8/10 Good
Maggie F.
13 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maggie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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The Shack on Shortcut private Barndominium
Family-friendly holiday home in Horse Cave
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum
- Place, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
- Place, Dinosaur World
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
The Shack on Shortcut private Barndominium
Enjoy the lovely unique and private setting that provides large space for guests. King size bed, day bed with pullout, couch, blow up queen size mattress if needed and a “pack and play” for the babies. Stove, refrigerator, microwave and bathroom with shower. Conveniently located off I-65, exit 58. Minutes from down town Horse Cave and 11 miles from Mammoth Cave. Enjoy the grill, fire pit, corn hole boards, and picnic table outside or the pool table, board games, and basketball shoot off inside.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: cats (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Horse Cave
Horse Cave is home to this holiday home. Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum and Kentucky Repertory Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Dinosaur World and Raven’s Cross Escapes - Haunted Village.
Horse Cave, KY
What's nearby
- Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
- Cave City Convention Center - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
- Dinosaur World - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
- Crystal Onyx Cave - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
Restaurants
- Love's Travel Stop - 6 min drive
- 5 Broke Girls - 8 min walk
- Terrazul - 2 min drive
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Cracker Barrel - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alari T.
7 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Alari T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Christie
Languages:
English
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