Private and Luxurious Rustic Hideaway on Barren River Lake

Scottsville, Kentucky
$160 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to our private paradise on Barren River Lake.

Our rustic, hand-hewn log cabin is the perfect retreat for anyone needing a break from the mad rush of life without sacrificing the comforts of home. Surround yourself with the chirping of birds, the croak of frogs, and the song of the wind blowing through the trees. Spy on wildlife as they make their way down to the lake for a drink, or wend your way down the path to your own private shallow swimming beach and dock. Search for fossils along the beach, toss a line in for fish, or hop in your boat for a casual float around the lake.

Your closest neighbors lie across the lake, but you are still close to the conveniences of Walnut Creek Marina and Boat drop, and you are still within 5 miles of downtown Scottsville and the entrance to the Barren River State Park.

The accommodations include a 720 square foot cabin and a totally private acre of lake fronted forest. The cabin has one large bedroom area upstairs, featuring a queen size bed and a day bed with a trundle. We have one bathroom with a shower and tub. The small kitchen features full size appliances, and everything you need to cook and serve your meals. The main living area features leather and antique furniture, a stone fireplace with a propane log fire, a TV with basic cable, and high speed WIFI. There is a screened in balcony off the bedroom perfect for your morning coffee or evening reading nook, a wood deck off the back with year round views of the water (lake view from April through late October, creek view through the winter).

This is the perfect spot for a small family, a couple seeking a private week away, artists or authors seeking inspiration and solitude, or anyone just needing to get back in touch with nature.

We do not, however, recommend this rental for anyone with mobility limitations as there are rocky steps, stairs inside, and an unimproved forest trail down to access the lake.

There are no pets allowed at this property.

Please keep in mind that properties on the lake are on small septic systems. When we say this property is suitable for 4 people, that is really the maximum number of people the septic system can handle. Please do not plan large gatherings.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jen S.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Beautiful property! Very secluded, peaceful and serene! Would stay again for sure!

  • Jason W.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Very private. View was beautiful very clean. Water heater outstanding

  • Debbie C.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Beautiful cabin! Very private and quiet. Loved the lake view! Great location.

  • Gia R.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Wonderful property and host! Everything we wanted and more. Secluded, charming cabin and fantastic amenities. Even caught some fish from the private dock. Will definitely be back. Thank you! G&R, Louisville, KY

  • Ryan M.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    My 11 year old and I enjoyed our stay in the cabin. Check-in was smooth and communication was prompt. The cabin is definitely rustic (some cobwebs, etc.) but I assumed that going in, so make sure you are prepared. The dehumidifiers on both floors were definitely nice because it was VERY hot and humid outside. They needed emptied at least once daily. The cabin stayed cool and offered relief from our daily adventures. I should have done better research, because we really wanted to fish, but with the water level so high shoreline fishing near the house was difficult to impossible. That was a bummer. We didn't use it because of the extreme heat and pop up thunderstorms, but the firepit is not the greatest. The pit bowl is rusted through with an added grate and it sits on a small flat area on a hill with not much room to sit. I am just saying that if your plan is to sit by the fire, the setup is not the best. Another thing to be aware of, several of the nearby businesses are closed Mon-WedOur Activities:-Mammoth Cave Tour-Buc-ee's BBQ-Zip lining-Explored Glasgow restaurants, stores, and coffee shops-Rented a tandem Kayak (but it was a bust due to bad weather)-Watched the provided DVD movies for movie night-Bowling and Arcade (Ralphie's Fun Center)

  • Becky V.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    The house was EXACTLY what it looked like in the pics! Was exactly what we wanted and had hunted thru VRBO for 3 months! Mother Nature however was not feeling the love! We ended up having to leave half way through due to a problem with the house. Was no one’s fault - just a by product of country living. The owner was overly accommodating by refunding our entire week. I really only expected partial. If we were ever to come back to the area I would absolutely stay here again!

  • Anthony S.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Quiet, gorgeous, and cozy, this cabin was the ideal place for a few days away from the world. Such a peaceful little place. I would love to return in the future.

  • Aleshia C.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    Love this place

  • Jake V.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Nice and quiet. The lake was really high so we were not able to use the dock but this place was really nice.

  • Gary J.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    This is an authentic wood cabin, which was great. Perfect amount of space for us as a couple and even for our younger granddaughter who stayed one night. We absolutely loved that it was in the middle of so many trees with a view of the lake, and the wooden back deck and covered wooden front porch were the perfect place to enjoy those. Nice to have a small fire pit area and would enjoy using the dock sometimes with the lake is at a normal level. We would stay again :-). Appreciated the fact that they had dehumidifiers upstairs and downstairs, worked great.Also, host was responsive to questions!

  • Kelly G.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    The house and property were everything we hoped for. Rustic setting without close neighbors. It was very serene and relaxing. We were there after Kentucky had a bunch of flooding so the lake was quite high and was almost to the house so we didn’t utilize the water or the dock but did enjoy the view from the deck. We found the location to be great for adventuring to different areas for new experiences. Spent a day in Cave City/ Horse Cave. A day in Bowling Green. It was easy to get to Glasgow and Scottsville for supplies and meals (we only cooked breakfast at the house). We also went to Buccees for the first time, that was also easy to get to. We had no issues with the WiFi, was able to watch our Hulu at night. Loves our stay and would stay again if the opportunity arises.

  • Candy Z.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    It was so peaceful and beautiful out there. We went down for our anniversary and it was amazing. We loved every second of it

  • charles l.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    Beautiful place. There is a nail on the floor that is popping up in front of the couch and at the island in front of stove that I cut my foot on.

  • Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    We loved the cabin. Perfect getaway for my wife and I. Hope to visit again soon…. There are two dehumidifier’s that were not addressed in the rental agreement but we figured them out pretty quickly. Overall we loved our stay.

  • Marnie M.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    The remote cabin was rustic, private and just what we were looking for but there was an overwhelming smell in the cabin. I do not want to give a bad review because it was just as we expected and wanted but I have a very sensitive olfactory and asthma issues. We slept in the cabin one night as my lungs acclimated but the migraine started from the smell. It smelled of mold/mildew and I was very sensitive. We were very disappointed to not be able to stay our allotted time. The owners were very gracious about refunding our costs. I didn't ask, they volunteered the refund.

  • Aleshia C.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    We stay here at least once a year. We love this place and the little town!

  • Joel C.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    The property and the cabin were both amazing and couldn't have suited us better. If you like the outdoors and lake life, this is definitely the place to be.

  • Matt and Bell B.

    Submitted May 25, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    Secluded and peaceful property. Typical cabin in the woods feel to it. Really spacious for 2 adults. Entire cabin is on a pretty steep hill so be prepared for some excercise getting to and from the dock, its not terrible though. The property manager was very easy to contact and speak with for any issues that arose. All in all, we will definitely be back soon!

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