The Gathering Place: 5bed Family Friendly near ARK - Dry Ridge

Bud's Place is a 5 bedroom 3 full bath charmer with lots of room for an extended family or friends. This bi-level is practically brand new! It was built in 2024 and the modern farmhouse style with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and all the modern amenities will make you feel right at home! We're sure you'll love it.

-8 mi to ARK
-34 mi to Creation Mus.
-2 tiered deck with sunshade for outdoor leisure
-3 King beds!
-Kid-themed bunk room
-65" TV in Living Room
-Game Room Garage

A Peaceful Family Haven Near the Ark Encounter

Welcome to a home designed with families in mind. Just minutes from the Ark Encounter, this spacious bi-level retreat is the perfect place to gather, rest, and reflect after a day of exploring Biblical history. With room for everyone and thoughtful touches throughout, it’s a space where families can truly connect and create lasting memories.

Upstairs (Main Living Area):

-Bright living room with a comfy sectional and 65” TV—ideal for family movie nights or quiet evenings together
-Fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a refrigerator with ice and water dispenser
-Large dining table with seating for 12—perfect for shared meals, fellowship, and conversation
-Master suite with KING bed, 43” TV, and private bath
-Additional KING bedroom with 43” TV
-Queen bedroom
-2 full bathrooms
-Warm farmhouse-inspired décor that feels inviting and peaceful


Downstairs (Family Fun & Rest):

-Game Room Garage featuring ping pong, foosball, and an arcade machine—fun for kids and adults alike
-Bunk room with twin over futon bed, perfect for younger guests
-55” TV with a classic Atari console for old-fashioned family gaming
-King bedroom
-Full bathroom
-Laundry room for your convenience during longer stays


Outdoor Spaces:

-Oversized driveway with room for 6 vehicles—ideal for groups traveling together
-Two-tiered deck with sun shade and a gated upper level for child safety
-Outdoor dining table and conversation set, perfect for morning devotions or evening fellowship under the stars
-Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, offering peace and security


This home is more than a place to stay—it’s a place to gather, reflect, and enjoy God’s blessings with those you love most. Whether you’re sharing meals around the table, laughing together in the game room, or resting after a full day at the Ark Encounter, this home provides the comfort and space your family needs to truly be together.

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR NOTE ABOUT NIGHTLY TRAIN NOISE.

Guests access wjll be via a keypad Smart Lock. You will be sent a unique code at 3pm on your day of check in. The code will only be active during your stay, starting at 4pm.

I live about 40 minutes away, so I am available if needed, but I prefer to give guests their space and communicate via the Airbnb platform.

The neighborhood is a newer and very small subdivision with only a few dozen houses surrounding a small pond. All the houses here were built in the last 10 years, and there is still construction happening in the neighborhood. It is located between I-75 and Hwy 25, two major North-South thoroughfares through Northern Kentucky. The neighborhood is quiet and subdued, with mostly middle class residents who work outside Grant County.

This area is pretty rural. Getting around here is only done by car. Ubers and Lyfts here are very uncommon, do not count on them or public transport. If you are flying into CVG or LEX, you will need to rent a car to get around.

TRAINS: We are close enough to the train track that the trains can be a sleep nuisance. About half a dozen come by each night and blow their horns. We have put noise machines in each bedroom to combat this, but if you are a light sleeper, you will be effected.

This home is in a subdivision and we do have neighbors that are permanent residents. Please be respectful of the neighborhood.

The backyard is pretty sloped, rendering it fairly unusable (except for sledding or rolling down!)