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Lake house in Pirate's Cove Pet friendly with large outdoor entertainment area

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Back of the home facing large private yard
House Sign
Fully stocked kitchen
Coffee bar just needing your favorite coffee
Family game room and dining area. Plenty to do for all ages!!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kentucky Lake
  • Place, Kenlake State Park
  • Place, Murray State University

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Mate

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Captain's Room

1 Queen Bed

Crow's Nest

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half ath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake house in Pirate's Cove Pet friendly with large outdoor entertainment area

Beautiful, cozy lake house in Pirate’s Cove, located in Kentucky Lake in the Jonathan’s Creek area. You will have access to the Pirate's Cove boat launch 2 miles from home or a public boat ramp 3 miles from the lake home. Jonathan Creek offers the best fishing on the lake. Pirate’s Cove resort offers 1.5 miles of waterfront for fishing, hiking, or swimming with gorgeous lake views, shoreline fishing and beach access year-round. Our lake home is 20 minutes from Murray State University, 15 minutes from Land between the Lakes, 40 minutes to Venture Water Park, and 45 minutes from the Quilt Museum.

Our family friendly home is a two-story 1,500 square foot home with 2 bedrooms, a loft, 2 bathrooms and 2 entertainment spaces. The main floor has 2 bedrooms (one with a queen bed the other with a queen and twin bunk bed), a half bath, large family room with entertainment setup and seating for 6-8. The family room also includes 2 large picture windows with awesome view of the yard and a door leading to upper deck. The loft has a queen bed, full-size futon, and TV; the perfect hangout for kids and teenagers. The lower level has a well-appointed kitchen (service for 8), full bath with tub/shower (with washer and dryer) and large dining room with a family style farm table; including TV, plenty of rainy day activities like puzzles, coloring books, board games and card games.

The large 1100 sq ft wraparound lower deck is perfect for entertaining with an outdoor eating area table with 2 outdoor sectionals (seating for 10) and 10 patio chairs, including decorative patio lighting. The deck steps down to a large, quiet, peaceful backyard full of large mature trees, hammock, outdoor games, and fire pit.

Parking: room for 6 large SUVs. The front of the house, has a large carport (large enough for a pontoon boat) and a gravel parking pad that can accommodate 2 large SUVs. A 2nd driveway leading to the back of the house, is least 50’ long and can accommodate an additional 3 large SUVs.

Kentucky Lake is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. It is also the largest body of water between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico.

Boat launching from the Pirate's Cove Marina is included in the rental. Boat slips can be rented from Pirate's Cove resort. Please visit the resort website for more resort information on boat slip rental: https://piratescoveky.com The community pool is typically operational from Memorial Day to Labor Day but you must contact that Pirates Cove office prior to your visit to confirm. Please note that the beach is a typical rocky lake beach and not a white sandy Florida beach.

Please also note there are two outdoor cameras on-site at each exterior door of the home to serve as a home security system. 2 Dog limit with a $25 fee per dog. Please contact owner to add more than one dog to reservation. There are many stairs/steps in the home that some would consider very steep. Please keep this in mind when booking.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 Dog Max, $20 Per Dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
• You are responsible for any damages. • Kentucky State Law: No swimming alone in a resort pool.
Reference the Rental Agreement for additional home rules

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hardin

Located in Hardin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kentucky Lake and Kenlake State Park, while Wrather West Kentucky Museum and Kentucky Opry are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kenlake Tennis Center or CFSB Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Hardin, KY

What's nearby

  • Kenlake State Park - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Kenlake Marina - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area - 24 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Murray State University - 29 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Lake Barkley - 54 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boss Hogg’s Boars Nest Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dinner Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Amazin’ Blaze Bbq - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Belew's Dairy Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake house in Pirate's Cove Pet friendly with large outdoor entertainment area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lake house in Pirate's Cove Pet friendly with large outdoor entertainment area pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lake house in Pirate's Cove Pet friendly with large outdoor entertainment area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake house in Pirate's Cove Pet friendly with large outdoor entertainment area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake house in Pirate's Cove Pet friendly with large outdoor entertainment area located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kenlake Tennis Center, Kentucky Lake and Kenlake State Park. Kenlake Marina and Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cool spot! It has lots of beds and a ton of outdoor space. It is in a beautiful area and it was nice to hear all of the crickets and tree frogs and no sirens!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeeDella P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was responsive to all communications. The house is rather unique, built on a hill so the floors are spaced well and create nice areas for dining and entertainment. I really loved the property! A huge deck with chairs and benches to hangout on. A large fire pit in the yard, a really nice charcoal grill.I’ve been going on trips to Land Between the Lakes for over 40 years and this is my first time at this property. Very well done!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

Great Retreat Spot

Took our FFA Chapter Officers on a retreat to do our yearly planning. The student had a great time and there was so much that they could do in the area. Loved all the board games that they had available for our rainy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Lake House

Property was great. We were there for a Jeep Jamboree in Turkey Bay. The cabin worked out great, very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Weekend Getaway

Adorable rental. Family and pet friendly. Has everything you need. Downstairs kitchen and game room is great for family fun. Only wish is that we could have stayed longer. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth K.

I want to LIVE HERE!

We arrived to a super clean, well cared for, beautiful lake house. The house was very comfortable, and my boys had a wonderful time outdoors. It was quiet, we sat outside at night admiring the stars, and just really enjoyed the peace. We had a really great stay, and would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Albert W.

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

Great place for a getaway!

This home is everything it was advertised to be plus! It’s a great place to take your family and enjoy a little time away! The house is stocked with everything you need! The game room is a great touch as well, the kids really enjoyed it! All in all a fantastic place that I would recommend to anyone, plus Lindsey is a wonderful hostess! Thank you again for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we’d probably stay at this rental again simply because of the proximity to our in-laws home. We were in the area visiting family and needed a space that could sleep two families comfortably, which it did. Communication with the owners was fine, and it was a quiet neighborhood with a peaceful back patio to enjoy coffee on. That said, we discovered that the community pool isn’t functioning (it hasn’t been for a year and won’t be for some time, and yet the listing, as well as the listing for another rental on the same street still advertise the property as having access to a pool). I was also a bit disappointed in the overall cleanliness. The house only has one shower and the shower liner was old and dirty with a bunch of red mildew, so we bought a new one at Dollar General. We did enjoy the set up and appreciated that it was close to where we needed it to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Property needed a deep clean the vents on the furnace and bathroom fans were covered with dirt. The furnace filter had not been changed in ages. There were COCKROACHES in the kitchen!!! The outside was covered with spider webs/leaves that should have been cleaned. Basic maintenance needed to be done. Baseboard missing.Fan in Captain bedroom so loud could not use. Refrig light broke, no shelf racks in door of refrig. Door knobs missing on kitchen cabinets. Broken step on deck. Rocks used to support an outside bench leg that was broken. Door jam to full bath broke. Exhaust fan above stove fell off because it was broke and was extremely dirty. Other issue was all trash was to be put in trash bags, but only one additional bag was provided. I have stayed at several Vrbo rentals and expected this property to be comparable to these other experiences - this was the absolute worse and would not consider staying here again.
Missing baseboard - tub not very clean
Broken door jam
Missing door knobs on kitchen cabinets
Fan in bathroom- covered in dirt
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing

It was so nice. We went horseback riding, pattis, and burger place by Ky lake Marina. All was incredible. The house was so beautiful decorated. The fire pit, the decks, loved everything and perfect for my dog. The upstairs tv needs to be fixed but thank u for it all ❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

JR B., Woodlawn

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

Great time!!!

Plenty of space for a family to spread out and relax. The upstairs and downstairs decks are spacious and relaxing and the fire pit outside is just simply wonderful...The beds were extremely comfortable, and the appliances were updated; one gets the feeling that the owner went out of their way to make you feel welcomed and at home. We had a small issue, but after contacting the owner, she went above and beyond what we expected. We love Benton, Ky and the fishing this year was amazing!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

KM A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in

DANGEROUS STAIRS

1st, it was hard to figure out which house it was because there were no numbers on the house. We decided to try the key code hoping we were not trying to open the wrong house. 2nd, THE STAIRS ARE VERY DANGEROUS!!!My daughter fell from the 2nd to the top, landed on her butt on the 4th from the top, falling off the side of the staircase onto her hands and knees on the floor below barely missing falling down the downstairs flight. She is 18 and was holding onto the one railing before she fell. The steps should be called a ladder bc you had to either turn around and climb down or hold the railing and turn sideways and hold the stair after stepping like i did. 100% do not recommend anyone staying up in that room. Besides that it was warm, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay . Would atay again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Checkin was easy and unit was clean. Very nice place. We enjoyed our stay. The stairs to loft are very steep but not a problem for us. There is no pool or marina as stated in the VRBO site.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martha C.

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

Cute house in secluded area

House was cute. Very quiet secluded are.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

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

Getway

We loved it. The house was furnished with everything you would need. We enjoyed the big deck. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alice V.

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

Nice Holiday Gathering Place

The house had plenty of space and room for outdoor activity. We especially enjoyed the deck area. Kitchen oven could use a good clean but otherwise everything else is as advertised. We had a great Holiday weekend here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Great Getaway!

Property and home are wonderful! Very pet friendly too! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything was comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Excellent Vrbo property

Very clean! We played some of the games, excellent instruction booklet- will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

C N.

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

Great

We really enjoyed our stay. Plenty of comforts and room for visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Krystal M.

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

Weekend stay

Overall we enjoyed our stay. We had a little snag at checkin where the code did not open the property, but the owner quickly reset and provided a new code. Very cute cabin set up and decor, and the thermostat worked great! They have a little ac unit and fan in the crows nest area so that was also comfortable temperature wise. The stairs were exceptionally steep and gave us all a workout to get up and down from the kitchen to the bedroom levels all weekend. Also the only shower is in the lower level with the kitchen, while all the bedrooms are on the main floor and crows nest area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney N.

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

Relaxing

Nice property with lots of room and shade.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandria J.

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

Little Getaway

It was a very cute little home. The pictures make it seem a lot bigger than it is. The layout is odd with the kitchen, shower, and game room in the basement and the living room and 2 bedrooms on the main floor. THE STAIRS ARE VERY DANGEROUS! The “ stairs” or ladder to the loft doesn’t have a handrail and and very steep. The ramp on the side of the home didn’t have any sort of grip tape and was VERY slick. My mother in law and kids fell a few times. Only one keypad worked and it locked it each time with no one to turn it off so it was very annoying to constantly have to put the code in just to go on and off the deck. You also need a visitors pass to use the marina and recreation area however the one that was left in the home was expired. Thankfully the office gave us one pass to hang in one of the vehicles we had. You have to walk a quarter of a mile for a fishing spot a few miles for a spot to swim. The pool at the office has limited hours and costs per person. This house isn’t a good suit for older people or anyone with hip or knee issues. Overall it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Family Thanksgiving gathering

The house was interesting with a quirky setup but met our needs. The dining room table was large enough for our Thanksgiving dinner and the kitchen was convenient to the gathering space downstairs. The kitchen needs some upgrades and more flatware, utensils, etc. The house was very clean with the exception of the outdoor space. The grill wasn’t usable. We traveled with our pet so always looking for pet friendly accommodations with a yard. The yard was not fenced in, which would have been fine but there was a neighbor dog around that made us uncomfortable. The location was great for enjoying the Land between the Lakes hiking area but there isn’t much else if you are looking for more than relaxing at the house. We enjoyed our fire pit daily, the kids loved all the games, and overall it was a good experience. One thing I would suggest is to offer cable or satellite. This is an issue for football fans in the fall. I can imagine this home would be perfect in the Summer due to the great lake location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Cute summer house

Very cute summer house. Loved the cabin like feel and the decorations are adorable. Very clean and over all fun. My only negative remarks are everything is very low. If you had/need a hip or knee replacement, this is not the right fit for you. All the beds are low, chairs are low except for one, and the tub wall is very high. But otherwise extremely cute!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lindsey

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I'm a business professional and a mom of three that loves being outdoors and staying active.

Why they chose this property

Our family loves going to the lake for a peaceful and relaxing getaway to enjoy family time outside, cozy game nights inside and days spent on the boat, jet ski and exploring the area's around the lake including watching the Buffalo at Land Between the Lakes. We are thrilled to be able to share our home with our family, friends and all of the guests that we love hosting. Our home is your home and we hope you get to enjoy your stay as much as we enjoy having you.

What makes this property unique

You will have access to the Pirates Cove's lodge boat launch ramp, pool (when operational), beach, and use of the resort's 1.5 miles of waterfront for fishing, hiking, or swimming. The pool is a public, community pool and therefore we cannot guarantee availability, hours, or days of operation. Please call the Pirates Cove office to obtain specific operational hours for the dates you are considering for your stay.

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