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

Family-friendly holiday home in Dayton

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Outdoor dining
Interior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Family-friendly holiday home in Dayton
An arcade/games room, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers a private yard and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property manager

Tara and Adam

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Suitable for children but NOT “childproofed”.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: 20 people max
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
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

About the area

Map
Dayton, KY

What's nearby

  • Newport Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Great American Ball Park - 6 min drive
  • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 7 min drive
  • Paycor Stadium - 8 min drive
  • University of Cincinnati - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Richter & Phillips Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 14 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buckhead Mountain Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roebling Point Books & Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fessler's Legendary Pizza & Hoagies - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cork N Crust Bellevue - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Dayton holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ohio River, Newport Aquarium and Great American Ball Park. Newport on the Levee and Ride The Ducks Newport are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Our church group stayed here. Beautiful old house with character and lots of upgrades. Kinda sketchy neighborhood but we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good experience
Very clean, nicely decorated place. Some issues with check in when the door wouldn't unlock with the code.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and spacious
We had 12 people in our group, the house is very spacious. We loved that it had 2 kitchens and plenty of beds. The host was available whenever I had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
Our group absolutely loved the house. Plenty of room and had more cots and air mattresses if needed. Great stay. And close (walking distance) to a cute neighborhood with restaurants and coffee shops
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent House for Large Groups
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

tracy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
family get together
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ginny C., Rison, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Macedonia Group
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Groups
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
The house had everything we were looking for. It was clean and well stocked. We had a very positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay for large group
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Becky B.

It served the purpose
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
University of Cincinnati Homecoming
My friend thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very spacious property that’s feel intimate at the same time. We will stay here again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra K., Waynesville, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home for the Whole Family!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Travis F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B., Western Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
A great location for an extended family get together. Good location with quick access to Cincinnati and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Prompt responses, large open spaces, and plenty of household supplies (kitchen, towels, etc) made this a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021