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Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
Interior
TV, table tennis

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown

Welcome to the newly-remodeled River House! This immaculate house on 2 acres of riverfront property comfortably sleeps 18 and is located next to a state-protected bird sanctuary with a private sandy beach! Enjoy sunsets by the firepit, walks through the woods, and entertainment in the rustic barn with a half-pipe, ping pong table, and stage. Only 28 min to Perfect North Slopes, 12 min to downtown, and 10 min to CVG airport. Get away from it all while being just minutes from downtown Cincinnati!

Property manager

Donna Baer

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table tennis

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223.0 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Villa Hills, KY

What's nearby

  • Paycor Stadium - 11 min drive
  • Great American Ball Park - 12 min drive
  • Newport Aquarium - 13 min drive
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 13 min drive
  • Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 19 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joella's Hot Chicken - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Jim & Jack's Riverside Sports - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Guru India Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown located?

This family-friendly Fort Mitchell vacation home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ohio River, Devou Park and Ludlow Stadium. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Big riverfront house near skiing, CVG, & downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie M., Helena Montana

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and convenient
We enjoyed our stay at this house on the river! We saw the Ark and Creation museum and several restaurants in the area! Thanks for being a great spot to live for a few days!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for large family
Our only complaint was that the shed/barn was quite dilapidated and not lit very well for when we played ping pong. Otherwise it was fantastic!! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carl C.

Travel to the Ark
Overall everything was okay. The porch could have been a little cleaner. And the furniture around the fire pit was very sketchy at best. Inside was very clean. A few stackable chairs would have been nice. Also would have been nice to have a place to put our luggage in the bottom bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
We really enjoyed our 4 night stay at this property. The house was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed. We had 6 adults and 5 children with us. The house was very accommodating. I only have 2 suggestions that would have made my rating a 5 instead of a 4. (Wish that there had been a 4.5 rating) I would suggest that the private beach was a little misleading. We did finally find the path down to it, but calling that a private beach was a little misleading. I would also recommend a way of washing your shoes off outside after you come back from “the beach “ Overall, we had a great time and would gladly reserve this property for our next visit to Cincinnati!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys annual football trip
I can’t speak enough about the location of this house. It’s close to the city yet you feel secluded. The nearby little town of Ludlow is very quaint with restaurants and shops. The owner was super easy to work with and the house was clean, up to date and had everything we needed for our group of 8. If you are looking for a place to stay away from it all but close to everything, this would be the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for large group
Ideal property for a relaxing trip for a large group. The place was very clean and provided plenty of space for outdoor activities. Donna is a great host as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CPYM Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
House was clean and nicely updated. Plenty of room, and watching the activity on the river from the porch was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great and spacious place to stay when traveling in from out of town to go to a couple Reds games. Will definitely check if it’s available next time I’m in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoodong H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
An amazing and very clean home on the Ohio River. The property comes as advertised on the listing. To get to the property requires some twists and turns (so be mindful if you have passengers who may feel a little nauseous due to motion sickness) but overall, the property is an A+. Amenities like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and towels were included which was a major plus in hospitality. Book if you like watching sunsets on the river off the balcony or by the firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Good location for visiting Creation Museum and Ark.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay!
Everything was as sold and looked as good as the pictures and description! Donna was communicative and willing to accomodate us early as well! She also offered good suggestions on places to eat and things to do. Had a weekend plan with friends in Cincinnati and this was the perfect place within a 15 minute drive for it. Would absolutely reccommend for anyone travelling to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely riverside home
We had a great weekend here! The pictures don’t do it justice. Watching all the boats go by down the river was a real treat. Lots of outdoor space for activities. The house itself is a gem: clean, spacious and accommodating. The kitchen had everything we needed. Lots of room to socialize, both inside and on the huge wraparound porch. We loved being so close to Cincinnati, and don’t skip a visit to Ludlow! Overall, top notch property. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great spot!
We had 8 adults and 7 children who enjoyed 5 days in this fabulous spot. The kitchen is well stocked, the sleeping arrangements are excellent, and the location was perfect! The bathrooms were perfect - far beyond our expectations, with plenty of towels and huge showers. The bunk bed room was perfect for our group of kids from 4 yrs of age to 15. That room has its own bathroom with a large shower. We really have no suggestions for improvements. Plenty of lawn for the kids to enjoy, and the firepit was enjoyed, too! Our favorite "extra" was the heavy traffic on the river - lots of huge barges to watch, which everyone enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Really nice , clean place. Family enjoyed every moment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don V.

Liked: Cleanliness
River house review
The house was very modern and clean. Everything was available in the house that we needed for meals and sleeping. It was nice being beside the Ohio River, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Youth Group Retreat
The place was perfect for our Youth Group of 11. We really appreciated the extra table and chairs so that our whole group could eat together and the outdoor seating around the fire pit. We really enjoyed all the different areas to spread out outside. It was perfectly located to visit the Creation Museum, Ark Encounter, and Kings Island. Another plus was there was plenty of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Donna was also great and very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Here in Kentucky for a ladies conference, the house was just right for our group of 16. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Suzanne W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Womble Family Christmas Vacation
The cabin was pretty, but there was dog hair EVERYWHERE; on the sheets, floors, chairs, everything. It's listed as a cabin on river with a beach. Its on a working river boat port; definitely not a river to get in. Owner called me 2 minutes before check in to tell me to park near the road as snow plow couldn't plow the area. 16 of us had to load luggage up and down an ice/snow hilly area. The king bed is mattress only; no box springs. I feel like the cleaning fee I paid should be returned because it wasnt clean when we got there!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shiloh c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Valentines get away
This river house was so easy to get to very close to the airport. Great location for visiting the Ark Encounter and the Creation museum. We enjoyed staying at the house and watching movies. Donna was a wonderful host and very responsive. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet home with access to everything
Wonderfully renovated home tucked away on the river. Despite location, almost no airport noise and minimal train and barge noise (which the kids loved, and would race to the wraparound balcony to watch and wave at the barges). Easy access to downtown via Brent Spence and only a few minutes away from the Anderson Ferry. Easily accommodated our two families with seven children thanks to the massive bunkbed room (with its own bath). Great mattresses and wifi. One of the best rentals either of our families have ever stayed in. Will definitely be back in the summer to take advantage of the river and barn!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
unique and fun place to gather
Stayed here with family/friends recently. We were just blown away- right next to the river- beautiful views, loved watching the barges pass by, inside is absolutely spotless/clean, all 3 bathrooms were in impeccable shape, owner was very responsive, would totally stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Did our annual 4-day Family Reunion here, 15 people ages 17-88, including trips to Creation Museum (15 miles) & Ark Encounter (40 miles). Perfect location, beds for all of us, and only 5 miles from airport. Open floor plan, 3 baths hooray! with very large walk-in showers. Regretfully missed the outdoor perks (fire ring, ping pong table in barn, private beach) when weather turned cold in the 20s.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Place was super clean and perfect for our church group… thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Everything was very clean and Donna was very kind and helpful. Great location and great place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022