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Waterfront lakehouse on Nolin Lake near Mammoth Cave

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A deck with outdoor furniture, a covered grill, and a view of a lake surrounded by trees.
A room with three windows overlooking a wooded area with a lake and picnic tables.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a tan armchair with a patterned pillow, a wooden dining table, and a window with a view of trees.
A wooden staircase leading up to a log cabin, surrounded by a gravel path and a small tree.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mammoth Cave, KY
  • Place, Nolin River Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mammoth Cave National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, National Corvette Museum
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mammoth Cave

When you stay at this vacation home in Mammoth Cave, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Nolin River Lake and Nolin Lake State Park. .This vacation home is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Mammoth Cave National Park and 8.9 mi (14.2 km) from Shady Hollow Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Nolin River Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 12 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • National Corvette Museum - 40 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Western Kentucky University - 46 min drive - 43.9 miles
  • Beech Bend Park - 51 min drive - 45.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ's Roadhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Birry's party barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Cave Grocery Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Holler Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Forks Fixens - ‬9 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.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features cave exploring nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Waterfront Lakehouse Nolin Lake Mammoth Cave House

Waterfront Lakehouse Nolin Lake Mammoth Cave

Waterfront Lakehouse Nolin

Waterfront Lakehouse Nolin House

Waterfront lakehouse on Nolin Lake near Mammoth Cave Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was easy and accurate. Great place, enjoyed our short stay. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Close to mammoth caves national park. Comfortable home , plenty of towels, clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

vacation house

The house was very relaxing and clean would recommend it to anybody with a family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Holiday stay

Our family enjoyed our stay. Rooms are nice and each has a bathroom. Large family room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Off the beaten path

Enjoyed our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melia B.

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

Pleasant Home

Exactly what we needed. Home is very clean; really liked that each bedroom has a bathroom. Great backyard and view of lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

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

Lovely view

Wish we had stayed longer
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christina M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
We enjoyed our time at the lake but we were disappointed in the
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather D.

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

Short Drive to Mammoth Cave

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Great location.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shirley e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Time Away

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherri A.

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

Beautiful view, clean, roomy, nice yard & deck.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Mammoth Cave Vacation

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Great set up with an amazing view

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Lots of space!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

joe p.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

So close, but so far away.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ilovemydog1010

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lake views, not lake access

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kelly M.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The owner had good ideas for local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krista K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Lake house

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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