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Beautiful new home at Kentucky Lake with community pool! Close to Murray State!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Back deck
Exterior
Exterior detail
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Murray, KY
  • Place, Kentucky Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenlake State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Beautiful new home at Kentucky Lake with community pool! Close to Murray State!

Welcome to Heron's Rest! Our new single-story home on Kentucky lake is situated on a private wooded 2 acre lot just 0.9 miles to the boat launch with screened back porch, outdoor fire pit, and boat parking area. We are in the Western Shores subdivision which is a 1,218 acre waterfront community located just outside of Murray, Kentucky on Kentucky Lake. It offers year round activities to include a community pool/hot tub, wooded nature trails, and private boat slips that are available on a first-come basis . Enjoy fishing and water sports in the Summer and hiking the nature trails in the Fall. If you are looking for a quiet escape you found it! Our home is located 2 hours from Nashville, one hour from Paducah and 15 minutes from the outdoor activities of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
There are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed, and the two guestrooms each have two full size beds. There are a total of five beds in the house. 
* This property may not be safe for unsupervised children due to the elevation of the front porch and exterior stairs.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Quiet hours start at 10 PM.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please move all outdoor activity inside after 10 PM.
NO parties/events. If renters are found to have more than 6 occupants on the property at anytime, all will be asked to leave without refund.
No pets are allowed! This property is cleaned by the owners. If there’s evidence of a pet, you will be charged an additional cleaning fee of $500.00

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Murray

Located in Murray, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kentucky Lake and Kenlake State Park, while Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery and Wrather West Kentucky Museum 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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Murray, KY

What's nearby

  • Kentucky Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kenlake State Park - 22 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Kenlake Marina - 22 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Murray State University - 30 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area - 34 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amazin’ Blaze Bbq - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Belew's Dairy Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cindy's On The Barge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Willow Pond Southern Catfish - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Pond - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful new home at Kentucky Lake with community pool! Close to Murray State! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful new home at Kentucky Lake with community pool! Close to Murray State! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful new home at Kentucky Lake with community pool! Close to Murray State!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful new home at Kentucky Lake with community pool! Close to Murray State!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful new home at Kentucky Lake with community pool! Close to Murray State! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kentucky Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Kenlake Marina and Kenlake State Park. Kenlake Tennis Center is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean and Modern Furnishings. I would definitely book this property again. The Host responded promptly and was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If we could have rated this 6 stars, we would have! Impeccably clean, extremely inviting, lovely smell and unbelievable scenery! We didn’t want to leave. Thank you for sharing your home with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heron's Rest was the perfect spot for a lakeside getaway with friends. The house is beautiful with a large porch, and the fire pit was nice too. The pool is a short drive from the property, but was more than manageable. Highly recommend booking a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a quick summer get away. The rental was awesome. It was so hot we couldn't use the fire pit but we loved that we had access to the community pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exquisite. That sums it up perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls Weekend Getaway

Annual girls trip. We came across this Gem on VRBO. Absolutely stunning ! We had an amazing time and will definitely be back . The owners are fabulous! The area is breathtaking and there is so much to see . Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful house! It's clean and located in a great area. The owners left a goody bag of snacks that we greatly appreciated. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cayce J. O.

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

Beautiful Home

We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, beautiful, and exactly as advertised. The area was quiet with lots of wildlife. We saw deer, and bison at the ranch next door. The community pool was perfect for the hot weather we had during our stay. Couldn't have asked for better accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ailene B.

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

Loved every second

This house is absolutely beautiful and staying here is a joy. My family has fallen in love with the area! The pool and spa were an added bonus. We cant wait to come back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda A.

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

Peaceful Retreat

It was everything we had hoped it would be. The home was Absolutely stunning. A peaceful and quiet retreat and immaculately clean. We cant wait to go back next year. I highly recommend "Herrons Rest"!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

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

July 20th, 2023

The property was very well kept, in a nice area, lots to do within 30 minutes. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Sibling Vacation

Our stay was three sibling and 2 spouses in our 50's. The property and house was amazing and we loved it. It was beautiful, fresh, and clean. The screened in back porch with fans and the cloud like mattresses were the best! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best stay ever

This is one of the most beautiful houses we have ever stayed at. Everything was excellent! We grilled almost every night and enjoyed the fire pit. The kitchen had everything we needed. The area was amazing. People in the area were friendly. I hope to stay again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Fabulous Getaway

If I could give this location more than 5 stars, I would! The house was beautiful and looked like something out of a Chip and Joanna Gaines episode! We walked around when we got there and oohed and aahed over every detail we saw. Our favorite spots were the bed swing on the front porch and the firepit (super comfortable chairs!). We always ate our dinner on the back porch at the nice long farmhouse table. The area was super quiet and so peaceful with just one neighbor across the street. We rented a pontoon boat at Lynnhurst Family Resort one day (about 20 minutes from the house) and spent several days at the subdivision pool (3.5 miles from the house). It's a gradual incline entrance pool with an awesome view of Kentucky Lake. Also enjoyed the hot tub. Each time we were the only ones at the pool. Very nice facility. I messaged Wendy (the owner) a couple of times with questions I had and received an almost immediate response to my questions. Very efficient. All we had to do when we checked out was take out the trash and lock the door. No starting a load of laundry, dishwasher or stripping the beds. Loved that part (ha!). This was a group of girls who had not been together since 2019 and this was a very much needed vacation together. Memories were made, tears were cried and laughter was loud! I've already told several people about this house. This house will always be on my "return list"!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful home and they have thought of everything! Location is quiet and peaceful, lots of wildlife. One of my favorite spots!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding, comfortable home for a weekend getaway. Beautifully appointed with both inside and outside spaces to relax and enjoy company. Only miss is that you can’t walk to a water view. But you can’t have everything!! Great location for Murray State Family weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family and relaxing! Very clean, neat and stocked. Great location for privacy, quietness and scenery. Love the screened in porch and watching the hummingbirds during the morning. People in the area were very friendly. The community pool was great! Definitely would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindie B.

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

Nice stay

Home is beautiful and the area is quiet. Pool is just a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

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

10 out of 10

This home was beautiful, clean and great for our family. We met our daughters, sons in law and our 11th old grandson for a short vacation. The property was so well maintained and clean, we had no worries regarding his health or safety. The fully equipped kitchen made meal prep and clean up a breeze. The community pool was absolutely wonderful. All of the amenities both inside and outside made relaxing and family time absolutely special. Our hosts were informative, accessible and very friendly. We would highly recommend this property and we’re already planning our stay for Summer 2026!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Girls vaca

We 4 golden girls go on vacation every year. This house was very comfortable, clean, nicely laid out. It was a little far from town, and the pool, but that was okay. Maybe needs a few more cooking utensils. Communication with the owner was prompt and helpful. Overall great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

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Very nice place, close to water
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Beautiful Home

Heron Rest is a beautiful home. It is new, clean, and well appointed. We have stayed at many properties at Kentucky Lake over the years and this was, by far, the best. The indoor space is very comfortable. The bed setup gave six adults ample space to be comfortable. The back screened in porch is incredible with a gorgeous ravine view. The massive front porch made for great front porch sittin’ with a nice cup of coffee. The location in Western Shores was great - the dock was easy enough to get to that we could easily go back and forth as needed. The Daugherty’s were great to work with. They proactively communicated details and updates in advance of our stay and their check-out expectations were wonderfully simple. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Lovely KY lake retreat!

Beautiful property. The home was clean, and comfortable. Host went out of way to make stay enjoyable. Would HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

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

Excellent

Space was much larger than expected or the pictures showed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclynne C.

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

Girl's Weekend

This house was beautiful. It was new and everything was spotless. The grounds were very nice. It was perfect for our girl's weekend. We used the clubhouse pool. The view was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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Hosted by John and Wendy Daugherty

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