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Large Home with Entertainment Options Galore
This beautiful house was the prefect space for my family with plenty of space for everyone. The basement was great for the teenagers to hang out. Pictures don’t do justice to all the spacious rooms and amenities. The location was perfect. It was easy to get to Mammoth caves, The Kentucky down under zoo and up to Louisville. We will definitely be back!

Waterfront Cabin with Hot Tub
This was our second time at James’ place, we absolutely love it. James is very friendly and responsive. The place is easy to find and beautiful inside and out. Sitting on the porch with a view of the water and listening to the animals is so peaceful! We also love walking to the bridge and checking out the waterfall and the older building there. Definitely a great place to come and relax, enjoy the outside and just have a good time with friends/family! Thanks again, James!

Mammoth Cave/Fishing
We loved it here lots of land for the kids to play and be loud and wild like kids should be. Also very peaceful and beautiful country settings we will be back!

Mammoth Cave - Nolin Lake
The home was perfect for our two families! We had everything we needed to cook in the kitchen. It rained the whole time and we were lucky to have a comfortable home to stay in and enjoy. Enjoyed our stay!

The Birdhouse Tree house
My girlfriend and I loved staying at the birdhouse! The treehouse was so quaint, cute, and modern feeling with lots of windows and natural light, the coolest staircase, and a deck overlooking the creek directly behind the property. Evenings were very romantic with a campfire and string lights with the sound of the creek flowing beside us. Scarlett’s food & shopping recommendations were wonderful! Hickory & Oak was really nice restaurant with an upscale atmosphere—definitely great for a date night or special night like a birthday or anniversary. Flavor Isle was an unexpected surprise with the best burgers and fried pickles—plus it is right next door to the “Foxhole” which my girlfriend loved. It was a really fun store to look around in and definitely worth checking out. We hiked cedar sink trail and then went into mammoth cave tour which was a cool day out. We also enjoyed horseback riding. We loved every second staying here and highly recommend!

Rough River Lake Vacation Rentals hot tub WIFI
This home was a great getaway! Beautiful patio with a great view and peaceful neighborhood. I used apple maps to get there and it does drop you a few houses before the actual cabin but if you keep going down the road the driveway is marked well and easy to find. Jerry and Loie were quick to respond with any need while our stay! They do only have direct tv so if you are a tv watcher bring your own fire stick or roku stick for streaming! The hot tub was very clean, nice and toasty for the chilly days! I definitely recommend this home if you are looking to get away from the hustle of bigger cities!

Spacious 5-bed | 2-bath Basement Home
Great country environment. This was our 2nd stay this fall and winter. I will say you will not be disappointed if you want to just get away from the hassle of crowds for some R and R.

Unique lakeside vacation home in Tompkinsville
We enjoyed our stay and spending time with our family in the area. Actually the home was only a mile or so away from our family which was very convenient. Ronda was very friendly and the home was perfect for what we needed.
Your guide to Mammoth Cave
All About Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave is a natural wonder in the heart of Kentucky, located midway between the major cities of Louisville and Nashville, Tennessee. Home to the world’s longest known cave system, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mammoth Cave National Park has just as much to do above ground as it does in the 400 miles of caverns that lie beneath it. There are over 53,000 acres of park with nearly 85 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and you can spot muskrats and rare local species such as the Indiana brown bat.
Park rangers are posted at the Visitor Center on the southern side of the park to answer any questions you might have and host free guided hikes through the park. The Green and Nolin Rivers provide 30 miles of space to kayak or canoe. Outside of the park, there are a few nearby towns, including Cave City, where you can ride a zipline and see life-size dinosaur statues.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave is a major attraction year round, but be sure to bring a jacket when you visit as the caves’ interiors are cool regardless of the season. Summer is the most popular time to visit the caves and explore the rest of the park because of the temperate weather outside, but be prepared for a wait for some tours. The cooler days of spring and fall make them quieter times to arrive. Springfest in Old Louisville offers food trucks and local artwork in May. In late fall and winter, you’ll have much of the park to yourself, and September brings the Ten-Tucky Festival in Louisville, a series of plays by local professionals.
Top things to do in Mammoth Cave
The Sinkhole Trail
This two-and-a-half-mile trail is an accessible path through Mammoth Cave National Park. The route winds its way through moss-covered rock formations, past smaller caves, and across a wooden boardwalk. You’ll also be able to catch a few glimpses of the underground river that flows through the cave system.
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace National Historical Park
An hour’s drive northeast of Mammoth Cave National Park is the birthplace of America’s 16th president. This historic site in Hodgenville is home to pastoral trails following in the footsteps of the statesman’s boyhood play places, a large stone monument, and multiple exhibits where you can learn about his early life in rural Kentucky.
Historic Churches and Cemeteries
More than 600 families in 30 rural communities called Mammoth Cave their home before it became a national park in 1941. Learn about their history and lives at the four churches and adjacent cemeteries, such as the Old Guide’s Cemetery off the Heritage Trail and the Mammoth Cave Baptist Church.
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