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

9.8 (75 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Dayton House | The Gray Whale. 6 BR 3 Baths. Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati. Sleeps 18+

6 Bedroom House in Dayton

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.

The Gray Whale 6 BR 3 Baths Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati Sleeps 18+ is located in Dayton. The Gray Whale 6 BR 3 Baths Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati Sleeps 18+ provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Gray Whale 6 BR 3 Baths Three miles to Downtown Cincinnati Sleeps 18+ has 6 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 20 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Dayton has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Dayton, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
General
  • Near a zoo
Guest Services
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: suitable for children but not “childproofed”.
Event Policy
No events allowed;20 people max
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;smoking outside only.

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: 20 people max onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Cam S.
Aug 18, 2025 05:19:09 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Check-in was easy. Spacious home. Plenty of activities
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