The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+

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9.7Outstanding
(74 Ratings)
House was loved by guests for being spacious, well-maintained, and close to amenities, making it perfect for large groups and family gatherings.
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9.7 / 10.0
Outstanding(74 Ratings)

House in Cincinnati, OH

20 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

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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 with walk in shower.
-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 at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+

Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Bath or shower
Children's high chair
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer

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Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10.0
Outstanding(74 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
House was loved by guests for being spacious, well-maintained, and close to amenities, making it perfect for large groups and family gatherings.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug. 2025
Check-in was easy. Spacious home. Plenty of activities
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug. 2025
The house is big. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 7 kids. Although it is an older house, it was clean. Although we saw some reviews questioning the location, it seems like a nice established neighborhood. We would definitely consider rebooking this house if we're ever in the Cincinnati area again.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Juli 2025
Even though the reason for being together was not the happiest, the host made it brighter. They allowed more than the reserved amount a little time to gather, share stories and just be together after attending services for our brother. I appreciated that so much. I would definitely stay there again. First time in that particular location but it was perfect.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Okt. 2022
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.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available 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 23 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, tv, and refridgerator.


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