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The Retreat at Eagles Landing - Barren River Lake
We had an amazing stay here. Lora was a fantastic host who was very helpful in making our weekend celebrating WKU graduation and Mother’s Day weekend full of fun memories. We can’t thank her enough for being so accommodating. She is the best host we have ever had. The house was amazing. I would highly recommend staying here!

Large Home with Entertainment Options Galore
We stayed for a Ripken tournament and we were right at home! The beds were comfortable, house extremely clean, and such a homey environment. Everything you’d have at home was here! Plenty of name brand supplies! Josh was an excellent host, had great communication and was so welcoming! Highly recommend and will stay here again if we have another tournament in the future.

lux barndos near nolin lake and mammoth cave
Amazing Stay! The house was beautiful, clean, and spacious. The beds were very comfortable. The Karoke room was a sensation! Loved the stage, ambiance, and fun props. We had a blast! Thank you for the opportunity to stay in such a fabulous place!

Mammoth Cave Cabin Rentals 9
Had a wonderful time. We especially loved fishing in the lake and the hike to the waterfall

Sleek+Stylish Home Near Downtown
My now husband and I stayed here for our wedding at The Haycraft. It could t have been a better location and spacious enough for all wedding things and visitors. Beds are big and comfy, water is hot, everything is clean! Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!

Dallam Creek Farm
Cheyanne was a great host! She was kind, communicative, and provided an absolutely stunning place for us to stay. We wanted a quick, simple, peaceful getaway spot for a weekend after a lot of stress lately, and that’s exactly what we got. It was so beautiful, peaceful, and clean. I travel a lot for work, and genuinely have never stayed somewhere that was so prepared and inclusive of a spot! 10/10, and we are genuinely ready to book this place again!

Rough River Lake Vacation Rentals hot tub WIFI
Our stay was perfection! If you are looking for a home with incredible attention to detail, private, and peaceful - this is it!

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.
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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