Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown

Top rated by guests
Out the Door to the Right/Left are Pubs, Bistros, Indy Coffee, Stadiums + Cincy
Kitchen ~ Ample Counter Space + Cabinetry to the Left: + Sink & Dishwasher
Blinker's Tavern is  One Block Away:  Smoke Justis is Across the Street
Keystone Bar & Grill is One Block Away: Molly Malone's is Across the Street
Leave Two Cars Here ~ No Steps from our Off-street Parking to the Back Door
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(209 Ratings)
"Great location. We never had to get in our car the whole weekend. We walked to the Bengals game and to all the restaurants around the neighborhood. We hope to visit again. "
Nathan G.
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(209 Ratings)

House in Licking Riverside, KY

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

(When you click on the photos in this listing, captions/descriptions will appear. Voila! Know, too, that there is a nightly discount for stays of four nights or longer. Just ask!)

This spacious urban dwelling is steeped in history, as is our charming and entirely f-l-a-t + walkable neighborhood. The home dates to the 1860s when it was likely built to house craftsmen involved in the building of the architecturally significant Roebling Suspension Bridge, the prototype for The Brooklyn Bridge. It is thought that John Roebling himself might have designed this property.

In 2007: top-to-bottom, wall-to-wall renovations resulted in '2008 River Cities Preservation' and '2008 Friends of Covington Beautification' awards. A 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 affordably priced alternative for Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky business travellers -- or -- for regionally-inclined tourists and vacationing families. Ideally suited for small-scale 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 Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium, US Bank Arena -- and -- Queen City culture, entertainment, retail and cuisine. Fine and home-style dining, indie coffee houses (2 + a Starbucks), 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 dedicated, off-street parking spaces are provided. As well, a "Red Bike" station -- and -- a retro-fitted trolley* stop (*that traverses Covington and Newport KY, and Cincinnati) are a block away. 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

Amenities at Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Licking Riverside, KY


Things to know


Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.8 / 10.0
    Outstanding(209 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great location. We never had to get in our car the whole weekend. We walked to the Bengals game and to all the restaurants around the neighborhood. We hope to visit again.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Lisa was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was extremely thoughtful about stocking the condo and she also provided numerous board games which we took advantage of. The only “issue” that we had was that there was no television on the bottom/main floor and that the den on the top floor was a little bare. All in all we enjoyed our time there.
    10.0 / 10.0
    It was excellent. Great place and location.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Beautiful historic home was the perfect location for walking across the river to Paycor stadium. Host clearly communicated and made us feel so welcomed. Plenty of space for our group - 6 adults, 2 children and a dog.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Beautiful house. Amazing location. The rooftop deck was great. We were so lucky weather-wise that we had two wonderful evenings to spend watching the fireworks in Cincinnati and the stars. Easy walk to so many different restaurants and pubs. Highly recommend!
    10.0 / 10.0
    The property was conveniently located near the Roebling Bridge that allowed us to walk to the baseball stadium and other downtown buildings. The number of restaurants and bars nearby was wonderful. Lisa was a nice host greeting us upon arrival and being available if needed. The kitchen and dining area were very good. My daughter was able to bring her dog too.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Had a great time and the home was beautiful! Thanks for hosting us!
    10.0 / 10.0
    This house is in walking distance to so many things to do. We walked to the Reds ballpark and all different restaurants each day. It was so nice to not have to drive everywhere. The owner was so accommodating with all requests and information. There was ice cream, bagels, coffee and so much more on arrival. I highly recommend staying here.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown. 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 Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown pet friendly?

    Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at Kentucky Gem ~ Rooftop Deck + Easy Walk to Stadiums, The Banks, and Downtown?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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