Right on the water of Nolin Lake, this serene lakehouse offers a peaceful fire pit and private deck with a beautiful view. The 3 bedrooms each have their own full bath, surrounding a fully-equipped kitchen and family room perfect for relaxing by the gas fireplace or planning your next adventure to Mammoth Cave National Park or Nolin Lake State Park.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
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Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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About this property
Waterfront lakehouse on Nolin Lake near Mammoth Cave
Whether you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway to recharge or a trip packed with activities and sightseeing, this lakehouse should be part of your plans. Located right on the water of Nolin Lake, this property has a private deck, a large yard and a peaceful fire pit all with a beautiful view of the lake. The house features 3 bedrooms each with its own full bath in a floor plan that allows some privacy for traveling friends and families. The bedrooms surround a large fully-equipped kitchen and family room with a wall of windows overlooking the lake. If activity and adventure is more your style, this house is near a variety of options such as Mammoth Cave National Park, Nolin Lake State Park, horseback riding, boat rentals, the National Corvette Museum, Beech Bend Amusement Park and Raceway, Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace and Boyhood Home, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, ATV trails, a water park and much more. Great for both a family vacation or a friends getaway, this lakehouse is ready and waiting to help you make lifelong memories.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Outdoors only
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only
Important information
You need to know
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Located in Mammoth Cave, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum and Hart County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nolin Lake State Park and Shady Hollow Golf Course. Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop and Raven’s Cross Escapes - Haunted Village are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Mammoth Cave travel guide
Is Waterfront lakehouse on Nolin Lake near Mammoth Cave pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Waterfront lakehouse on Nolin Lake near Mammoth Cave?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront lakehouse on Nolin Lake near Mammoth Cave?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront lakehouse on Nolin Lake near Mammoth Cave?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront lakehouse on Nolin Lake near Mammoth Cave located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Nolin River Lake and Nolin Lake State Park. Mammoth Cave National Park and Shady Hollow Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Waterfront lakehouse on Nolin Lake near Mammoth Cave Reviews
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Over-all happy with our stay. My only complaint is I don’t think the listing was very clear that it didn’t have lake access. But it was clean, comfortable, had nice bedrooms, bathrooms and a beautiful deck, yard & fire pit. Recommend for those who don’t prefer lake access.
The cottage worked out great for our annual National Park vacation. This year we visited Mammoth Cave, and the cottage location was located about 30/45 minutes away and worked out precfectly for our needs - a comfortable place to sleep and relax after a day of cave tours (which are all awesome) and enjoy a nightcap on the deck overlooking the lake. One thing, if you plan on doing any cooking or grilling you will need to bring all the supplies, including condiments and seasoning, other then that, I would recommend the Lake House to anyone wishing staying the area. We enjoyed are stay and if we ever return to the area, we would stay here again.
Thanks for sharing your cottage with our family.
This is a great lake house if you want lake views, but don't want to access the lake. The property is beautiful, the house is large enough and relaxing and the neighborhood is quiet. The host was quick to respond and very friendly.
What I suggest for a potential renters: read the reviews (I did not) and didn't realize there was no direct access to the lake from the property. I also think given the number of complaints about this, the property description should state as such.
It's a good 40 minutes to Mammoth Caves, not 17 as mentioned in the description. If you're going to the caves, be sure to plan accordingly.
It was clean to the eye, but we did notice some minor issues (dead, dried bugs in the bathrooms, small stains on the towels and pillow shams, etc.) that could've been cleaned properly and made for a nicer stay.
As long as you manage your expectations, you'll enjoy your stay.
It looked like a great place to stay in the summer.
It was decent. The beds were comfortable. There was only one small coffee pot that looked like what you would see in a motel room. The fire pit was very nice. But a bigger television would have been nice. All in all, it was a pleasurable stay.
Jeff D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified
4/10 Poor
joe p.
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
House had a very bad musty moldy smell. Pictures of the listing need to be updated. The furnace filter was very bad and was having hard time blowing we replaced the filter. The house was at 80 degrees when we arrived . lake access would've been nice. we were there for business the house was worked ok for us but i wouldn't want it for vacation.
My husband and I with our friends and their 4 year-old son really enjoyed staying at this house! It was very comfortable and well stocked with amenities. The deck on the back of the house has been enlarged since the pictures were taken and looks twice as big - and the fire pit is quite large and we used it both nights (and made s'mores). We visited Mammoth Cave which was an easy drive from this house.
Great communication with owner. Being the beginning of spring, was very nice for owner to leave wood bundles for us to use. Loved having 3 bathrooms. Plenty of towels and linens. Very nice kitchen and large frig for our groceries. Loved sitting out side and watching the boat traffic on the river.
We had a fabulous stay. I didn't look well at pics and found out the hard way it wasn't handicap accessible. But its all good, we had a time we'll never forget. The memories will last a lifetime. Thank you for making possible for us to have a great time.
My husband and I, with our 5 and 7 year old enjoyed our stay. The living room was a highlight of the place, with its long back wall, lined with large windows, overlooking lake Nolan. The place is clean and well maintained with enough space for each family never to have their secluded down times and private bathrooms. Kids loved the small amenities of extra books and games.
Will likely revisit and recommend to friends.
Thanks for everything!
The 3 bedrooms and 3 baths were awesome! The kitchen was large as was the living room/dining room combo! It was a great experience overall!
Some reviews said 20 minutes to Mammoth Cave entrance, but that is just to one of the park’s entry points. The visitor’s center and cave tours are about an hour away. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get there.
Great family weekend! I definitely recommend this place!
Tracy K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert
16 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was great wish we had access to the lake for fishing. One thing I noticed is there was no grocery stores within a 30min. Drive so u have to stock up on what u need before u go
I’ve never booked a VRBO but decided to try it to book a fun weekend lake getaway with my husband and two teenagers. It was nice that we each had our own bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen and living room space was adequate.
Unfortunately, we all had stiff backs from the uncomfortable mattresses, which is why there is no place like home. :)
What was most disappointing was seeing that the next door neighbors had direct access to the lake with their own private dock but this property has not done the same. Building a dock to swim and fish off of is needed.
Mary W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kelly M.
13 Oct 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Layout of the house and communication were nice. The view was stunning. We weren't able to stay in the house we booked the first night because the keypad lock was out of batteries. The owner answered the phone right away and arranged for us to stay at her other, nearby property just for that first night. They fixed the lock the next morning and we moved back to the house on the lake.As others have mentioned, the listing is not clear that you do not have lake access. The property has a steep hill before the lake and no dock, but the neighbors were totally fine with us using their dock.Also as others have mentioned, there was a strong musty smell in the house. We were also disappointed with the cleanliness of the space. There was visible mold in the master bath, piles of dust and tons of cobwebs around the bed in the master bedroom, and drips of something behind the toilet in the master bath. (We found a brown recluse in the closet, no big deal but that's why we checked under the bed).There was a smoke detector in the master bath that had the battery compartment popped out, when we pushed it back in it became apparent that a previous guest must have popped the battery out because it made an awful screeching sound when properly in place.Overall, we're glad we ended up at the other property for the first night and didn't stay two nights here. Communication and location were fantastic, but listing accuracy, cleanliness, and safety (smoke detector) were disappointing.
Overall, it was a fun space to stay. Views overlooking the lake were great. The set up was nice. The surrounding area wasn’t stellar but it was fine and felt safe. My family enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Great place to stay to visit mammoth cave hike or kayak. Loved that each bedroom had a bathroom. Loved that there was a high chair and a pac n play, especially since ours somehow was left at home.
The layout and cleanliness of the house was great. The firepit area was really nice as well. You could see the lake through the trees but it was limited. There was also no way to actually access the water but for our trip it met our needs!