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JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter!

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, oven, and stovetop.
Enjoy a convenient coffee station with a coffee maker, teapot, and selection of hot beverages.
Guests can enjoy meals and relaxation in this outdoor seating area with a round table and four chairs.
Relax in this traditional living room with two comfortable armchairs, a small table, and a stylish lamp.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a round table and comfortable seating for all.

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter!

JC’s Cottage is safely nestled in the heart of WILLIAMSTOWN only 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter & a short drive to The Creation Museum. We are located in the Golden Triangle! It’s an easy drive to Cincinnati, Lexington or Louisville! JC’s Cottage has been newly remodeled and has been a labor of love for our family. Relax after a day of site seeing in the area. JC’s is located 1 min from downtown WILLIAMSTOWN where you will find restaurants and shopping. Close to the Bourbon Trail, too! We do have a "Blink" camera installed on the front porch next to outdoor light, which is next to the front door.

Property manager

Gina Austin Smith

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please Leave any bed you sleep in unmade
Please text 859-620-7652 when you depart

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

About the area

Map
Williamstown, KY

What's nearby

  • William Arnold Log House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ark Encounter - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Williamstown Lake - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 9 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Emzara's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! located?

Situated in Williamstown, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from William Arnold Log House and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Ark Encounter. Webb Park and Saint Elizabeth Grant Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All we needed. Very responsive host. Comfortable. Tastefully decorated
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Lynn P.

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

Cozy, beautiful home!

What a joy to stay here! Gina was wonderful to work with and provided us a lovely home, comfortable and cozy with everything we needed while guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ellen w.

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

Sister trip

Enjoyed the B&B, the Ark Encounter, local restaurants, and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi M.

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

Excellent stay

We loved the cottage. It was so clean and looked just like the pictures online. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Ark encounter

It’s a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Beautiful Cottage

We loved JC Cottage it was close to everything. It was very clean and had cozy like home. We will definitely be booking again on next trip to this town ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

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

Clean and comfortable

It was clean and had anything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desi S.

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

Ark Visit

The house was beautiful and the ark was amazing. We are now in Nashville and there is no comparison to your beautiful house. Wish they all were like yours. Love, love
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Lovely Home Away From Home

This a beautiful place to stay when visiting The ARK. It’s in a lovely neighborhood in small town America. It was perfectly clean and comfortable. Gina was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Clean, relaxing restored house

Such a cute property! Quiet , safe neighborhood. Owners very easy to work with .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Very nice Gem of a home.

We really enjoyed our stay at this very nice property. The home is very clean and neat. It just made us feel at home. We would recommend to anyone. It’s located just a short drive from The Ark.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

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

Relaxing weekend getaway

We had a chance to get away for a weekend to visit the Ark Encounter. This was a very clean homey house very close to the Ark. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed to be able to relax and enjoy the whole weekend. We would love to stay there again when we’re in the area. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harma S.

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

Ark House

We visited The Creation Museum and then the Ark. House very close to the Ark, the house was very clean and had a great coffee/tea bar. Beds were good with super bath towels. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna J.

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

Beautiful Cozy Cottage

We so enjoyed this cottage. It was the perfect size for our family. Everything was so clean and updated to meet the needs of their guests. Communication with the host was quick and easy. Thank you. Would recommend to anyone coming to the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Great time in Kentucky

4 of us stayed at JC Cottage to be close to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. It net our expectations and felt very much at home and cared for. We enjoyed a couple of local places to eat and relaxing in the cottage and on the deck. Other than a glitch with the shower we were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

More than expected

Neat and clean. Very close to the Ark Encounter . Having the entire home was very comfortable and welcoming. If we are ever in the area again. We will be checking to see if we can rent this unit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property had a very homey, clean and cared for environment. They even put up a Christmas tree for us. I left a drink bottle behind, and owners are mailing it to me. How thoughtful. I would recommend for sure...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Fabulous find!

We traveled with my parents ages 84 & 86 to see the ark, the creation museum and explore the beautiful rolling hills of Kentucky. JC’s cottage was the perfect fit for us! Easy off street parking with a walk up ramp/sidewalk/no steps, a walk in shower and comfortable furniture and king sized beds! Fantastic attention to detail! Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

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

Great updated and clean property

Property was very clean and spacious. Had all the amenities my husband and I needed. We did not stay at this location though. It was another property on Paris St in Williamstown. Host needed to change location due to unfortunate circumstances. Gina was incredible in locating and providing us a great alternative location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

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

Wonderful place to rent.

Everything was perfect. Many extras that made us feel welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Home away from Home

Sweetest best property I have ever rented from VRBO. Hist was great. Everything was wonderful. Love the little town of Williamstown.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Awesome

Everything you would need, extra clean and in perfect location. We enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

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

Clean and cozy

The property manager was excellent about communicating how to enter the home prior to my stay and I was pleasantly surprised upon arriving, This cute cottage was very clean and much was added to support our comfort during our stay to include coffee, snacks, and ice. There were books available in the home that showed things to do in the area as well as clear rules prior to leaving in regards to clean up. (Simple rules like leaving all used beds unmade and used bath towels to be on the floor). Very close to The Ark Encounfer, which was the attraction that brought us to Kentucky.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Perfect place for Ark Encounter stay

The property was super clean.stocked with coffee, tea, popcorn, Granola bars, and water bottles. AC works good. Notebook with local restaurant flyers and things to do in area. Quiet neighborhood. Nice back deck for evening chats. Easy and clear checkout instructions. Very nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille M.

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

Ark stay

We loved this place and its location to the Ark. Super Clean, cozy and charming!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024