Lake Front Property on the main channel of Barkley Lake-Private Paradise

This review is being written in hopes that no other family will experience having a planned vacation where they must make changes for comfort or being abruptly interrupted for mundane issues . Our family planned a peaceful get away to celebrate our mother’s anniversary of being a two time cancer survivor. Her request was to have all of her children and their children together under one roof to take pictures on the lake and enjoy a meal together giving thanks for making it another year. We found what we thought was the perfect home on Expedia booked and set out for everyone to eventually meet us and prepare a meal and take pictures. We arrived my self and my husband and children late that night although our check in was 4pm we came around 11pm the home was dark so we fumbled around to find light switches . We used our phone lights and realized the light switches were on the strings of the ceiling fans . When I saw the condition of the home (it was filthy ) I was livid however it was late and my small children had to sleep as we had driven quiet some time and had a full day ahead .So I set out to make things as neat and tidy to get them asleep in one area which was the master bedroom . I wanted my family to arrive the next day and have a nice lovely time with no issues as I was the host so I began cleaning and sanitizing . Attached I will show pictures and also outline what the home looked like when we arrived and also shed light on how inconsiderate the owners were showing

The house was great. Had lots of charm and room for 8 of us. The view is worth the price of admission!

This was a good option in western Kentucky for a Thanksgiving meeting point for our family. The house is an interesting style with nice amenities.

The house was nice but felt a bit damp. The view is lovely. The historic cemetery road was pretty to walk. The kitchen was well equipped and the furniture was comfortable. The steep concrete stairs to the water weren't great for little kids and the proximity to a maximum security prison was a shock and put a damper on things. We should have looked into things a bit more because the prison and then the lack of a big sandy beach, decent restaurants/ice cream shops/general vacation-y things to do was disappointing. We did enjoy a day at the waterpark though!

Very nice property, the house had everything we needed, really nice view from the beautiful porch. I would highly recommend!

The property's location offers undeniably breathtaking views from the deck, which is a major plus. The newly renovated master bedroom and bathroom are also a highlight, providing a luxurious retreat. However, the rest of the house feels dated and could benefit from a professional cleaning service. Unfortunately, the property's proximity to a maximum security prison is a significant oversight in the listing. While there haven't been escapes in decades, it's a jarring surprise for unsuspecting guests. It would be helpful to disclose this information upfront. The house itself has an old house smell, which can't be avoided, and could use some updates. The electric system felt a bit off, and the overall cleanliness was subpar. We found hair under the pillows and heavy dust on the baseboards and less frequented places throughout. Despite these drawbacks, we managed to enjoy our stay thanks to the beautiful lake views. This property has the potential to be exceptional with some improvements. For those seeking a lakehouse near local attractions, this could still be a good option. I had higher expectations for the price but we still had a great time. Just be aware of the unexpected neighbor and prepare for a property that needs some TLC.

No lightbulbs to replace those that burned out during our stay. TV in the master bedroom does not work. Internet SSID was incorrect. But overall we enjoyed staying there. Kitchen well-stocked with utensils, gadgets, etc. Also parking was not adequate for 3 cars. Corps has not cleared trees and brush, blocking much of the view of the lake. Interesting historical house!

Our family really enjoyed this property. The property is in a quiet location, the view from the back porch is unbelievable. They had everything you could possibly need in the house.

Charming older home with great lake view. Loved the sunsets on the lake. Only wish we could have accessed the lake. Too many tree limbs and trunks to safely get to the waters edge. Lots of area places to visit and enjoy. Waterpark was a hit for us.

House was very nice. Had extra things to do like bags and poker chips. Wood for fire. Hosts were very responsive to questions. Good location near marina, stores and restaurants. Lots of wildlife. Saw eagle, fox, deer. We enjoyed our stay.

We enjoyed this beautiful property while visiting nearby family to watch the solar eclipse. We especially loved the historic architecture of the home. Communications with the hosts were great and check in and listing accuracy were all good.