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Lakeside Family Retreat at Barren River

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Living Room with fireplace and 2 sitting areas
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Blue Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Office with Murphy Bed

1 Queen Murphy Bed

Red Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

The Barn

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo

Bathroom Barn

Soap · Toilet

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area

About this property

Lakeside Family Retreat at Barren River

4 Bedroom, plus loft, 3 1/2 bath house for up to 12 family members or friends with a furnished barn, including a loft, with 4 twin beds - all completely remodeled.
Fantastic for large families with gathering spaces in the well equipped kitchen, living room, screened-in porch and outside, newly repainted private deck. Kitchen table seats 12.

Hardwood floors throughout the house.
The wood-burning stove is inside the living room and enhances the coziness in colder temperatures. This is a very work-from-home-friendly place with high-speed internet throughout the home. Speakers inside and out for your music of choice. Pool table, Foosball, and space for playing lots of games inside or outside.
Firepit gathering spot adjacent to the 8-person hot tub.

No Parties, Please! No Pets.

*Note that the barn's loft is accessible by ladder and it is best enjoyed by older children or adults. The barn isn't always used and we don't keep the beds made in order to keep it fresh. Bedding is provided and easily accessible. This is the same for the Murphy bed. It will be against the wall with bedding provided, in the room, for your use.
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About the area

Scottsville

Located in Scottsville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fox Hollow Golf Club and Glasgow Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Barren River Lake and Barren River Lake State Resort Park. South Central Kentucky Cultural Center and Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Scottsville, KY

What's nearby

  • Barren River Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Barren River Lake State Resort Park - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • National Corvette Museum - 38 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 39 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Beech Bend Park - 50 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pages Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Point Market Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zack's Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rusty’s Lakeside Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬24 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ruth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was perfect location for spring break. Quiet neighborhood with the Barren river in the backyard!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

william c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife used the house for work and she loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Team had a great time hanging out at this location.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was wonderful, everyone had an awesome time and the home is extremely beautiful with a lot of space for larger families. The neighbors were extremely welcoming and a joy to speak with! Our host was very inviting and met any / all issues quickly and efficiently. We will definitely be back! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
It was a pleasure to host your family and we love when you enjoy it so much. Please come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Mindy G.

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

Wonderful lake vacation

Our family of 8 had a wonderful time on Barren River Lake. The house is very spacious and well appointed. The deck is enormous and a nice place to hang out. The walk to the lake is through a wooded path just two properties over. The lake is very high right now so dock access was challenging (host forewarned us!), but we were able to launch the kayaks (we brought) straight from the “beach”. The teens loved playing on the provided paddle boards in the little cove. We rented a pontoon boat for one day which was just a 15 minutes drive from the house. Also enjoyed Pages Pizza one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lam T.

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

Great outdoors getaway!

My friends and I loved our stay and honestly wish we stayed longer. As a city person and it being my first time in Kentucky I was unsure if I would enjoy the amount of nature around but it was so relaxing that I wished we stayed more. The deck and screened porch is a great space to hang out with friends and even work remote. I loved sitting there in the morning. The kitchen is super updated and cooking was a breeze since it has every appliance needed. Rooms and bathrooms are also very clean and beds were very comfortable. We brought our own groceries as there isn't really a big grocery near by other than Dollar General. We went to Mammoth Cave which was fun and the hot tub and fire pit was amazing after! Highly recommend this spot. Super well maintained, homey feel and very cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you, for choosing our retreat for your getaway. We love that you explored the area as well. There is so much to do. Please come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible Barren River Lake Family Retreat

The property exceeded our expectations, which were high based on the great pictures. It easily lived up to everything listed, and then some. The owners, clearly go the extra mile to provide a beautiful and spacious lake home that was spacious, quiet, well appointed and extremely clean. What a fabulous spot to spend family time! The kitchen was fully stocked with all utensils and many extras, making cooking for large groups easy and enjoyable. The hot tub was a wonderful bonus, providing a relaxing experience for us to unwind and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Some of us were in the hot tub while others were at the fire pit. We even had plenty of firewood. Plenty of little nooks, inside and out, for individuals to find a quiet spot to read, nap, or listen to music. Also, lots of room for gatherings, conversation and making memories and we hope to stay here again in the private, fun spaceWe didn't use the dock because of the rain, but it was a fairly level and easy walkIt is great to have options for rain or shine and we can't wait to book another stay! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and comfortable space to relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you for being one of our first VRBO guests. We would have your family back any time! It was a pleasure helping to make this a great stay!
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10/10 Excellent

REBECCA d.

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

Absolutely magical stay!

Absolutely magical stay! We came with our extended family—10 of us total—and this lake house couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how clean, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully set up everything was. The house itself is fantastic, with cozy yet spacious rooms and those peaceful forested lake views melt our stress away. The hot tub was a total hit—whether it was morning coffee or late-night chats under the stars, we couldn’t stay out of it! We also loved paddleboarding and just floating on the lake. The kitchen was a dream—fully stocked with everything we needed (shoutout to the brand-new ice maker!) and a massive table that fit all of us comfortably for meals and game nights. It really made family time easy and fun.Our twenty-somethings basically moved into the barn the moment we arrived—and honestly, we hardly saw them part of the time, they were having that much fun and could sleep in late! Between the pool table, darts, and just having their own cool hangout space, it was like a mini-vacation within a vacation with just enough family time vs. hang out time. Meanwhile, the rest of us soaked in the quiet, sipping coffee on the screened porch & on the back deck, surrounded by a serene peacefulness.It’s rare to find a place that offers so much fun & serenity all in one place—but this one absolutely nails it. We’re already talking about coming back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
I can only say “wow” and thank you. You highlighted so many of the things we love about the place. Please come back! Your 20-something’s even cleaned up after themselves. 😊
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