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.

Countryside Inn (9 mi to Ark)| Fire Pit|Barn Games

You won’t forget the peaceful surroundings of this country charm destination. The Countryside Inn is located on a beautiful rolling ridge with amazing countryside sunrises and sunsets. During your stay you will experience the FUN rustic living with all the comforts of home. Come experience this simple country living. Far enough out to enjoy the country but close enough to visit many Attractions. The Ark Encounter is only 9 mi. away. With many other attractions within 30 min. to an hour!

4 mins to Ark! Pet friendly, fully stocked, clean!

Welcome to Our Old Kentucky Home! Our charming 1895 cottage is in the heart of historic Williamstown, Kentucky and is only 2 miles from the Ark Encounter! Our home has been completely renovated, blending old-home charm and vintage character, with modern comforts! We hope that you will enjoy our home and pray that it will be a blessing to your family! After a long day at the Ark or Creation Museum, we pray that you will find our home to be a comfortable place to rest, unwind, and relax!

*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.

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)

Convenient, spacious, private studio apartment.

Have fun with the whole family at this stylish place It’s a perfect weekend getaway. There is SO MUCH FUN stuff to do! You are within a 30 minute drive to- The ARK Encounter The Creation Museum The Cincinnati Zoo Kings Island Newport Aquarium on the Levee Cincinnati Children’s Museum Krohn Conservatory Perfect North Ski Bengals Stadium Great American Ballpark Top Flight Golf EnterTRAINment Junction 4 great casinos 5 Breweries Bourbon Trail Check my Guidebook for More!

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!