Vacation rentals in Big South Fork

Mary's Place Private Farmhouse 19 Miles to the Ark

Welcome to Verona Kentucky. We call this farm house "Mary's Place". Located just 19 miles from Noah's Ark and 29 miles south of The Creation Museum on 40 acres. Mary's Place allows for a quiet and private retreat right in between all that Cincinnati has to offer or Louisville, Kentucky. There are many great little restaurants and if you make a right out of the driveway you'll find yourself driving along the Ohio River. Explore Kentucky or stay in and relax. So much room to stretch out.

Vintage Container Cabin on Beautiful Farm Near Ark

Discover the festive charm of our fully renovated container cabin, nestled along the wooded ridge of our farm. Enjoy the crisp winter air as you explore 200 acres of beauty, or relax by the fire with a glass of local Kentucky bourbon. The cabin features a custom-built design with treasures from around the farm, blending vintage charm of Kentucky's past. Grill up a holiday feast, cozy up on the memory foam mattress, and soak in the beauty of winter from the comfort of your own cozy cabin.

Carriage House w King bed, Lux bath, amazing views

Take in the views at this unique and tranquil getaway. This home is part of our beautiful 50-acre working farm where you can regularly see wildlife and heritage breed farm animals. And although it sits nestled on the back ridge, it is also just a short drive to many of Kentucky and Cincinnati's amazing sites. Our farm values caring for earths resources, so we have intentionally created this space with solar power, and toxic free cleaning products. (note: 2nd bed is a deluxe airmatress)

Lake Front w/ POOl! Between Ark & Creation Museum.

If you are looking to experience lake life, look no further! Our Guest House sits on the beautiful 140 acre Bullock Pen Lake. It's a great place to relax, or enjoy kayaking, paddle boating, paddle boarding and fishing. We have one of the best views of the lake. The Guest House is fully renovated and decorated with relaxation in mind. It has everything you would need for your stay. After all, the lake is where your worries fade and memories are made! (The pool is now OPEN! 5/9/25)

Convenient, spacious, private studio apartment.

Have fun with the whole family at this stylish place It’s a perfect weekend getaway. There is SO MUCH FUN stuff to do! You are within a 30 minute drive to- The ARK Encounter The Creation Museum The Cincinnati Zoo Kings Island Newport Aquarium on the Levee Cincinnati Children’s Museum Krohn Conservatory Perfect North Ski Bengals Stadium Great American Ballpark Top Flight Golf EnterTRAINment Junction 4 great casinos 5 Breweries Bourbon Trail Check my Guidebook for More!

The Cute Little House Near The Ark Encounter

The "Little House" is a cute 1 bedroom house located on our farm in a beautiful country setting with 6 acres of outdoor space for relaxing. It is separate from our home and is all yours. It is conveniently located only 8 miles from the Ark Encounter and you only need to make one turn to get there. We have chickens, ducks, turkeys, a horse, and 11 goats. We also have a 1/2 mile nature trail to explore with a scavenger hunt, and a campfire spot with free firewood.

My Old Kentucky Dome

An elevated camping “glamping” experience. This brand-new one of a kind geodesic dome is located on a private road that leads you to an overlook featuring one of the most beautiful countryside views in Kentucky. While this getaway experience is nestled deep in the woods, it is also a close drive to all the conveniences you can imagine. This is an off the grid outdoor experience with a ½ mile gravel road including a steep hill. AWD or 4WD advised.

Cozy Cottage on 250 Acre Dairy Farm Near Ark

Swiss Hills Cottage sits nestled behind a cow pasture on our 250 acre farm in Dry Ridge, KY. Relax and enjoy beautiful sunsets, rolling Kentucky hills, and peaceful pastures from the rocking chairs on our front porch OR from our beautiful fire pit. The interior is a thoughtfully designed modern-farmhouse-lover’s dream! Conveniently located in Dry Ridge north of Williamstown, just 10 min off I-75 and 18 min. from the Ark Encounter.

Stargazers' Retreat: A Tiny Home on the Riverside

Welcome to The Stargazers' Retreat at Visions on the River - A Tiny Home community on the Riverside. This newly built tiny home is #1 of 3 and set along the banks of the Ohio River, minutes away from the historic river town of New Richmond, Ohio and a 25-minute drive to Downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. This space is perfect for anyone looking to retreat and reconnect with nature. Take part in our adventure!