Riverside Storybook Cottage

🏡 Riverside Storybook Cottage | Ohio River | Scenic Views | Historic Charm |30min to Cincinnati.

Step into a fairytale setting at this charming 1940s stone cottage overlooking the Ohio River in historic Aurora, Indiana. Custom built on land formerly owned by the founder of Aurora, the Riverside Storybook Cottage blends vintage storybook charm with peaceful river views and modern comforts.

NEWLY REMODELED! Perfect for a weekend getaway, friends retreat, ski trip, or family vacation, this cozy riverfront home is a one-of-a-kind vacation rental you’ll never forget.

🛏 The Space

• 3 bedrooms: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Twin Bunk Bed

• Queen sofa bed + oversized couch + twin air mattress + Pak-n-Play

• 2.5 baths, walk-in showers with handheld sprayers

• Fully equipped retro-style kitchen w/original 1940s metal cabinets

• Indoor fireplace + outdoor fire pit (wood provided)

• Sports bar/game room

• Dedicated workspace

• High-speed Wi-Fi

• Sleeps 8–10

🌟 What Guests Love

• Peaceful Ohio River views from the covered patio

• Historic 1940s storybook stone architecture

• Complimentary "Pop’s Signature Blend" coffee (dark roast with hints of hazelnut), espresso, tea and cocoa

• Garden gazebo with rocking chairs, hammock, yard games, BBQ, fireplace & firepit

• Cozy décor and comfortable spaces spread out between 3 floors with a newly added finished basement adding a second living room, bathroom and bar/game room. 

• 2 adult bikes provided + access to Dearborn Trail with short ride/walk to town

🚲 Explore the Area

Directly across from the Dearborn Trail, a scenic 4.5-mile path along the river connecting Aurora, Lawrenceburg, and Greendale—great for walking, biking, or running. Bike rentals also available at Aurora bikeshare stands. Check out the local bicycle museum in town, too!

📍 Nearby Attractions

• 3 mins to Downtown Aurora shops, antiques, & dining (less than 1 mile)

• 10 mins to Rising Sun Casino, Hollywood Casino & Lawrenceburg Event Center

• 18 mins to Perfect North Slopes (skiing, snow tubing)

• 25 mins to Holtkamp Winery

• 20 mins to Creation Museum

• 60 mins to Ark Encounter

• 30 mins to Downtown Cincinnati

• 15 mins to Rabbit Hash Ferry and historic general store

Book your stay at Riverside Storybook Cottage today. Your magical Ohio River Airbnb getaway in Southern Indiana—where storybook charm meets riverside serenity.