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Reviews of Lakefront home near Mammoth Cave

Lakefront home near Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave, KY

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 171 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
This is our second year and we love it. However we have a one year old now. He will be two next year and his sister 6 months. We may have to go sone where else for several years and then come back. Too many steps and steep terrains . But we think it is great, just maybe not for active toddlers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and functional
Big enough for our party of 11, nice property close to the water. One issue was wifi didn’t work, wasn’t a huge deal for us as we came to see mammoth caves. Other reviews were accurate that there were only 7 forks which is funny since the property sleeps 14. We purchased 9 and they now have 16 forks! Lol. It was a 40 minute drive to the cave tours, but is a perfect little drive for people with kids for car naps.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family get away!
We met up with my in-laws here for short vacation/visit. The house was perfect! The view off the deck was breathtaking and we all enjoyed just sitting on it watching the water and spending time together. Honestly, we all agreed that was our favorite part of the trip and we spent one afternoon at Mammoth cave. Honestly it was just a great spot to relax and enjoy some quality family time. I can't say enough how much enjoyed it. We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Thanks for a great review! Hope you get a chance to return

10/10 Excellent

Meliah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
What a great place! Beautiful and fun. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake view
Lovely home with a beautiful view! Very well outfitted kitchen for cooking. Lots of room for up to 14 guests. Very comfortable beds. Everything you need for a great getaway. The deck was amazing and the kayaks really added to the enjoyment of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for Mammoth Cave
I came with another adult and 8 middle school girls with an American Heritage Girls troop. The property was exactly as stated and close to Mammoth Cave. AHG has very specific guidelines for overnight trips and this home met them all and was in our price range. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake House Getaway
The House itself is really nice and the view is absolutely stunning
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean stay with smooth check-in/check-out!
The property is nice, clean, and exactly what is communicated! It is a little further from the attractions near Mammoth Cave than expected, but overall it was a nice place that served us well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie A.

The house fit us well
We enjoyed our stay. The home had lots of space for our family. The kitchen had most everything we needed, except enough silverware. Our one disappointment was finding a stack of dirty dishes in the cabinet. Gross! It's hard to feel comfortable when you know something hasn't been cleaned. Everything else was as we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
Sorry about that. I will make sure the cleaning lady does a check of dishes currently in the cabinet

10/10 Excellent

Natasha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Beautiful home with everything you need! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
Nice place may comeback in summer
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mike K.

Mammoth cave visit
Not what I expected. I never rented a house from vrbo or their competitors that didn’t include a washer/dryer and a tv in the bedroom. Not bad. Won’t be back. Cleaner needs to clean under things.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2024
Our listing states the house does not include a washer and dryer. Sorry the bedrooms do not have tvs. All this was listed in my listing. In the future, I would definitely recommend reading house amenities before booking again on vrbo to make sure the property fits your needs. Safe travels

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second year in a row!
Great experience. We’ve done this weekend trip with friends to this property two years in a row, and we’ll be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
Everything was beautiful and clean. Anything we needed was provided. We had a wonderful relaxing weekend! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

rc r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas trip
We had a great time and there was plenty of space for us all to hang out! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice D., Ponce Inlet

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place!
Very cute home! We had a family of 10 with 2 dogs and the home layout was very accommodating for our family groups. It can sleep up to 12 comfortably with nice beds and comfy linens. The listing shows up to 14 but not sure where 2 more people would sleep. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of pots and pans and dishes. We enjoyed the lower level with walk out for the convenience of taking out the dogs. Driving in, the neighborhood was a little sketchy, but once we turned the corner, the homes were nice. The drive to Mammoth Caves visitor center was about 35-40 minutes so not too far to travel. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2023
Thanks for the nice review. We used to have 2 queen beds in 1 of the king rooms but changed it. I didn't realize the listing said 14.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing fall getaway
The property met all expectations and then some. Nicely situated. Great layout for our family group. Stayed in late fall so did not use the lake, but enjoyed the views. Worked great for accessing Mammoth Cave National Park. Nice and cozy place! Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Beautiful view of the lake very quiet area. The house was very nice needs new sofa in basement area. Beds were comfortable. Property manager was not very responsive. Some amenities were lacking, ie. flatware, firewood.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2023
Thank you for the review. We are working on replacing the couch this winter. Unfortunately we do not supply fire wood.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was close to Mammoth Cave National Park. And we loved being so close to Nolin Lake. I would definitely recommend this house if you're looking for a weekend getaway. We had 13 adults and were perfectly comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mammoth Cave Getaway
We stayed at this wonderful home for a visit to Mammoth Cave. It is a beautiful setting and the house had everything we needed. (Except forks, there were only 7 LOL) The beds were comfortable and everyone slept great, even the baby. Lots of room with the two levels and the upper loft bedroom. I would say a quick 20-30 minute ride to the cave. We were hoping to do some type of bourbon tasting around the area, but dry counties everywhere. BYOB We found two smaller grocery stores in the area, but if you need specialty items, bring them with you. All in all a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
We are a group of 5 guys that visited the area to ride our motorcycles. The house was perfect for us. 5 separate sleeping areas worked great. The deck on back over looks the lake and was a great place to gather at the end of the day. There is a Dollar General Market just a few miles down the road which was well stocked for groceries. We came to ride and although we were prepared for unpaved roads, we couldn’t find any. Every road in Kentucky was paved and smooth. It is a very scenic area with friendly folks everywhere. I would definitely recommend visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mammoth Cave /Nolin Lake Vacation
Nice property and very clean. Would definitely stay there again and recommend to family and friends. Lake access is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nolin lake and Mammoth cave trip
The home was perfect. We went to do some hiking and tours at Mammoth cave. We ended up hanging out at the house because it was so relaxing. Sitting on the deck watching the lake, having a fire, and kayaking. This was the perfect weekend getaway. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay at the lake house
The property and lake house was just beautiful. We were able to kick back and relax. The house has everything you need and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat favorite
This is our 4th time staying here and it just keeps getting better. The house was super clean, beautifully updated, well stocked and you can’t beat the setting. The dock was perfect to use for swimming and floating. Thanks for a perfect place to stay. Our friends loved it too and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful experience all around
A group of friends and I booked to enjoy a couple days of fishing on the lake and we enjoyed this property so much. The check in/ check out process was easy. The property owner was wonderful to deal with and very responsive to messages. The property was clean and well maintained. Very quiet and peaceful area with a great back deck to enjoy the views on. Would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaquie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Yet
This lake house was super adorable. The layout made it comfortable for my family of 8 adults and 2 children to comfortably spend time together while still allowing us space to do our own things as well. The kitchen had EVERYTHING we needed. We were secluded enough that we didn't feel the hustle and bustle of every day life but also not so far from everything that we couldn't enjoy the local activities. The steps down to the lake are a bit steep just as a heads up. But they were well maintained and it seemed like most stair cases around the lake are about the same given the terrain. We all absolutely loved our vacation here and would definitely return if we ever found ourselves in the area again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Thank you for your great review! Glad you enjoyed your stay

8/10 Good

Donna S., Charlotte, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Nice place. Plenty of space for 4 adults & 3 teens. Loved the outside space, covered deck and patio. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was great. Kids loved the swimming area. Not far from a grocery store and Mammoth Caves. The cons were that some beds were not clean and the floors had not been cleaned properly either. The drainfield (backyard) was wet the whole 3 days we were there. Firepit area too wet to have a campfire. Lawn got mowed while we were gone and the wet grass clippings were blown all over the back patio and then tracked in the house. Overall if these things were fixed I'd recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry G., Princeton, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Lake House
The lake was great for swimming and kayaking. The deck was outstanding for hanging out and enjoying the view. The house itself was very nice and could comfortably sleep 12 adults. The drive in and out of the neighborhood was very curvy and hilly and not close to much without driving 45 minutes or so. This home is an excellent choice for staying put and hanging out with your friends and/or family, but not great if you want to go to restaurants and more city-type activities. While we were there we went to Mammoth Cave and Kentucky Down Under, which were really great and pretty close to the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed Our Stay
The home was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The dock space was perfect for the two boats that we brought. We didn’t have power for the first day and a half due to a storm. The owner provided a generator and was helpful in keeping us updated on when we should expect the power to come back on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation!
Great place with dock access! The owner was very quick and responsive with messages - will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

Just right !!
It was a nice place to stay with a lot of people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace M., Edmond, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the lake
Home was clean, comfortable, and very well stocked. Spacious home for both families (7 people). Very nice deck with plenty is seating. The lake view is beautiful. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Karin H.

Relaxing stay
Met our needs. Grill had nest in it, never was ble to get it started. Overall ok.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
The place was really clean, beds very comfortable. They had plenty of dishes and towels. We rented it for 13 people but only 8 showed up so plenty of beds for everyone. It was myself , my daughter and so in law, her oldest son ( my grandson) and his girlfriend, my 2 teenage grandsons and my teenage granddaughter. They all had a great time using the kayaks and fishing. I even went out on kayak the last day and it was fun. We used the fire pit to make s'mores. Loved the place didn't want to leave. It was so peaceful and relaxing sitting on the patio and watching the river. Love to go back sometime
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Thank you for your nice review. We are so glad the house worked out well for your family and you got to relax! We hope you are able to return!

10/10 Excellent

Cameron Tyson C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house with good location
House is in great shape with plenty of room for 5-10 adults. Would definately rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2023
Glad the house worked out perfectly for you!

10/10 Excellent

Adam E., Memphis

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
This location was great for 8 members of our family to meet up and stay. The house is great and the views of the lake are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2023
Thank you for your nice review!

10/10 Excellent

Merry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend
Everything went well. There was enough room fir all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family retreat for adult siblings from Pennsylvania and Georgia.
Very nice property, beautiful view of the lake. Adequate space, well equipped kitchen. Beds were comfortable. Outside furniture was adequate. However, the house needs a good cleaning - above what one person can accomplish in an afternoon between customers. The furniture was very stained and worn. Years of built up dust on fans, baseboards and under furniture. The bathroom door nobs edges of doors were very dirty. Gas grill was very dirty (planned to use but could not), there was no wood for fire ring we had hoped to use. The company was great and we had a good time in spite of this. I really don't like to be critical but we have been vacationing through VRBO for years and this is the first time we have been disappointed. I hope the owners will take this reference to heart and have the place thoroughly cleaned - its a health issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2023
Thank you for your response. We will make sure the house is adequately cleaned asap. Sorry we cannot supply firewood, however there are many local places that have signs selling it you could have purchased.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake views
Great lake views, close to several places to hike, and very quite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeMaries S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Life!!
Our family enjoyed our time at the lake. The deck was peaceful and had great views. The rooms were comfortable and homey. The house was immaculate and included everything we needed to relax and have fun. It was an amazing place to spend time with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
This was our second time staying here. It is the perfect location for my children to all meet. Some live in Georgia, while the rest of us live in northern Indiana. We love this house and it's quietness from the hustle and bustle of life. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time, well stocked
We will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
it slayed
super nice cabin, the view from the porch was super pretty. the location felt safe and was just secluded enough
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Trip
We loved the area. Wish we were earlier to be able to use the lake but it was peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Renée S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed my stay!
Overall, we did enjoy our stay. The only downside was that it seemed a lot of steps had been missed during cleaning the home (dirty sheets and towels left on the floor, trash not taken out). The host had the housekeeper come over the next day, which I do appreciate, and I hope this was just a fluke. The view is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2022
Sorry about the inconvenience. It is not typical of our cleaner to miss things.

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and location!
This was a great place for our family to use as home base. Not too far from mammoth cave, plus great views of the lake. There was lots to do at the house as well like a fire pit, kayaking, board games etc. I would recommend this house for a famil trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Overall, this was a great place to stay, and we'd rent again in the future. The lake was gorgeous and warm in September. Everybody enjoyed the dock for swimming & kayaks for exploring. The house had everything we needed for our stay. We did experience a couple small issues. First off, the tap water was undrinkable, due to a musty/moldy taste. We went out and bought bottled water for drinking. Since this wasn't mentioned in the listing or prior reviews, I'm guessing it's not always this way and likely was out of the host's control. Second, we couldn't figure out how to use the Netflix & Amazon Prime video as mentioned in the listing. We opted not to reach out to the host for assistance, since there were plenty of other things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay
Beautiful property and quiet. Extremely clean. Plenty of beds and room for all 9 of us. Would definitely come back in summer to enjoy the dock and swimming. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022