Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback
Entire home

Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!

Holiday home in Williamstown with kitchen

Photo gallery for Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Interior
Escape to this charming rural farmhouse, where the rolling hills and sounds of nature create a serene ambiance. Unwind in the spacious living room, cozy up by the outdoor fire pit, or enjoy fresh coffee on the back porch overlooking scenic views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$617
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!

Summary:
Nestled in the countryside, unplug and unwind in this charming 3 BR/2BA rural farmhouse.
Our fully remodeled farmhouse is located only 7 minutes from the Ark Encounter and sits on 1.5 stunning acres of KY farmland. Your family will enjoy relaxing in our open concept, modernized home featuring spacious living and dining rooms, breakfast nook, and a bonus room perfect for the kids. Featuring keyless entry, WIFI, DVD players and a cozy outdoor fire pit, come and enjoy a breath of fresh air!

The Space:
If you're looking for some peace and quiet, you've come to the right place. Each morning enjoy a fresh cup of coffee on the back porch while taking in the scenic views of rolling hills and running horses. This home provides the perfect blend of country charm and modern convenience.

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire home.

The Neighborhood:
🌳 Situated in the quaint countryside, your neighbors are the hills and nature!
🚗 We are conveniently located 7 minutes off the Williamstown exit and Ark Encounter parking lot!
🕊️ This home is not only perfect for Ark Encounter guests, but any large group visiting a wedding at The Josephina Event Venue, Creation Museum, Bourbon Trail, Kentucky Horse Park, or any event in Cincinnati! There is a hand book in the listing for local recommendations on brunch, coffee, and dinner!

Getting Around:
Enjoy the rural setting while still having everything you need close at hand. You can find basic supplies about 5 minutes from the home at The Dollar General or local gas station. Less than 15 minutes away you will find a Walmart Supercenter, Starbucks, Cracker Barrel, Waffle House, McDonalds, Wendy's, Arby's, Papa Johns, and Dunkin Donuts as well as locally owned restaurants Beans Café, Kelly's Homestead, Moon Birds, and Belles BBQ.

Interaction with Guests:
We live in Cincinnati, just about 45 minutes away. We have a local cleaning company and maintenance man to help if problems arise.

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Property grounds

331 Acres of Comfort & Rest @Riley Farms, ❤ of the Bluegrass- 12 mins from ARK

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 65 reviews
331 Acres of Comfort & Rest @Riley Farms, ❤ of the Bluegrass- 12 mins from ARK

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

62306e1d51aa110032d73580
New Listing! Cordova Retreat 7 Minutes From the Ark
Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from the Ark! Williamstown
Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from the Ark! Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Williamstown, KY

What's nearby

  • Ark Encounter - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kangaroo Walkabout - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Williamstown Lake - 15 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hansie Flip Burgers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tw’s Country Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Emzara's Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Edwardo's Pizza & Subs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!?

As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark! on 26 Oct 2025 start from AU$617.01, 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.

What time is check-in at Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark! located?

Situated in Williamstown, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ararat Ridge Zoo, Ark Encounter and Kangaroo Walkabout. Webb Park and William Arnold Log House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Cordova Retreat - 7 Minutes from Ark! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

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

Great Place to stay.

Great place for our family of 5 to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

The view - BREATH-TAKING!

Charming farmhouse that was an ideal fit for our family of 7. SO MUCH to do within an hour’s drive! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Cousin Week Trip

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful farmhouse with its spectacular view! It is warm, cozy, inviting, relaxing, and very peaceful! Our grandchildren had fun with the neighbors dogs, petting the horses, and loved sleeping in the loft. It was a great destination for our visit to The Ark Encounter!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen V.

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

Beautiful

We went to the Creation Museum, the Ark Experience, and the Newport Aquarium. The drive was very easy and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

The drive from Canada was worth it!

The property is gorgeous and the house is beautiful and full of character. There was plenty of space for us and our 5 kids. We enjoyed using the fire pit in the evenings. The yard has a beautiful view, and is nice and quiet while still being close to everything we needed. Would definitely reccomend to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful farmhouse in the beautiful KY countryside. Not far from the Ark Encounter. Our family enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Just perfect

We had a wonderful time with 5 of our grandchildren ages 4-11. The house is quaint and great spaces to be alone or big areas to watch tv and play games. The big yard was great for the kids to run around. The hilltop views of the rolling hills and sunsets were a huge bonus. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cordova cute farm house

Nice views, close to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittani K.

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

Picturesque views with plenty of room

We came with our family and my parents to visit the Ark Encounter. We loved our visit in this farmhouse with the most beautiful view. It was plenty of space for the 7 of us and it was such a quick drive to the Ark. we have already recommended it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

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

Very peaceful and wonderful hospitality

A cozy house that can still fit quite a few people. Great views and nice kitchen! The driveway is on a steep hill and can only fit about four cars so be prepared for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chance L.

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

Great place to relax

The house was clean and in good shape, just as pictured. Communication with the owners was seamless and they were very timely to respond to any questions. It felt like you were out away from everything, but less than 10 mins from the Ark! Definitely somewhere to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Friends Fun

No kitchen towels, and all floors needed to be cleaned blinds need to be in all sleep areas but the house in itself was beautiful and the views were magnificent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

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

Awesome!

We had such a great time! The house was beautiful and we especially enjoyed the peacefulness of the fire pit and the views. Our kids had so much fun petting the horses!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry F.

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

Peaceful

My family and I were in town to visit the Ark and Creation Museum. We only stayed one night but it was very comfortable and peaceful. We enjoyed have coffee on the back porch watching the horses and cows graze.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

The house on the hill

Very much enjoyed this home. The view was beautiful. The home was clean and very comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed. Enjoyed the horses behind the house and the fire pit area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great little farm house

We loved the views! It was so peaceful. And the horses were very friendly with the kids. There were 6 of us and we had plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was perfect for making meals and everything we needed was there. They have a nice little coffee/tea bar that was a great little touch. One thing I will mention for others visiting with older family members is that even with a bedroom downstairs I would not recommend for someone with difficulties walking. There is a long gravel walkway which was tough for my mom (She’s 81) and the step up to the porch is a bit higher than normal. We were able to make it work but it’s just something to. be aware of. Great house and plan to visit in the future (without mom).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Friends Get Away

We all had a great time: visiting the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum which were both awesome; playing games at the huge table which was perfect. And just being able to rest, enjoy the peaceful views and spending time with friends of 50 plus years. Thank you for opening up your home to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Perfect home for families

This house was the perfect place for our larger group! The kids all looked forward to all the room to run around after long days of travel as fun at the Ark encounter and creation museum. The kids especially enjoyed having their own space to all sleep together in the bonus room. Nothing can beat the view sitting on the back deck though. That was the cherry on top! We also all enjoyed a beautiful rainstorm sitting on the from porch and watching it roll in. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

Charming!

Cordova Retreat is perfect for larger families or family groups. There are two bathrooms with showers and space for teens/young adults to hang out upstairs with their own TV, room to play board games downstairs, and room to eat together as a family. The only thing we were not expecting was the steeper walkway from the parking area and the steep stairway to the rooms upstairs. If you have an older family member, know that this may be difficult for them to navigate, and they will need the only downstairs bedroom with the king bed. The beds are very comfortable, the views beautiful (with horses), and the living space roomy. If it had been nicer, we would have made use of the fire pit and enjoyed the outside space more. We loved that we were so close to the Ark Encounter. It was the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justina R., Chattanooga

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

Home away from Home

My husband and I, along with our four daughters came up from Chattanooga, TN for our Christmas present to visit the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. The farmhouse was absolutely perfect. We all had enough room. It was definitely home away from home. We had everything we needed. It was decorated for Christmas! Michael and Laura were wonderful host. They communicate very well with everything we needed to know. Next time we will add an extra day so we have time to sleep in and to get everything packed up. We spent both days at the attractions so we were very tired the day we checked out. So we were a little late getting out. We appreciate your kindness and the cleaning lady for having to wait on us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Absolutely amazing view and house!

We couldn't have asked for more relaxing and hassel free accommodations. There are no neighbors right against this property. It is very quiet with a spectacular view of the hills and the neighbors pastures filled with plenty of cattle, horses, and a donky. Everything in the house was in perfect working order. We had no problem getting in through the programmed lock. The kitchen is spacious with plenty of counter space to prepare meals. The rooms are all nice size and do not feel cramped at all. There is plenty of water pressure, beds ranging from super soft to firm and extra air conditioning or heating options upstairs. I had no problem keeping the house at a very comfortable temperature. There are fans upstairs to use also and some downstairs windows have screens so you can open them and enjoy fresh air. The wifi worked great for watching tv or using my phone. There was no buffering at all. The house is exceptionally clean and well maintained. It is within 15 minutes of stores and gas stations. It is obvious that the host puts a great deal of care and thought into making sure the house has most anything you could need and that everything works as it should.I hope others get a chance to enjoy this home and view as much as we did. . . .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole W.

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

Wonderful getaway

The home is very nice, roomy and we enjoyed our stay as we visited the Ark and Creation museums. The view of the hills and the horses are beautiful. The house was generally clean but as someone who owned their own cleaning business I expected a professionally cleaned home especially since there was a fee for the cleaning in our cost. There were numerous amounts of dead bugs around the windows and the windows were quite dirty which took away from the beautiful view of the property from the inside. There were also dirty towels in the washing machine and the shower curtain on the bottom are stained yellow. Be aware of the 7th step it is not attached and quite a hazard. We were a large group of mostly adults so if y’all drink coffee and need more than 4 mugs, I’d advise bringing some. The kitchen could use a few more pots especially larger ones, we were unable to cook for a large group without getting creative. All that said, it’s a wonderful place, the owners are very kind and we had a great vacation and experience with our first ever VRBO rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Huge Potential!

We enjoyed our short visit to Kentucky, and the stay at this charming house was good overall. Everything worked well, such as the showers, toilets, etc. The fridge was clean, which was great! There are a few things that would turn this property into a gem and prevent us from giving 5-stars: The house was not as clean as we would expect, with cobwebs in various places, the windows and sills were dirty, and the floor must not have been mopped since the previous visitors a few days prior. Things were dusty, and we found empty water bottles and garbage underneath the second-floor beds. We suggest getting a pair of scissors and some cooking tongs, as well as providing an outdoor tote that contains some paper, kindling, and a lighter! We got a nice campfire going, but I had to head over to Dollar General for some cardboard, a local newspaper and a BBQ lighter. Our daughter was disappointed that the flashlights were dead and there were no extra batteries. :) It's the little things that set the great apart! We suggest adding a gas grill to the property, which would be a huge plus! There was a charcoal grill, but I didn't want to go and get a bag of charcoal, grill brush, lighter fluid, etc., for just a couple of dinners. Keep working on the property, and it will be a fabulous spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

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

First visit to Kentucky

This home was absolutely perfect for our trip to Kentucky to explore the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter. Location was perfect! The views from the back porch were stunning. The home was quiet and so comfortable for our family of four. Highly recommend this farmhouse!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merrry B.

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

Home away from home.

Love love love this home. It had everything you need..the house was amazing the views were so tranquil. Everyone in our group was very please with the home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024