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KENTUCKY GEM ~ ROOFTOP DECK + EASY WALK TO STADIUMS, THE BANKS, AND DOWNTOWN

 
 
 
Cincinnati townhome rental - Living Room
Living Room
 
Cincinnati townhome rental - Living Room

Living Room

Living Room ~ westward facing = afternoon sun.

Living Room ~ westward facing = afternoon sun.

Dining Room (viewed to the rear) ~ off of Kitchen and 1st Floor Bath.

Dining Room (viewed to the rear) ~ off of Kitchen and 1st Floor Bath.

Kitchen: up-to-date appliances, thoroughly equipped, including custom coffee.

Kitchen: up-to-date appliances, thoroughly equipped, including custom coffee.

View from the 3rd Floor down to the 1st via the Flying Staircase.

View from the 3rd Floor down to the 1st via the Flying Staircase.

Master Bedroom: the window shown is one of three.

Master Bedroom: the window shown is one of three.

Full Bath on 2nd floor.

Full Bath on 2nd floor.

View of Cincinnati's skyline from the Roof Deck ~ restaurants in foreground.

View of Cincinnati's skyline from the Roof Deck ~ restaurants in foreground.

Outdoor dining at Blinker's Tavern ~ one block away.

Outdoor dining at Blinker's Tavern ~ one block away.

Keystone Bar & Grill ~ one block away.

Keystone Bar & Grill ~ one block away.

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps7
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Cincinnati vacation townhome rental
Townhome, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Baths, (Sleeps 5-7)

This sleek urban dwelling is steeped in history, as is our charming and entirely walkable neighborhood. It dates to the 1860s when it was built to house the craftsmen who erected the architecturally significant Roebling Suspension Bridge, the prototype for The Brooklyn Bridge. It is thought that John Roebling himself designed this property and might have lived here.

My family purchased the building in 2007; top-to-bottom, wall-to-wall renovations resulted in '2008 River Cities Preservation' and '2008 Friends of Covington Beautification' awards. Its three story 'flying' staircase, scale, contemporary upgrades and location yield both character and comfort. Here, history and modernity are not to be confused with rigidity: put your feet up and bring your dog! There's a decidedly down-home feel with an up-town vibe.

Truly a handsome and affordable alternative for Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky business travellers -- or -- for regionally-inclined tourists or vacationing families. Ideally suited for meetings and entertaining, too.

Bounded to the north by the Ohio River, Cincinnati is a quick two blocks and a bridge (yes: that one!) away, as are sports stadiums and Queen City culture and cuisine. Fine and home-style dining, shopping and multiple entertainment options are also available just outside the door. Lexington and Louisville are each roughly (and Bluegrass scenic) 90 minutes away.

While most everything is within walking distance, two off-street parking spaces are provided. As well, a retro-fitted trolley traverses Covington and Newport KY, and Cincinnati. For full immersion in Kentucky's fabled horsiness, a livery across the street operates horse-drawn carriages most weekends and some week nights, using much the same routes.

Or, stay home and make good use of the roof deck with its panoramic views of the Cincinnati skyline and surrounding hillsides, the sunset-spilled den, and/or the jetted tub.

Keywords: Historic, Modern, Convenient, Panoramic View, Roof Deck, Pet and Family Friendly

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About The Owner

One sister uses this property as her home away from her Washington, DC home whenever she opts to unleash upon us yokels her cranky little terrier and two 'lively' Tween and Teen kids. Living just a few doors away from said property ... and the aforementioned terrier/niece/nephew trifecta: this aunt -- in need of respite! -- is more than happy to extend top-notch hospitality to non-relatives.

The Owner purchased this townhome in 2007
Why The Owner chose Cincinnati

Listed on The National Register of Historic Places in 1971, Covington KY's Historic Licking Riverside Neighborhood is one of the premier historic districts in Greater Cincinnati. And Cincinnati -- 'The Queen City' -- is cosmopolitan and cozy at the same time, and just a stone's throw away.

What makes this townhome unique

Location, History, Ambience, Comfort, View, and 'ThisClose' Proximity to Cincinnati, and Multiple Dining, Culture + Entertainment, Shopping, and Sports Options.

Cincinnati townhome rental - Living Room

Living Room

Living Room ~ westward facing = afternoon sun.

Living Room ~ westward facing = afternoon sun.

Dining Room (viewed to the rear) ~ off of Kitchen and 1st Floor Bath.

Dining Room (viewed to the rear) ~ off of Kitchen and 1st Floor Bath.

Kitchen: up-to-date appliances, thoroughly equipped, including custom coffee.

Kitchen: up-to-date appliances, thoroughly equipped, including custom coffee.

View from the 3rd Floor down to the 1st via the Flying Staircase.

View from the 3rd Floor down to the 1st via the Flying Staircase.

Master Bedroom: the window shown is one of three.

Master Bedroom: the window shown is one of three.

Full Bath on 2nd floor.

Full Bath on 2nd floor.

View of Cincinnati's skyline from the Roof Deck ~ restaurants in foreground.

View of Cincinnati's skyline from the Roof Deck ~ restaurants in foreground.

Outdoor dining at Blinker's Tavern ~ one block away.

Outdoor dining at Blinker's Tavern ~ one block away.

Keystone Bar & Grill ~ one block away.

Keystone Bar & Grill ~ one block away.

Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium, Newport on the Levee, Newport Aquarium, Kentucky Horse Park, Kentucky Derby, Keeneland, Flying Pig Marathon, Burlington Antique Show, Main Strasse Village, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Greater Cincinnati Convention Center, Fountain Square, US Bank Arena, Western & Southern Tennis, University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, Northern Kentucky University, Jazz Fest, Blues Fest, Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati Music Hall, Aronoff Center for the Arts

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Rental Rates for this vacation townhome rental in Cincinnati, Ohio

Notes

  • From $255/nt to $1400/wk
  • US Dollars
  • $255 Night/2-5: *1-4/6 people (**arrival + departure flexible = 2-5 nights)
  • $1400 1 week: *1-4/6 people (**arrival + departure flexible = 6-7 nights)
  • $2400 2 weeks: *1-4/6 people (**arrival + departure flexible = 13-14 nights)
  • $3600 3 weeks: *1-3/4 people (**arrival + departure flexible = 19-21 nights)
  • $4000 1 month: *1-3/4 people (**arrival + departure flexible = 25-29 nights)
  • $325 One Night: *1-4/6 people (**arrival + departure flexible)
  • *'Home Stretch' Capacity is 7/8 people; additional charges applied/please inquire
  • **Depending on Availability (and on a first-reserved, first-served basis)

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation townhome rental in Cincinnati, Ohio

Property Type:
  • townhome
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Waterfront
General:
  • Wireless Internet
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Parking Off Street
Kitchen:
  • Catering Available
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Ice Maker
Dining:
  • Dining Area
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -
  • 2.5
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
  • Queen size Beds (1), Double Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Futon
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • CD Player
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    25+
Pool / Spa:
  • jetted tub
Attractions:
  • museums
  • theme parks
  • cinemas
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • zoo
Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • shopping
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • kayaking
  • tennis
  • golf
Notes: Concierge Service Available, Grocery Service Available, Additional Housekeeping Service Available ~ Please Inquire

Reviews for this vacation townhome rental in Cincinnati, Ohio

Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown
average rating of 4.9736843 based on 38 reviews
business
Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p349897vb
Cincinnati Ohio
pennsylvania
5

Will definitely be returning!

5 of 5
Submitted: May 15, 2013 Stayed: May 2013
this house is a perfect place to stay for anyone visiting Cincinnati. The house itself is lovely. It's been fixed up with every modern convenience, but retains the charm of the historic district inside and out. Every part of the house was immaculate, and everything was in good working order in the house. It was nicely decorated, and there is central AC. the dining room seated a lot of people comfortably, and the kitchen next to it made it possible for everyone to mingle some. The house has enough room for everyone to gather, or for people to spend some time in their own areas too. I'm afraid of heights so did not see the rooftop deck, but the others said it was quite a view.

Amenities:
This is by no means inclusive, because the house was stocked with everything a person could need! there was a VERY well stocked kitchen, umbrellas, board games, magazines, a washer and dryer (with laundry detergent), directions and phone numbers for local restaurants and other things, etc. It was obvious a LOT of thought had gone into making sure everyone had a wonderful experience.

Location:
the house has two parking spots available, and on-street parking for any additional cars. Most things were in walking distance, and when we drove it was just for convenience since it rained a bit. The neighborhood is beautiful, with old houses that have been renovated and fun restaurants. We walked a few blocks to the river to watch fireworks after the ball game one evening, and we had a great view.

dog friendly-
we always restrict our stays to places that allow dogs, and this was the nicest one by far! We had bags for walking but there was also a ready supply of plastic bags there, as well as spotlessly clean dog bowls and a toy! The neighborhood has nice sidewalks and interesting houses, so it was a pleasant place to walk the dog.

miscellaneous-
I think the cost is very reasonable, especially for a dog friendly house. After staying there and seeing how nicely appointed the house is, as well as how dedicated the owner is, I think its an outstanding value. The owner is available if anything comes up, leaving contact information by email and phone, and I also felt like the owner truly would not have minded if we did need to contact them. We went for a family event and will definitely be returning. I would not have one bit of criticism, I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p349897vb
Cincinnati Ohio
Charlotte, NC
5

Family Reunion Marathon Weekend

5 of 5
Submitted: May 15, 2013 Stayed: May 2013
AMAZING!!! Staying at this property made our KY stay perfect. Seven of us came in for a long weekend to participate in the Flying Pig Marathon events. We had some participants and some spectators, and it was great for everybody.

Location: Is ideal! We were just a couple blocks from the bridge to downtown Cincinnati. There is a shuttle stop about a block away too. There were fireworks the first night we were there and we walked the few blocks to the river to watch. (The rooftop deck would have been great for this too!) The location was great for the Flying Pig events. The marathon course is just a couple blocks from the house. This was perfect for the spectators in the group. They got to walk outside and watch the event without dealing with the starting line mayhem. There are also a couple restaurants and bars that are walkable. We took advantage of this and went to Keystone. We had the legendary mac n cheese and it did not disappoint.

House: WOW! The pictures don't do it justice. The charm and character is impressive. There are tons of original features in the house but also the modern updates (like kitchen and bathrooms) that we all like. The size was great too. There was plenty of room for all 7 of us and having a full kitchen was nice. We had an interior designer in our group and she LOVED the house. It was exceptionally clean as well.

Owner: Lisa could not have been any easier to work with or more helpful if she tried. She was fantastic. She had absolutely every last detail in order and thought of everything we could possibly want to make our stay comfortable. We didn't need anything from her while we were there, but she let us know that we could contact her at any point for anything we needed. She really made it a great experience.

Overall: Stay here! The house is great, it is in a fantastic spot, and the price can't be beat - especially for all that you get! We are already planning to come back and stay here next year!!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers
business
Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p349897vb
Cincinnati Ohio
Wisconsin
5

Red's Fireworks...Spiral Staircases...magical for the kids!

Red's Fireworks...Spiral Staircases...magical for the kids!
5 of 5
Submitted: April 10, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
We had a wonderful time at this property! We had four adults and three kids staying in the home, and it was very comfortable. Rooftop access is truly unique and gives a GREAT view of the Red's Friday night fireworks. The kids had a great time with the winding staircases! Host certainly displays southern hospitality with making us feel comfortable with our stay. Clean, modern kitchen & bathrooms with the architectural character of an older home. Short walking distance to the Cincinnati trolley.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p349897vb
Cincinnati Ohio
Niceville, Florida
5

Room for the siblings

5 of 5
Submitted: January 6, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
This was an ideal place to have our family and friends from Ohio come visit us. We enjoyed the holiday decorations, the well stocked kitchen and the view from the roof deck- even snowflakes! Our family's vehicles were secure as Lisa provided the extra parking passes allowing us to walk to any of 5 local pubs- great food and a spot to cheer for the home team!! We had everything we needed for the mini- family reunion: Graeter's ice cream and snacks to start the visit, many helpful tips on the local attractions, comfortable beds and a family size table for playing cards or games. The large TV room with the L- shaped sofa allowed us to watch a show or the Bengal's game and plan the events for the next day. Lisa even gave me the phone # I needed to get my hair cut on the afternoon we arrived.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p349897vb
Cincinnati Ohio
United States
5

Christmas in Covington

5 of 5
Submitted: January 6, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
This property is very well maintained. The owner has done a great job outfitting the kitchen. I enjoy cooking and found every utensil I needed (including a microplane grater) making it easy to feel right at home. The owner was very thoughtful with welcome basket and decorations to reflect the season. The property is right on the edge of the gentrified/historic area of Covington with great walk-to bars and restaurants. Probably my only suggestion would be to improve the security of the front and rear doors. The locks are finicky and would be easy to get through and the house is located across from an substance abuse rehabilitation center making security a critical feature. Better for early risers since there is also an auto detailing and window tinting shop across the street and there are horns honking by 7 AM for admittance.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers
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