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Overlooking the water, this vacation home features 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, accommodating 14 guests. It includes 1 hot tub for relaxation. Enjoy activities like fishing, swimming, and birdwatching in the area. The property offers a balcony and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Nearby attractions include Lake Reba and Paradise Cove Aquatic Center.
Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Firepit available
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Toys
Balcony or patio
Kitchenette
Barbecue grill
Hot tub on site
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Richmond, KY
Lake Reba
Place, Lake Reba
10 min drive
Paradise Cove Aquatic Center
Place, Paradise Cove Aquatic Center
11 min drive
Eastern Kentucky University
Place, Eastern Kentucky University
13 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bright Patio Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Cozy Fireplace Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living Room with Fireplace/Queen Air Bed, no doors
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Rustic Record Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Spacious Bright Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Summer Camp Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bright, Spacious Bathroom w/ Tub
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Downstairs Half Bathroom
Toilet
Master bath
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin
Sparkling clean and sanitized. Large restored log home located just south of Lexington in historic Richmond, KY. Beautiful private property including picturesque ponds with docks and paddle boats where guest can fish, swim or float. There are horses, opens fields, wooded areas, abundant wildlife, picnic tables, fire pit, fishing ponds and out door grill. The 4200 sq ft home is furnished with treasures from around the world, art, pottery, crystal and some primitive antiques. A rustic style parlor offers a large stone fireplace and a perfectly restored and playable pump organ from the 1800s. The welcoming wrap-around porch was featured in the book Perfect Porches and features porch swings and big hammocks.
You’ll have your own two acres, but still have the convenience of level paved roads in a quiet neighborhood just two miles from the nearest gas and groceries.
The fabulous Red River Gorge is 45 minutes east into the rugged mountains of Kentucky. And 45 minutes North is Keenland, The Horse Park, Lexington and the Blue Grass airport. And The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum is less than 2 hr away in Northern KY.
This rambling handcrafted work of art invites visitors to recall days past when time spent on a porch swing was enlightening, and a stroll around a pond is healing. There’s an enclosed hot tub off the upstairs bedroom that extends into pine trees with an outside entrance onto the back deck. It overlooks the pond and is totally private. The big windows provide beautiful views year-round, perfect sunsets and stars twinkling through the pine boughs at night.
A king sized bed and private bath are on the first level in a very large master bedroom. Off the master bedroom is a separate bedroom with a standard and two twin beds. Up the stairs from there is a queen bed in a room that opens into the hot tub room, a large bathroom with garden tub and washer and dryer. This area also has a stone fireplace with gas logs. Down the hall on the second floor are two more bedrooms. One is large with a queen size bed and record played. The fifth bedroom has a queen size bed with a full view of the pond and private entrance onto the upper deck. There is a bathroom in this area, too.
Also, on this second floor is a balcony room that overlooks the large floor-to-ceiling hand laid stone fireplace. This area has a large comfortable couch and is the perfect spot to escape to read a book.
A unique spiraling staircase leads to the open kitchen on the first floor. The dining room off the kitchen is a one room log cabin with a handmade oak table and woven hickory bottom chairs that seat 12 comfortably.
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Please observe quiet hours outdoors after 11:00pm for the sake of our neighbors. Of course quiet conversations around the fire pit are always fine :-)
HOT TUB - Please keep hot tub covered when not in use.
Do not leave hot tub jets #2 left running unattended.
NO PARKING IN BACK YARD
RETURN ANY INDOOR OUR OUTDOOR FURNITURE IF MOVED - Our cleaner will be alone and she cannot move furniture.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 4750600
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Richmond
Located in Richmond, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Reba and Paradise Cove Aquatic Center, while EKU Center for the Arts and Kentucky River Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Richmond Area Arts Center and Hummel Planetarium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Paradise Cove Aquatic Center - 11 min drive - 14.4 km
Eastern Kentucky University - 13 min drive - 17.5 km
Richmond Area Arts Center - 13 min drive - 18.2 km
EKU Center for the Arts - 15 min drive - 20.2 km
Getting around
Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Union City General Store - 16 min drive
The Juicy Burger - 9 min drive
Witt's Country Market - 9 min drive
Our Best Restaurant - 11 min drive
Cobb Ford Road Front Porch And Lounge - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin?
As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin on 3 Jan 2027 start from £648, 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 at Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Reba, Paradise Cove Aquatic Center and Richmond Area Arts Center. EKU Center for the Arts and Hummel Planetarium are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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We really enjoy staying at Martin Manor. This was our third stay and we found it once again comfortable and accommodating. It is convenient to get to and yet out of the way enough to feel like a real escape.
We had a girls trip weekend to the cabin and it was PERFECT! It was so thoughtfully decorated and stocked for whatever we might need and the host was incredibly communicative and thorough with information for the weekend. Don’t forget to bring carrots for the horses!
We had an excellent time! Our host was very accommodating and helpful with any questions we had. The venue had so much space and the porch was amazing with all its seating and porch swings! It wasn’t an issue but I will say the wider set of stairs to go upstairs was located in the master bedroom as well as house entrance into the bedroom with the three beds was thru the master. The pond was fun to fish- the boys caught several larger bass. We enjoyed feeding Sadie and Flag, the horses, apples. We would definitely recommend this space!!
Our family of 11 found the property pleasant and a nice place to visit. The weather was very hot so we couldn't go outside much to enjoy the outdoor swings and seating. On the other hand, the air conditioning worked very well. The kitchen was equipped with a large electric gridle which we used daily. Thanks to the host for that! And the table with seating for twelve was wonderful. We could all eat and visit together.
Amazing cabin to get the whole family together for a 50th birthday bourbon weekend for my husband. We have zero complaints and would definitely stay here again!
Host had been very welcoming and so accommodating. Great communication leading up to and during our stay. Everything was clean and spacious. So thankful for this place for our family to gather and celebrate together. Everyone mentioned how they look forward to returning to enjoy the property in the warmer weather.
This is a lovely, well-kept property with a thoughtful, helpful host. We were sent all the info in advance with instructions for things about the house and things to do around the area. The house itself is warm and welcoming. It was perfect with a dining area big enough for our large group. We would definitely visit again...hopefully in warmer weather so we could enjoy the outside amenities as well!
This was a great place for family and friends got get together. The cabin and grounds were large enough that we did not feel crowded but we always felt like we were together due to the unique layout of the cabin. We really liked the fire pit in the back. We also enjoyed the hot tub on the second floor.
Beautiful property with lota to do on site: we sat on rhe porch, sat around campfire, hiked, used paddleboats, discovered history of thw property. We had a relaxed fa ily style dinner around dining room table. Went to Berea, ate dinner at boone tavern, relaxed at their bar, wwnt ro Tater Knob Pottery
Beautiful property and amazing host!Communication is top notch!This was our third time staying at this homey cabin and hope to visit again in the future!
Everything was fabulous! Check-in was simple. The owner provided a very thorough document about the property that includes all of the information you need. We had a wonderful family reunion here with family meeting up from 3 states. We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by John Martin
Early settlers in KY cut down ancient trees and hand-hewed logs to build one-room log cabins. We built this home using two pioneer cabins and a mule barn. It is a handcrafted work of art that we lovingly created and enhanced. This spring we built a new home using two more old log cabins and moved into it. We wanted to keep our big house intact and available to share. We live just past the barn on the same property and are available to welcome and give tours of the house for guests. Or guests can choose total privacy with no contact. Our first guests left us a glowing review and we are are really happy to think of people experiencing the beauty of our precious home, our farm, fishing ponds and wooded areas.
Why they chose this property
Totally unique! Beautiful historic restored log cabin with picturesque view of pristine pond and filled with treasures. Experience the best of rural Kentucky, enjoy the magnificent home and explore acres of fishing ponds, horses and more.
What makes this property unique
Massive 12 room, 3.5 bath home handcrafted with restored 200 yr old logs Filled with original art, antiques, pottery, crystal and unique items to enjoy. Hot tub, wrap around porches, swings, hammocks, picnic tables, paddle boats, horses, ponds and woods. Settle in and step back in time or use this as your base to travel to the Ky River (9 miles E), Lexington to Keenland Race Track, The Kentucky Horse Park. The Ark Encounter (80 miles N) Red River Gorge is rugged and magnificent for outdoor activities (40 minute drive) And historic craft center Berea is only 20 minutes south.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests