Spacious, Family-Friendly Getaway Near Mammoth Cave & Nolin Lake

🏡 Welcome to Gather, your serene home away from home just minutes from Nolin Lake State Park and a scenic drive to Mammoth Cave National Park. This clean and comfortable 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is ideal for families and outdoor lovers seeking space, fun, and connection in a peaceful Kentucky setting.

Why You’ll Love It:

🛏️ Sleeps up to 10 with room to spread out across 3 levels
🍔 Large deck with outdoor dining, lounge seating & propane grill
💦 NEW hot tub, fire pit, yard games & space to explore
🍷 Fully stocked kitchen + indoor dining for 12
🃏Game room with foosball, arcade games, & more
🌅 Peaceful, family-friendly neighborhood with scenic views
Inside the Home:

Upstairs, the Derby Room offers a king bed, walk-in closet, and private en-suite bath. On the main level, the Goldenrod Room and Blue Heron Room each feature a queen bed and share a second full bathroom. The loft has a twin trundle bed (sleeps 2), and the finished basement offers a pull-out queen sleeper sofa and half bath—perfect for kids or extra guests.

The living areas are designed for family time and relaxation. Enjoy cozy seating, a record player for atmosphere, board games, and a second hangout space downstairs with a TV and game setup.

The Kitchen & Dining Area:

Cook with ease in the well-stocked kitchen—pots, pans, dishware, utensils, and coffee bar included. The main dining table seats 8, plus 4 more at the kitchen bar. Whether you’re preparing a big breakfast before hiking or grilling dinner on the deck, everything you need is here.

Outdoor Living:

Unwind on the spacious upper deck with dining and lounge furniture or soak in the brand-new hot tub on the lower patio. Play cornhole or ladderball while the kids explore the yard. In the evenings, gather around the fire pit under the stars—firewood is provided!

Nearby Attractions:

🎣 Nolin Lake State Park (1 mile) – Sandy beach, hiking, biking, fishing, and a boat ramp
🔦 Mammoth Cave National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Site & world’s longest cave system

Additional Info:

🛻 Parking: Gravel driveway with space for multiple vehicles. AWD/4WD is recommended during wet weather due to slope.
🔐 Security: Outdoor security cameras at the entrances (for your safety only)
🪵 Firewood: Available on property or nearby on Brier Creek Road

LAKE ACCESS:

Dock access is NOT included nor available with house rental, due to stringent rules set by the Army Corps of Engineers, who govern Nolin River Lake and its shoreline. This goes for any rental on Nolin Lake.

From the Army Corps of Engineers:

17.3.11. Facilities granted under this permit will not be leased, rented, sublet or otherwise used in the course of any commercial activity by the permittee or his/her agent for monetary gain. The use of a permitted group boat dock by individuals renting lake property constitutes unauthorized commercial activity. The use of the dock facility is intended for the mooring of the permittee’s vessel or watercraft. Such use includes the storage of gear essential to the operation of such vessel or watercraft in enclosed locker facilities.

BOATS AND RENTALS:

There is a boat ramp at the state park a mile down the road to launch your watercraft, with no fee to do so as it is a state-operated boat ramp.

Moutardier and Wax are the closest on-lake marinas that offer boat rentals. Wax is the closest by land, but the furthest by water to the lake house. Moutardier just changed ownership and underwent major renovations and is brand new! They rent both pontoon boats and jet skis. Please check their websites and socials for seasonal hours.

GROCERIES:

The house is in a peaceful, remote location, so you'll definitely want to plan to bring food and beverage in with you, and supplement at the local stores as needed, once here.

DG market is closest to the house, less than 15 minutes away off of Nolin Dam Road. It is a convenient, newer market and has most basic provisions, should you run out of something.

The Cee Bee Food Store in Brownsville is the next closest, about 20-25 minutes away to the south. A good option on the way back if you spent the day in the National Park.

Otherwise, Walmart and Save-a-Lot in Leitchfield are roughly 40 mins north and are the the larger chains with a wider selection.

If coming from the south, Bowling Green is 40 miles from the house and has big-box stores galore.

RESTAURANTS:

Please see my Guidebook for local recommendations!