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The Barge Inn has amazing views of beautiful Kentucky Lake.

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One of many beautiful sunsets across Kentucky Lake.
A calm water sunset. Great for kayaking!
Gravel beach where the kayaks and pedal boat are kept.
Ground level deck with patio furniture & a gas grill looking north.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dover, TN
  • Place, Paris Landing State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Paris Landing
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Donelson National Battlefield
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Barge Inn has amazing views of beautiful Kentucky Lake.

There is not a better view of Kentucky Lake available than "The Barge Inn" on Kentucky Lake. This lakefront property is located on a tall bluff overlooking the widest part of Kentucky Lake where the Tennessee River merges with the Big Sandy River. You will see the Big Sandy Wildlife Refuge across the lake to the West. You will see Paris Landing State Park Lodge 4.0 ⁸miles across the lake to the north. Your view of Tennessee River traffic is unimpeded for a 12 mile stretch of the river channel. You will enjoy watching sail boats, lots of barges, cabin cruisers, fishing tournaments, cargo ships, and river cruise boats. The wind currents caused by the bluff next to the lake result in the perfect location to watch the eagles soar looking for their next meal. You will be able to enjoy lake activities just 200 yards down the road to the beach. There are (4) kayaks and a pedal boat available to use when the weather is calm. The beach provides a great place to swim, float and fish. Nature, small towns, antiques and Civil War history are the main attractions at the Barge Inn. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle look no further.
The Barge Inn lake front retreat is light, airy and clean with spacious living areas, two large decks, comfortable bedrooms, great mattresses, sparkling clean fully supplied bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen.
This lakeside retreat is only 2 hours from Nashville, Tn if you want to take a day trip to Music City. The property is 40 minutes from Murray State University or 1 hour from Austin Peay University. The Barge Inn is only 25 minutes from Ft. Donelson, a Civil War fort, that was key to securing the Cumberland River gateway to Nashville Tn. The original surrender house for the Battle of Dover is part of the National Park landmarks in Dover, Tn. that you can tour. The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is about 30 minutes away. This area offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, a buffalo and elk range that can be driven through, a nature center, a planetarium, and more.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave house keys inside on key hook by the front door. Lock the door using the door knob.
If you rent the golf cart leave keys inside on key hook by the front door.
Lower the lakeside deck umbrella in case of a sudden gust of wind or rainstorm.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Dover

Located in Dover, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Homeplace and Paris-Henry County Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Krider Performing Arts Center and Johnson Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dover, TN

What's nearby

  • Paris Landing State Park - 28 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Paris Landing - 28 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Surrender House - Dover Hotel - 35 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Fort Donelson National Battlefield - 36 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Ft. Henry Trail Head at Land Between The Lakes - 42 min drive - 27.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dodd's Country Store - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Paris Landing Inn - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pj Restaurant and Resort - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Dew Drop In - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barge Inn has amazing views of beautiful Kentucky Lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Barge Inn has amazing views of beautiful Kentucky Lake.?

As of 6 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Barge Inn has amazing views of beautiful Kentucky Lake. on 23 May, 2026 start from S$156, 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 The Barge Inn has amazing views of beautiful Kentucky Lake.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Barge Inn has amazing views of beautiful Kentucky Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barge Inn has amazing views of beautiful Kentucky Lake.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Barge Inn has amazing views of beautiful Kentucky Lake. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Tennessee River and within 16 miles (25 km) of Paris Landing and Paris Landing State Park. Ft. Henry Trail Head at Land Between The Lakes and Boswell Landing are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were amazing , so welcoming ! Property was simply astonishing to relax and super clean , lake view was spectacular .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet with beautiful views. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on a gorgeous lake with incredible views! We enjoyed the screened porch that overlooked the lake, fresh baked bread, amenities of the home and kindness of the owners and much more! Very comfortable bed and linens.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our fall break getaway. Everything was just as the listing said and so clean. Pat & Vince were so friendly and helpful. We were even given homemade bread upon arrival. The views were spectacular in this very peaceful area. We highly recommend and hope to be back soon!
Sunsets were just beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Wonderful place for a relaxing get-away!

Beautiful property, clean house, amazing view, friendly and helpful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts did not disappoint great views of the Kentucky lake the place we stayed very comfortable. Lots of different birds, views of traffic on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin d.

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

Relaxing Stay and Beautiful View

My husband and I had a very relaxing stay! The view was amazing and the communication with owners was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JADE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and screened in porch were absolutely amazing!!! Everything was clean and well stocked with everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The beds and furniture are comfortable and accommodating for 6. The area is very peaceful and quiet. Great get away. Would recommend for stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann R.

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

Barge Inn

We stayed at Barge Inn for a week recently. It was a very nice house in a nice neighborhood. It was easy to contact the owners and they were always willing to help us if we had questions. A great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was excellent! No problems at all. The owners were always available to answer any questions about the area. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Great house, beautiful view

Everything we needed in one place. Owners were quick to answer questions and gave us great advice on renting a boat. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Relaxing Stay

We had a quiet, relaxing stay here. The view of the lake is magnificent! The place is as described and very clean. We hope to visit again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Tres M.

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

Wonderful lake get-away!

Terrific lake vacay! Very clean and fully stocked. The owners are very welcoming and accessible. The lake view is spectacular! Definitely a 5 star experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vince and Pat were wonderful—thank you for the homemade bread upon our arrival! The place was so clean and comfortable but the best thing by far was the view of the lake! We watched pelicans and Eagles fishing as we sat on the deck! (I’ll add photos when I get home.). We were able to explore Land Between the Lakes and spend time in Nashville—both were enjoyable drives with lots of opportunities to see nature. The golf cart rental wea great, too. We are looking forward to returning so we can use the kayaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved everything about the Barge Inn. A lovely place at a beautiful location. The golf cart was definitely a huge help since we spent a lot of time at the beach and we stayed as a family of 7. The owners are very attentive and always strive to make your stay the best possible. We loved the porch and the overall feel of the house, everything was very clean. The Internet was fast and the kitchen is well equipped! I even baked a birthday cake there ! 10/10 recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Barge Inn was amazing! It was extremely clean and had everything we needed. The views of the lake were spectacular and better than the photos show. We had such a relaxing time and enjoyed our stay. There were several good restaurants nearby and lots to do around Land Between the Lakes. We had so much fun fishing and kayaking on the lake as well. Our hosts were so kind and helpful! They had homemade banana bread waiting for us which was such a nice treat! We are so glad we chose to stay at the Barge Inn!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is wonderful. It is very clean and the view of Kentucky Lake is beautiful! We enjoyed sitting on the screened porch and watching the water traffic. We even saw a barge go by and the eagles flew right in front of the cottage. The hosts are very nice and even had a loaf of homemade bread waiting on us. I can’t say enough good things about this rental. I would highly recommend that you stay here!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

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

Lovely House Wonderful Views

It is advertised exactly Beautiful lake views , relaxing,The beds were so nice and comfortable The host were very lovely people in fact My sister , my daughter r ,and friend met them best host ever We hope to come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have spent many vacations all over Kentucky lake and Lake Barkly and the view from this house far exceeds them all. No pics can do it Justice. Nice home with a screened in porch. The property owners, Vince and Pat are awesome. We will be returning without a doubt.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston B.

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

Everything was perfect!

We stayed here for a fishing tournament and it worked out really well. Lots of room to park and plug in the boat at night. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Great sunset views, fantastic hosts, and the perfect location. We couldn't have asked for anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Wonderful weekend getaway

I was very pleased with host communications and cleanliness of property. My 14 year old son enjoyed the outdoors and i read a book under the shade trees of the Tennessee River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Barge Inn is a cute 2 bdrm, 1 bath house (the shower pressure is great) that is immaculately clean, with a huge wall of glass with doors leading onto the large deck. The lake view is spectacular! Everything you need besides your clothing & food is there for you. Lots of wildlife along the road to get there. We had a wonderful time. And communicating with Vince & Pat is so easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgi E.

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

Perfect!

If you're looking for a place that's generic and impersonal, this is not for you. If you want warm, inviting, and comfortable, then you've found the perfect spot! This property has everything you need for a relaxing and carefree stay. And you can't beat the beautiful views from the back porch. The hosts make the check-in and check-out process easy, and they are just a text away if you need anything.We're already bookin our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I along with and her siter spent a few days at this quiet home on Kentucky Lake. The westerly view of the lake from the screened in porch makes for some great sunsets. The house was super clean. The kitchen was well-stocked with cookware and utensils. Check-in and check-out were easy. Not that we needed anything, but Elroy was available if anything came up.It's a bit remote, so we found ourselves taking day trips into LBL and the surrounding area and coming back late afternoon and staying put after that. This will be our go-to place when we're back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

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

Beautiful view

The pictures cant capture the view you have of the sunsetting every evening over KY lake. You can see all the way to Paris landing from the screened in porch. We came for a fishing trip but we all had just as much fun just hanging out at the cabin. Great host and beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vince & Patricia Griffin

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We moved here from Sugar Land, Tx. after retiring to enjoy the lake with its beautiful sunsets. I am originally from Paris, Tn. My wife is from Galveston, Tx.

Why they chose this property

This lakeside community offers water recreation combined with wonderful ever changing lake views surrounded by peaceful quiet nature.

What makes this property unique

The elevation above the lake combined with the river traffic on the Tennessee River provides ever changing scenery. The location allows you to see where the Big Sandy River merges with the Tennessee River. This gives you 6 miles of uninterrupted lake view and amazing sunsets!

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