Places to stay near Ark Encounter

One mile from Ark! 2 Bdrm! 5 Guests!

Only 1 mile from the Ark! Our Southern Belle is perfect for a family getaway with all the comforts of home. Centrally-located between Cincinnati & Lexington, it's the ideal spot to plan a day trip in either direction. All NEW interior, 1 level, 1 full bath, 2 bedrooms w/king sized beds, pull out sofa for 5th guest. Linens provided! NO washer&dryer Equipped eat-in kitchen, living rm w/smart TV & patio w/a GAS fire pit. FREE wi-fi, cable & enough coffee with all the fixings for 1 pot a day.

Little House on Dairy- Near Ark-Country Pumpkins

Welcome to Alpine Hills Swiss Haven in Dry Ridge. If you love the outdoors, bring your family for a relaxing stay in our country home. We are located on 250 acre dairy and pumpkin farm. The house is surrounded by beautiful farmland, overlooking a valley with roaming beef/dairy cows. Sit on our swing or at our fire pit and watch the amazing sunset. We are 18 min. from the Ark and 40 min. from Creation Museum. Country Pumpkins Fall Festival is 9/7 thru 10/31. Enjoy free tickets to Pumpkin Ridge.

Rustic Container Cabin • Farm Stay • Near Ark

Discover the charm of our rustic container cabin on a wooded ridge of our family farm. Freshly painted exterior—same comfy interior. 30 min to Ark Encounter. Unwind on the sunset porch under string lights, enjoy the fire pit & grill, and breathe crisp Kentucky air as you explore 200 acres of hills and trails. Inside: vintage farm touches, comfy memory-foam bed(s), efficient kitchenette, heat/AC, and a one-of-a-kind bath. A peaceful base for the Ark and Boutbon Trail. A true Kentucky farm stay.

*Unique Country Cabin *1BR 20 min from The Ark!

No neighbors! It’s not a big or fancy place but it’s clean, simple, and relaxing. The stars are brightest in the country when enjoying the fire pit. Our two story cabin has 1BR with two double beds, full kitchen, full bathroom, recliners, and grills. It's perfect for couples, friends, or small families. The Ark Encounter, Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland, and several distilleries are all within an hour of the cabin. This is a great place to relax between visits to these attractions.

Carriage House w King bed, Lux bath, amazing views

Take in the views at this unique and tranquil getaway. This home is part of our beautiful 50-acre working farm where you can regularly see wildlife and heritage breed farm animals. And although it sits nestled on the back ridge, it is also just a short drive to many of Kentucky and Cincinnati's amazing sites. Our farm values caring for earths resources, so we have intentionally created this space with solar power, and toxic free cleaning products. (note: 2nd bed is a deluxe airmatress)

Ark Family Retreat w/ Game Room | 3min to Ark!

Just 3 min from the Ark, create family memories at our cozy home with GAMEROOM! This retreat was designed with your family in mind to include everything you may need & MORE. ♥ Enjoy the comfy & modern living room ♥ Play together in the downstairs GAME ROOM! ♥ Cook warm meals in the fully equipped kitchen ♥ Relax in the comfort-focused bedrooms, featuring memory foam mattresses, premium-bedding, and noise cancellation tech Let us help you make the best memories here in Kentucky!

Lake Front w/ POOl! Between Ark & Creation Museum.

If you are looking to experience lake life, look no further! Our Guest House sits on the beautiful 140 acre Bullock Pen Lake. It's a great place to relax, or enjoy kayaking, paddle boating, paddle boarding and fishing. We have one of the best views of the lake. The Guest House is fully renovated and decorated with relaxation in mind. It has everything you would need for your stay. After all, the lake is where your worries fade and memories are made! (The pool is now OPEN! 5/9/25)

Stylish Bluegrass Cottage 7 min to Ark - Fire Pit!

Built in 1954, stylish Bluegrass Cottage has been recently renovated and modernized for your comfort and is located 7 minutes from the Ark, and 37 minutes from the Creation Museum!  Centrally located - 2 minutes away from Walmart and multiple restaurants, but still has plenty of privacy with a privacy fenced back yard, and your own propane fire pit! You'll enjoy access through the back gate to the local park with a walking path around the lake, perfect for evening strolls!

The Cute Little House Near The Ark Encounter

The "Little House" is a cute 1 bedroom house located on our farm in a beautiful country setting with 6 acres of outdoor space for relaxing. It is separate from our home and is all yours. It is conveniently located only 8 miles from the Ark Encounter and you only need to make one turn to get there. We have chickens, ducks, turkeys, a horse, and 11 goats. We also have a 1/2 mile nature trail to explore with a scavenger hunt, and a campfire spot with free firewood.