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Cheerful Grand Rivers Cottage, 1/2 Mi to Lake

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A small brick house with a porch, surrounded by lush green grass and trees.
Patio
A living room with two recliner chairs, a television on a stand, a patterned rug, and a couch.
A living room with a beige sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a floor lamp.
Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kentucky Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Grand Rivers, KY
  • Place, Kentucky Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Patti's 1880's Settlement
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Badgett Playhouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 (Yellow Room)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Paris Room)

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 (Blue Room)

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Grand Rivers

Located in Grand Rivers, this cottage is near the beach. Badgett Playhouse and Bill Monroe's Home Place are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Patti's 1880's Settlement and Maggie's Jungle Golf & Jungle Run. Twin Lakes Antique Mall and Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Map
Grand Rivers, KY

What's nearby

  • Kentucky Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Patti's 1880's Settlement - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Badgett Playhouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Barkley - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Paducah Riverwalk - 31 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Patti's 1880's Settlement - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ralph's Harborview Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful Grand Rivers Cottage, 1/2 Mi to Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cheerful Grand Rivers Cottage, 1/2 Mi to Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cheerful Grand Rivers Cottage, 1/2 Mi to Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful Grand Rivers Cottage, 1/2 Mi to Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful Grand Rivers Cottage, 1/2 Mi to Lake located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Kentucky Lake, Badgett Playhouse and Patti's 1880's Settlement. Tennessee River and Lake Barkley are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 26 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the cottage. It was within walking distance to Grand Rivers activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, cute little house in a very convenient location. Easy walk to everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for LBL

This cozy house is in the perfect place for exploring LBL and Grand Rivers
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hunting trip

Great stay just needed a place to stay for hunting will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Grand river

Nice place for the money. Clean and functional
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend Get Away

Older home in good condition. Clean, easy to find, close to all we needed. We enjoyed our stay and will probably stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
From the owner: "Thank you for your visit. We are glad you enjoyed your time and hope to see you again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Perfect Getaway Old Feel Happening Town

Local restaurants, local hometown Ice cream, grocery, bar. Local Marina & Waterpark Within 17mins. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
From the owner: "We love our quaint, little town, and are glad you enjoyed our piece of paradise. I hope you are able to come again in the future!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Getaway

Very relaxing and enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break

My family had a relaxing time in Grand rivers! The property is in walking distant of several restaurants and the river. The property host is very responsive and nice! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

House needs hand rail at back steps , extra clean

Needs clean, needs handrail , plenty of seating and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Grand Rivers Easter Adventure

House stay was great . House was just as expected. Loved how we can walk to Patti's ,and Craig's. Happy to see an actual full length mirror. Easy check in and out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like staying at Grandmas

Place is decorated very cute. Close to town and an easy walk to attractions. Could use a few repairs but seems the owners are working on improving as needed. Walk in shower no tub. Could use a washer and dryer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most excellent experience!

We were more than pleasantly surprised. What a cute house! Very well appointed, clean and most pleasant. Everything we needed was there. Washer and Dryer, dinnerware, cooking utensils, coffee makers, microwave. linens and more. The proprietor was injured in an accident while we there, so her friends stopped by to check on us. My wife, my son, my dog and I were thrilled with this accommodation. We have already decided to come back to LBL and stay act the "Flamingo House" again. Thanks so very much, Misa, Mark, Christian and Lucky
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Shared from the owner: "Hi, Mark, thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! On behalf of my mother, we will look forward to having you stay again soon!"
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Ant problem in kitchen, front door wouldnt open far enough to get in, Back door no stable stairs or railing for elderly guest. Pictures are deceiving not decorated at all like them, not good lighting in dining area to eat. Bedrooms decorated nicely but matresses are awful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dissapointing- Needs ALOT of work to make it OK

Sadly this was the worse vacation rental that we have ever stayed out. Roof is sinking in and because of this the door doesn't open. Ants, mold, and dirty furniture were some of the issues. Windows broken to the point that it slammed down and broke 2 of my finger tips when trying to open. I understand not wanting to put a lot in a vacation rental but the lack of care makes me wonder why even rent it out ??? It needs a complete overhaul to be a suitable vacation home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Lots of updates need really bad

The house was very clean. But It is in great need of maintenance on the interior of the house. None of the interior doors will close, trim work falling down, wood floors need to be refinished, furniture needs replaced. Holes in the walls, And ALL of the walls and ceiling needs to be taken down to the studs. I'm sure it would help get rid of the stale odor that is in every room.This is an Older house that has not had any proper upkeep done in years. This could really be a very cute house. But it is in dire need of a good amount of money invested into it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

went in hottest day of year air was not on smelled like a closes up basement smell never cleared .

Musky smell never cleared house smelled like a damp basement. Temperature. Was 80 in house the air wasn't on went bought 3 fans so we could sleep. .plus there was in a trap with a dead mouse under the couch that needed to be got out smelled lingered. the step in back was just loose blocks .no hand rails. Look like the shower had leak and been fix but may be leaking in wall again. It was the 4th of July i would have ask for money back but all home rentals were taking .I've stayed in vrbo for years .always had beautiful homes and great experiences. i hate given bad reviews but don't to have someone else vacation runt.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

No southern hospitality here.

This old house was bare bones. We even had to go buy more toilet paper. The front door screen didn’t open all the way. Does in the house stuck and had to be forced open. Drips all over the floor from years of touch up painting. Roach droppings in the kitchen. The hand soap and dish soap containers almost empty. Peeling paint in the bathroom. when I reached out for help with an extremely uncomfortable bed I was answered with disrespect and curtness. This solution wound up being just to flip over the heated bed cover that had been put on upside down.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Hi Paul, the right vacation home is everything, and we're disappointed if this wasn't the one for you. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following: - We encourage guests to thoroughly review the listing before booking, to ensure they find the perfect vacation home for their needs. The listing does state that this is a rustic cottage, but we’re sorry if this caught you off guard. We wish you had reached out to us during your stay. We would've been more than happy to resolve your concerns and make your stay more comfortable. - We want all of our guests to rest easy. We’re sorry to hear that you weren’t comfortable during your stay. We do know that mattress preference is unique to each guest and while we try to accommodate all guests' comfort, mattress taste is subjective. We're sorry the mattress didn't meet your preferences. - As is standard in the vacation rental industry, the owner provides a starter amount of essentials, and once that amount is out, it's typical for the guest to purchase more supplies, especially for longer stays or larger groups. While we try to accommodate all our guests' needs, we're sorry the complimentary supplies didn't meet your preferences. - We apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay. Since the cottage is surrounded by nature, pests can be found in the area and occasionally enter if doors or windows are left open. However, we have not seen the types of pests that you mentioned. We do have ongoing pest control that manages and protects the cottage from these issues. - While we regret our home was not up to your expectations, we’re happy to share that our most recent guests reported no issues. - We truly go above and beyond for our guests and are confident that future guests will have a wonderful stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Convenient location could walk everywhere.

While our stay was good, the cottage is in need of some TLC. The recliners are pretty old and don't operate well at all. Once of the beds has broken springs in it and the front bedroom on the right has a window that literally fell out. Had we not caught it, it would have broken. Wewould recommend a handrail at the steps at the paition leading to back door. My wife has difficulty with her balance and fell over backwards ontothe ground. Fortunately it resulted in srapes and bruises no broken bones. There were at least 3 piles of dog poop that we unfortunately stepped in when we arrived. It was to dark out to see it in time. The front porch light didn't work. The back bedroom on the right has a serious soft spot in the floor, feel like you could fall through. Finally the living area could use some improved lighting. It is very dark near the front door. Aside from this we had a good stay and we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

I didn't read the reviews prior to staying, but now that I have, I am disappointed to find out that the issues I had, were noted by previous guests going back more than a year. There was an odor, I had to buy a candle to cover it, one guest said it was musty but it smelled like a dog to me. The other was mice, if you have mice holes in your walls you know you have mice. We did not see droppings but we heard them eating in the walls and one night a mouse ran into my phone leaned against the base board charging. Scared it and us. And lastly, it is not professionally cleaned. Nasty baseboards, dirty window sills, mold on the freezer door seal, etc. If I am paying to have the property cleaned it needs to be more than a "mop and dust" clean. Old homes are going to have issues but take action and fix them when they are reported. Evolve manages this property and they have the home owner as "boots on the ground" which is a serious conflict of interest. I will always read reviews from now on.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
Hi Debra, thank you for your review. We’ve passed your feedback along to the homeowner, so they can continue to improve for future guests. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

This is a nice little house. Very quiet neighborhood within walking distance of everything we wanted to see. The negative reviews had me scared but I'm so glad I ignored them and gave this place a chance. It's not a 5 star hotel but is a nice home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend place

This home is conveniently located for exploring Grand Rivers and the Land Between the Lakes. Had fun everyday out at LBL and then fantastic evenings in town for dinner. Walkable to the business district in Grand Rivers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Horrible

I would in no way recommend anyone stay at this property. We rented it for 2 nights, but left before 10:00 am after 1 night. The smell of mold and mildew had permeated EVERYTHING. The furniture and mattresses were damp from the moisture and mildew in the house. The "workmanship" to remodel the place was sorely lacking. There was a spot in the floor in one bedroom that I thought I was going to fall through. This place should not be a rental anywhere!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace, Comfort, Proximity

We enjoyed our stay in this clean, comfortable, nicely furnished property in a very safe neighborhood. Walking distance to all amenities and activities. Owner is kind, accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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