You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Holland Lakeside Lookout mins from The Ark
Holland Lakeside Lookout is minutes from The Ark Encounter and a short drive to The Creation Museum. Beautiful view of Williamstown Lake during the spring and fall. Relax and enjoy after a day of sightseeing.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Williamstown Lake. Features include a water park. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, patio and Smart TV
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Just a 3-minute walk from Williamstown Lake and 14 minutes by car from Ark Encounter
Holland Lakeside Lookout mins from The Ark offers its guests a water park.
This Williamstown cottage is smoke free.
Property manager
Gina Smith
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Safe
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Water park
Casino nearby
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Theme park nearby
Winery tours 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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
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
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.
Holland Lakeside Lookout mins from The Ark Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 61 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Savilla S.
18 May 2025
Savilla S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan G.
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet country feel
This was a nice clean house just far enough out of town to feel like you were in the country. The kids liked playing out in the yard and keeping track of the cows in the field next door. We enjoyed playing games on the deck and having room to spread out a little (as opposed to a hotel room).I gave accuracy of listing 4 stars only because the house we originally booked (pictured here) needed maintenance, and they had to move us to another house before we got there. This wasn't a huge deal for us we were just happy that they had another property available. Gina was helpful and made the switch painless for us.The only complaint I had was that the fridge was laud when running, I mentioned it to the staff and they were going to have maintenance look at it.We enjoyed our stay and happened to hit beautiful weather.
Ryan G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig L.
22 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good site for Ark
Good location to visit Ark Encounter. House had what we needed. Shops and restaurants about 10 minutes away.
Craig L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Larry S.
11 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to see the Ark
Very clean and quiet with lots of restaurants nearby.
Larry S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina C.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get a way to the Ark Encounter.
We
Tina C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joyce B.
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Four of us were going to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. The home was perfect! Cozy and clean in a very quiet area. Beautiful drive back to the house. We would recommend and stay again if we’re in the area!
Joyce B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim G.
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Comfortable
We enjoyed staying at the Lakeside Lookout. It was quiet and comfortable after long days visiting the Ark, Creation Museum and Cincinnati Zoo. We had a nice view of the lake in March and enjoyed visits from the local deer. The only drawback was the higher than normal bathtub which might be difficult for people with mobility issues. Overall, our family enjoyed our visit
Tim G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Jim L.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Answers for men 2025
Its a deal. The tub height was an issue. And the touchy temps of the tub faucet. Ugh. Just move it the smallest amount and get burned. Needs adjustment. HVAC woke me up several times
Jim L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
David W.
10 Feb 2025
Blessed and Beautiful
lovely countryside home with most essentials for a family visiting nearby attractions such as the Ark Encounter. Some nitpicky repairs and cleaning could be done, but our main concerns were a high sloped tub which needed non slip decals and a faulty can opener. The upstairs beds were cloth covered springs, but thankfully with an extra blanket our children did fine. The host and team were responsive. Other suggestions would be black out curtains and allergen friendly soaps and detergents.
David W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle R.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay-just as advertised!
Enjoyed the property. It was perfect for 3 of us. Would definitely come back. Thankful for the private drive parking since the driveway is super steep!
Michelle R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robby D., Winston Salem, NC
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
Truly amazing location and cozy relaxing getaway
Robby D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gail L.
26 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Ark
The VRBO was good. Set in a very pretty setting. Plenty adequate room for 4 adults and 2 young children. It was very clean. However the sound of the furnace kept our daughter and son in law awake at night as it was above their heads in the bedroom. We turned the furnace off the 3rd night we were there. Also the tub entrance was too high for me to get in. People need to be aware of that. Host always communicated quickly with me. Very easy to work with. Overall the experience was great.
Gail L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elaine S., Statesville, NC
19 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ark
We loved the beautiful lake house and all the wildlife. Deer everyday. They even slept in the yard one night. So beautiful. Cleanest house we have ever rented. Would love a grab bar for tub. I am short and had a difficult time stepping into tub. It was a very high tub. We had everything we needed. Great host!
Elaine S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Katrina B.
14 Oct 2024
Vacation
It was located in a great spot! The bathtub didn’t work!
Katrina B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacob K.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
A great, clean home to stay at with a small family. Our girls loved seeing the deer! Great location for visting the Ark and Creation Museum.
Jacob K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julia F.
28 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Mother-Daughter weekend
Two daughters and I came in for a Mother-Daughter event at Ark Encounter. We've stayed in the area multiple times, at hotels and other VRBO's, but this was by far our favorite! The location was quiet, but yet only 10-15 minutes from restaurants and shopping. The house was super cute and had everything we could have wanted! We hope to be back in December with the rest of the family!
Julia F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debra P.
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kentucky getaway
Great house
Perfect for small family
Near Ark Encounter which was the purpose of our visit
Debra P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle E., Farmdale, ohio
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice area
It was a nice quiet area still very close to stores and restaurants. The property manager was very nice and responded quickly to emails. Would highly recommend
Danielle E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Dawn S., Wichita
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Great place. It was clean and quiet location. There were games and puzzles available. Beautiful wildlife around, a lot of deer in the area. Only negatives are the driveway os super steepand getting out was a little challenging, we spun some gravel a bit because of the incline. There was also an issue with the washer that made it unusable because a part was on order.
Dawn S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dianna G.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
Very clean quiet neighborhood, lots of cute deers, very relaxing
Dianna G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathan H.
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location!
We loved looking out of windows at night and watching the deer and lightning bugs hanging around in the yard. Our kids loved the beds upstairs in the 2nd floor area, which was where the kids insisted on spending all their time when resting for the night. The property was as advertised and it was quaint and homey. We had a pleasant experience and would stay here again. All drives around the area were scenic as well.
Nathan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Glenn B.
13 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for our needs
Our plans included the Ark, Kings Island, Newport Aquarium, and Lexington. Absolutely perfect location.
Gina was wonderful, place was great, will be back!!!
Apologies for the lone chair outside…it had gotten soaked the night before and wanted to let it dry out. 😊
Glenn B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Jamie J.
10 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ark Trip
Cute home. Close to all our needs.
Jamie J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sleepwalking daughter felt right at home.
Nice cozy place down a long winding road. We had a comfortable wonderful relaxing stay at this place. We didn’t use all the available amenities with our days packed full of activities. It was a great place to end and start our days. Plenty of room for the family. Was like coming home, instead of checking in at a hotel. I caught my oldest sleep walking at night. She made it down the stairs from the bedroom above and through the doors to use the restroom and back to bed. The owner was very helpful and friendly. We would definitely come here again. Kids weren’t sure about me driving down the driveway, I probably wouldn’t recommend doing so without 4x4. There is a place to park near the stairs leading up to the road.