Kentucky Lake house rental - What a view to start the day! - Sunrise in summer as a crane takes flight.
What a view to start the day! - Sunrise in summer as a crane takes flight.
 
Kentucky Lake house rental - What a view to start the day! - Sunrise in summer as a crane takes flight.

What a view to start the day! - Sunrise in summer as a crane takes flight.

dock at summe pool

dock at summe pool

Front of house

Front of house

Friends on a summer day

Friends on a summer day

Kitchen with pro style stove and granite counters

Kitchen with pro style stove and granite counters

What a great place to have coffee and start the day!!!

What a great place to have coffee and start the day!!!

Deck between great room and master bedroom

Deck between great room and master bedroom

Tubing on Jonathan Creek Bay is always fun.

Tubing on Jonathan Creek Bay is always fun.

View down driveway in the fall

View down driveway in the fall

Master bdrm

Master bdrm

Master bath view - shower not shown

Master bath view - shower not shown

View from deck off MBR in the Fall

View from deck off MBR in the Fall

Second Bedroom

Second Bedroom

Master bath

Master bath

Kitchen area

Kitchen area

Paddle boat for guest use.

Paddle boat for guest use.

Upstairs bedroom - Every room has a view.

Upstairs bedroom - Every room has a view.

Catch Winter sun on the dock - summer sun too.

Catch Winter sun on the dock - summer sun too.

Some of our frequent guests in the back yard.

Some of our frequent guests in the back yard.

time lapse photograph of the moon over the lake

time lapse photograph of the moon over the lake

cozy fire in the winter

cozy fire in the winter

Big Billy Bass Caught off the dock in early summer

Big Billy Bass Caught off the dock in early summer

Cliff diving at the quarry anyone?

Cliff diving at the quarry anyone?

What a view to go to bed by. - Amoonpath on the lake at full moon.

What a view to go to bed by. - Amoonpath on the lake at full moon.

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps7
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
 

Photos and Description of the Kentucky Lake vacation house rental
3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, Sleeps 6

2000 square foot private Kentucky Lake front home. Beautiful views

of Jonathan Creek bay from every room. Great kitchen with grainte countertops. Twenty by thirty-five foot great

room with floor to ceiling windows facing the lake and wood burning

fireplace for chilly nights. Deck and screened porch facing lake. Satellite internet. Sits on approximately 3 1/2 acres plus TVA land. Great for families, duck hunters, fishermen, etc. For additional pictures visit our facebook page 'I had rather be fishing' and click on photos.

About Melinda

I grew up in Mayfield KY about 20 miles from the lake. I now liv n St Louis MO and I am a lawyer. We built this house so that we could visit our aging parents without the hassle of packing and unpacking all of the time. The house was built for us, not as an income property so it has many touches that other rental houses do not have - huge fireplace, oversized windows overlooking the lake, high end appliances, high ceilings, tall doors,maple and cherry floors in the bedrooms, cherry handrails, large yard (3+ acres) etc. After 3 of our parents died we no longer came to the lake as often but could not bear to sell the house where we had spent so much quality time and where our grandchildren had made so many memories. We decided to rent our house through Homeaway so that others could have great memories there as well.

Melinda purchased this house in 1998
Why Melinda chose Kentucky Lake

Since we live in a large city, we wanted a place that was away from the hustle and bustle. We found that here. The house sits on 3 acres plus TVA land. We have deer and other wildlife everywhere. At night the stars are very bright and unobstructed by light pollution. You hear the sounds of nature instead of the rumble of cars.

What makes this house unique

We love that you can see the lake from every room of the house. Even the bathrooms have views of the woods. Sitting on the deck at night with a fire or watching the moon rise over the lake is a priceless treat. Kids can play in the woods or yard and you do not have to worry about them. It is just a good place to be..

22 Reviews of Property 205889 in Kentucky Lake, Kentucky

I had rather be fishing
average rating of 4.9545455 based on 22 reviews
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I had rather be fishing
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Kentucky Lake Kentucky
5

great place

5 of 5
Submitted: April 14, 2009 Stayed: April 2009
the house was in perfect shape and well taken care of. the veiws are stunning with the entire back of the house being all windows the veiw of the lake is great. the boat dock is a great place to hang out and have a fire at dusk. very peaceful and private. The back deck is a nice place to have a cook out for dinner or lunch. And the sat light tv came in handy when them uninspecting storms come.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you. We love the lake house and are glad that others appreciate it as well. The only problem - we are renting it so much that we hardly get to use it ourselves anymore!
Helpful votes: 5/5
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Kentucky Lake Kentucky
Indianapolis
5

Beautiful location

5 of 5
Submitted: May 10, 2013 Stayed: May 2013
This house is beautiful and very well designed. Beautiful landscaping and decorated in a way that makes you feel like you are at home. The location is a little remote. Would be a great getaway in the summer if you have a boat and enjoy the water. My oldest son and girlfriend did not want to leave!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: I am glad you enjoyed your stay. You had such rainy weather! I also appreciated the picture that Dave took of the irises. They looked like Georgia O'Keefe paintings.
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Kentucky Lake Kentucky
5

Attention from owners

5 of 5
Submitted: April 18, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
The home was very clean and well maintained. The dock is nice but a little shallow for fishing at this time of year. We did have an issue with the propane which is used to heat the home. As soon as I notified the owners, they quickly made the problem a priority and had a family member present to help meet our immediate needs as well as the having the propane company on site to rectify the problem as soon as possible. The owners are easy to work with and very supportive. The fishing was a little slow but a cold front was passing through at the time of our stay. If I return to KY lake this is a property I would definately consider renting again.
Owner's Response: Yes we did have a propane problem! Between the time we left and our guests arrived, a period of about 24 hours, the valve on the propane tank developed a leak and lost most of the tank of propane so that they did not have heat the following day. That is when the big fireplace comes in handy. We got it fixed but it did take a little time. I am pleased that you were so understanding and worked with us in getting the problem resolved. We all know that unexpected issues do occur and we try to solve any problem as quickly as possible. I am glad the rest of the week was warm and that you and your family enjoyed your stay.
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Kentucky Lake Kentucky
5

Great time

5 of 5
Submitted: March 22, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
We visited for four day weekend to see our son who is attending Murray State University. We brought friends with us who are considering sending other daughter to Murray State next year. We all enjoyed our visit so much. We were able to visit our son in a homey atmosphere complete with our family dog and a roaring fire. He and his father even got to go fishing. Our friends got to visit MSU at theIr leisure with their daughter. We all got to hike and explore Land Between the Lakes. The house is beautiful and you feel like you are out in nature with all those big windows. We had a great weekend and we will be visiting again during our son's years at MSU. P.S. great kitchen too!
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I had rather be fishing
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Kentucky Lake Kentucky
5

Small Family Thanksgiving Retreat

5 of 5
Submitted: November 28, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
This was the perfect home for our first Thanksgiving destination vacation! It is the most comfortable home and peaceful setting. Our two grandchildren enjoyed it as much as the adults! From making smores at the Franklin stove on the deck to fishing off the dock. We were able to take our pet, Cosmo. He is a small rat terrier and he loved that he could see out from any directions due to all the wonderful glass windows and open floor plan. We enjoyed the fireplace so much. Watching the fall leaves drift down from the trees was almost like watching snow fall in the winter.

We actually have talked about making this a yearly tradition. My son is a big hunter and fisherman. He absolutely loved the woods surrounding the property. We enjoyed an afternoon of shopping and eating at Grand Rivers, Ky. We drove to Murray to watch a movie, but mainly just enjoyed the homes ambiance.

Thanks Melinda, for making your home available for some great family bonding. I think our family talked, shared, laughed and relaxed more than I can ever remember. We shared a morning devotional together everyday at the breakfast table. Your home made this possible by having us together for 4 mornings that we would not have had if we had Thanksgiving at our home. Everyone would have been off and running in different directions when the meal was over. My husband and I think it is the best investment we have made in a long time!!!

Delores Jones
Owner's Response: Thank you for such a lovely review. We love this house in every season but fall and winter are actually my favorite times to be there. When I am trapped inside with cabin fever in St Louis in January, I just get in the car and drive to the lake house. Everything is suddenly better. The light from the big windows chases away the winter blues and the fireplace is so cozy. We can go for walks in the woods or along the shore, watch birds fishing in the lake and throw frisbees to Flora until she is ready to go take a nap. Flora, our goldendoodle, starts wagging her tail as we cross the bridge into Illinois because she knows where we are going. I am so glad you enjoyed your time there as much as we do.
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Kentucky Lake Kentucky
Welch, Oklahoma, USA
5

Excellent Vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: September 22, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
Just returned from spending four fabulous days at this lake house. The place is fantastic. Excellent views of Jonathan Creek from most windows. Very clean and well cared for with all the ammenities anyone could ask for. My sister and family met my wife and I from Oklahoma for this long (7 months in the planning)awaited vacation. This rental was nothing less than perfect.
The weather was almost perfect for us with light mist the day of our arrival, heavy wind on day two and perfect weather the last two days. The black bass made us work for the ones we did manage to catch, but that is fishing.
There is not one negative thing to say about this rental, I highly recommend it to anyone considering this as a possiblility, let your search end here. The owners are very easy to work with and very accomodating. We all hope to be back in the near future.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 4/4
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I had rather be fishing
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Kentucky Lake Kentucky
5

Great location and Home

5 of 5
Submitted: June 14, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
This was the first time my wife and I had rented a home for a break. We spent the week with friends from another area of the country and it surpassed our expectations! The home is tasteful and comfortable; it would be great for families as well as for someone desirng some quiet and solitude. The dock was great for relaxing! It was so restful for us that after early morning fishing, we really enjoyed just relaxing at the propery. Easy drive to re-stock groceries, and Jonathan Creek was quiet.

We had absolutely no issues with the owners directions; they were a pleasure to work with making the entire process easy. And I was so surprised to see the charcoal in the grill our first night! A nice touch.

Well worth our choice. Highly recomend.

Jim and Mary Beck
Owner's Response: We are always so pleased for people to enjoy our house. We think it is great but we like to hear that other people do too. You should try it in other seasons as well. It has special appeal in every season.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Kentucky Lake Kentucky
valpo,Ind
5

wonderful vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: April 29, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
what can i say!everything was so perfect,clean well supplied just charming.Everything we wanted in a great home was there.My wife and i enjoyed ever minute,and boy did time fly by.The views where great,and we felt like the lake was all are own.The fishing was good caught lots of crappie,some of the biggest we ever caught and never even left the creek.We both wanted to stay longer but had to get back to work.We took or dog bear,and no pet fee,hope that stays that way and yes we'll be back.Thank you so much for shareing your wonderful home with my wife and bear.
Owner's Response: We are glad that you, your wife and Bear enjoyed your vacation. Well mannered dogs are always welcome. We have a large goldendoodle and know how hard it is to leave your canine family member in a kennel or even with friends while you vacation. It is just more fun if they come along.
Helpful votes: 4/4
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Kentucky Lake Kentucky
West Chicago, Illinois
5

Charming, charming, charming!!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 29, 2012 Stayed: March 2012
My husband and I rented this delightfully charming home during our daughter's spring break from college. She attends Murray State University only 20 minutes from this lovely home. It gave all of us an opportunity to get a little R and R despite being close to the university. The home is well maintained and very comfortable. I usually don't sleep well when away from home but I had very restful sleeps here. It is also well supplied for cooking.

Thank you for offering this delightful home as a vacation rental.
Owner's Response: Thank you so much for your compliments. I am trying to get my granddaughter to go to MSU because it would be so convenient to visit her - but then it would be so convenient for her to have parties when we are not there. HMMMM. Maybe Missou is a good idea. Seriously though it is a great place for parents visiting their kids at MSU or alumni attending alumni events.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Kentucky Lake Kentucky
5

Thanks for the great experience!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 27, 2012 Stayed: March 2012
This is a very nice lakehouse. Beautifuly decorated , very clean and well kept. We were immediately comfortable with our surroundings as we entered the house. The entire wall of windows gives a spectacular view of the lake and dock area (we missed the lake view the first day back at home). This home is furnished with everything you might need. We especially enjoyed relaxing on the dock watching the kids play on the paddleboat. I would definitely recommend this house. Thanks for a great experience!
Owner's Response: We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We strive to make each guests experience enjoyable and really appreciate the feedback.