You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Wonderful "Ranch House" near the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum
The Ranch House is located in Historic Petersburg. It sits on half an acre and is near the Ohio River. This house is only 5 miles from the Creation Museum. The large yard with a wonderful front porch is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors. This house is a perfect home away from home. The living room features a 50” flat screen television and a DVD player with Netflix available. Each bedroom also has a television and a DVD player with Netflix available. There is free WIFI and a spacious kitchen with all of the amenities from home. This is a great place for a nice getaway!
no local rentals please
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Ohio River. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
Free WiFi
Steps from Ohio River and 10 minutes by car from Creation Museum
Wonderful "Ranch House" near the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Petersburg cottage is smoke free.
Property manager
Dan Hitzfield
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Outside only
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sledding nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Wonderful "ranch House" Ark Encounter Creation Museum House
Wonderful "ranch House" Ark Encounter Creation Museum Petersburg
Wonderful "ranch House" Ark Encounter Creation Museum
Wonderful "ranch House" Ark Encounter Creation Museum House
Wonderful "ranch House" Ark Encounter Creation Museum Petersburg
Wonderful "ranch House" Ark Encounter Creation Museum House
Wonderful "ranch House" Ark Encounter Creation Museum Petersburg
Wonderful "ranch House" Ark Encounter Creation Museum
Wonderful "ranch House" Near the Ark Encounter Creation Museum
Wonderful "ranch House" Near the Ark Encounter Creation Museum
Wonderful "Ranch House" near the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 154 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 154 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 154 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Julee C.
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy getaway
Very relaxing. Had everything we needed
Julee C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
JOSEPH U.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and complete
All the amenities you need in a cozy, comfortable setting. We walked to the river one morning and sat in a swing overlooking the river. Convenient location to the museum and not far from the ark. Great stay!
JOSEPH U.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve F.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice comfortable home in a quaint town
Nice comfortable home in a quaint town. We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room. Great amenities. The town is small but a nice place to walk. The home is right near the Ohio River. Beautiful view. Furniture is a little older and not the most comfortable for sitting. That's about the only needed improvement.
Steve F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
LAURETTA S.
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy, Quiet, & Well Supplied
My parents, my sister, and I found this home to be just what we needed during our 4 night stay. There was plenty of living space, yard space, quiet streets to walk, and so many extras that we appreciated. The beds were comfortable, hangers were in the closet, shampoo & body wash in the shower, plenty of pots, pans, and kitchen appliances along with common spices/seasonings, games, & movies. If we had occasion to revisit the area, I wouldn’t hesitate one bit to stay here again. It was lovely.
LAURETTA S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gina D.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional home
We are considered a big family in societies view 2 adults and 6 children. For a 2 bedroom 1 bath home the layout of the home helped our family feel right at home with plenty of room for all of us. It felt like home away from home for us all. Had everything we needed. And it was so close to the Creation Museum which is one of the reasons we picked this home. The roads are a bit of a challenge with the steepness and curves. But as long as you take it slow and steady you will be fine.
Gina D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
PETER W.
14 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cozy place to stay!
Well maintained, well cleaned and well stocked with everything we needed!
PETER W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve V., Paris, ontario, Canada
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and clean place to stay
We had a great stay in Petersburg. Nice and close to the Creation Museum. Also visited Lawrenceburg across the river to walk the trail and eat at Riverwatch. Would definitely stay here again.
Steve V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Holly C.
23 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
The kids enjoyed the lake, play area down the road and talking with neighbor children. The adults enjoyed the peace and quiet. Went to museums and enjoyed the ability to come back relax and cook a well balanced meal for the family. Multiple tvs so everyone could watch what they wanted however this trip no television was needed. The kids were enjoying the outdoors. Thanks for a great place to stay.
Holly C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn E.
18 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again
Quiet, sweet little neighborhood. Loved the Ohio River just down the street with beautiful sunsets.
Dawn E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bethany M.
5 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Vacation House
We stayed here for a couple days while we went to the Ark Enounter and Creation Museum. The house was very clean and had plenty of room for me, my husband, and our 4 kids! It’s located in a little quiet town. We enjoyed walking down to the Ohio River to collect seashells and watch the sunsets! The house was well equipped with kitchen items and a TV in each room if that’s your thing. We also enjoyed sitting on the front porch in the mornings and evenings. Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend!
Bethany M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan B.
11 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly and Accommodating
This was our second stay. The house itself feels very homey and there are all the kitchen gadgets to make cooking easy. Any concerns I had, the hosts helped in a reasonable way. I hope others enjoy this home while on vacation!
Megan B.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
31 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
clean and cozy
Mike S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill & Diane F., Bloomington, IL
25 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & very well appointed
Description is very accurate. Very comfortable. Controlling shower temperature was a little different. Turning water off is not all the way to one side as would be expected. It's necessary to turn knob toward a more central position. Adjusting temperature requires similar hunting but once understood works fine.
Bill & Diane F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
We enjoyed our stay at this cozy & comfortable home. It was very clean & had a good variety of kitchen items.
Arlan
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marjory Y.
28 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Creation Museum
This house was the perfect place for my family to stay while visiting the ark and creation museums. The creation museum is very close by. The house is in a quiet neighborhood- just as the listing described. All the basic supplies you need are supplied at the house. My 10 year old daughter loves dolls- she was delighted to have a booster seat available for her "baby" to sit at the table with us. The dishwasher and washer and dryer were a big plus for us. There is even an air fryer we were able to use for chicken nuggets. You can tell they have really thought about making your stay easier and more enjoyable.
The infomation provided by the owners was all accurate and helpful. While it is not a complaint about the house or the owners, if you are planning to stay here, just know that the library in the neighborhood is closed. Also the little store/restaurant only sells the very most basic supplies. They do sell eggs, which was nice.
Marjory Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandra N.
16 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
This is a clean comfortable home close to the Creation Museum. Well appointed kitchen, comfy beds and nice yard. We enjoyed it and would stay again.
Sandra N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura S., SULPHUR
17 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The BEST home away from home!
Fresh and clean beautiful property. Beds were so comfortable- even the fold out couch bed. Great washer /dryer. Loved sitting on front porch. Very safe- quite neighborhood. Easy to find. Loved the area!! Truly a home away from home. Anything and everything we needed was there. Creation Museum ten minutes away and ARK about 50 minutes away / and reason for our trip. Our vacation was wonderful. We would do it all again including this country vacation home!!!! Homeowners were informative and thought of everything you might need— night lights in each room so ya don’t stumble in the night! You guys are the BEST!
Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Laura S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
steven m.
26 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean cottage
Recommend the property for rental
steven m.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rose W.
3 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean cute home
This was a perfect spot to stay our ski trip. It was a short getaway trip for my twin sons and me. They are graduating this year and are off to college soon so trying to get in as much time as possible. We had a great time! Thank you!
Rose W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan B.
26 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for Creation Museum
We enjoyed our stay and would be interested in returning. The value is great and the host was very responsive and kind (one of my big factors I consider when staying VRBO). We stayed for five nights.
Wonderful Attributes:
-Beds and sheets were very comfortable
-Shower was hot and strong; bath was large for the kiddos
-Quiet neighborhood; we felt very safe
-Near the river
-Items we needs and wanted (laundry detergent, cleaners, games) were easy to find
-Very nice welcome folder
-Washer/dryer and fridge were exceptional!
-Lots of pillows and extra blankets.
-We appreciated the crock pot liner
-Friendly, well attentive host!
Some items to consider:
-We would have prefered a place to put items on in the master bedroom. Because we were there several days, it was difficult not having a dresser or larger night stands to use.
-We are not typically a family that needs air filters/humidifiers. However, we were having difficulty finding a good balance with the heating system, especially in the middle of the night. The air would often be very dry. We will bring diffusers, which will solve our problem, if we return.
-Could not find a cutting board.
-We would have loved a removable shower head.
-Like the host mentioned, there is nothing in the way of food, gas, or grocery at the exit, so plan accordingly.
We took a short 1 mile ride, 25 minutes HAHAHAHA, over the bridge to Indiana for the Aldi and Dollar Tree.
Overall, this was a great place for our family of five on vacation. We had a wonderful family vacation and this house contributed to it. We loved the Creation Museum and would love to visit again. Thank you for everything!!!!!
Megan B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dawn H.
18 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Place
This was such a sweet place and we surely enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed and the town was quaint. Thank ya'll for everything. Mr. Dan found some jewelry that was accidentally dropped and he was going to mail it to us. THANK YOU!!!
The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1