and a billiards room! Set 3 miles from downtown attractions and blocks from charming Bellevue, the home boasts a well-appointed interior and a backyard with a patio! The Creation Museum, Arc, Cincy Zoo, Newport Aquarium, Reds and Bengals games so close!
The Gray Whale is an amazing property. We chose this home because of its massive size and great proximity to downtown. The whole extended family or group of friends can fit comfortably and enjoy a great time together. The house has great space for gathering if you would like to all be together, or provides privacy with two living rooms and two kitchens on separate floors. You will be able to enjoy your time in a comfortable and stylish space. There are also ample amounts of fluffy towels, clean linens, and little extras that make this place feel like home. You may never want to leave! The home is 3 floors and has a backyard patio. Below you can see a breakdown of each space.
First Floor -Bedroom 1: One king bed -Bedroom 2: Two queen beds -Living room: TV and seating -Sunroom: twin day bed and twin trundle pull out -Dining room: large table and extra bar height table -Kitchen: everything you need to cook and serve meals -Full Bath 1: large vanity, toilet, shower/tub combo
Second Floor: -Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed -Bedroom 4: 2 queen beds with on suite bath with walk in shower. -Living room: TV and seating -Sunroom -Billards room with pool table -Kitchen: everything you need to cook and serve meals -Full bath 2: vanity, toilet, shower/tub combo -Full bath 3: vanity, toilet, large walk-in shower (on suite bath bedroom 4)
Third floor: -Bedroom 5: 2 double beds -Bedroom 6: 2 twin beds -Common area: three futons and a full-length shuffleboard
Basement: -Unfinished space -Laundry with detergent provided
Outdoor space: -Concrete patio with ample seating -Grill with propane provided -Propane fire pit -Fenced in yard -Driveway for up to 3 cars
Location Information: Close proximity to stadiums and all downtown Cincinnati attractions. (3 miles ) Close to Bellevue, KY with cute local shops and restaurants. Near Newport on the Levee entertainment district. Easy drive to Kings Island, the Cincinnati Zoo, Riverbend, etc. The Arc Encounter is approx 45-50 min drive, the Creation Museum is approx 20-25 min drive. We are near a train track so you will sometimes hear the rumble of a train going by.
We are located in an up and coming neighborhood with a mix of young professionals and working-class people. This is not the suburbs but it is a safe urban residential neighborhood 3 miles from downtown Cincinnati. Our co-hosts Adam and Tara live a block away and love the location and can give great local recommendations.
Getting Around: It is a quick 10-15 min drive into downtown Cincinnati. There is a shuttle to downtown, red bikes, Uber and cabs. Heading to Paul Brown or Great American Ball Park? Queen City Riverboats provides shuttles to all Reds and Bengals home games from Newport, Kentucky (5-minute drive from the house) to the riverfront landings across the river to the stadiums in Cincinnati.
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Guests may not move furniture other than chairs. Guests will be responsible for any damage to furniture or floors.
No fires in fireplaces. They do not work.
Important information
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Property # 4431972
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
Note from host: 20 people max
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock
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
Dayton
Dayton is home to this holiday home. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Riverbend Music Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit EastGate Mall. Travelling with kids? Make time for Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, or head to an event or a match at Great American Ball Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Kroger Fuel Center - 7 min drive
Circle K - 13 min walk
Elliott Coffee - 2 min walk
Brio Italian Grille - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ located?
This family-friendly Dayton holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohio River Valley and Ohio River. Great American Ball Park and Newport Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Tara and Adam
Hello and welcome to our property! The Gray Whale is owned by Steve and Linda. They have been married for 30+ years and have two daughters, two son in laws, and three grandchildren. After a 10 year stint in the 80s in sunny California, Steve and Linda returned back to Cincinnati to raise their family. Steve and and Linda are retired. They own four short term rental properties in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area and love interacting with all of the groups that come to their homes.
The property is managed by myself, Tara, and my husband Adam (Steve and Linda's daughter and son-in-law). You can see our profile picture of the four of us at our wedding! We will be communicating with you before, during, and after your stay. My husband and I are both in education, he is a 5th grade social studies teacher and I am a school counselor. We live in Northern Kentucky and love to help my parents host so many great groups of people. We spend most of our free time working on our 125 year old house, and exploring all of the sights and sounds NKY has to offer.
Why they chose this property
The Gray Whale is an amazing property. We chose this home because of it massive size and great proximity to downtown. The whole extended family or group of friends can fit comfortably and enjoy a great time together. The house has great space for gathering if you would like to all be together, or provides privacy with two living rooms and two kitchens on separate floors.
What makes this property unique
Linda, my mother, has an excellent eye for design. You will be able to enjoy your time in a comfortable and stylish space. There are also ample amounts of fluffy towels, clean linens, and little extras that make this place feel like home. You may never want to leave!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests