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Lakeside Family Retreat at Barren River

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious living room with a red sofa, a fireplace, and a foosball table.
A compact kitchen with a bar area featuring shelves of liquor bottles, a refrigerator, and a sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Barren River Lake

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Scottsville, KY
  • Place, Barren River Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Corvette Museum
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Mammoth Cave National Park
    ‪39 min drive‬

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

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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 horse riding and hunting.
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Scottsville, KY

What's nearby

  • Barren River Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Corvette Museum - 38 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 39 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Western Kentucky University - 44 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Beech Bend Park - 50 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zack's Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pages Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rusty’s Lakeside Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Button's Wharf - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Family Retreat at Barren River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Family Retreat at Barren River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Family Retreat at Barren River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Family Retreat at Barren River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Family Retreat at Barren River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Barren River Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Barren River Lake State Resort Park and Scottsville Cemetery. Allen County Courthouse is 12 mi (19.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved the house! We had a great time! Beds were very comfy, everything was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay! Everything was perfect and the hot tub was exceptional. This was absolutely our best stay to date. We will definately be using VRBO over hotels from now on. Host was exceptional and home was everything expected. Thank you for sharing your lovely home! A perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and relaxing. absolutely lovely right off the river. Quiet, peaceful, and serene atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great experience, we had so much fun! Apparently made it to "dream home" status for one of the kiddos and all of them agreed it was the best vacation we’ve ever taken. We love Barren River lake so we spent most of our time on the water swimming, cliff jumping and tubing, but LOVED having a fun place to return to when it was over.We made some core memories playing pool, lounging in the hot tub, watching movies in the barn, building a fire & making s’mores with the skewers the hosts left for us. It was such a fun getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was on a mission trip with a group of 10 worked great for what we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home has a classic charm and great Lake house feel. Large open floor plan for living, dining and kitchen area are great for our long weekends with extended family. All appliances are in great order and small details like ice machine and beverage refrigerator are great touches and conveniences. Bonus space for older kids in the "Barn" space are family favorites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was phenomenal. The kitchen was well-equipped and we loved the water so much that we ended up staying at the house and just cooking our meals there. We loved the living room/kitchen/dining area and hung out there most of the time. Everyone had their own room. My 17-year old son loved the barn where we spent a lot of time playing pool. We had a kayak and a couple paddle boards that we took down to the water every day. We paddled down to the bridge 2 miles south of the house and only saw a few fishermen. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
It sounds like you had a fabulous time and I love hearing about many of the activities you chose! Please come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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. 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great cabin for a getaway weekend. There is no lake access so we were bummed about that. Was clean and comfortable. Group of 10 people fit just fine. Fire pit, hot tub, and grill were great! Just wish we had been allowed to swim off the dock nearby. There is a section of lake 10min driving distance away where we were able to swim. The host was very responsive and check-in/checkout was easy and smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. We enjoyed it tremendously. Perfect for large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful weekend with family and friends . The cabin was beyond our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2026
Thank you for your stay at our lake house. We enjoyed being able to host you. Please come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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