The Outback Retreat at Wendt’s Wildlife Adventure

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. This newly remodeled home is situated on our 130 acre farm which is also home to Wendt's Wildlife Adventure, and Daniel Boone's last home in Kentucky. Expansive views, and a visit to our Wildlife Park (open seasonally), which is owned & operated by your hosts, are sure to give you just the right amount of rest and adventure that you are seeking. Come surround yourself with history, horses, hospitality and so much more! The space The Outback Retreat at Wendt’s Wildlife Adventure is set on the back of our family’s 130 acre working farm. Although, the animals you will find here are different than the average farm. You will see camels & zebras, our beloved Percy the Highland cow, and Zebu as well as goats & sheep when you’re out exploring on the property. This spacious home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a large open kitchen and living room, washer and dryer, and a beautiful view from the front porch. The home can sleep up to 9. The master room has a king bed, the second bedroom has a queen bed, and the third bedroom has a queen bed. If more then 6 people are staying please note that the additional sleeping spaces are in the living room on 2 large sofas & 1 Loveseat sofa. After breakfast in the fully stocked kitchen take a walk down to Daniel Boone’s last home in Kentucky, built by Boone in 1795. Then head down the driveway a bit further to our family’s wildlife park (Open Seasonally - Check website for dates) to see sloths, kangaroos, African tortoises, the Parakeet Encounter & much more. Please note that there is an admission fee to the wildlife park, and that it is open seasonally. However, as a registered guest you will only pay once, and will be able to visit the zoo as many times as you wish during your stay. If you're visiting during our off season you have the opportunity to reserve your private animal encounter. During a private animal encounter, you and your family or friends will join some of our most loved animal friends inside their enclosure. You may be able to snuggle a sloth, scratch a capybara, rock a baby kangaroo, or maybe even hold Cornelius the corn snake, feed a baby goat or kookaburras, and pet Iggy the green iguana. This is your time to enjoy the animals one on one. The Animal Encounters are an extra fee, and must be booked on the Wendt's Wildlife Adventure website in advance. At the end of the day, cozy up by the fire pit and roast some marshmallows or enjoy the amazing sunsets from the front porch. The Area: Our guest house is centrally located to many towns and sites which makes it a great choice for exploring the surrounding areas. We are just 1 mile from Lake Carnico where you can swim at the beach, fish or bring your boat or kayak for a day on the water. We are 5 minutes from Carlisle, and within 20-30 minutes you will be in Maysville, Paris or Cynthiana where you will find history, murals, antiques, bourbon, museums, book shops, cafés, coffee roasters & more. Within 45 minutes you’ll find many things to do in the larger towns of Georgetown & Lexington, including beautiful horse farms and the Kentucky Horse Park. And in the other direction you’ll find Historic Augusta right on the Ohio River. And then you can make a day trip to the Ark Encounter (1 hour drive) or The Creation Museum (1.5 hour drive), and then come back to the quiet of the farm for some stargazing. And of course, right here on the property we have our wildlife park, which you won’t want to miss! Winter Activities - There are many amazing Christmas events happening nearby during the holiday season. When you make your reservation we will make sure you get all that information so you can plan a Hallmark Christmas Movie style stay! * Please note that for groups larger than 4 people there will be an additional guest fee. And if bringing a pet there is an additional pet fee. This will be reflected in your cart. Thank you for registering everyone, as this helps us to keep our prices low and only charge each party for the number of guests/pets using the home and amenities. ~ The Wendt Family Guest access You will have access to the entire home except for the garage. The garage is not accessible to guests and will remain locked. Other things to note You should note that you may hear animal sounds like donkeys braying, goats bleating, cows mooing and coyotes howling. We also have children and work out on the farm daily. So you may hear children playing, tractors and lawnmowers running, trucks coming & going during the day. However, the Outback Retreat is at the very back of the farm with its own private entrance so many of these things won’t even be noticeable. These things will only make your farm stay even more authentic!