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A wooden cabin with large windows offering a view of a dense forest. - Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub (Grayson County)
A compact kitchen with a dining table, benches, and a sign reading "THE GATHERING PLACE". - Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub (Grayson County)
A wooden cabin with a screened porch and a small deck area. - Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub (Grayson County)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a refrigerator, and a microwave. - Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub (Grayson County)
A cozy attic bedroom with wooden beams, a bed, a chair, and a desk. - Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub (Grayson County)
Nestled by the lake, Ponderosa offers an ideal retreat for family getaways with a cozy Amish-built cabin and separate kitchen house. Unwind on the expansive wrap-around deck or screened deck while enjoying a charcoal grill, fire pit, and 6-person hot tub.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub

  • Welcome to The Ponderosa – Amish-Built Lake Retreat with Hot Tub

    Escape to The Ponderosa, a charming lakeside getaway featuring an Amish-built main cabin, a fully equipped kitchen house, and a spacious two-bed bunkhouse—all connected by an expansive wrap-around deck perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the peaceful wooded surroundings. A newly added screened-in deck provides the perfect cozy spot for rainy days.

    Ideal for families and small groups, this secluded retreat offers privacy, comfort, and convenient access to the lake and nearby marinas.

    🏡 Main Cabin

    Upstairs master bedroom with queen memory-foam bed



    Downstairs living area with full-size memory-foam pull-out sofa



    One full bathroom (located in the main cabin)



    HDTV + DVD player



    🛏️ Bunkhouse

    1 Full bed



    1 oversized bunk bed with two full-size mattresses



    Bed linens and bath towels included



    HDTV + DVD player



    🍳 Kitchen House / Dining Area

    Fully equipped kitchen with cookware, utensils, and dinnerware



    Space for shared meals and family time



    HDTV + DVD player



    ♿ Mobility Note

    Multiple staircases are required to enter and exit all buildings.

    Guests with mobility challenges may find access difficult.

    🌲 Outdoor Amenities

    Private, secluded location off a small, quiet road



    Wide walking trail to the red line near the water (approx. 9-minute walk)



    Charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal)



    Spacious fire pit area—great for evening gatherings and s’mores (bring firewood)



    6-person hot tub for relaxing after a day on the lake



    Ample parking for vehicles, small trailers, or boat haulers



    Private gated entry



    📶 Technology

    Limited WiFi and TV streaming



    Strong cell service



    TVs can mirror your phone for streaming



    DVD players provided—bring your favorite movies!



    🐾 Pet Friendly

    Up to 2 dogs welcome



    🚶 Nearby Access & Area Info

    Trail from the property leads to the redline near the water (wooded areas may overgrow—use tick precautions)



    Neighborhood dock & picnic area: 8-minute walk



    Ponderosa Marina: 6 minutes by car



    Wax Marina: 15 minutes by car



    🔑 Guest Access

    Guests have full access to the cabin, bunkhouse, kitchen house, wrap-around deck, hot tub, yard, and the trail leading to the water.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Clarkson is home to this vacation home. Moutardier Marina and Nolin Lake State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mammoth Cave National Park and Nolin River Lake. Visit our Clarkson travel guide
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Grayson County, KY

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with reflections of trees and clouds, surrounded by a forested shoreline.
    Nolin River Lake
    1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • A lake with a boat, trees, and a grassy shoreline.
    Nolin Lake State Park
    24 min drive - 30.0 km
  • A cave with stalactites and stalagmites, a metal railing, and a person standing near the railing.
    Mammoth Cave National Park
    33 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Anneta Community Park
    19 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Cub Run Cave
    20 min drive - 25.3 km

Restaurants

  • Buoys
    15 min drive
  • Las Cabanas Resturant
    21 min drive
  • Ponderosa Boat Dock On Nolin Lake
    3 min drive
  • Birry's party barn
    33 min drive
  • Blue Holler Cafe
    29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 218 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub located?

Situated in Clarkson, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Nolin River Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Cub Run Cave and Anneta Community Park. Clarkson City Park and Leitchfield City Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Nolin Cabin Experience w/ Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family GetAway

Great spot for a relaxing family get away
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful secluded spot.hot tub was awesome

Beautiful secluded spot...hot tub was great way to end the day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DENISE R L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Stayed here with my family for a pre back to school trip. Amazing property, great communication, totally relaxing visit. Will definitely be back with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin in a cozy spot.

We liked the location for hiking/swimming. It’s really close to Nolin River lake Park and Mammoth Caves. The cabin is surrounded by trees and is very quiet either sitting by the fire pit or relaxing in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Hangout

Very neat location. We loved the central deck where the three cabins converge. The kids loved having their own cabin, and the kitchen cabin was a fun experience. The main cabin is cozy and fun to be in. Overall a great location and would visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Treasure

Great little property. We weren’t sure about the separate buildings at first, but it gave us lots of room to stretch out and a variety of activities. When we arrived, there were issues from the previous guests that hadn’t been caught, but it didn’t take long to get it fixed, and management was super helpful and responsive to messages. Overall, we had a great experience at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2025

We stayed in this cabin to visit Mammoth Cave. It is 45minutes or so from Mammoth, so plan accordingly. We arrived on a very rainy night so that made it a little challenging since the different “houses” are not connected. We had to go outside in the rain to use the bathroom. All the other days had great weather and we enjoyed it a lot. The deck and hot tub were great after long days spent at Mammoth.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway

My wife and I and our two dogs enjoyed our visit and stay. We were actually surprised, the property looked exactly like the pictures. We enjoyed the property so much that we didn’t really leave to go anywhere else, we didn’t need to , we had everything there that we needed for a peaceful getaway! We highly recommend the Nolin Cabin to our family and friends for a peaceful family getaway. With so much to do in the area it was hard to leave the comfort of the property, the dogs truly enjoyed the walk to the lake and being able to explore the property and play. We even thought bringing the family back for a Thanksgiving get together at some point. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your beautiful place! Thomas & Tonya Levay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub was fantastic - this was a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy stay! Loved the porch and fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed, inside, and outside!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun rustic getaway!

Cabins were such a great way to enjoy KY and nearby Mammoth Cave National Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We had a wonderful stay. This property was perfect for a very relaxing week. We couldnt have picked a better place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway in the woods

Very relaxing, secluded, and simple to get to! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, host was very helpful and accommodating. Deck was huge, hotub and firepit were great. Cabin felt secluded. 3 kids aged 10-16 loved having their own room separate from parents building to sleep in. Would recommend and would love to return in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of five really enjoyed our stay at the Nolin Cabin. We got to experience a wide temperature range - 36 - 90 degrees in just five days. The cabins and amenities were comfortable for all temps, and we especially enjoyed the new screen porch and fire pit. The bunk bed in the bunk room has been updated - it's now 3 double beds! There is also now an electric fire/heater downstairs in the main cabin, which is cozy. The hot tub was very clean and a nice treat after our long hikes and Mammoth Caves. We also really enjoyed walking down to the lake, and with the low water levels we found some bryozoan fossils on the "beach"
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Relaxing

My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay. Secluded and very peaceful. Hot tub was perfect. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MWB Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience at the cabin and on the property. We enjoyed the screened in porch, especially during the rain. The teens enjoyed having their own space. The kitchen was well stocked. The fire pit and firewood were awesome for our evening bonfire and s’mores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay with a small group of 13 year old boys. The boys loved having their own sleeping space with a tv, a firepit to cook over, and the hot tub to relax after a day of hiking & kayaking. There's plenty of places to hike around the cabins and we enjoyed both the outdoor table & screened in porch for games. The kitchen was well stocked and we loved the welcome smores bags. Mammoth cave and other attractions are all within an easy 1 hour drive. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

The property is really nice. The layout is different, separate kitchen building but it works nicely. Kitchen was very well equipped, outside grill was great. Loved the fire pit, coffee by the fire in the morning, drinks by the fire in the evening. Hot tub is a nice amenity. We had a really nice weekend with family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Laura Mae

First, this is a wonderful place for both you and your dog. Lots of area for them to run free and not bother any neighbors. Both mine enjoyed the water and the deck! I loved the peacefulness of the surrounding area but also met some of the neighbors who were very nice and helpful. You won’t be disappointed staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

tasha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and private

This was a nice place to stay, very clean, cozy, and most important private. The description was a little misleading. We thought there were 2 bunk houses with beds, but one is actually the kitchen. It still worked for our group of 6, it can sleep 8, with sharing the one bunk house. No big issues, the roof on the bunk house had a leak, but no damage. Over all our stay was super comfortable. The cabin is a good 40 minutes to an hour from any tourist locations, just plan on a drive if that's what anyone is there for.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cabin in the woods!

We throughly enjoyed our time at this cabin! The owners were super easy to work with, the cabins were well stocked and immaculately clean. The new additions of the hot tub, sink/water in the kitchen, and a new mattress were much appreciated :) I would highly recommend staying here for a quiet and quaint get-away!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porch Life!

Had a great stay near Nolin Lake. The cabins were clean and comfortable. The porch is a highlight of the property and the best space for a group to gather. So happy we were blessed with magnificent weather to enjoy it. Relaxed with a fire and in the new hot tub. Communication with the host was great. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and Quiet

This property is very well maintained. Everything was very clean and well supplied. It is very nicely secluded and quiet. Nice little walk to the lake. You cannot get into the water because it is a long drop to it and no way back up to the bank, but beautiful view. Only thing we did not care for was they are only full size beds. This was my fault for not noticing that on the profile. It is approximately 40 minutes to Mammoth Cave National Park. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022