Hiking, biking, mountain biking, spelunking, offroading, horseback riding, boating , river kayaking, fishing, golf, restaurants:
30 minutes or less!
The Space
It gets quiet at night. Lounge out on the wrap around deck in the evening. Listen for our family of owls living in our trees or the distant great horned owl lording over the forest. Turn down the lights, let your eyes adjust, and gaze deep into space on a clear night. Wake up early, brew a pot of coffee and have a quiet breakfast before your day of exploration underground, above ground and on the water!
Located in the coveted Green Acres Neighborhood on a peninsula of Nolin! Your Saltbox Cabin is nestled on a hillside acre overlooking the wooded gravel road that leads down to the lake.
!!!!MAMMOTH CAVE VISITORS Summer 2025!!!!
Our normal scenic, 25 minute Kentucky country drive to Mammoth cave is going to be a bit longer longer than usual. The Flooding from early Spring damaged our Green River Ferry, and our shortcut to Mammoth cave remains closed. The drive to and fro will now be about fifty minutes, but it now takes you through many of the area's attractions that you would otherwise miss.
If you follow google maps to the closest bridge, for the first 36 minutes of the drive, you'll pass many postcard worthy rolling Kentucky farms, including horse farms, ancient country churches, the unmissable Nolin River Dam, and many little towns and unique general stores. Watch out for our Amish friends on the road in their horse drawn buggies. You'll make your way to the bridge at Brownsville, and cross into the National park for your final 14 minutes. Roll the windows down, and let the pine breeze fill your car.
On the way back, you might opt to head the other way around: Make your way through Cave City and Horse cave Kentucky. Horse Cave has it's own massive cave feature right in the center of town. You can gaze into the abyss right off main street! You'll also pass by Kentucky action Park (Ski lift, go carts, "alpine Slide" downhill), Dinosaur World, a smorgasbord of restaurants and countless other nearby attractions.
3 bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: the bunk room! 2 twin bunk beds (that's 4 twin mattresses)
2 Full Bathrooms:
Lower bathroom: Tub/shower
Upper bathroom: Glass door shower
Fully stocked Kitchen:
stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, fully stocked dinnerware and cookware.
Open concept living room/dining area:
comfy sectional, big round rustic dining table seats 8+, vaulted ceilings and balcony. 65" smart TV and record player with Bluetooth stereo.
Technology:
High speed fiber optic internet, Wi-Fi, smart TV, charging stations at each bedside. Wi-Fi controlled locks and AC units so we can help you with any technical issues.
Outside:
One acre of space:
Our neighbors also have large acreage so you will have plenty of privacy.
Continuous wrap around Deck:
Enjoy beautiful views from the elevated continuous wrap around deck. Dine on the outdoor bar with plenty of seating. Spend time on the covered portion of the deck or enjoy soaking up some sun in relaxing lounge chairs.
Fire Pit:
Large Firepit area on a flat, secluded section of the property a few steps away from the deck. You might need to collect kindling from around the property, but once you get it going, feel free to use our logs onsite at no additional charge!
The area:
The Lake:
Our cabin is located a mere 1/4 mile from the shores of Nolin. Enjoy a short 6 minute walk or take a quick drive down a well maintained gravel road to the lake access. There is a secluded boat ramp and neighborhood shared boat dock for loading and unloading. Bring your own boat or rent one at the Wax Marina (6 minute drive). We don't have a dedicated slip, the dock is just for loading and unloading.
Mammoth Cave:
Check one more item off your bucket list with a short 20 minute drive to the entrance of Mammoth Cave National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the park to your favorite hiking, biking, climbing or spelunking site. You'll be glad you did!
Like off-road sports?
Blue Holler Off-road Park is a one of a kind adventure. The well maintained park attracts visitors from all over the country to experience Kentucky's unique , gritty terrain. Rentals available at Blue Holler Off-road rentals.
ACCESSIBILITY:
There are no stairs from the gravel parking area to the entrance. The entire porch and lower level are accessible with no stairs. Lower level has one queen bedroom, Kitchen, Livingroom, and a full bathroom. Extra bathroom and bedrooms upstairs are not handicap accessible.
Nearby:(drive times)
Coffee Shop (5 minutes)
Wax Marina (6 minutes)
Restaurant overlooking Wax Marina: (6 minutes)
Grocery (7 minutes)
Gas station (7 minutes)
Hardware store (15 minutes)
Leitchfield (25 minutes)
Liquor/beer/wine(Leitchfield Walmart): (25 minutes)
Boarder of Mammoth Cave National Park: (20 minutes)
Mammoth Cave Visitor Center: (25-35 minutes)
It's only 18 miles of scenic driving from our place, but there is a car ferry crossing inside the park on the Green River that might add between 5 and 15 minutes depending on the cycle back and forth. An adventure in itself! Entering the park from the North boasts a rare scenic drive and some natural features that you'll miss if you stay in crowded Park City to the south.
Guest Access:
Before you arrive, you will receive a pass code for the front door lock. Wake up the touch screen, enter the code, and press the # sign for access.
Kayaks:
Our Kayaks are free for guests to borrow during your stay! See our guidebook for details.
You will stay cool in the summer! Each bedroom has it's own unit and there is a main AC unit that keeps the common areas cool all summer long.
WINTER GUESTS:
You will have no trouble staying warm in the winter! The HVAC unit will handle keeping the place warm. In the bitter cold, there is also a wood burning stove that is capable of keeping the place warm and toasty in any outdoor temps! We provide all the firewood and kindling to get it started and keep it going.
Note: To gain access to the wood burning stove, you must watch our instructional video provided to you upon booking. The wood burning stove is only available to winter guests.
The smart TV is a ROKU TV.
Stereo/record player: Feel free to gently use our records, bring your own records or connect to the stereo via Bluetooth.
Ample parking: Feel free to park in any of the gravel areas. Plenty of parking available for your boats, cars and trucks. Pull through parking for your trailer.
The whole property is yours to explore and enjoy!
Interaction with guests:
Jody and/or Ginna are available 24/7 for any inquiries or issues. We'll provide our cell numbers leading up to your arrival. Any inquiries will be addressed as soon as possible with prompt communication.
House Rules:
House rules:
No Pets allowed
No smoking or vaping of any kind in the house, near open windows, bathroom vents, or standing in the doorway. There are plenty of areas to smoke outside.
Please clean your catch at the fish cleaning station/sink outside. No cleaning fish inside please.
Please: Due to septic system, toilet paper only in toilets, NO "flushable" wipes, feminine products, diapers or facial tissue.
Things to consider:
The house is located in a wooded area. There may be snakes (mostly harmless, beneficial), all types of insects, spiders and poison ivy and/or poison oak around the property and area. We do everything we can to keep these at bay, nevertheless, they may exist.
