Benji's House by the lake
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Benji’s House by the Lake is a private vacation home in a duplex in New Miami; the two units share a parking area but have separate entrances. The home is described as being in a quiet neighborhood, with a 10 p.m.–6 a.m. quiet period.
Rooms & Layout
The three-bedroom layout has two queen bedrooms and a room with twin bunk beds, plus one full bathroom with a shower-and-tub combination shared by all three bedrooms. The living room opens into the dining area and kitchen, and a washer/dryer combination is located just off the kitchen. A desk and chair are provided in the bunk-bed room.
Amenities
The home includes a kitchen, air conditioning, an ironing board, and a two-car garage. Four flat-screen TVs have cable and Roku, and each bedroom has a smart TV. The property is smoke-free and listed as pet-friendly, subject to the host’s pet rules.
Dining Nearby
Nearby options include The Clubhouse Sports Grille, about 382 m away, Da Dini Pizza at about 480 m, and Super Wok at about 493 m. Numprik Thai Lao is about 753 m away, while Don Julio Mexican Street Food is about 1.6 km away.
Local Area
The home is positioned as a base for visiting the wider Monroe-area attractions, including Kings Island, which the host estimates is about an 18-minute drive, and Voice of America MetroPark. Liberty Center, Treasure Aisles, Cincinnati Premium Outlets, local breweries, and entertainment venues are also mentioned as area options.
Best for
This home suits families or small groups who want a multi-bedroom stay with a kitchen, laundry, and garage parking rather than hotel-style services. It can also work for visitors exploring Kings Island, nearby shopping, breweries, or the wider Cincinnati–Dayton area, provided they have a car or arrange rideshare transportation.
Travel tips
Plan on driving, renting a car, or using rideshare to reach most nearby attractions and dining; the host specifically notes that a car is useful for exploring the area. The property has a shared parking area and separate entrances, and the stated check-in and check-out times are 3 p.m. and 11 a.m. Respect the 10 p.m.–6 a.m. quiet hours.
What guests say
The property is rated 4.2 out of 5 from five reviews. In the available guest account, cleanliness, a quiet setting, ample parking, the backyard, and responsive host communication were positives, as was the value for a group stay. The reviewer found the home functional rather than especially updated and noted that an extra air mattress was needed to sleep eight. They also described a door-lock issue that was addressed promptly.
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