Location: Cadiz, Lake Barkley, Kentucky, USA (Only 90 Minutes from Nashv , 32 miles from Fort Campbell)
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Loft + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
The historical heart of the Black Patch, Wallonia was and is one of the great tobacco growing communities of south central Kentucky. The Writer's House was built by Doctor Haydon in 1903 from site-sawn lumber using a Sears Catalog Plan.
The house is documented in Bill Cunningham's book, On Bended Knee, as the site where the leader of the Tobacco Rebellion was treated for head wounds suffered as he led his band of Night Riders back from the great Warehouse Raid of Hopkinsville in 1907.
The Writer's House was photographed by Nancy Nye for the Summerhouse project in 2005. This is an old house with three gas fireplaces and a private, secluded, feeling with a north-facing orientation. The main room offers ample room to paint with northern light. There is a simple farmer's cafe across the street which serves three great meals a day from 5AM to 6PM.
There is a deck facing south and a 4x8ft. concrete tub in the backyard overlooking the pond.
Our climate is mild all year around and the spring and fall are especially pretty.
The Farmersmarket is in Cadiz with organic produce etc, and the Mennonites have an abundance of fresh fruits , vegetables and eggs available, at biking distance.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace (3)
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Private Hot Tub: 4x8ft concrete coldwater tub in the yard
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Catering Available: Country diner across the street
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Front and back
- Communications
- Computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): dedicated verizon wireless hook up with computer
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars/Euros)
$90/night. For two people, each additional person $20.
Pet security deposit $100, refundable after departure inspection.
Three night minimum.
A non-refundable deposit of $210 is required with reservation.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- The front of the house facing north - Kentucky Vacation Rental
- view from the front porch, looking north/west it catches some nice evening sun. - Kentucky Vacation Rental
- one part of the living room - Kentucky Vacation Rental
- connecting to our dining room
- the part of the living room with the old fireplace
- the fireplace in the loft
- the royal bath in the loft
- backporch with twirlpool with southern exposure
- view from the backporch with the tub
- the porch by night
- door to the library from the front porch
- old tobacco barn on the way to the horses
- view of the pond on your morning walk to see Linda feeding horses
- A Tobacco Plant in Flower after the Harvest
- and then there is the lake 10 miles away
- a winter view
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