4.6 miles from LMU. Cozy 2-bedroom Lustron home located in Middlesboro, Ky,
Relax in Uncle Ernie’s cozy 2-bedroom house. This unique all steel 1950s Lustron Home is decorated with mid century modern flair. Each bedroom has a queen bed and a TV. Relax and put your feet up in the cozy living area with a 55” TV. Modern updated kitchen with dining area. Coffee maker and full size washer and dryer included.
Enjoy the charcoal grill and outdoor fire pit on a concrete patio with a nice level yard.
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Fall in love with Middlesboro and enjoy the magic it has to offer. Uncle Ernie’s is located within walking distance from downtown Middlesboro where you can enjoy pizza at Ikes, dinner at Shades Cafe and Steakhouse, or grab a flavored coffee at Crater City Coffee. Easy walk to the Levitt AMP Music Series
Property manager
Monica Poore
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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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
Middlesboro
Middlesboro is home to this holiday home. Bell County Historical Society Museum and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Middlesboro Country Club and Wasioto Winds Golf Course.
Bell County Historical Society Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Middlesboro Country Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Middlesboro ARH Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
Middlesboro Mall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 4.6 miles from LMU. Cozy 2-bedroom Lustron home located in Middlesboro, Ky, pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
Where is 4.6 miles from LMU. Cozy 2-bedroom Lustron home located in Middlesboro, Ky, located?
Situated in Middlesboro, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bell County Historical Society Museum and Middlesboro Country Club. Middlesboro ARH Hospital and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Our group had a wonderful time staying at Uncle Ernie's! Everything was neat, tidy, and felt like home. We definitely will be back next time we are in the area!
The stay couldn't have gone better from contact and check in to check out. Questions were answered promptly. The house was an interesting combination of an historical kit house brought into the 21st century with some very nice upgrades. When I work in the area again, this is where I I'll be staying if available.
We stayed here for a graduation at LMU. Uncle Ernie's was one of the best VRBOs we have ever stayed in. It was clean, comfortable and convenient. The hosts have thought of everything to make your stay fantastic. Communication was top notch. I would book this every time I went if I still had a student at LMU.
Uncle Ernie's was amazing and beautiful! We enjoyed everything about our stay there. Monica and Terry were great host. We will definitely stay here again for our future visits.
My daughter and I had two days/one evening in the Middlesboro/Cumberland Gap area. We found this Vrbo and liked it for a few reasons:- They were OK with a single night stay- Flexible with check-in time- Location was greatOverall the experience was good. The property is nice - 2 or 3 are very comfortable. 4 might have been a bit tight but likely would have still worked. It is right on a major road which made it easy to find, but getting in and out of the driveway was a bit of a challenge.Listing on VRBO was accurate and the hosts were helpful and responsive. We would stay here again.
Perfect! Owner was awesome and incredibly responsive. The house was immaculate and ideal for us. Wish we could have enjoyed the fire pit too but we were able to stay high and dry and cozy in the house and avoid the torrential downpours. There is even a nice covered area to get to the carport from the house. Neat historical home close to everything and we were honored to be the first VRBO customer. Thank you for a great experience. We will be back!
Uncle Ernie's place was immaculate and full of charming details. It was a unique home, unlike anywhere we've stayed. Monica's communication was excellent, making our stay smooth and enjoyable. Plus, the location was perfect. Highly recommend!
The host thought of everything in this very unique house, loved the black out curtains which makes me feel cozy and secure, I always need a fan to sleep and forgot mine, but they provided one in every closet, so I didn't have to buy one. We were already familiar with Middlesboro but if you're not it's a beautiful area to explore. Loved it
CYNTHIA B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Monica Poore
My husband and I were born and raised in Middlesboro, Ky. We currently rent to students attending Lincoln Memorial University Veterinarian and Medical School. This is our first and only VRBO. Still in our first year we are very open to suggestions that would make our guests more comfortable.
Why they chose this property
This house belonged to my great Uncle Ernest Wakin and Uncle Ernie's sister Louise. Uncle Ernie passed the house down to my husband and I. He loved people. Spent his very simple life taking care of others and visiting the patients in the Middlesboro Hospital every day. He loved company, so inviting people to stay at his home seemed appropriate and would make him smile. So, we didn't choose this neighborhood, it just happens to be in one of the greatest locations to stay in Middlesboro. Located 0.2 miles from the best steak in town. Shades Cafe and Steakhouse. Great Pizza at Ike’s Artisan Pizza which is just up the street from Shades. Coffee Shop and great sandwich shop all within .9 miles from Uncle Ernie's. Need groceries? 1.3 miles straight ahead is a Food City.
What makes this property unique
Uncle Ernie's is a 1950s all enameled steel Lustron Home. These homes were designed to address the post-World War ll housing shortage particularly for returning veterans. Trying to keep with its unique mid-century modern aesthetics, we have decorated with a mid-century flare. Only 2,500 of these homes were built. It is an Historical Landmark. Until its remodel the first of 2025 there was nothing made of wood. Even the kitchen cabinets were made of steel. It's a very interesting and unique home.
Languages:
English
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