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Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin

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Martin Manor Estates experience the elegance of rural Kentucky.
Property grounds
Summer Time
Outdoor seating
Comfortable swings facing a gorgeous pond view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Richmond, KY
  • Lake Reba
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Eastern Kentucky University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Fort Boonesborough State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bright Patio Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Cozy Fireplace Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room with Fireplace

1 Queen Bed

Rustic Record Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Spacious Bright Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Summer Camp Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bright, Spacious Bathroom w/ Tub

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin

Sparkling clean and sanitized. Large restored log home located just south of Lexington in historic Richmond, KY. Beautiful private property including picturesque ponds with docks and paddle boats where guest can fish, swim or float. There are horses, opens fields, wooded areas, abundant wildlife, picnic tables, fire pit, fishing ponds and out door grill. The 4200 sq ft home is furnished with treasures from around the world, art, pottery, crystal and some primitive antiques. A rustic style parlor offers a large stone fireplace and a perfectly restored and playable pump organ from the 1800s. The welcoming wrap-around porch was featured in the book Perfect Porches and features porch swings and big hammocks.

You’ll have your own two acres, but still have the convenience of level paved roads in a quiet neighborhood just two miles from the nearest gas and groceries.

The fabulous Red River Gorge is 45 minutes east into the rugged mountains of Kentucky. And 45 minutes North is Keenland, The Horse Park, Lexington and the Blue Grass airport. And The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum is less than 2 hr away in Northern KY.

This rambling handcrafted work of art invites visitors to recall days past when time spent on a porch swing was enlightening, and a stroll around a pond is healing. There’s an enclosed hot tub off the upstairs bedroom that extends into pine trees with an outside entrance onto the back deck. It overlooks the pond and is totally private. The big windows provide beautiful views year-round, perfect sunsets and stars twinkling through the pine boughs at night.

A king sized bed and private bath are on the first level in a very large master bedroom. Off the master bedroom is a separate bedroom with a standard and two twin beds. Up the stairs from there is a queen bed in a room that opens into the hot tub room, a large bathroom with garden tub and washer and dryer. This area also has a stone fireplace with gas logs. Down the hall on the second floor are two more bedrooms. One is large with a queen size bed and record played. The fifth bedroom has a queen size bed with a full view of the pond and private entrance onto the upper deck. There is a bathroom in this area, too.

Also, on this second floor is a balcony room that overlooks the large floor-to-ceiling hand laid stone fireplace. This area has a large comfortable couch and is the perfect spot to escape to read a book.

A unique spiraling staircase leads to the open kitchen on the first floor. The dining room off the kitchen is a one room log cabin with a handmade oak table and woven hickory bottom chairs that seat 12 comfortably.

Property manager

John Martin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please observe quiet hours outdoors after 11:00pm for the sake of our neighbors. Of course quiet conversations around the fire pit are always fine :-)
HOT TUB - Please keep hot tub covered when not in use. Do not leave hot tub jets #2 left running unattended.
NO PARKING IN BACK YARD RETURN ANY INDOOR OUR OUTDOOR FURNITURE IF MOVED - Our cleaner will be alone and she cannot move furniture.

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Reba and Paradise Cove Aquatic Center, while Richmond Area Arts Center and EKU Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Hummel Planetarium and Old Town Fudge Factory. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Richmond, KY

What's nearby

  • Lake Reba - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Paradise Cove Aquatic Center - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Eastern Kentucky University - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Fort Boonesborough State Park - 31 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Berea College - 31 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Side Porch Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Noble Romans Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Champs Chicken - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Reba, Paradise Cove Aquatic Center and Hummel Planetarium. Richmond Centre Mall and Veterans Memorial Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Quiet and spacious

Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Getaway

We had a great time! There was plenty of room, it was clean and the host were so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod T.

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

Group of friends for weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay in Martin Manor. It was clean and well l furnished. We had a small issue but owners went over and above and made it right. We would absolutely stay again. The owners were great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Beautiful setting

Enjoyed our three night stay. We had plenty of room for six ladies. Very well stocked with everything we needed. The setting is absolutely beautiful and serene. Unfortunately, the weather was chilly and rainy and we couldn't enjoy the outdoors. Thanks for sharing your log home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Simply beautiful!

Martin Manor's description didn't do it justice. We six were overwhelmed with the character, peacefulness, and warmth of the home. Weather did not permit enjoying the paddle boats or pond, but we loved the grounds and found the house to more than meet our needs for a fellowship gathering of friends from five states. We enjoyed visiting with another friend in nearby Versailles, a bourbon tasting, and two wineries during our stay. We would definitely recommend a stay at the Martin Manor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina T.

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

Family gathering for mothers birthday

Beautiful property and amazing host!Communication is top notch!This was our third time staying at this homey cabin and hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli M.

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

Beautiful Home

This home was beautiful and even more spacious than we expected. The host was just amazing - John did everything he could to be sure we enjoyed our vacation. He was very friendly, responsive and helpful. The fishing was great too. Highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Golf trip

We had a great time. The location was perfect for our men's golf trip. All of us enjoyed the grounds, especially the fishing. The sleeping arrangements worked out very well compared to a lot of places we have rented. Check in was easy and the owner was friendly and helpful throughout the whole process. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Char B.

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

Family Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed all the amenities of this site. It was well appointed and provided a very comfortable retreat. The history of the building and creativity in incorporating three original log cabins into the design was intriguing and lent a sense of charm and tranquility that was truly unique.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toby G.

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

Sibling Summit 2024

Although it wasn't secluded the way i imagined it would be, it is an amazing property. Perfect spot for our family to meet up at and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Richmond Raceway Trip

Really enjoyed staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

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

Very nice

Entire family enjoyed the peacefulness and comfort of the cabin kids loved fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

A Wonderful Place to Rest

Extended family annual vacation. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and clean. The common rooms were big enough for family dinners and nightly games. Location was great for quick trips to grocery store or shopping mall. The ponds were well stocked too. We truly enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad J.

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

Men’s Weekend

My friends and I enjoyed the property. Great location, very clean, solid amenities and great communication. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

So Relaxing

The property was absolutely beautiful. All of the outdoor spaces were great to step outside and just relax. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mother’s Day Girls Weekend

It was absolutely the most beautiful place. It was even better than in the pictures. The cabin and the property was just perfect for our trip! We saw the Northern Lights while we were out by the campfire fire. It was truly amazing! We will definitely return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Cool Rustic Getaway!

Very spacious in a beautiful setting. We would definitely book this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronica G.

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

The Perfect Get Away

Lots of room for you and your friends/family to get away and relax together
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Amazing Property for a family gathering

We stayed for 4 nights and really enjoyed what the place offered. It was in the 90s each day, but the wrap around porch offered quality shade no matter the time of day. The house had everything we needed. Despite the area offering so many things, we just stayed on site and had a blast catching up and playing games. The pond produced several nice sized bass. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

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

Better than the pictures!

Beautifully decorated log home that accommodated our group wonderfully! I wished we could of stayed longer to enjoy all of the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B., Broadus, MT

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

Martin Manor Review

We enjoyed our stay with tthe Martin's and staying at Martin Manor immensily! The hospitality was outstanding! The cabin very homey and cozy! Our grandaughter loved the "little pool" (hot tub). The property is beautuful and everything is very well maintained. Given the opportunity, we will definitely stay at Martin Manor again and very highly recommend the accomidations!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro M.

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

Visiting Oma

We had a wonderful time. The house and grounds were beautiful and great for the family outing. The pond, fire pit, home game room, two dachshunds and the horses were great, while I did not catch the bass 😀 my son in law and grandson did 😀. I will catch him next time. It was a great multigenerational home. The host family was very attentive and helpful and friendly. I’d recommend this home to anyone seeking a nice country experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Even nicer than anticipated!

From the listing it’s so nice, but in person it’s amazing! The host is so accommodating and responsive. Really love the place and will be back! We also have someone on crutches with us and she got around so well and we didn’t run into any issues. Such a beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

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

Birthday celebration

This property is all it says and more. Lovely location. Amazing spaces. We loved the fire pit. The porches. Beautiful place. I would recommend and hopefully return someday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg H.

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

Great experience

We had a birthday getaway for 4 adults and double that in teens for a murder mystery party. The house was great for that, and every amenity from paddleboats to video games were used. Great stay, lots of space for the group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Martin

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Early settlers in KY cut down ancient trees and hand-hewed logs to build one-room log cabins. We built this home using two pioneer cabins and a mule barn. It is a handcrafted work of art that we lovingly created and enhanced. This spring we built a new home using two more old log cabins and moved into it. We wanted to keep our big house intact and available to share. We live just past the barn on the same property and are available to welcome and give tours of the house for guests. Or guests can choose total privacy with no contact. Our first guests left us a glowing review and we are are really happy to think of people experiencing the beauty of our precious home, our farm, fishing ponds and wooded areas.

Why they chose this property

Totally unique! Beautiful historic restored log cabin with picturesque view of pristine pond and filled with treasures. Experience the best of rural Kentucky, enjoy the magnificent home and explore acres of fishing ponds, horses and more.

What makes this property unique

Massive 12 room, 3.5 bath home handcrafted with restored 200 yr old logs Filled with original art, antiques, pottery, crystal and unique items to enjoy. Hot tub, wrap around porches, swings, hammocks, picnic tables, paddle boats, horses, ponds and woods. Settle in and step back in time or use this as your base to travel to the Ky River (9 miles E), Lexington to Keenland Race Track, The Kentucky Horse Park. The Ark Encounter (80 miles N) Red River Gorge is rugged and magnificent for outdoor activities (40 minute drive) And historic craft center Berea is only 20 minutes south.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests