The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families
Welcome to The Salty Dog! 5 minutes from Wax Marina & 15 minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park, this spacious & bright home has 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths, multiple seating areas, and large open rooms perfect for entertaining. The home also has an outdoor shower, outdoor fire pit, screened-in deck, separate laundry room, and hot tub. Recently added in September of 2025, the property now features a large flat concrete pad at the bottom of the driveway with a basketball goal and pickleball court/net.
This house is perfect for families and large groups. There are two separate indoor living rooms/family rooms, stocked with plenty of games, puzzles, and kid toys, as well as 5 TVs located throughout the house (one being on the upstairs screened-in deck). The kitchen is large and spacious (and fully furnished), with an island that seats 8 and a large farmhouse dining room table that seats another 8-10. Enjoy cooking a meal on the Blackstone grill located on the screened-in deck, or relax around the fire table while watching TV on the deck. And of course, this house is located right on beautiful Nolin Lake, with a gravel walking path from the house down to the water (approximately 0.3 miles).
Per COE rules, guests are not permitted to use the dock. However, Wax Marina is only a 5 minute drive if you want to be on the water during your visit. Mammoth Cave National Park is also located nearby, making this the perfect getaway!
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Do not allow anyone (including children) on "ledge" bordering staircase and basement wall.
If you use the hot tub during your rental, make sure to replace hot tub cover after each use to keep the water temperature up and keep debris out.
Children should not use the hot tub unless attended by at least one adult.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3898698
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Cub Run
Cub Run is home to this vacation home. Mammoth Cave National Park and Nolin Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop and Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. Raven’s Cross Escapes - Haunted Village and Dinosaur World are also worth visiting.
Mammoth Cave National Park - 22 min drive - 24.6 km
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - 34 min drive - 47.2 km
Elizabethtown Sports Park - 51 min drive - 81.6 km
National Corvette Museum - 55 min drive - 83.4 km
Restaurants
Buoys - 5 min drive
Las Cabanas Resturant - 8 min drive
Birry's party barn - 20 min drive
Blue Holler Cafe - 16 min drive
Emerald Glen Farm - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families?
As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families on May 12, 2026 start from $929, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families located?
Situated in Cub Run, this vacation home is steps from Nolin River Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cub Run Cave and Nolin Lake State Park. Mammoth Cave National Park and Shady Hollow Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This house was perfect for our two families with 6 boys for a long weekend getaway. Great space for the kids to hang out, play, games, and the pickleball court was a great perk!Danielle was a great host, easy to communicate with, and very responsive. Would highly recommend!
Our host was super, very much attention paid to making our stay great. The house was fantastic, with more amenities than we could possibly use. It’s a great place for large groups.
Spacious inside and out. Very well stocked kitchen and paper goods. Comfortable mattresses and bedding. Responsive hosts. Only downside was the temperature in downstairs bedrooms - A little warm and not great airflow
Cheryl M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 30, 2025
We’re so glad you all enjoyed your stay! And thank you for the feedback about the basement bedrooms. We do provide a couple of small fans in the house for guests to use, but I will make sure a fan is placed in each one of the basement bedrooms going forward. Thank you again for celebrating your Thanksgiving at the lake with us!
We loved this property!! We had 18 of us stay for a long weekend. It was a beautiful home, well stocked, all kitchen appliances and large Blackstone griddle!! We loved the firepit and the outdoor porch. There were 3 nugget couches (kid furniture) that several of our littles slept on and could be moved around house to accommodate sleeping arrangements. Would go back!!
The house was even better in person! We traveled with a girls basketball team for a team retreat and it was just perfect. It had plenty of space for everyone. There were plenty of areas for the girls to hang out, their favorite place was the covered patio. They would hang out and watch movies at night. We enjoyed the fire pit as well as the blackstine grill. This house was awesome and we would definitely come back!
Doug N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Doug! We are so glad your group had a good time and would love to host you all again anytime.
We took a family trip to Kentucky to see Mammoth Caves and a few other things in the area. We had 10 people (3 couples and 4 kids) ranging in age from 12-65. We had a great time and this home was an incredible place to relax after a long day of cave exploring or walking around Bowling Green! It is very well appointed and had everything we needed. We made a few meals at the house and had all the dishes and necessary appliances.
The main floor is dramatic, with high vaulted ceilings that lead up to an en suite loft. The open floor plan on the main floor makes it perfect for a large group to gather, cook, and converse. The basement offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a separate living room space that worked out to be perfect for the kids to hang out in. The screened in porch was a nice setting when it cooled off at night with the overhead string lights and fans to keep some air flow going!
All the beds were very comfortable and I recieved so many comments about how perfect a choice the place was! We had a great time and would definitely recommend!!! Danielle was a great host and responded to any questions we had!
Ryan D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Ryan! We really enjoyed hosting your group and would love to have you back anytime. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay!
About the host
Hosted by Danielle Lewis
We live just outside Louisville but spend as much time at the lake as we can. We built this house in 2019 and 2020 so that we could make memories with our family and friends in one of our favorite places in the world! We love hosting and want every person who stays in our home to truly feel like our guest.
What makes this property unique
We built this house with the specific goal of being able to host large groups comfortably (hence the open floor plan, extra large kitchen island, and four full bathrooms inside the home). A couple of years later, we screened-in the upper level deck and added an outdoor shower and hot tub. In September of 2025, we added a large, flat concrete pad at the bottom of the driveway so that we could put in a basketball goal and pickleball court. We try to spend as much time outside as we can, and we want our guests to have plenty to enjoy outside as well.