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WALNUT STREET RETREAT

A Great Central Location for Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati

Bellevue Bungalow

2 Bedrooms - 1 Bath

Sleeps 4

Very old, “brand new” 2nd-floor luxury apartment has everything you need for your visit.

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Southern Comfort

2 Bedrooms - 1 Bath

Sleeps 6

Southern Comfort is the luxury lower unit of the Walnut Street Retreat. Perfect for business or pleasure.

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Hidden Treasure

2 BedRooms - 1 BATH

Sleeps 6

Hidden Treasure is over 100 years old, and was once a bar that has been renovated into a luxury apartment.

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R Creation

2 Bedrooms - 1 Bath

Sleeps 7

Luxury 2nd floor unit of the Walnut Street Retreat. Perfect for a staycation or a family hideaway.

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Need More Space?

Book two units of the Walnut Street Retreat!

Rent two units of the property, which can accommodate 10 or 13 people–perfect for a large group gathering. One apartment on the second floor (steps required) and one apartment on the first floor, but steps apart. Included are four bedrooms, two full baths, two family rooms, and two fully stocked kitchens.

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Book three units of the Walnut Street Retreat!

Accommodates 19 people – Newly renovated building has four apartments, and you will have access to three of them! Two are on the first floor and one is on the second floor (steps required). They are not connected but are steps away from each other. You will have Six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and three kitchens.

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Book four units of the Walnut Street Retreat!

Accommodates 23 people- the Walnut Street Retreat building consists of four apartments, and you will have all of them! Each has its own entrance, but literally steps away from each other. Two are on the first floor, and two are on the second floor(steps required). Washer and Dryer are included for use. 

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Amenities

Do you need anything? That was the core question we asked ourselves in providing you everything we could to make sure your stay is cozy and comfortable.

Comfort

Fully Furnished w/linens

Private Access w/ Smart Lock

Free & Fast Wifi

Laptop Friendly Workspace

Air Conditioning and Heating

Free Street Parking

Family

Pack ‘n Play / Travel Crib

Room Darkening Shades

Parks Nearby

Kroger is Walking distance

Early Luggage Drop Off Available

Dining

Oven w/Stovetop  & Microwave

Coffee Maker

Cutlery & Dinnerware

Refrigerator

Pots & Pans/ Salt, Pepper & Oil

Dishwasher

Hidden Treasure is over 100 years old, and was once a bar; the tile floor was a pleasant surprise! Newly renovated 1st floor unit is perfect for business or pleasure. Two bedrooms, large bath, fully equipped kitchen, free wifi and parking, smart TV, easy entry and walking distance to a brewery, shopping, and local eateries. 

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Hidden Treasure

2 Bedroom Condo

6

Guests

2

Bedroom

Quick access to 471, Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, Newport on the Levee, OTR, The Banks, Reds, Mainstrasse Covington, Cincinnati Zoo, Kings Island, The Ark, and Aquarium.

$101/

night

Southern Comfort

2 Bedroom Condo

6

Guests

2

Bedroom

100 year old brick building rebuilt into a brand new luxury apartment!

$101/

night

All that matters to us is that our guests feel comfortable in our home. We want them to enjoy their time in the area, and are happy to help single travelers and families alike.  Our community also offers lots of space and opportunity to get outside, combined with great walkability.

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Over 100 years old, but rebuilt into a brand new 2nd-floor luxury apartment! Whether you are looking for a staycation, a work-from-home alternative, or a family hideaway, we are ready for you! We are taking extra care to disinfect our place between reservations, so you can be more comfortable. Our community also offers lots of space and opportunity to get outside, but still manage your social distancing.

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R Creation

2 Bedroom Condo

7

Guests

2

Bedroom

This apartment will require guests to climb stairs (About 18 steps to private entrance on 2nd floor). The steps are not recommended for guests with mobility challenges or issues.

$101/

night

Experiences

- Things to do in the region -

Local Sports

Home of the Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati! Our location is perfect for a sport's focused weekend in the area!

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS:

- Cincinnati Bengals
- Cincinnati Reds
- Football Club Cincinnati
- Cincinnati Cyclones

COLLEGE SPORTS:

- Xavier University
- University of Cincinnati
- Northern Kentucky University
- Thomas More College

Art, Museums, & Music

Cincinnati's rich cultural history is not be missed by guests with an appreciation for the Arts.

- The Ark Encounter
- The Aronoff Center
- Behringer-Crawford Museum
- Brazee Street Studios
- The Carnegie Center
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- Cincinnati Ballet
- Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
- Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
- Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
- Creation Museum
- Music Hall home of the Cincinnati Symphony
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Riverbend Music Center
- Taft Theatre

Amusements

A great location for exploring, we are within close proximity to many opportunities to spend quality time with your family & friends.

- BB Riverboats
- The Beach Waterpark
- Belterra Casino & Racetrack
- The Bourbon Trail
- Carew Tower
- Cincinnati Observatory
- The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens
- Coney Island
- Hard Rock Casino Downtown
- Kings Island Amusement Park
- Krohn Conservatory
- Newport Aquarium

Food & Beverage

There is no shortage of local dining establishments in this bleepity blop, I'll think of something.

- Mansion Hill Tavern
- The Hofbrauhaus
- Pomplio's
- Fessler's Pizza
- Avenue Brew
- Bellevue Bistro
- Buckhead Mountain Grill
- Chart House
- Christian Moerlein Lager House
- Danyelle's Bellevue Tavern
- Darkness Brewing
- Elusive Cow
- Fairfield Market
- Braxton Brewery (Party Source)
- Rhinegheist Brewery
- Schneider's Sweet Shop
- Taste of Belgium
- Trotta's Steak & Seafood

Parks & Recreation

Where Kentucky, Ohio & Indiana meet are the rolling hills that reward the region with beautiful parks for everyone to enjoy.

- Ault Park
- Bellevue Beach Park
- Devou Park
- Eden Park
- England-Idlewild Trails
- Fountain Square
- The Kentucky Horse Park (45 min - 1 Hour)
- Sawyer Park
- Smale Riverfront Park
- Spring Grove Cemetery
- Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park
- Tower Park
- Washington Park

The region boasts naturally exquisite and affordable golf courses to plan your next golf trip.

Shopping & Antiques

The neighborhoods of Cincinnati and charming towns in the surrounding region provide ample opportunities to find your own treasures.

- Antiquing Areas within a 45 minute drive include: Metamora, Indiana; Lebanon, Ohio and Augusta, Kentucky.
- Bellevue and Newport Main Street Districts
- Downtown near Fountain Square
- Findlay Market
- Hyde Park Square
- Kenwoode Towne Centre
- Mainstrasse Village in Covington
- Newport on the Levee
- Over-the-Rhine
- Riverside Antique Mall
- Rookwood Pavillion

Transportation Partner

Executive Transportation based out of Newport, Kentucky has transportation available from charter buses to car service.

About The Owner

Design and comfort are perfectly combined here, because we care about your well-being.

I am a former teacher, married to my high school sweetheart for 37 years. We are blessed with three wonderful children, and we all enjoy traveling. We have had good luck staying at airBNBs, so we decided to open our home for others.

Book your holiday or staycation with us – As an AirBNB SuperHost we strive to make your stay pleasant so you can experience the very best our beautiful city has to offer.

Our apartments are conveniently located so that you can explore the local eateries, breweries, sports stadiums, quaint unique shops and two riverfront parks. 

What Our Guests Have To Say!

  •   We enjoyed our stay at Lauri's place. Bellevue is a nice small town, and it's an easy walk from Lauri's to restaurants, shopping and the river. It's also convenient to... read more

    thumb Jennifer
    June 1, 2026

      This was a perfect fit for what we needed. Lauri was very responsive

    thumb Bethany
    December 31, 2025

      This property is exactly as described. Easy access and parking.

    thumb Emilie
    December 25, 2025

  •   Absolutely loved our stay. Lauri was very responsive, gave us a bunch of recommendations for food, activities, etc… the place was absolutely spotless, felt very safe there, had everything we... read more

    thumb Mike
    September 28, 2025

      We had a nice stay at Lauri’s Bellevue Bungalow! The location was easy to find, easy check in instructions, and easy check out instructions. The beds were comfortable and we... read more

    thumb Harleigh
    September 21, 2025

      Overall the stay was a wonderful time and it was so enjoyable. Though we arrived a bit later than we wanted to we still made the most of the time... read more

    thumb Diego
    September 19, 2025

  •   Honestly one of the best Air BnB’s I’ve stayed at for the price. She kept it really clean with good amenities

    thumb Brandon
    August 3, 2025

      Lauri's place was in a great location. We felt very safe. It was close to Newport and the Purple Bridge, which is used to walk to Cincinnati. The apartment is... read more

    thumb Brenda
    October 20, 2024

      Space was nice.

    thumb Carey
    October 18, 2024

  •   Nice place - a lot of stairs but we knew it was upper level. Coffee pot was dirty but the rest was very nice. I would rent it again.

    thumb Margaret
    October 13, 2024

      Very beautiful home.Peaceful areaClose to everything

    thumb Alexis
    October 6, 2024

      Loved it! So clean, and great location

    thumb Kendal
    September 29, 2024

  •   Great place to stay, convenient location

    thumb Ryan
    September 22, 2024

      Great place

    thumb Jake
    September 8, 2024

      Place is super clean and has everything one would need!

    thumb Jacob
    September 2, 2024

  •   We had a pleasant stay. Beautiful place!

    thumb Robert
    June 15, 2024

      It was a short stay but an enjoyable one. Felt comfortable and safe in the residential area. The pictures were not misleading, it was neat and clean. So many restaurants... read more

    thumb Kathleen
    June 9, 2024

      Great place to stay for a quick family weekend trip! Appreciate the room darkening curtains and clean bathroom/kitchen! Some staining on white towels in bathroom. Enjoyed our visit!

    thumb Ashley
    May 26, 2024