King Bed+Deck Views+Coffee+Game Room! Fall Colors at Serene Nolin Lake Retreat
Mammoth Cave, Edmonson County, United States View On Map
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King Bed+Deck Views+Coffee+Game Room! Fall Colors at Serene Nolin Lake Retreat ⭐️ COMFORTABLE BEDS + SPACIOUS HOME + SPARKLING CLEAN⭐️ COFFEE BAR + STOCKED KITCHEN⭐️ OUTDOOR FIRE PIT + OUTDOOR GRILL + OUTDOOR SEATING⭐️ CORN HOLE + FOOSBALL + BOARD GAMES⭐️ GREAT LOCATION ON NOLIN LAKE💥Upper, EXPANSIVE deck to take in the PEACEFUL views💥 Lower Patio for EVEN MORE outdoor space💥 Finished bas...
King Bed+Deck Views+Coffee+Game Room! Fall Colors at Serene Nolin Lake Retreat ⭐️ COMFORTABLE BEDS + SPACIOUS HOME + SPARKLING CLEAN⭐️ COFFEE BAR + STOCKED KITCHEN⭐️ OUTDOOR FIRE PIT + OUTDOOR GRILL + OUTDOOR SEATING⭐️ CORN HOLE + FOOSBALL + BOARD GAMES⭐️ GREAT LOCATION ON NOLIN LAKE💥Upper, EXPANSIVE deck to take in the PEACEFUL views💥 Lower Patio for EVEN MORE outdoor space💥 Finished basement for a dedicated area for FUN and GAMES✅ 13 miles to Mammoth Cave National Park Visitors Center* ✅ 1 mile from Nolin Lake State Park + Brier Creek Recreation AreaWelcome to Gather at Serenity Cove, where stories are told, laughs are shared, and memories are made. Clean, comfortable, and full of natural light, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath retreat will be your new favorite home away from home. With a well-stocked kitchen, ample dining space for your party, an open-air loft for space to sprawl, and a walkout basement outfitted with fun for the whole family, you'll have a hard time leaving the house to explore! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the multi-level outdoor space; an expansive upper deck for lounging, grilling, and taking in the views of the rolling Kentucky hills and a lower patio with additional outdoor seating. The front lawn is perfect for tossing around a football, playing tag, or watching for the deer and bunnies that frequent our neighborhood. Wind down at day's end around the fire pit to recount your stories; just don't forget to bring fixings for s'mores!THE AREALocated only one mile down the road from Nolin Lake State Park, and 13 miles* from Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor's Center, Gather at Serenity Cove is the perfect launchpad to explore Edmonson County, The Natural Place to Be!, as well as the surrounding area. It is located in a tucked away, peaceful neighborhood.Nolin Lake State Park has a sandy beach with a dedicated swimming area, a no-fee boat ramp, bathrooms, and hiking trails at Brier Recreation Area. Lake fishing includes bass, crappie, walleye, bluegill, trout and catfish; be sure to bring your poles and favorite bait! Special fishing regulations apply.*Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor's Center is 13 miles from the house if the Green River Ferry is open (a longer, 30-mile scenic drive through Brownsville if the ferry is closed), and is the WORLD'S LONGEST underground cave system and a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Be sure to book a tour before you go to learn about the history, geology, and exploration of the caves. Don't forget to stop by Warnell's in Brownsville on the way home if you don't take the ferry back for a step back in time and a delectable soda shoppe treat (the chocolate soda is divine!). THE SPACESLEEPING:: : THE DERBY ROOM : : KING bed in spacious bedroom on upper floor with large walk-in closet and en-suite full bathroom. Cozy extra seating for a quiet cup of coffee or some time on your laptop. Large walk-in closet with space to set up the pack-n-play for littles. : : THE GOLDENROD ROOM : : QUEEN bedroom on main floor, decorated in the theme of the Kentucky state flower. Neutral wood tones and golden accents. A second full bathroom is located on this floor. : : THE BLUE HERON ROOM : : QUEEN bedroom on main floor, decorated in soothing blue tones, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Blue Heron can be spotted locally around Nolin Lake, be sure to keep your eye out for them! : : LOFT with comfy twin trundle bed, to sleep 2 guests.: : BASEMENT has a pull out QUEEN sleeper sofa, that can sleep 2. An additional half bathroom is located down here.Roku TVs in each sleeping space. Be sure to come with your login info for your existing subscriptions. EATING: Well-stocked kitchen with pots & pans, dishware, utensils, coffee bar with fixings, and more! Dishwasher with detergent pods, dish soap, sponge, and starter rolls of paper towels provided. Dining table has room for 8, or saddle up to the counter for additional seating for 4 more. RELAXING: Couches in main living area are conducive to settling down after a day of exploration, whether that is conversation, cards, or reading. A record player rounds out the area for some ambiance...feel free to bring along your favorites! Basement level offers another comfy couch for watching TV and a seating area for board games. And don’t forget about the dueling arcade games, foosball table, and life sized Connect 4!OUTSIDE: Large upper deck with outdoor dining set, lounge seating, and propane grill. Lower concrete patio with additional seating. A lighted path leads you to chairs around the fire pit. A giant pile of firewood can be found at the side of the house...I'm still working on a better spot to store it! If too wet from spring rains, there is a guy who sells firewood off of Brier Creek road on your way in. SECURITY: There are outdoor security cameras at the two main entrances to the house for security purposes only. Please do not attempt to cover or otherwise disturb them.PARKING: Neighborhood access road and driveway are gravel and have some slope in parts (which is what makes for the scenic view!); AWD or 4WD IS RECOMMENDED, especially if weather is inclement. Our neighborhood re-gravels after spring rains are done, so it can be light on gravel and sometimes bumpy on the driveway through June. There is ample space for multiple cars on the driveway; please do not park on the lawn or on the neighborhood road. Garage itself is not available for parking.LAKE ACCESS:Dock access is NOT included nor available with house rental, due to stringent rules set by the Army Corps of Engineers, who govern Nolin River Lake and its shoreline. You are allowed to use the stairs (at your own risk) to get to the shoreline to access the water for swimming, fishing, or dropping in kayaks or canoes. Please note that there are 119 steps down to the lake, and coming back up often requires rest even for the healthiest individuals! Know your own limitations and act responsibly.From the Army Corps of Engineers:17.3.11. Facilities granted under this permit will not be leased, rented, sublet or otherwise used in the course of any commercial activity by the permittee or his/her agent for monetary gain. The use of a permitted group boat dock by individuals renting lake property constitutes unauthorized commercial activity. The use of the dock facility is intended for the mooring of the permittee’s vessel or watercraft. Such use includes the storage of gear essential to the operation of such vessel or watercraft in enclosed locker facilities.BOATS AND RENTALS: There is a boat ramp at the state park down the street to launch your watercraft, with no fee to do so since it is a state-operated boat ramp. There is a large parking lot and this is a great place to store your boat overnight on the trailer.Moutardier and Wax are the closest on-lake marinas that have boat rentals. Wax is the closest by land, but the furthest by water to the lake house. Moutardier is under new ownership as of 2024 and has been fully remodeled, with a brand new fleet of pontoon boats for rental. GROCERIES: The house is in a peaceful, rural location, so you'll definitely want to plan to bring the majority of food and beverage in with you, and supplement at the local stores as needed, once here.DG market is closest to the house, less than 15 minutes away. It is a convenient, newer market and has most basic provisions, should you run out of something. The Cee Bee Food Store in Brownsville is the next closest, about 20-25 minutes away to the south. A good option if you are coming from the south, or spent the day in the National Park.Otherwise, Walmart and Save-a-Lot in Leitchfield are roughly 40 mins north and are the the larger chains with a wider selection. Or Bowling Green has most everything you need, if coming from that direction.Other details to note: Edmonson County is currently a dry county and does not sell alcohol. If you drink alcohol, you will need to purchase outside of county lines and bring in with you.Nolin River Lake is a reservoir. The lake varies from 2,890 acres (11.7 km2) in the winter to 5,795 acres (23.45 km2) in the summer. Please note if visiting in the winter, winter pool levels are low/dry, exposing the lake bed. Which can be a really fun way to get outside and explore the area! Do not expect to do much fishing or swimming from the house until late April/early May, when the lake is at summer pool. Draw down to winter pool begins in mid-October.Please remember you are in a rural, country setting….which contributes to the peace and tranquillity of the area! Along with that comes the occasional critter sighting, whether that is a deer, bunny, field mouse, bird or other animal, reptile, or insect friend.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Fitness room / equipment
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Lake
- Rural
- Mountain view
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Gym
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Mountain view
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Highchair
- Travel cot
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's toys
- Playground
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Towels provided
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Music library
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Area rugs in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- On a lake
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Gym
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Foosball table
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,400 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, playground, games room, games and toys
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- We kindly ask that you treat our home with the same respect that you do your own, or better! Be courteous and kind and treat the property with care. : We kindly ask that you treat our home with the same respect that you do your own, or better! Be courteous and kind and treat the property with care.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
- 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
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Mammoth Cave
Located in Mammoth Cave, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Hart County Museum and Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop and Raven’s Cross Escapes - Haunted Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Dinosaur World. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Nolin River Lake 1 min walk
- Nolin Lake State Park 3 min drive
- Mammoth Cave National Park 16 min drive
- Mammoth Cave Visitor Center 45 min drive
- Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo 49 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Las Cabanas 18 min drive
- Ponderosa Boat Dock On Nolin Lake 33 min drive
- Country Corner Restaurant 7 min drive
- InnsideOut Grill 18 min drive
- Pate's Cake Shop 18 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is King Bed+Deck Views+Coffee+Game Room! Fall Colors at Serene Nolin Lake Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at King Bed+Deck Views+Coffee+Game Room! Fall Colors at Serene Nolin Lake Retreat ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at King Bed+Deck Views+Coffee+Game Room! Fall Colors at Serene Nolin Lake Retreat ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is King Bed+Deck Views+Coffee+Game Room! Fall Colors at Serene Nolin Lake Retreat located?
This family-friendly Mammoth Cave holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nolin River Lake and Nolin Lake State Park. Shady Hollow Golf Course and Cub Run Cave are also within 9 miles (15 km).