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Cozy Christmas Cottage on 250 Acre Farm near Ark: No Cleaning Fee!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Dry Ridge, KY
  • Eagle Creek Country Club
    8 min drive
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall
    10 min drive
  • Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop
    37 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    35 min drive

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About the area

Dry Ridge

Located in Dry Ridge, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Eagle Creek Country Club and Dry Ridge Outlet Mall. .This cottage is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Ark Encounter and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Williamstown Lake.

What's nearby

  • Eagle Creek Country Club - 8 min drive
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 10 min drive
  • Ark Encounter - 14 min drive
  • Williamstown Lake - 15 min drive
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Christmas Cottage on 250 Acre Farm near Ark: No Cleaning Fee!

Swiss Hills Cottage sits nestled behind a cow pasture on our 250 acre farm in Dry Ridge, KY. Relax and enjoy beautiful sunsets, rolling Kentucky hills, and peaceful pastures from the rocking chairs on our front porch OR from our beautiful fire pit. The interior is a thoughtfully designed modern-farmhouse-lover’s dream and currently decorated for Christmas through December!! Toward the front of the farm we have added a new parking area where you can stop and visit with our friendly goats. Conveniently located in Dry Ridge north of Williamstown, just 10 min. off I-75 and 18 min. from the Ark Encounter.

Enjoy our country Christmas decor during your stay though the end of December. Be sure to also check out the amazing Christmas events happening at the Ark Encounter nearby beginning November 29th.

Our private fire pit features seating for four (a porch swing and 2 Adirondack chairs) and a Solo Stove fire pit which is easy to start and has minimal smoke. We provide enough wood and fire starting supplies for one fire. (Please note, the fire pit won't be available for bonfires if a "burn ban" is ever placed on our area. Rare, but it does happen.)


- Children are welcome; however, please be aware the stairs to the loft are very steep.

- This crisp, clean, modern-farmhouse cottage features shiplap walls and a 16' cathedral ceiling that makes the house feel larger than its 384 sq ft main floor plus 120 sq ft loft.

- The house is strategically located so you can enjoy the best sunset view on the farm!

- Main floor bedroom has a queen-sized bed with a memory foam mattress and cozy bedding.

- There is also a brand NEW full-sized sleeper sofa in the main living area.

- The loft has another couch that folds down into a bed (futon).

- ***We have provided a twin-size 2" memory foam mattress toppers if you'd like to add it to the loft futon to make it more comfortable for sleeping.***

- Extra bedding, pillows, towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a hair dryer are provided.

- You'll travel back a mile gravel lane to reach the tiny house nestled in a former cow pasture on our 250 acre dairy and beef farm. Parking is a gravel pad with turn-around near the house.

Our Farm is home to two family-owned businesses - Alpine Hills Swiss Farm and Country Pumpkins Fall Festival. Alpine Hills Swiss Farm has been in operation since 1947. Milk was sold commercially for many years, but is currently a small herd-share operation milking 8-12 cows daily and selling milk directly to herd share members.

Country Pumpkins is our annual fall festival that begins mid-September and extends through the end of October with pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes, and all the good, clean family fun you can imagine!

Things to do in Northern Kentucky: The Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Kentucky Horse Park, Turfway Park (horse racing), horse farm tours, Big Bone Lick State Park, Williamstown Lake, Boltz Lake, shopping, and dining. We are just 45 minutes from Cincinnati, OH where you can enjoy Reds games, Bengals games, Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey, the Cincinnati Zoo, the Newport Aquarium, Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati Museum Center, shopping, and dining experiences.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. The cottage has a memory foam bed and a sofa bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Shelley Colson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note: loft stairs are very steep.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Cozy Christmas Cottage on 250 Acre Farm near Ark: No Cleaning Fee! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing communication
Shelley was quick to respond upon booking and helped us all along the way to make our stay as delightful as possible even after we had a personal emergency pop up on our side! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dejonna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Gem!
This of all the places I have ever stayed was my absolute favorite! Every detail was perfect, personable, and classy vintage. It had all the nostalgia I wanted to give my kiddos, and the host was so hospitable. The stay was so wonderful! I hope to go back and just sit in this cute little cottage - I came from a long ways away and I would do it again in a heart beat to stay here, the only thing I would change is more time just sitting and enjoying my time there (I had planned a lot of activities!) It was so perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother don adventure
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Perfect
It not very often i meet someone that has a similar mindset to mine. This host thought of everything. I loved the fact that they had padding to use for the pullout bed. We all know sofa beds are not the most comfortable and they took this into consideration. Extra blankets and pillows- awesome. The whole set up this family is running is really amazing. The area and views are just perfect fornthat get away. Thank you so much for making available your property. God Bless
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sally h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect tiny house
Secluded, private; beautiful area. Hosts are a lovely family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Place to stay ever!!
The tiny house was amazing. So clean and cozy. The owners are awesome--very prompt in answering any questions we had. We will definitely stay there again if we go back to the Ark. Thanks again for such a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary getaway
Found this gem when looking for an overnight stay for our 44th wedding anniversary. The house was perfect for us! Location was just what we were looking for! Cute, clean & very relaxing! Thank you, Shelley & Family!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hospitality
Very hospitable folks run this sweet little home away from home. Well equipped with everything you need and some extras thrown in. We enjoyed the view with a nice little bonfire every night, the bed was very comfortable and the home is immaculate. We hope to stay here again. Kim
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little cottage out in the country. Perfect for what I was looking for. Close to the Ark Encounter and convenient to the Creation Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little cottage. Just beautiful
We really enjoyed our stay here at the little cottage. Beautiful cottage and beautiful scenery. Very peaceful. What a blessing it was to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect cottage
The Tiny Little Cottage is a hidden gem that offers a truly relaxing and unforgettable experience. Though compact in size, the cottage has lots of space it’s impeccably clean and beautifully decorated, making every corner feel cozy and inviting. The exterior is where the magic truly unfolds. Surrounded by breathtaking rolling hills adorned with wildflowers, the setting is straight out of a storybook. The spacious outdoor area features charming farm animals, adding a touch of rural charm to the serene landscape. A delightful swing, adorned with twinkling lights, and a cozy fire pit create an ambiance perfect for romantic evenings. Whether you're looking to unwind in nature or seeking a romantic retreat, this cottage provides an idyllic escape that's both quaint and memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Loved staying here! It was so quiet and peaceful. The house was beautiful and clean, and we had everything we needed! Thank you for sharing your farm with us for a couple days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, private home! Great location for our visit to the Ark and Creation Museum. Host is very hospitable. We enjoyed the peacefulness and were able to catch some fireworks over the ridge. Everything is very clean and comfortable. Would HIGHLY recommend is site & we would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
From the cleanliness to the baby goats the plqce had it all. The sunsets from the swing was amazing. We will definitely be staying again, everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
This was a beautiful , charming place to stay. It was extremely clean, and had everything and more. They supplied us with popcorn, water, ice cream, which made our kids happy. It was very inviting and relaxing. The outdoor seating area was beautiful with perfecr view of the hills. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone traveling that way. Fantastic home and fantastic hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabe C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kentucky get away
Great place to stay exceeded our expectations!!! Very conveniently located…
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th anniversary
We loved our stay. A beautiful homestead & wonderful views. The tiny house was better than we imagined it could be. Thoughtfulness of the hosts was above & beyond too. If you want to visit the Ark or Creation museum, this is a great place to stay - you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
This cottage was immaculate and welcoming as soon as we walked in. It is cozy with beautiful views! Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Tiny Home
Beautiful tiny home! Very peaceful and relaxing. Everything was clean and neat. Definitely a home away from home. I loved my stay and wish it could have been longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
If you like to hear crickets and birds but no road noise, you will love this place. The house is awesome, everything looks brand new, nicely decorated, very clean. The rocking chairs on the porch makes me think that Andy and Opie may be coming by. But the best part was the landscape and how peaceful it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host
So beautiful of a view of the Kentucky rolling hills.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful tiny house!
We enjoyed the location. The peace and quiet was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home away from home!
Beautiful location overlooking rolling pasture land! The tiny house had everything you need plus! Enjoyed the calves that that we'd drive by. Great location for the Ark Encounter and Craetion Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend 2023
This is my second time staying this year. I won’t stay anywhere else when coming to KY. They make you feel like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023