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The Mammoth Cave House, 3BR, 2 bath with 5 beds and VERY near Mammoth Cave

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A gazebo with a fire pit, wooden benches, and string lights against a sunset backdrop.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a red rug on the floor.
Dining
A wooden staircase with white balusters and a red carpet in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a nightstand.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Brownsville, KY
  • Place, Mammoth Cave National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, National Corvette Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Beech Bend Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

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  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
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$137 nightly
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The Lodge at Mammoth Cave

About the neighborhood

Brownsville

Located in Brownsville, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Mammoth Cave National Park and 5 minutes from Edmonson County Public Library. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Cedar Sink Trail and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Mammoth Cave Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Corvette Museum - 23 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • Western Kentucky University - 29 min drive - 28.4 miles
  • Lost River Cave - 35 min drive - 37.9 miles
  • Beech Bend Park - 35 min drive - 29.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ’s Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Green River Grill And Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mis Amigos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Porky Pig Diner - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Mammoth Cave House, 3BR, 2 bath with 5 beds and VERY near Mammoth Cave

Hosted by former Park Rangers and cave guides, the Mammoth Cave House is located on a farm very near Mammoth Cave National Park. It is approximately a 1.5 mile drive to the Park boundary and less than 10 miles/15 minutes to the Park Visitor's Center. It is in a rural serene setting where wildlife is often seen.

Three bedrooms, and two bathrooms it is a perfect location for those visiting Kentucky cave country. There is a lighted firepit with swings and chairs with beautiful scenic views

The house was built in 1975 and fully renovated and updated in 2023. It sits on a 100 acre farm with scenic country views and a scenic peaceful setting.

There is a nice firepit in the backyard with seating and lighting. Expandable roasting forks are in the kitchen for hot dogs and marshmallows. We provide the fire pit, the seats and the view; you provide the wood and marshmallows. There is also a small charcoal grill for your use, please do not place the grill under the carport for use.

There are rocking chairs and a porch swing on the front porch. A perfect location for morning coffee or relaxing at sunset.

Downstairs there is a recreation room with a foosball table and an air hockey table, along with a gas fireplace. There is also another gas fireplace in the upstairs living room.

There is a downstairs media/living room with a 50 inch TV with and a DVD player. There are numerous games and books and DVDs available.

The downstairs bedroom has a set of bunk beds, as well as a full size bed.

There is a pack and play which serves as both a crib and play pen. There is also a foldable high chair. Both are stored in the Master bedroom closet.

One upstairs bedroom has a king size bed and the second upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed. There are ceiling fans in all bedrooms.

Should you desire to make home made ice cream, there is an ice cream maker with a recipe and directions. Just add the ingredients with the ice and rock salt.

The area features many trails, lakes, rivers, bike trails, ATV Park, horseback riding, kayaking, and several golf courses.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Load and start the dishwasher to include the coffee pot if used. The dishwasher pods are located in the cabinet above the dishwasher.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please close and lock all windows and doors at departure.

Please take all trash out to the large bin on the carport at departure.

Please leave all soiled towels and cloths in the tub or shower when you depart.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Mammoth Cave House, 3BR, 2 bath with 5 beds and VERY near Mammoth Cave Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property close to Mammoth Cave. Host was great and we had everything we needed for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, very well located for Mammoth Cave & surrounding attractions. Highly recommend for small groups, especially when the weather is nice enough to use the fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot, close to the park, everything we needed, clean comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

Loved the home and how close we were to the park. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chasidy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and clean and had thoughtful additions like a high chair, play pin, basket ball for playing outside, and plenty of svds books and board games. Great place to stay and very close to mammoth cave visitor center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing, love the setting. Very clean and the host wonderful. Fire pit area so comfortable. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. I can not think of anything wrong with the house. I do like a softer mattress . But it was so quiet, I slept like a baby. Oh I can’t forget the front porch, sitting in the swing having my coffee was a dream come true.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this wonderful house. The hosts included so many thoughtful touches--high chair and pack-and-play for little ones, lots of games and videos for indoor entertainment (we didn't even mind a couple days of rain!) a basketball, grill and fire pit with comfy seating, rocking chairs on the front porch, and the most well stocked kitchen I've even encountered in a short term rental. The house was comfortable and super clean. Staying here made a Mammoth Cave vacation an amazing experience for our family--so much wonderful family down time after a day in the park, complete with deer, fireflies, and birdsong to finish out the day around the firepit. We couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything met the needs we had - the amount of bedrooms - the kitchen was just like home - we did a lot of cooking - great to have a dishwasher - the rural setting was wonderful - quiet - near what we wanted to visit. Host was very kind
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay!

The house is great and is very close to Mammoth Cave National Park. We really enjoyed our stay. Checking in and out was easy and the owners were available to answer any questions we had. The property was well stocked and had everything we needed. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was terrific. We all wish we could have stayed another day or two. Besides the well-equipped kitchen, the beds were great and there was a tv in every room! It really worked out well for our 3-generation stay. It was tough to pull our 3rd-grade grandson away from the foosball table, air hockey, and basketball net and our granddaughter loved the "Connect Four" game. We had a wonderful time and appreciated all the decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation near Mammoth Cave

Perfect location if you are looking to enjoy the Mammoth Cave National Park. The home is great for families, super clean, loaded with games , movies and books for adults and kids. The hosts are super responsive to any inquiries you may have. We are so happy we found this property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property!

Very nice property! The fire pit was great, as were all the games in the house. Great communication too! It was very convenient to Mammoth Cave. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Post-Cave Recharge Station

We booked this home as a base for our family trip to Mammoth Cave, and it turned out to be a highlight of the entire experience. The location is fantastic—just a short drive from the national park, close enough to get to morning tours without sacrificing coffee or sanity.The house itself was extremely clean, spacious, and tastefully updated. Everything felt fresh and thoughtfully arranged. My wife was especially impressed by the layout—it struck the perfect balance between open and cozy. She even said, “This is the kind of place I’d love to retire in once the kids are off at college.”We all had plenty of room to stretch out, cook meals, and recharge between cave adventures. The beds were comfortable, and the HVAC system kept everything at the perfect temperature.In short: if you're heading to Mammoth Cave, this home is an excellent place to return to after a day of subterranean wonder. Clean, modern, and calming. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025