The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+
About this house rental
Experience the big city thrills of Cincinnati from the Dayton, KY community when you stay at this 120-year-old renovated home! The house is "big as a whale", 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 sunrooms, 2 kitchens, a dining room, and a billiards room! Set 3 miles from downtown attractions and blocks from charming Bellevue, the home boasts a well-appointed interior and a backyard with a patio! The Creation Museum, Arc, Cincy Zoo, Newport Aquarium, Reds and Bengals games so close! The Gray Whale is an amazing property. We chose this home because of its massive size and great proximity to downtown. The whole extended family or group of friends can fit comfortably and enjoy a great time together. The house has great space for gathering if you would like to all be together, or provides privacy with two living rooms and two kitchens on separate floors. You will be able to enjoy your time in a comfortable and stylish space. There are also ample amounts of fluffy towels, clean linens, and little extras that make this place feel like home. You may never want to leave! The home is 3 floors and has a backyard patio. Below you can see a breakdown of each space. First Floor -Bedroom 1: One king bed -Bedroom 2: Two queen beds -Living room: TV and seating -Sunroom: twin day bed and twin trundle pull out -Dining room: large table and extra bar height table -Kitchen: everything you need to cook and serve meals -Full Bath 1: large vanity, toilet, shower/tub combo Second Floor: -Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed -Bedroom 4: 2 queen beds with on suite bath -Living room: TV and seating -Sunroom -Billards room with pool table -Kitchen: everything you need to cook and serve meals -Full bath 2: vanity, toilet, shower/tub combo -Full bath 3: vanity, toilet, large walk-in shower (on suite bath bedroom 4) Third floor: -Bedroom 5: 2 double beds -Bedroom 6: 2 twin beds -Common area: three futons and a full-length shuffleboard Basement: -Unfinished space -Laundry with detergent provided Outdoor space: -Concrete patio with ample seating -Grill with propane provided -Propane fire pit -Fenced in yard -Driveway for up to 3 cars Location Information: Close proximity to stadiums and all downtown Cincinnati attractions. (3 miles ) Close to Bellevue, KY with cute local shops and restaurants. Near Newport on the Levee entertainment district. Easy drive to Kings Island, the Cincinnati Zoo, Riverbend, etc. The Arc Encounter is approx 45-50 min drive, the Creation Museum is approx 20-25 min drive. We are near a train track so you will sometimes hear the rumble of a train going by. We are located in an up and coming neighborhood with a mix of young professionals and working-class people. This is not the suburbs but it is a safe urban residential neighborhood 3 miles from downtown Cincinnati. Our co-hosts Adam and Tara live a block away and love the location and can give great local recommendations. Getting Around: It is a quick 10-15 min drive into downtown Cincinnati. There is a shuttle to downtown, red bikes, Uber and cabs. Heading to Paul Brown or Great American Ball Park? Queen City Riverboats provides shuttles to all Reds and Bengals home games from Newport, Kentucky (5-minute drive from the house) to the riverfront landings across the river to the stadiums in Cincinnati.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(63 Reviews)
5.0
We had a blast at the Gray Whale! The communication was excellent from the host and the house was very well maintained and had plenty of room.
4.0
Great for multi family groups, we were able to spread out and have some quiet spaces. The house is well equipped with bath and kitchen items and suggestions from the hosts.
Only minus--the grill is pretty rusted out , probably needs to be replaced.
4.0
We loved the arrangement of living quarters and the room for plenty to choose where to sleep. However, for older groups, you may want to consider adding more lighting at the stairs. We had two instances where a couple of people almost fell because they couldn't see where the steps met the landing. The house was VERY clean, and the managers were quick to respond when we had a problem. We would stay at the Gray Whale again if the opportunity arises!
5.0
This is a great property to host a large group. Multiple gathering spaces on two floors, two fully equipped kitchens, ample bedrooms and bathrooms. Hosts very responsive and accommodating to special requests. The location is great, easy access to interstate and 10 minutes or less from locations in Cinncinnati or Northern Kentucky
5.0
A group of us were in town for NCECA, the annual ceramic conference. The Gray Whale was perfect for our group. We used the downstairs for our communal space and the upstairs for quieter conversations. The location was only three miles from the convention center and has several restaurants and businesses nearby.
We all agreed we would definitely book this accommodation again if we were to find ourselves back in Cincinnati in the future.
5.0
The house had everything we were looking for. It was clean and well stocked. We had a very positive experience.
5.0
We used this location as one of two properties for bringing a large group down to northern Kentucky for 2-3 days of activities and couldn't have been happier. The home lived up to our expectations and our communications with the host were by far the best I've experienced with VRBO. I can't say enough what a help the hosts were and would recommend them and their properties to anyone! If you're in the Cincy/N Kentucky area and need a space for a group or large family gathering, you'll find this will fit the bill!
3.0
This house served the purpose with plenty of places to lay your head, counting couches, but not nearly enough bathrooms. Also not enough eating seating. I thought it would be closer to the city and Blink but it was too far to walk. Didn’t know that until way after we paid for it.
5.0
My friend thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very spacious property that’s feel intimate at the same time. We will stay here again next year.
5.0
Our Daughters wedding was in Northern Kentucky band the Gray Whale was the perfect home for our four adult children plus spouses and significant others and of course our four grandbabies! The house was absolutely perfect for us!
4.0
Bachelor party weekend.
House was exactly what we expected. Clean, plenty of space for the 12 of us with rooms to spare. Definitely will keep this place in mind again for somewhere to stay that’s close to Cincinnati.
5.0
Great stay for large family gathering!
Picked this location for central location and number of bedrooms for large family gathering. Loved the space and proximity to downtown Cincinnati. Had plenty of room for everyone to sleep, eat, and play!
5.0
Virginia/South Carolina Friends
Very easy online and communication with owner/manager. Check in very easy! House had everything we needed. Neighborhood only concern off the Main Street one block, but easy access. Also convenient to our adventures and travels.
5.0
Fabulous house for a large family
We stayed at this property with 4 of our adult children and their partners. Everyone was comfortable and the a/c was fantastic during the heat wave. I can't say enough about how clean and thoughtful the property is, and it was great having bedrooms on the first floor because one of us was in a wheelchair. If our son gets married in Cincinnati, we will stay here again!
5.0
A great location for an extended family get together. Good location with quick access to Cincinnati and the area.
5.0
Great property
A great location for an extended family get together. Good location with quick access to Cincinnati and the area.
5.0
Great stay in unique and spacious house
Our group really enjoyed our stay. The house had a nice layout and a variety of sleeping options. It is great for entertaining kids and adults. It also is in great proximity to Cincy. Would definitely recommend!
5.0
Prompt responses, large open spaces, and plenty of household supplies (kitchen, towels, etc) made this a great stay. Thank you!
5.0
This house was absolutely perfect, it was exactly what we needed for our weekend getaway. It was super clean and very spacious for all us girls. The two kitchens were helpful and nice to have an extra fridge for food and drinks. I’m so glad we decided to book this house. Thank you again!
5.0
Great Stay
I stayed here for my bachelorette party! We had a large crew, and there were beds for everyone! The double kitchens are great, and this house is huge!! We were able to spread out and get comfortable in the home. I would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Excellent Stay
Prompt responses, large open spaces, and plenty of household supplies (kitchen, towels, etc) made this a great stay. Thank you!
5.0
My sisters bachelorette weekend getaway
This house was absolutely perfect, it was exactly what we needed for our weekend getaway. It was super clean and very spacious for all us girls. The two kitchens were helpful and nice to have an extra fridge for food and drinks. I’m so glad we decided to book this house. Thank you again!
5.0
Our kids and Grandkids came in from out of town. Seldom do we get them all together there are 16 of us total.
The house was huge and beautiful.
We all enjoyed our stay very much.
My only negative would have to be all the garbage over flowing the cans at the curb..I guess when they came and cleaned before us they took it from the side of the house to the curb..it was an eye sore as the family arrived it was the first thing seen.
Other than that it was purpose
5.0
Family christmas
Our kids and Grandkids came in from out of town. Seldom do we get them all together there are 16 of us total.
The house was huge and beautiful.
We all enjoyed our stay very much.
My only negative would have to be all the garbage over flowing the cans at the curb..I guess when they came and cleaned before us they took it from the side of the house to the curb..it was an eye sore as the family arrived it was the first thing seen.
Other than that it was purpose
5.0
This is by far the best rental that we’ve stayed in!! We needed somewhere for our entire family while in town for a wedding. We had 15 of us and it was not crowded at all. We could have slept several more easily. The owners thought of everything! There were plenty of blankets, rollaway beds, air mattresses, and loads of extra linens and towels. The cleanliness was exceptional as well! My mom commented that it was the first place she’s ever stayed where she didn’t feel the need to re-clean the bathrooms! LOL I can’t say enough about the house and how wonderful our stay was. Thank you so very very much!
5.0
Exceptional!!!
This is by far the best rental that we’ve stayed in!! We needed somewhere for our entire family while in town for a wedding. We had 15 of us and it was not crowded at all. We could have slept several more easily. The owners thought of everything! There were plenty of blankets, rollaway beds, air mattresses, and loads of extra linens and towels. The cleanliness was exceptional as well! My mom commented that it was the first place she’s ever stayed where she didn’t feel the need to re-clean the bathrooms! LOL I can’t say enough about the house and how wonderful our stay was. Thank you so very very much!
5.0
Our group consisted of six couples. There were plenty of bedrooms, plus two kitchens/living spaces left us plenty of room to spread out. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Walking to shops and restaurants was great!
5.0
Perfect big family get together home!
We stayed here with my elderly parents along with my 4 siblings and our adult kids. The house was clean and well stocked, we actually brought more than we needed. We made all our meals and there were plenty of pots, pans, kitchen utensils, mixers, and two coffee pots. There were two kitchens one on main floor, which we used, and a second one on the second floor. There was not a lot of countertop space but we made it work. The two rooms downstairs were good for those that have trouble with stairs but the shower on the main floor was not a walk-in in shower. We planned ahead and brought a shower transfer chair for my mom and an elevated toilet seat. There were three steps to get into the house but we were able to get our mom in. There were PLENTY of sleeping spaces and lots of blankets and sheets available. This place could actually sleep 8 on the main floor, 8-11 on the second floor, and 6 on the third floor. It had one bathroom on the main floor and two on the second floor, none on the third floor.
One of my brothers lives in Cincinnati and he has a 1 yr old that came and stayed the day with us. There were toys and baby gates which was awesome!
The living/gathering space on the main floor was great and there was a second living:gathering space on the second floor. The two gathering spaces were nice for the groups to split. It was cold outside while we were there but the heater did great keeping it warm on the first and second floors. The third floor was chilly where 4 of the beds are located. They did have modern space heaters that we used to keep warm up there.
Only thing I rated 4 stars was for location. While we had ZERO issues with any of the neighbors however, the location was not on a great “side of town”. Again we had zero issues with anyone and felt safe in the home, however not great for taking walks. It was super close to a nice hometown small business shopping area and the Newport on the Landing mall and aquarium was close.
There was a train track nearby and you could hear the train but it wasn’t bad.
Communication with the property managers was excellent!!!
Highly recommend!
5.0
Very clean!
Our group consisted of six couples. There were plenty of bedrooms, plus two kitchens/living spaces left us plenty of room to spread out. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Walking to shops and restaurants was great!
5.0
Owner were very accommodating to our stay and helped us out with our check in times and the house is a huge! Would definitely recommend!
4.0
We had a group of 18 stay here and it was great. Roomy and plenty of sleeping arrangements for every person. Finding a house to sleep 18 guys is not easy so this house came through for us big time.
5.0
Huge house!
Owner were very accommodating to our stay and helped us out with our check in times and the house is a huge! Would definitely recommend!
4.0
Great Stay
We had a group of 18 stay here and it was great. Roomy and plenty of sleeping arrangements for every person. Finding a house to sleep 18 guys is not easy so this house came through for us big time.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the Gray Whale! The accommodations were fabulous for our family of 13 adults and 4 children! Lots of room for everyone!!! Ample towels, kitchen supplies and small appliances were great for large groups. The only recommendation I would make is an electric griddle to help in preparing breakfast for a large group. The 3 bathrooms worked out well for our group size however the first floor bathroom need an anti slip bath mat inside the tub.
We loved the location, it was easy to get around town and to our family wedding in Cincinnati! We would definitely stay again when we are in Cincinnati! Thank you!
5.0
Gray Whale Getaway
We had a wonderful stay at the Gray Whale! The accommodations were fabulous for our family of 13 adults and 4 children! Lots of room for everyone!!! Ample towels, kitchen supplies and small appliances were great for large groups. The only recommendation I would make is an electric griddle to help in preparing breakfast for a large group. The 3 bathrooms worked out well for our group size however the first floor bathroom need an anti slip bath mat inside the tub.
We loved the location, it was easy to get around town and to our family wedding in Cincinnati! We would definitely stay again when we are in Cincinnati! Thank you!
5.0
Great house with lots of room. They supply lots of amenities. Lots to do in the area. We loved the zoo and the ark. Also did some kayaking in the area and did an escape room in Cincinnati. We had a great time and would recommend this house to any group.
5.0
We had a great stay at the Gray Whale. The property owners were very responsive and accommodating. The property is very spacious and the location is very convenient to the creation museum and ark encounter.
5.0
Great stay
We had a great stay at the Gray Whale. The property owners were very responsive and accommodating. The property is very spacious and the location is very convenient to the creation museum and ark encounter.
5.0
A GREAT PLACE
Great house with lots of room. They supply lots of amenities. Lots to do in the area. We loved the zoo and the ark. Also did some kayaking in the area and did an escape room in Cincinnati. We had a great time and would recommend this house to any group.
5.0
This house is huge. Two full-sized floors with two kitchens (I.e., 2 fridges, 2 coffeemaker, and 2 dishwashers!) meant we had plenty of room to spread out. The backyard isn’t large but is very functional for yard games, fire pit, grilling, etc. Our kids loved exploring all the nooks and crannies, and the adults appreciated the pool table and shuffleboard. The dining room, with its big table and side tables, fit everyone with no problem. We were especially thankful for the many chairs, the fully stocked kitchen, and lines and towels too. Some places provide the bare minimum but this place had plenty of everything. We would definitely recommend it and hope to return one day!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cincinnati?
The average price for a rental in Cincinnati is $178 per night. This rental is $809 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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