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Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a large island, double oven, and microwave.
Relax in this stylish living area with a sofa, armchair, and wooden bench, surrounded by a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view.
Kitchen features a refrigerator, microwave, and oven, along with a light-colored countertop and a shelf unit.
Relax in a serene lakeside setting with a casual dining area featuring a table and four chairs.
Cozy retreat with a bunk bed and staircase, perfect for a functional space.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$1,133
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

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 beach access, CVG, & downtown

Escape to our newly-remodeled prohibition-era speakeasy, now a modern and clean vacation rental! This spacious property comfortably sleeps 18 and is located on 2 acres of riverfront land, situated next to a state bird sanctuary that features a sandy beach. Enjoy stunning sunsets by the fire pit and hours of entertainment in the rustic barn with a half-pipe, ping pong table, and stage. The River House is conveniently located just 28 minutes from Perfect North Slopes, 12 minutes from downtown, 27 minutes from the Creation Museum, 38 minutes from the Ark Encounter, and 10 minutes from CVG airport.

Inside the home, guests can relax and unwind in the beautifully decorated living areas. Take in the panoramic river views from the wrap-around porch, or enjoy a movie night in the cozy living room. The property also features four immaculate bedrooms, including a bunk room that sleeps ten, three brand-new bathrooms, and a modern kitchen.

The River House boasts a rustic barn with a half-pipe, ping pong table, and stage for entertainment. Please note that a waiver must be signed if the barn is used. If you would rather not have your kids enticed by the barn, you can leave it locked for your whole stay.

There is a state-protected bird sanctuary adjacent to the property. Stroll through the sanctuary's shady path to visit a riverfront beach owned by the state of Kentucky. Please note that the Ohio River is an active commercial waterway. Every day the river deposits some "gifts" (aka- debris and often trash) and removes others. As this is state-owned land, we do not patrol or clean the beach or woods; we are not responsible for its maintenance or for any activity on that property.

Guests will have access to the entire house, the parking area, the yard, the fire pit, and the barn.

Property manager

Donna Baer

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 area

Map
Villa Hills, KY

What's nearby

  • Paycor Stadium - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Great American Ball Park - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Newport Aquarium - 14 min drive - 10.7 km

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 beach access, CVG, & downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown on 10 Aug 2025 start from NZ$1,132.97, 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 Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Fort Mitchell holiday 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 miles (10 km).

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Big riverfront house near beach access, CVG, & downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

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

Beautiful location and a wonderful stay.

The stay was wonderful. There is so many beds so perfect for our big group! Beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

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

Great stay on the river

This is an awesome property- very clean and perfect for a big group. Loved being down on the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

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

Andie J.

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

Clean & great location.

Bachelorette party of 8 women from ages 21-54, stayed 3 days/2 nights. Property as pictured in the listing. The location was great, property is beautiful, quiet area & the house was very clean. Everything you need is provided. All linens, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, kitchen soap, K-cups, Keurig, dishes, bags of ice in the freezer, & toilet paper. I honestly can't think of anything that would have made it better. Grocery store, food, & dollar store close by. No issues getting an Uber to take us to the city. Thank you for sharing your amazing property with us. Andrea "Andie"
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey G.

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

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

Joe S.

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

Family vacation

Good location for visiting Creation Museum and Ark.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Awesome place

Beautiful property, very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

CPYM Y.

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

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

Jeff C.

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

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

David N.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Girls Trip

The house was absolutely darling, very well done. Perfect for a girls trip and close to all the fun things to do in Cincinnati/Northern KY.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shiloh c.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Carl C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Peaceful getaway

The river home is a great place to get away. The home is beautiful with an amazing view of the river. The barn was the ideal place for having some fun and the fireplace was a relaxing way to end the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy R.

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

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

Cameron C.

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

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

Amber K.

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

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

Becky S.

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

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

Betsy W.

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

Beautiful property in a beautiful location.

We were a group of extended family that came together from several locations for a visit to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. The house is spacious, beds are comfortable and the location is really cool—definitely a place we would return to in the future. Things to be aware of: the steps up to the front door are a couple of stacked cinder blocks that are pretty unstable. The shared upstairs bathroom has a lovely, deep tub and removable shower head, but it faces a big uncovered window and there’s no shower curtain, so privacy is lacking and you really can’t shower in that bathroom. The two upstairs bedrooms have no dresser, closet bar or really any place to unpack and put your stuff. In the kitchen, there’s a Keurig for making coffee, but no drip coffee maker. There was a generous amount of K-cups provided, but we were a big group of coffee drinkers and would’ve made good use of a regular coffee pot. The drinking water is yellow in color so it’s a little unsettling when to have a glass full, and moreso when you draw a bath. The fridge filter doesn’t seem to make a difference in the color, however we didn’t notice the taste to be a problem. As a bonus, there’s a barn with ping pong table, but we didn’t find any balls or paddles. The porch is lovely, wrapping around half of the house. The river view is quite charming and there’s lots of interesting barge traffic to watch. (It doesn’t make a lot of noise and won’t disturb your sleep.) There’s a fire pit and a grill as well. Over all, it’s a great house in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel L.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooks T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

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

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

8/10 Good

Mary h.

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

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