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The River Side Lodge- With private boat dock on the KY river!

Family-friendly vacation home in Harrodsburg

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Escape to The River Side Lodge at the Palisades, where you can unwind by the river on your private dock or roast marshmallows over a fire. Enjoy fun times in the game room or grill out while taking in beautiful views.

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9.0 out of 10
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Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The River Side Lodge- With private boat dock on the KY river!

Welcome to The River Side Lodge at the Palisades! Relax and fish by the the river on your own private dock, roast marshmallows by the fire, play in our game room, grill out over looking the beautiful view, or just cuddle up on the couch Netflix and chill 😎 This property offers fun for the whole family, or a sweet get away for couples. While this area is a quiet little getaway surrounded by nature, it is only a 25 minute drive from Lexington and 15 minutes from Nicholasville! The road leading to the property is a gravel back road please note it is a bumpy drive!

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Water sports equipment

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
2 total pets

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Map
KY, Harrodsburg

What's nearby

  • Centennial Park - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Asbury University - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Kirkland Athletic Complex - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Asbury Theological Seminary - 7 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River Side Lodge- With private boat dock on the KY river! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The River Side Lodge- With private boat dock on the KY river!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River Side Lodge- With private boat dock on the KY river!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River Side Lodge- With private boat dock on the KY river! located?

Set in Harrodsburg, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Centennial Park, Wilmore Rail-Side Museum, and Talbott Park. Kinlaw Park and Reasoner Green are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The River Side Lodge- With private boat dock on the KY river! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

6.0

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juanita C.

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

Thanksgiving stay

Quiet, relaxing, enjoyed !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Riverside stay

Loved this property! Was exactly as advertised and had everything thing we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte R.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Business in Nicholasville

Some basic repairs and cleaning would make it a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Had a great experience staying here. Cute house directly on the river. Fun game room downstairs. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Camping in comfort

Nice river cabin. Enjoyed view of river and fishing from dock
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Everything great!

Everything was great! Easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott m.

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

Peaceful

Peaceful and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Nice Home by the River

We really enjoyed our stay on the Kentucky River. We saw a bald eagle, deer, and heard an owl some nights. My kids enjoyed the game room downstairs and the fire pit outside. It was a pleasant little retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Layla M.

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

Nice getaway

Nice cabin on the river. Good place to chill. Good for small groups. Easy to get the neighboring towns. Very pretty surrounding area. Be ready for a bumpy final road to the property (owner did tell us this).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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

River side lodge

Property was great, quiet and peaceful. Wonderful views of the river and cliffs. Star gazing at night and early morning, limited view being in the woods, but almost zero light pollution is awesome. It is also located within close proximity of any activity you want, but be careful sitting on the back deck taking in the view, may take up your time...lol
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela r., Mooresville

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

Perfect Retreat for Thanksgiving

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the house and open floor plan worked wonderfully for us and our pups. The location was quiet (we heard several owl families 'talking' to each other at dusk) and yet fairly close to the many distilleries we visited. Because it was rainy and chilly, we didn't get to enjoy the river activities - maybe next time! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us and our pups.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Janice M.

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

Vacation

We enjoyed our time there. The area is beautiful and close to things we wanted to see. The road is rough so you really need a SUV or truck. Our host fixed a problem we had when we arrived. She was such a sweet person. Thank you for all you done.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graysen D.

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

Great Experience

The house was very clean, she had wax warmers on for a nice scent all through the house. the road was extremely bumpy but that was in the description so no complaints here. the dock view was beautiful. some fire wood would have been nice to have though considering it did rain when we were there. overall a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

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

Great stay at Erica’s place!

We loved our time at this Kentucky Riverside Retreat! Space was comfortable and spaceous, clean, and well maintained. Just an FYI for others, the dock is about 5 feet above the water surface. It did not make it easy to launch kayaks as there was not flat ground. Not sure if the water level was lower than normal, but you may want to bring a ladder or some mechanism to get into the water. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paula S.

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

Lovely view

Enjoyed the deck and swings. Dock was too mud covered to use. Road to home was difficult but in an SUV was OK. Clean and cozy home with cute decor. Game room was fun but needed garage door open to air out. Dog friendly with plenty of room to roam. Host was timely and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole O.

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

Perfect for us

This was a great place. The owner was responsive and very sweet. For a 1 bedroom, we found it spacious and everything we needed. It’s a bit of a steep walk down to the dock, but we surely enjoyed sitting in the camp chairs and watching the river flow by. The screening on the enclosed porch leaves a bit to be desired, and the couches, while comfortable, were patched. The road in off of the main road is a tad more potholed than “bumpy,” but we made it in there with regular sedans…you just need to go slow! Overall, I’d stay there again. We were there for a graduation from Asbury, and found the location incredibly convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The house was nice and clean and everything we needed was provided, however, the odor coming from the basement permeated the air around the house outside with a very musty smell. The downstairs was advertised as a game room, but that area should be cleaned and sealed off as when we opened the door the odor smelled extremely moldy. The hostess was very nice and the technology in the house was modern and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michele S.

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

Kentucky home

Road to the house off a regular road was crazy bumpy! Would never try to navigate in the dark. Inside home is well laid out and nice and bed comfortable. Refridge starting buzzing very loudly second day. We defrosted it and it was fine. Appreciated owners help in navigating TV!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Relaxing

The house was very clean and met our needs very well. The back deck is perfect for a quiet afternoon watching the river. My son saw a bald eagle the first morning there! The home is comfortable and peaceful. The only negative is the road. There were potholes that could swallow a small car. However, as long as you have a suv or truck you can get through, but still a very bumpy ride. Overall this house was lovely and our experience was very positive. The host was very responsive and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Lil L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quiet location

Host communication was excellent! There were a few issues and she was very on top of correcting them for us! Well stocked with paper towels, sheets, soap, towels, Toilet paper, etc. Even had a few snacks for us. Overall, we felt the property description was not accurate. We read in the reviews a "bumpy" road and the host mentioned it in the arrival notes but if you have a low car you probably won't make it in over all the potholes. We have a 2021 SUV and it was so bumpy a screw fell out of my visor! Not having Wi-Fi or the capability to stream would have been a hard NO for us selecting a place. We didn't know about the Hot Spot situation until we got the arrival notes. One in our party travels for work and uses Hot Spot often but we couldn't even watch a video on the phone. Except for the coffee maker, the Interior was clean and ready but the outside not. Screens torn, entry dirty, couch was old and patched, couldn't get to the dock (we think the water level was too high) outside chairs had missing and broken straps so we didn't sit down. We just stayed upstairs inside. Overall, the location is lovely it just needs some TLC to be Outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Angela P.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025