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

Brownsville, Kentucky
$362 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Unit Size: 1500 Sq Ft (139 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Joseph

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Great spot, close to the park, everything we needed, clean comfortable

  • Jeannette M.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2026

    Stayed Jun 7, 2026

    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!

  • Melinda B.

    Submitted May 30, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    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.

  • Cheryl Y.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 24, 2026

    Great property close to Mammoth Cave. Host was great and we had everything we needed for a great weekend.

  • Larry P.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    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.

  • David D.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    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!

  • Carolyn L.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    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

  • Chasidy P.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    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.

  • Stephanie B.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    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!

  • Sharon S.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    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

  • Seth H.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Loved the home and how close we were to the park. We had a great time!

  • Amanda B.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    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.

  • Joshua M.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    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.

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