You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter!
JC’s Cottage is safely nestled in the heart of WILLIAMSTOWN only 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter & a short drive to The Creation Museum. We are located in the Golden Triangle! It’s an easy drive to Cincinnati, Lexington or Louisville! JC’s Cottage has been newly remodeled and has been a labor of love for our family. Relax after a day of site seeing in the area. JC’s is located 1 min from downtown WILLIAMSTOWN where you will find restaurants and shopping. Close to the Bourbon Trail, too! We do have a "Blink" camera installed on the front porch next to outdoor light, which is next to the front door.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of William Arnold Log House. Features include laundry facilities. A kitchen and a patio are available in the cottage.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
Amenities include laundry facilities
Within a 15-minute walk of William Arnold Log House and Webb Park
JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Williamstown cottage is smoke free.
Property manager
Gina Austin Smith
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
General
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please Leave any bed you sleep in unmade
Please text 859-620-7652 when you depart
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
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.
JC’s Cottage is less than 5 minutes from The Ark Encounter! Reviews
Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy F.
26 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time
We really enjoyed our trip. The house accommodations topped it off. Having a safe comfortable place to stay made the trip that much more enjoyable.
Jeremy F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lloyd F.
16 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ark Encounter
Property was clean and in a safe neighborhood. Close to the Ark Encounter.
Lloyd F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dawn H.
11 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Super Comfy & Cozy Home
We had a wonderful stay in this home! The beds are a nice memory foam and with comfortable pillows, it made for a good nights sleep. The decor is really nice and it truly felt like 'home'. Love the fully supplied kitchen & coffee bar including the 'to go' cups. :) The bathroom shower was great and the shower head was high enough for my tall husband. Nightlights in the bathroom didn't work when the switch on the wall was off. But there are nightlights in the kitchen that supplied light in the hallway and into bathroom. So not a big deal unless you need a lot of nightlight in the bathroom. The community is also nice and we felt safe taking a walk in the evening. Chatted with some neighbors along the way too. The Ark Encounter is very close (about 4 miles away). Not too many restaurants (or we just didn't find them) but a Cracker Barrell is a short 8 minute drive. Gina, host of JC Cottage, kindly gave us a little history of this home. Thank you Gina! Loved being in your Grandma's renovated home! We experienced both a fresh updated space as well as the warm history (like the beautiful wood throughout the home). I highly recommend staying in this comfy & cozy home! I'd stay again in a heartbeat!!
Dawn H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joanie N.
11 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great little house conveniently located to The Ark Encounter. The house was very clean and cozy. The communication with the host was awesome! They even advised us of a water main break near the house. Quaint little town with kind people as well.
Joanie N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patti C.
10 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This house is absolutely adorable. They really thought of everything you might need and made sure you had it. Handheld shower head, ceiling fans in all the rooms, a coffee bar, nice and soft bath towels and everything you need for your shower. The living room furniture was very nice and the beds were so comfortable. The decor was perfect. The best thing about this place was how CLEAN it was. I mean CLEAN! Host was very kind. I would stay here again and again if I come back in town.
Patti C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
6 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great place to stay.
I can recommend this place to anyone who needs a place to stay in the area. The house is mostly set up for a handicap/ wheelchair accessible. But the home was very comfortable.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teresa C.
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little home!
This property is a great find! Everything is extremely clean. The bedrooms are large and the beds are comfortable.
Teresa C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina S.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Cottage
Clean and homey.
Sabrina S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy C.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
Just what we were looking for.
Nancy C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Veronica K.
3 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
Beautiful home, great location, short drive to The Ark Encounter. A clean, cozy, romantic getaway. Perfect for 1-2 couples.
Veronica K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Desi S.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ark Visit
The house was beautiful and the ark was amazing. We are now in Nashville and there is no comparison to your beautiful house. Wish they all were like yours. Love, love
Desi S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patty G.
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to rent.
Everything was perfect. Many extras that made us feel welcomed.
Patty G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna Lynn P.
15 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, beautiful home!
What a joy to stay here! Gina was wonderful to work with and provided us a lovely home, comfortable and cozy with everything we needed while guests!
The property had a very homey, clean and cared for environment. They even put up a Christmas tree for us.
I left a drink bottle behind, and owners are mailing it to me. How thoughtful. I would recommend for sure...
Sharon
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
ellen w.
15 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sister trip
Enjoyed the B&B, the Ark Encounter, local restaurants, and shops.
ellen w.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gail F.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend getaway
We had a chance to get away for a weekend to visit the Ark Encounter. This was a very clean homey house very close to the Ark. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed to be able to relax and enjoy the whole weekend. We would love to stay there again when we’re in the area. We didn’t want to leave!
Gail F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara A.
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great updated and clean property
Property was very clean and spacious. Had all the amenities my husband and I needed. We did not stay at this location though. It was another property on Paris St in Williamstown. Host needed to change location due to unfortunate circumstances. Gina was incredible in locating and providing us a great alternative location!
Tara A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul G.
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice Gem of a home.
We really enjoyed our stay at this very nice property. The home is very clean and neat. It just made us feel at home. We would recommend to anyone. It’s located just a short drive from The Ark.
Paul G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M., Selmer, Tn
12 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
We loved JC Cottage it was close to everything. It was very clean and had cozy like home. We will definitely be booking again on next trip to this town ❤️
Melissa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary F.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home Away From Home
This a beautiful place to stay when visiting The ARK. It’s in a lovely neighborhood in small town America. It was perfectly clean and comfortable. Gina was very helpful and responsive.
Mary F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Harma S.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ark House
We visited The Creation Museum and then the Ark. House very close to the Ark, the house was very clean and had a great coffee/tea bar. Beds were good with super bath towels. Highly recommend!
Harma S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brenda B., Locust nc
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
Sweetest best property I have ever rented from VRBO. Hist was great. Everything was wonderful. Love the little town of Williamstown.
Brenda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven M.
18 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
More than expected
Neat and clean. Very close to the Ark Encounter .
Having the entire home was very comfortable and welcoming.
If we are ever in the area again. We will be checking to see if we can rent this unit again!
Steven M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristie B.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
It was clean and had anything that we needed.
Kristie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debi M.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
We loved the cottage. It was so clean and looked just like the pictures online. We would definitely stay here again.