Pet-Friendly Floating House on the Lake

Summary:

🌅 Wake up floating on beautiful Lake Cumberland! This one-of-a-kind, pet-friendly retreat features a private deck, boat dock right outside your door, WiFi, Smart TV, grill, fire pit table, and outdoor shower. Spend your days boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, or exploring nearby marinas, restaurants, and hiking trails. End the evening under the stars as the lake gently rocks you to sleep. An unforgettable waterfront escape awaits! 🌅🐶🚤



The Space:

Check-in is simple and contactless using a secure lockbox. Before arrival, you’ll receive your personalized access code.



The property is located inside a private floating home community with gated entry. Your GPS will guide you to a large parking area, where an evening security gate helps provide a safe and secure environment for guests.



Community amenities include:



• 🚻 Clean communal bathhouse with additional restrooms

• 🚗 Free parking

• 🚤 Boat trailer parking

• ⚓ Boat docking directly in front of your floating home



Guest Access:

Guests have full access to:



• Your private Floathouzz

• The community boat ramp

• Boat slip directly in front of the home (subject to availability and water conditions)

• Boat trailer parking

• Community bathhouse and additional restrooms



The Neighborhood:

Located in a private floating home community near Lake Cumberland Marina and the Alligator 1 Boat Ramp in Russell Springs, Kentucky, this is one of the only true floating accommodations on Lake Cumberland.



Enjoy direct access to the lake while being close to marinas, waterfront restaurants, fishing, boating, kayaking, and countless outdoor adventures. It’s a truly unique way to experience one of Kentucky’s premier vacation destinations.



Getting Around:

You can go on the lake to get some food or drinks at the few local restaurants or you're about a 15-20 minute drive to plenty of stores/restaurants.



Other Things to Note:

🤝 During Your Stay



Our friendly on-site team is available if you need assistance during your visit.



Evening security patrols help keep the community safe and can even provide golf cart rides within the property when needed.



🍽️ Nearby



Several waterfront restaurants are accessible by boat, making lunch or dinner part of the adventure.



If you’re driving, you’ll find grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, and other conveniences just 15–20 minutes away.



⏰ Check-In & Check-Out



Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM



We look forward to welcoming you to a memorable floating lake getaway!





Most popular activities:



• 🚤 Boating – Bring your own boat or rent a pontoon, ski boat, fishing boat, or houseboat. The lake has over 50 public boat ramps and several full-service marinas.

• 🛥️ Houseboating – Lake Cumberland is often called the “Houseboat Capital of the World,” with many visitors spending several days living on the water.

• 🎣 Fishing – Excellent for striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, catfish, and bluegill. A Kentucky fishing license is required.

• 🏄 Water skiing and wakeboarding – Wide open sections of the lake make it a favorite for tow sports.

• 🌊 Tubing – One of the most popular family activities behind pontoons and ski boats.

• 🚤 Jet skiing (PWC) – Personal watercraft are permitted throughout most of the lake.

• 🛶 Kayaking and canoeing – Quiet coves are ideal for paddling and wildlife viewing.

• 🏄‍♀️ Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) – Calm mornings are especially good for paddleboarding.

• 🏊 Swimming – There are designated swimming beaches as well as many secluded coves. Swim only in safe areas, as many locations do not have lifeguards.

• 🏕️ Shoreline camping – Certain shoreline areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allow primitive camping, making boat-in camping a unique experience.

• 🥾 Hiking – Trails around the lake offer scenic overlooks, forests, and wildlife.

• 🦅 Wildlife watching and photography – Bald eagles, deer, wild turkeys, and many water birds can often be seen around the lake.

• 🌅 Sunset cruising – A favorite way to enjoy the lake without participating in watersports.



Visit Pulaski County Park, which has a family-friendly swimming area, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and hiking trails.



Then take a short drive to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, known as the “Niagara of the South.” You can:



• Hike to scenic overlooks

• Watch the waterfall

• Go rafting or kayaking on the river (seasonally)

• Look for the rare moonbow if you’re visiting around a full moon.



Fishing and sightseeing:



Try an early morning fishing trip for striped bass or smallmouth bass.



Later, visit one of the marinas for lunch and enjoy the waterfront atmosphere:



• Lee’s Ford Resort Marina

• Wolf Creek Marina

• Safe Harbor Burnside



These marinas offer restaurants, fuel, rentals, and beautiful views of the lake.



Don’t miss



• Hidden coves only accessible by boat

• Cliff-lined shorelines for great photos

• Wildlife spotting (bald eagles, deer, wild turkeys)

• Houseboat overnight stays

• Stargazing from the water, thanks to relatively low light pollution.



Interaction with Guests:

We have some on site staff in the event you need anything. Security is around at night and can assist with golf cart rides if needed.