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Cozy Encounter

Vacation home in Dry Ridge with kitchen and patio

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Cozy Encounter provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Encounter

Have a cozy stay in this entire home conveniently located only 8 miles to The Ark Encounter and minutes to shopping and restaurants including Walmart and Starbucks.

The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms including a master suite with walk in tile shower, upgraded kitchen and appliances, washer and dryer, patio deck, fire pit, plenty of parking, and a backyard.

Come enjoy your home away from home while you visit the area’s local attractions!
The space
The Cozy Encounter is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, ranch style home. Two bedrooms have queen size beds, and the third bedroom has 2 twin beds.

The home includes a stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, and all the essentials (linens, toilet paper, soap, shampoo, conditioner, paper towels, trash bags, etc). Complimentary coffee pods, creamer, and sweetener are also provided.

The home offers a nice deck to the backyard with fire pit (firewood not provided-although most of the local gas stations sell firewood bundles).

The house is conveniently located approximately only a 15 minute drive to The Ark Encounter, 40 minutes to The Creation Museum, 1 hour to Lexington, and 35 minutes to Cincinnati.

Guest access
Guests are welcome to enjoy all areas inside the home as well as the front and back yards.

There is a fire pit that that can be used as well.

Since the home is located on a quiet dead-end street it is in a perfect location for evening walks and is kid friendly. Woven wired fence has been removed and replaced by wooden privacy fence around perimeter of the property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Long-term renters welcome
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 neighborhood

Map
Dry Ridge, KY

What's nearby

  • Piddle Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Grant County Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Dry Ridge Outlet Mall - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Eagle Creek Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Ark Encounter - 9 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beans - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Los Compadres - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Encounter pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Encounter ?

As of Jan 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Encounter on Feb 1, 2026 start from $145.0, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Encounter ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Encounter ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Encounter located?

Situated in Dry Ridge, this vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Piddle Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dry Ridge Outlet Mall and Grant County Park. Eagle Creek Country Club and Williamstown Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Cozy Encounter Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our stay. We had everything we needed and it was very clean, comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Januar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property and awesome host. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah U.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful time here! Very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Great stay

We were there for the Ark Encounter and enjoyed our stay very much. Quiet cul de sac but still close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

emanuel b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

ARK Or Bust!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

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

Great place at a great price

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher S.

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

Weekend getaway

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi L.

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

Comfortable

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Grandma Trip 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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabe M.

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

All we needed

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

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

Minutes from the ark

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Karry B.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Dry Ridge, Kentucky

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Clean and comfy

This house is just as it is advertised - clean and comfy for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025