Escape to this peaceful lakeside retreat, nestled on a private cove near Barren River Lake. Enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating on the 10,000-acre lake or explore nearby attractions like Mammoth Cave and Beech Bend Amusement Park & Raceway.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
The Sandhill Cottage
This peaceful lakside retreat is the perfect vacation get-a-way for all occassions. While the cottage sits on a private cove, its close to many area attractions.
Barren River Lake is a sporting lake with 3 local marinas available for boat rental. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating and skiing on this 10,000 acre lake. Its alo home to hiking trails, horseback riding, a golf course and more!
Close by you'll enjoy attractions like Mammoth Cave, Beech Bend Amusement Park & Raceway, National Corvette Museum, Lost River Cave, Golf Courses and Nashville, TN is just a day trip away.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a 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
Located in Scottsville, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Fort Williams and Plaza Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fox Hollow Golf Club and Glasgow Golf and Country Club. Visit our Scottsville travel guide
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Barren River Lake and Barren River Lake State Resort Park. Scottsville Cemetery and Allen County Courthouse are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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The Sandhill Cottage Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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The pictures on VRBO do not do this property justice, it is beautiful, spacious, clean and easy access to water, dining, and nature.
Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful place.
The fishing was great! The kitchen was nice and the bedrooms we great. Lots of space for our family of 8 adults. Close to the Corvette Museum which was also worth the price of admission. We'd go back!
We enjoyed the house inside and out. The log living room was awesome. Bedrooms were good, kitchen did not have a dishwasher but paper plates were used. Loved the porch and the bar for socializing. The Vrbo description led us to believe more than 2 bathrooms. Recommend clarifying that for the future.
We had family from various places meet here. We had a great stay! House is laid out well to host and is very clean. The owner is very easy to reach and answered all of our questions quickly. We used the boat slip that came with the rental and it made bringing our boat very convenient. The only criticism I have is that the place could really use one more bathroom. Our group had 12 people and only have 2 bathrooms was a little tight. But overall great place and would recommend it!
I rented the Sandhill Cottage with my husband, parents, aunt, and cousin as we visited Kentucky for the first time while taking a legacy trip. During this short trip, we were able to see where my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandparents lived when they settled in Kentucky in the late 1700's and learned about my family heritage. We were even able to visit their gravesites and see the former home which still stands. While we didn't spend much time at Sandhill due to the amount of traveling we did over the course of our two-day trip, we couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations. We immediately felt right at home upon entering the cottage! The cozy house comfortably fit all 6 adults, and it was the perfect amount of space for our mini-reunion, while still providing enough privacy that one requires after spending a full 8 hours in the car with your family. We all LOVED the snack basket that was provided and the coffee + creamer selection was exactly what we needed after a long trip. We were even able to watch the Country Music Awards from the big-screen TV and bar area. We took a quick walk down by the docks and could absolutely see why so many people visit in the summer. It was perfect! Thank you to Nicole for being such an excellent host. You really thought of everything! Hope to come back again one day!
Clean, well maintained and unique home with plenty of space. Location within walking distance to the lake and 30 minutes to the caves and park. We had a wonderful time! Highly recommend!
Really enjoyed our stay. All of the beds were incredibly comfortable! Two of us said it was like sleeping on a cloud! House was in a quiet neighborhood and was very clean. GREAT communication with host! She even left a snack basket as a welcome. Didn't get a chance to use the karaoke machine but maybe I will on the next visit. Loved our stay!!!
Nicole has gone out of her way to welcome strangers into a beautiful house making you feel comfortable & relaxed. Couldn’t have been more pleased. From the coffee bar to the margarita bar and the games for all to enjoy, nothing was forgotten to ensure a good time for all. We chose to spend our 35th anniversary enjoying time with our children and grandchildren. So glad we did it at Sandhill cottage.
This cute lakehouse was easy to find with quick access in our boat to the main lake from the cove.
The kids had fun swimming in the cove when we weren’t boating, playing games, or roasting marshmallows around the fire pit.
Communication with the host was immediate and most helpful however the description of sleeping 12 is a stretch even with 6 of our 12 being under the age of 11. There are only two bathrooms in the house, not 2 full and 2 half. One last thought about accommodating 12 is that the kitchen ought to have enough table ware and eating utensils to allow everyone to eat at the same time. We bought plastic silverware because there was only enough for 6.