Cozy Encounter Located Less Than 15 Mins to Ark Encounter

Dry Ridge, Kentucky
$204 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Charming 3-BR, 2-BA ranch home perfect for your visit to the Ark Encounter (15 mins away)! Comfortably sleeps 6 with a modern kitchen, private fenced backyard, and a cozy stone fire pit. Enjoy the peace of a quiet, dead-end street while being minutes from shopping and dining. Ideal for families and groups seeking a convenient and relaxing stay.

Welcome to The Cozy Encounter, your home away from home! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style house is designed for a comfortable and convenient stay.

LIVING AREA:
Inviting open-plan living space
Comfortable leather sofas for relaxation

KITCHEN & DINING:
Modern, upgraded kitchen with a large granite island and bar seating
Fully stocked for all your cooking needs
Complimentary coffee pods, creamer, and sweetener

BEDROOMS & BATHS:
Master Suite: Queen bed with a luxurious walk-in tile shower.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed.
Bedroom 3: Two twin beds.

AMENITIES:
In-unit washer and dryer for your convenience.
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the home.

OUTDOOR SPACE:
Wooden deck leading to a large, grassy backyard.
New wooden privacy fence for seclusion.

Stone fire pit for memorable evenings (firewood not provided). Firewood can be provided for extra fee.

Guests will have complete and exclusive access to the entire home, including all three bedrooms, two bathrooms, the kitchen, and living areas. You will also have private access to the front and back yards, including the deck and fire pit.

Convenient self check-in is available via a secure keypad, and there is ample parking available on the property.

We believe in giving our guests complete privacy to enjoy their stay. We will not be present at the property, but we are always available via the app or phone if you have any questions or need assistance during your visit. Your comfort is our priority.

Essentials Provided: We supply fresh linens, towels, toilet paper, soap, shampoo, conditioner, paper towels, and trash bags for your stay.

Fire Pit: You are welcome to use the stone fire pit. Please note that firewood is not provided but can be easily purchased at local gas stations or grocery stores.
Security: For your safety and the security of the property, exterior security cameras are located on the premises. These cameras monitor the exterior of the home only and do not infringe on guest privacy. The home is located about a half mile from rail road crossing with an occasional train passing

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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Travel Crib
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Januar

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Great property and awesome host. Highly recommended

  • Angela S.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2026

    Stayed Jun 11, 2026

    Very clean and comfortable property close to the Ark Encounter. Easy to find and lots of amenities. Host was very helpful and provided good communication. Comfortable beds. Train noise nearby took some getting used too, but the large yard and comfortable surroundings made up for it. Thank you!

  • brian k.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed Jun 8, 2026

    nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in a quiet neighborhood. really clean. roku tv easy to use, well supplied kitchen. well supplied towels. had small bottles of shampoo and body wash in shower (fine for 2 people, but not enough for 6 people); however, a call to the property owner remedied the situation quickly.only suggestion is, if you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs. a main train line runs about a block from the house and is used frequently 24/7.we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again, and recommend to all.

  • LeAnn S.

    Submitted May 22, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    This home is very nice, inside and out, Location is perfect, as it was an easy drive to the Ark Encounter. Lance was a great host—always quick to respond to our questions or concerns.

  • S R.

    Submitted May 8, 2026

    Stayed Apr 11, 2026

    We had a very nice time. The open concept living/kitchen was great. The beds were very comfortable. The air conditioning works wonderfully! There was a lovely outdoor table and chairs on the deck which was shaded in the afternoon. We took advantage of the fire pit to roast marshmallows…yummy. My only complaint is that the lawn needed to be mowed but it wasn’t terrible. I highly recommend this rental.

  • Gene S.

    Submitted May 7, 2026

    Stayed Apr 30, 2026

    Everything way very clean and comfortable good supply of towel and linens kitchen was very clean and updated but could have a few more supplies we enjoyed the fire pit and the nice deck with very nice table and chairs would recommend this rental

  • Jenny V.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 16, 2026

    Great location. Very clean and spacious home.

  • Olivia R.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2026

    Stayed Apr 2, 2026

    Communication with the host was smooth and timely from start to finish, which made the whole process easy and stress-free. The house itself was very clean and well-maintained, and everything was just as described in the listing. It felt comfortable and welcoming, and we had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. I would definitely recommend this place to others and would happily stay here again.

  • Jason G.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2026

    Stayed Mar 29, 2026

    Perfect location for visiting the Ark. Easy 15 minute drive to the Ark. Located 5–7 minutes from Walmart and all the restaurants. Very quiet neighborhood…perfect for a family to stay. Nice yard fenced around the back if you need to let the kids out to play for a little bit. Clean on the inside. Plenty of towels.

  • Clarissa H.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 25, 2026

    Cozy Encounter was very clean & perfectly located near the Ark where we spent most of the time we were in town. Our host was quick to respond to any questions we had. Thx Lance!

  • Jeremy O.

    Submitted Mar 14, 2026

    Stayed Mar 10, 2026

    Great communication. Easy Drive to the Ark.

  • Ray B.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2026

    Stayed Mar 5, 2026

    This was a great experience from start to finish. The owner was very helpful with communication and instructions. The house is very clean and well-maintained. I will certainly be back.

  • Phil D.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    Everything we needed for a home away from home!

  • Kelly C.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Wonderful, comfortable home. Convenient to all of NKY!

  • Steven E.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    The home was very nice to stay in. Needed some directions on how to operate the TV. Couldn't locate the local channels. Only draw back was the trains that went by numerous times day and night and blew there whistles.

  • Dorothy P.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    Perfect house for our stay. We had everything we needed and it was very clean, comfortable and cozy!

  • Nelly G.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    the house was very nice and clean, we sat outside talking for hours, so the neighbor hood is safe, we all slept great, 100% recommended, if i ever go back or know of someone going there i’ll make sure to let them know about this wonderful house

  • Ronald D.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    We had a wonderful time. We were all able to be together in one place. Didn’t have to worry about bothering anyone or them bothering us. It was close to the Ark Encounter. Was a very pleasant place to stay.

  • Huey B.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    My wife and I along with my sister and her husband spent the week here. We visited the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum and the 40 Days of music. It was a blessed time and will definitely do it again!! The house had everything we needed and was a wonderful place for all of us to stay. Awesome eating places near by and the local people were so nice and friendly! We will definitely be back!

  • emanuel b.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    We've had a good family reunion and the only regrets was that it was too short. Thank you for facilitating that. We loved the large island. As a suggestion, some condiments would come very handy in the kitchen.

  • Amy B.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    It was amazing!! Highly recommend!!!

  • Stan G.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    The location worked great for our visit to the ARK and zip up the Interstate to the Creation Museum. There was plenty of room, and everything was clean and updated.

  • Heidi S.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    This house is just as it is advertised - clean and comfy for a family.

  • Karry B.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    Stay could be more enjoyable with the addition of few amenities. The Coffee maker was 15 years old, with no instructions and not cleaned from previous use. Plus an older individual coffee cup device that looks horrible. Internal maintenance is required, ie, caulking, painting, and wall chips. Removal of linens is ludicrous and instructions to place used towels in a non-existent laundry basket . A fee was added for cleaning to take care of most of these items. A strange instruction was written on guest arrival info to contact host if any concerns are noted, but no number was given to call and host response was delayed by hours. The power went out in the house for several hours, but notice was unavailable.Overall, this property was graded a ‘C’ by me because of a frugal effort to lower their cost at the expense of the guests. The obvious lack of amenities and repairs is indicative of a host trying to save money and enjoy the fruits of guests looking for a place to stay in the beautiful state of Kentucky. My recommendation would be to do necessary internal maintenance, provide some additional amenities, and remove the only provided item in the cabinet which is someone’s used ibuprofen. Additionally when someone is traveling from miles away and leaving their home , it would be nice to receive information about the property before having to inquire. Two days before stay is unacceptable IMHO.But my grands did enjoy the dog next door and looked forward to seeing each day. Regards

  • Sarah U.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    We had a wonderful time here! Very accommodating!

  • Donna C.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 20, 2025

    We were there for the Ark Encounter and enjoyed our stay very much. Quiet cul de sac but still close to restaurants and shopping.

  • Terrie B.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    We visited the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. The house was perfect for what we needed and very clean. Not close to restaurants and shopping if you are in need. That would be my only complaint.

  • Naomi L.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    Our stay at the cozy encounter was perfect for our situation of 2 families with 2 kids.For light sleepers they have white noise machines which worked great to tune out the trains and babies!

  • Kristopher S.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    We came into town to check out the Ark Encounter (be prepared for long lines!). The house was great! Good location, clean and the owner was very communicative. I believe they live right next door.

  • Gabe M.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    Four of us came down for a conference at the Ark Encounter. We just needed a place to sleep and spend some time debriefing our experience. This home provided just what we needed. Thank you.

  • Eric N.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 23, 2025

    We had a great time with our family and grandchildren. The house was perfect for a family of our size (4 adults, 2 grandchildren and a 7 month old grandchild.) We all enjoyed the kitchen and island combo for meals together. Wish we could have stayed longer.

  • Sherry L.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Place was easy to get to . Very clean and enough room for our family gathering. Easy for my parents to get in and out . Highly recommend

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