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4.6 miles from LMU. Cozy 2-bedroom Lustron home located in Middlesboro, Ky,

Vacation home in Middlesboro with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Middlesboro, KY
  • Place, Bell County Historical Society Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Middlesboro Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4.6 miles from LMU. Cozy 2-bedroom Lustron home located in Middlesboro, Ky,

Relax in Uncle Ernie’s cozy 2-bedroom house. This unique all steel 1950s Lustron Home is decorated with mid century modern flair. Each bedroom has a queen bed and a TV. Relax and put your feet up in the cozy living area with a 55” TV. Modern updated kitchen with dining area. Coffee maker and full size washer and dryer included.

Enjoy the charcoal grill and outdoor fire pit on a concrete patio with a nice level yard.

Stay connected with WIFI.

Fall in love with Middlesboro and enjoy the magic it has to offer. Uncle Ernie’s is located within walking distance from downtown Middlesboro where you can enjoy pizza at Ikes, dinner at Shades Cafe and Steakhouse, or grab a flavored coffee at Crater City Coffee. Easy walk to the Levitt AMP Music Series
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Property # 4436320

About the neighborhood

Middlesboro

Middlesboro is home to this vacation home. Bell County Historical Society Museum and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Middlesboro Country Club and Wasioto Winds Golf Course.
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Middlesboro, KY

What's nearby

  • Bell County Historical Society Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Middlesboro Country Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Middlesboro ARH Hospital - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Middlesboro Mall - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Crater City Coffee Co - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4.6 miles from LMU. Cozy 2-bedroom Lustron home located in Middlesboro, Ky, pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 4.6 miles from LMU. Cozy 2-bedroom Lustron home located in Middlesboro, Ky, ?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4.6 miles from LMU. Cozy 2-bedroom Lustron home located in Middlesboro, Ky, on Dec 28, 2025 start from $205.6, 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.

Where is 4.6 miles from LMU. Cozy 2-bedroom Lustron home located in Middlesboro, Ky, located?

Situated in Middlesboro, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bell County Historical Society Museum and Middlesboro Country Club. Middlesboro ARH Hospital and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and extra clean great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and good the Host was awesome love the outside
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unique home was the perfect place to stay!!! So clean, so different, so family friendly. It’s close to everything. The host were amazing! Will definitely stay here again! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! This place is truly charming and inviting from the moment you walk in. Every detail is so thoughtfully done, making it both cozy and impressive. Such a great location with an easy walk to downtown, and the host went above and beyond to make our stay special. Highly recommend Uncle Ernie’s and can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Very clean and homey!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was another wonderful stay for us at Uncle Ernie's. The home is very clean and welcoming. Monica and Terry are great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jereme P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect and one of coolest homes I have ever seen built. ( Google Lustron steel home). We have only been home 3 hours and we are ready to come back. To top it off the host is full of Southern charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable and comfortable!

Our group had a wonderful time staying at Uncle Ernie's! Everything was neat, tidy, and felt like home. We definitely will be back next time we are in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Stay

We really enjoyed the house and property. The history of the home is very interesting. Everything was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uncle Ernie's place was immaculate and full of charming details. It was a unique home, unlike anywhere we've stayed. Monica's communication was excellent, making our stay smooth and enjoyable. Plus, the location was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful.

Uncle Ernie's was amazing and beautiful! We enjoyed everything about our stay there. Monica and Terry were great host. We will definitely stay here again for our future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil A B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay in Middlesboro KY

The stay couldn't have gone better from contact and check in to check out. Questions were answered promptly. The house was an interesting combination of an historical kit house brought into the 21st century with some very nice upgrades. When I work in the area again, this is where I I'll be staying if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

becca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My parents stayed at this property for the weekend of my wedding. The whole time they were here they were raving about how perfect the house is and how it’s the best rental property they’ve ever stayed at, how it’s absolutely beautiful and there was so much attention to detail about everything you would need/want in a rental. They said multiple times when they visit again they are thrilled to stay at this house. The host was also very communicative and friendly and went above and beyond to make it a great experience. It’s also in a great location, walking distance to everything you might need. I would recommend staying here to everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit to LMU

We stayed here for a graduation at LMU. Uncle Ernie's was one of the best VRBOs we have ever stayed in. It was clean, comfortable and convenient. The hosts have thought of everything to make your stay fantastic. Communication was top notch. I would book this every time I went if I still had a student at LMU.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First off, the owner(s) were very friendly & great with the communication! This cute little home was perfect for our weekend trip up from Florida for our oldest nephews wedding! The cozy atmosphere was very inviting! We didn't get a chance to use the fire pit, the gas range or the laundry room. But all looked in great condition! There was a snack basket, coffee and tea available, as well as a personal item basket in the bathroom if you had forgotten any thing behind. The home is super close to downtown. Plenty safe to walk the streets and visit the local shops! Highly recommend for a family of 3 or possibly 2 couples!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

KMLF

This home is stunning! The attention to detail was 10 stars! My family was here b/c daughter was a princess candidate in the KMLF Would def stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I think I would exceed the limit if I listed all the little details that make this place special. It was so clean, I questioned if we were the first visitors in this home. It was so unique but homey and so comfortable! Things were labeled so you didn’t guess how something worked. Everything I could’ve needed was in this home. The best part was that this home was owned by Uncle Ernie and the way the owners honored him was so special. I felt like I knew him just by staying there. I can’t say enough about this beautiful space. The hosts were great with communication and the special touches went above and beyond. I can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little base for exploring Cumberland Gap

My daughter and I had two days/one evening in the Middlesboro/Cumberland Gap area. We found this Vrbo and liked it for a few reasons:- They were OK with a single night stay- Flexible with check-in time- Location was greatOverall the experience was good. The property is nice - 2 or 3 are very comfortable. 4 might have been a bit tight but likely would have still worked. It is right on a major road which made it easy to find, but getting in and out of the driveway was a bit of a challenge.Listing on VRBO was accurate and the hosts were helpful and responsive. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’d like to start with wow! When I first walked in what I immediately noticed was this amazingly gorgeous furniture and impeccably clean house! No detail has been left out. From the wonderfully smelling soaps in the bathroom to the greeting in the kitchen, laundry room area! Uncle Ernie’s house is beautiful, warm, comfortable and incredibly inviting. You can feel the love in all of the details of this incredible home. This home is conveniently located to LMU and the Cumberland Gap. Monica is a very attentive host and let us know that there was a music event down the street from the house. I will definitely be returning the next time. I am visiting my daughter for a school event. And I plan to pre-book her graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uncle Ernie's lovely Lustron

Perfect! Owner was awesome and incredibly responsive. The house was immaculate and ideal for us. Wish we could have enjoyed the fire pit too but we were able to stay high and dry and cozy in the house and avoid the torrential downpours. There is even a nice covered area to get to the carport from the house. Neat historical home close to everything and we were honored to be the first VRBO customer. Thank you for a great experience. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at Uncle Ernies a few times and have never been disappointed. Monica and Terry are awesome hosts! The home is always decorated beautifully and very clean. We will continue to stay here for our future visits to this area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Stay in A Very Unique Home

The host thought of everything in this very unique house, loved the black out curtains which makes me feel cozy and secure, I always need a fan to sleep and forgot mine, but they provided one in every closet, so I didn't have to buy one. We were already familiar with Middlesboro but if you're not it's a beautiful area to explore. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Monica Poore

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My husband and I were born and raised in Middlesboro, Ky. We currently rent to students attending Lincoln Memorial University Veterinarian and Medical School. This is our first and only VRBO. Still in our first year we are very open to suggestions that would make our guests more comfortable.

Why they chose this property

This house belonged to my great Uncle Ernest Wakin and Uncle Ernie's sister Louise. Uncle Ernie passed the house down to my husband and I. He loved people. Spent his very simple life taking care of others and visiting the patients in the Middlesboro Hospital every day. He loved company, so inviting people to stay at his home seemed appropriate and would make him smile. So, we didn't choose this neighborhood, it just happens to be in one of the greatest locations to stay in Middlesboro. Located 0.2 miles from the best steak in town. Shades Cafe and Steakhouse. Great Pizza at Ike’s Artisan Pizza which is just up the street from Shades. Coffee Shop and great sandwich shop all within .9 miles from Uncle Ernie's. Need groceries? 1.3 miles straight ahead is a Food City.

What makes this property unique

Uncle Ernie's is a 1950s all enameled steel Lustron Home. These homes were designed to address the post-World War ll housing shortage particularly for returning veterans. Trying to keep with its unique mid-century modern aesthetics, we have decorated with a mid-century flare. Only 2,500 of these homes were built. It is an Historical Landmark. Until its remodel the first of 2025 there was nothing made of wood. Even the kitchen cabinets were made of steel. It's a very interesting and unique home.

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