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The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+

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Property grounds
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Dayton, KY
  • Popular LocationNewport on the Levee5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNewport Aquarium5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat American Ball Park6 min drive
  • AirportCincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field)13 min drive

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About this property

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

The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+

Experience the big city thrills of Cincinnati from the Dayton, KY community when you stay at this 120-year-old renovated home! The house is "big as a whale", 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 sunrooms, 2 kitchens, a dining room, and a billiards room! Set 3 miles from downtown attractions and blocks from charming Bellevue, the home boasts a well-appointed interior and a backyard with a patio! The Creation Museum, Arc, Cincy Zoo, Newport Aquarium, Reds and Bengals games so close!

The Gray Whale is an amazing property. We chose this home because of its massive size and great proximity to downtown. The whole extended family or group of friends can fit comfortably and enjoy a great time together. The house has great space for gathering if you would like to all be together, or provides privacy with two living rooms and two kitchens on separate floors. You will be able to enjoy your time in a comfortable and stylish space. There are also ample amounts of fluffy towels, clean linens, and little extras that make this place feel like home. You may never want to leave! The home is 3 floors and has a backyard patio. Below you can see a breakdown of each space.

First Floor
-Bedroom 1: One king bed
-Bedroom 2: Two queen beds
-Living room: TV and seating
-Sunroom: twin day bed and twin trundle pull out
-Dining room: large table and extra bar height table
-Kitchen: everything you need to cook and serve meals
-Full Bath 1: large vanity, toilet, shower/tub combo

Second Floor:
-Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
-Bedroom 4: 2 queen beds with on suite bath
-Living room: TV and seating
-Sunroom
-Billards room with pool table
-Kitchen: everything you need to cook and serve meals
-Full bath 2: vanity, toilet, shower/tub combo
-Full bath 3: vanity, toilet, large walk-in shower (on suite bath bedroom 4)

Third floor:
-Bedroom 5: 2 double beds
-Bedroom 6: 2 twin beds
-Common area: three futons and a full-length shuffleboard

Basement:
-Unfinished space
-Laundry with detergent provided

Outdoor space:
-Concrete patio with ample seating
-Grill with propane provided
-Propane fire pit
-Fenced in yard
-Driveway for up to 3 cars

Location Information:
Close proximity to stadiums and all downtown Cincinnati attractions. (3 miles ) Close to Bellevue, KY with cute local shops and restaurants. Near Newport on the Levee entertainment district. Easy drive to Kings Island, the Cincinnati Zoo, Riverbend, etc. The Arc Encounter is approx 45-50 min drive, the Creation Museum is approx 20-25 min drive. We are near a train track so you will sometimes hear the rumble of a train going by.

We are located in an up and coming neighborhood with a mix of young professionals and working-class people. This is not the suburbs but it is a safe urban residential neighborhood 3 miles from downtown Cincinnati. Our co-hosts Adam and Tara live a block away and love the location and can give great local recommendations.

Getting Around:
It is a quick 10-15 min drive into downtown Cincinnati. There is a shuttle to downtown, red bikes, Uber and cabs. Heading to Paul Brown or Great American Ball Park? Queen City Riverboats provides shuttles to all Reds and Bengals home games from Newport, Kentucky (5-minute drive from the house) to the riverfront landings across the river to the stadiums in Cincinnati.

Property manager

Tara and Adam

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Suitable for children but NOT “childproofed”.

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
Note from host: 20 people max
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Dayton

This vacation home is located in Dayton. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal and Riverbend Music Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and Coney Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Great American Ball Park or Heritage Bank Center. Motor boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Newport on the Levee - 5 min drive
  • Newport Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Great American Ball Park - 6 min drive
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 7 min drive
  • Paycor Stadium - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Richter & Phillips Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 14 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buckhead Mountain Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Symposium - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cork N Crust Bellevue - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fessler's Legendary Pizza & Hoagies - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ located?

This family-friendly Dayton vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ohio River, Newport Aquarium, and Great American Ball Park. Newport on the Levee and Ride The Ducks Newport are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
Our group absolutely loved the house. Plenty of room and had more cots and air mattresses if needed. Great stay. And close (walking distance) to a cute neighborhood with restaurants and coffee shops
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent House for Large Groups
We had a blast at the Gray Whale! The communication was excellent from the host and the house was very well maintained and had plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

tracy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
family get together
Great for multi family groups, we were able to spread out and have some quiet spaces. The house is well equipped with bath and kitchen items and suggestions from the hosts. Only minus--the grill is pretty rusted out , probably needs to be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ginny C., Rison, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Macedonia Group
We loved the arrangement of living quarters and the room for plenty to choose where to sleep. However, for older groups, you may want to consider adding more lighting at the stairs. We had two instances where a couple of people almost fell because they couldn't see where the steps met the landing. The house was VERY clean, and the managers were quick to respond when we had a problem. We would stay at the Gray Whale again if the opportunity arises!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
This is a great property to host a large group. Multiple gathering spaces on two floors, two fully equipped kitchens, ample bedrooms and bathrooms. Hosts very responsive and accommodating to special requests. The location is great, easy access to interstate and 10 minutes or less from locations in Cinncinnati or Northern Kentucky
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Groups
A group of us were in town for NCECA, the annual ceramic conference. The Gray Whale was perfect for our group. We used the downstairs for our communal space and the upstairs for quieter conversations. The location was only three miles from the convention center and has several restaurants and businesses nearby. We all agreed we would definitely book this accommodation again if we were to find ourselves back in Cincinnati in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
The house had everything we were looking for. It was clean and well stocked. We had a very positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay for large group
We used this location as one of two properties for bringing a large group down to northern Kentucky for 2-3 days of activities and couldn't have been happier. The home lived up to our expectations and our communications with the host were by far the best I've experienced with VRBO. I can't say enough what a help the hosts were and would recommend them and their properties to anyone! If you're in the Cincy/N Kentucky area and need a space for a group or large family gathering, you'll find this will fit the bill!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Becky B.

It served the purpose
This house served the purpose with plenty of places to lay your head, counting couches, but not nearly enough bathrooms. Also not enough eating seating. I thought it would be closer to the city and Blink but it was too far to walk. Didn’t know that until way after we paid for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
University of Cincinnati Homecoming
My friend thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very spacious property that’s feel intimate at the same time. We will stay here again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra K., Waynesville, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home for the Whole Family!
Our Daughters wedding was in Northern Kentucky band the Gray Whale was the perfect home for our four adult children plus spouses and significant others and of course our four grandbabies! The house was absolutely perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Travis F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor party weekend.
House was exactly what we expected. Clean, plenty of space for the 12 of us with rooms to spare. Definitely will keep this place in mind again for somewhere to stay that’s close to Cincinnati.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for large family gathering!
Picked this location for central location and number of bedrooms for large family gathering. Loved the space and proximity to downtown Cincinnati. Had plenty of room for everyone to sleep, eat, and play!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Virginia/South Carolina Friends
Very easy online and communication with owner/manager. Check in very easy! House had everything we needed. Neighborhood only concern off the Main Street one block, but easy access. Also convenient to our adventures and travels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B., Western Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house for a large family
We stayed at this property with 4 of our adult children and their partners. Everyone was comfortable and the a/c was fantastic during the heat wave. I can't say enough about how clean and thoughtful the property is, and it was great having bedrooms on the first floor because one of us was in a wheelchair. If our son gets married in Cincinnati, we will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
A great location for an extended family get together. Good location with quick access to Cincinnati and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in unique and spacious house
Our group really enjoyed our stay. The house had a nice layout and a variety of sleeping options. It is great for entertaining kids and adults. It also is in great proximity to Cincy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
I stayed here for my bachelorette party! We had a large crew, and there were beds for everyone! The double kitchens are great, and this house is huge!! We were able to spread out and get comfortable in the home. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My sisters bachelorette weekend getaway
This house was absolutely perfect, it was exactly what we needed for our weekend getaway. It was super clean and very spacious for all us girls. The two kitchens were helpful and nice to have an extra fridge for food and drinks. I’m so glad we decided to book this house. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Prompt responses, large open spaces, and plenty of household supplies (kitchen, towels, etc) made this a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family christmas
Our kids and Grandkids came in from out of town. Seldom do we get them all together there are 16 of us total. The house was huge and beautiful. We all enjoyed our stay very much. My only negative would have to be all the garbage over flowing the cans at the curb..I guess when they came and cleaned before us they took it from the side of the house to the curb..it was an eye sore as the family arrived it was the first thing seen. Other than that it was purpose
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!!!
This is by far the best rental that we’ve stayed in!! We needed somewhere for our entire family while in town for a wedding. We had 15 of us and it was not crowded at all. We could have slept several more easily. The owners thought of everything! There were plenty of blankets, rollaway beds, air mattresses, and loads of extra linens and towels. The cleanliness was exceptional as well! My mom commented that it was the first place she’s ever stayed where she didn’t feel the need to re-clean the bathrooms! LOL I can’t say enough about the house and how wonderful our stay was. Thank you so very very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect big family get together home!
We stayed here with my elderly parents along with my 4 siblings and our adult kids. The house was clean and well stocked, we actually brought more than we needed. We made all our meals and there were plenty of pots, pans, kitchen utensils, mixers, and two coffee pots. There were two kitchens one on main floor, which we used, and a second one on the second floor. There was not a lot of countertop space but we made it work. The two rooms downstairs were good for those that have trouble with stairs but the shower on the main floor was not a walk-in in shower. We planned ahead and brought a shower transfer chair for my mom and an elevated toilet seat. There were three steps to get into the house but we were able to get our mom in. There were PLENTY of sleeping spaces and lots of blankets and sheets available. This place could actually sleep 8 on the main floor, 8-11 on the second floor, and 6 on the third floor. It had one bathroom on the main floor and two on the second floor, none on the third floor. One of my brothers lives in Cincinnati and he has a 1 yr old that came and stayed the day with us. There were toys and baby gates which was awesome! The living/gathering space on the main floor was great and there was a second living:gathering space on the second floor. The two gathering spaces were nice for the groups to split. It was cold outside while we were there but the heater did great keeping it warm on the first and second floors. The third floor was chilly where 4 of the beds are located. They did have modern space heaters that we used to keep warm up there. Only thing I rated 4 stars was for location. While we had ZERO issues with any of the neighbors however, the location was not on a great “side of town”. Again we had zero issues with anyone and felt safe in the home, however not great for taking walks. It was super close to a nice hometown small business shopping area and the Newport on the Landing mall and aquarium was close. There was a train track nearby and you could hear the train but it wasn’t bad. Communication with the property managers was excellent!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terrica D., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean!
Our group consisted of six couples. There were plenty of bedrooms, plus two kitchens/living spaces left us plenty of room to spread out. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Walking to shops and restaurants was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge house!
Owner were very accommodating to our stay and helped us out with our check in times and the house is a huge! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021