Visit Kentucky Lake for an exciting weekend by the lake. It’s one of America’s largest man-made lakes with a surface area of over 160,000 acres (64,749.76 hectares). Its 2,300-mile (3,701.49-kilometer) shoreline stretches from Kentucky’s southwestern tip and reaches almost halfway down Tennessee. It’s watered by the Kentucky Dam, which stops the Mississippi River and Ohio River from flooding.
The bountiful waters of Kentucky Lake are famous for crappie fishing and a variety of watersports. Prepare yourself to catch a wide variety of bass, catfish, and redear sunfish. Along the shoreline are several marinas where you can rent a boat to explore the lake. With so much to do, it’s ideal to book a cheap rental close to the lake itself, so you can save money and time. Read on for the top cheap cabin rentals near Kentucky Lake, United States, for a unique lakeside experience.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.
1. Rustic cabin with indoor fireplace (from USD 75)
This affordable cabin in New Concord is on a vast farm property 10 miles (16.09 kilometers) from Paris Landing State Park. Stretch out on the sofa and watch TV beside a fireplace. Cook and dine indoors in the kitchen or opt for barbecues and picnics on the covered patio. This cozy country-themed cabin will have you covered no matter what your holiday needs are.
Enjoy an afternoon of catch-and-release fishing at the two ponds on-site. As this cabin is pet-friendly, you can also roast smores over a firepit while watching your dogs run around the grounds surrounded by greenery.
2. Swan Bay Cabins (from USD 115)
Swan Bay Cabins is near Kentucky Lake and the marina. The brand-new cabins offer home-style comforts with rustic interiors. It features a fully stocked kitchen and a cozy bedroom separated by a sliding barn door. Enjoy the air-conditioned bedroom while watching TV or browsing the net. Despite its amenities, this cabin is very budget-friendly.
You can cook and dine with your family indoors or invite the other guests on the property to a barbecue picnic in your yard. Roast hotdogs in the open firepit while admiring the lush greenery.
3. Charming forest ranger's cabin (from USD 93)
Step back to the 1800s with this charming pocket-friendly forest ranger’s cabin. The original structure and furnishings are intact, with a few modern enhancements. The main house has a sitting room where you read books or watch DVDs on a sofa by one of the two fireplaces. An enclosed breezeway connects the main building to a seating area and eat-in kitchen. Want to eat outside? Step out of your cozy bedroom to eat meals on the covered porch.
The cabin is in a circle neighborhood near Lake Barkley State Resort Park and is 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) from a public boat ramp. Guests have access to the park’s indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
Top guest reviews
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great amenities including a well-stocked kitchen cd player with multiple cds washer/dryer & weber grillour favorite was enjoying the library/family roomCleanliness:
) the cabin was cleanthe cabin was inviting clean and very comfortable over all a pleasant stayHost:
the owner was very helpful and informative) rebecca was the perfect host & captain roy was only à call awayRead more reviewsLocation:
peaceful and close to the lakeclose to the lake and an easy drive to lake barkley marinathis is a great place for someone who truly wants to get away for awhilei needed a peaceful place to get away and do some writing and this cabin was perfectthe neighborhood was quiet and the neighbors were friendly
4. Cozy single-level cabin with furnished deck (from USD 95)
Experience a cozy country-style retreat in this all-American cabin. It’s a magnificent home base when fishing in the nearby Kentucky Lake or boating in the Cypress Springs marina. This affordable single-level home has everything you need for a homestay, including a stocked kitchen and a dining area that seats six. Sink into soft sofas while relaxing beside an indoor fireplace. There’s only one bedroom, but it has enough sleeping space for four guests.
Sip your morning coffee on the bench out the front with a view of the trees and hummingbirds. Lunch can be eaten on the furnished deck. In the evening, enjoy roasting smores on a firepit under a blanket of stars.
Top guest reviews
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It really did feel like we were at home with all the little extras that were providedEverything was stocked and the kitchen was full with cooking utensilsThere was anything we could have neededpots skillets and condimentsVery well kept property Cozy and comfortableCleanliness:
Very clean and furnace works goodeverything was very neat and clean and all the little amenities were very very nice andHost:
Very very nice all in all a very good experienceshe made a few phone calls and had someone meet us at the dockyou folks could not have been any nicer God Bless the both of you and get well soon with Gods HelpWe docked our boat at the marina and the golf cart they provided made going from the cabin to our boat a breeze She even helped us when our boat spun a propHe also showed me around the neighborhood We will be returningRead more reviewsLocation:
A very peaceful place to stayThe location is amazing and so quietIt was perfect for a couple to stay and perfect location for fishing at Kentucky LakeEnjoyed our stay Short drive to fishing About 15 minutes to hiking trails About 15 minutes to Paris or MurryThe Cabin is perfect for a quiet vacation Everything we needed was furnished
5. Cabin 1 (from USD 94)
Cabin 1 is on a 40-acre (16.19-hectare) forested property near Birdsong Highway and Birdsong Marina. At the marina, you can rent a boat to go fishing or swimming and do watersports.
Cabin 1 has a cute barn-style exterior and rustic interiors and is perfect if you want a relaxing budget-friendly holiday. Fish for bream and bass in the pond, which is surrounded by trees. You will have a lovely view of the surrounding trees while barbequing on the back deck. The two-story cabin features a kitchen on the main floor and two bedrooms.
6. Cabin 1 at Fish Island Resort (from USD 89)
Fish Island Resort is on vast public land across Lake Barkley that adjoins Lake Barkley State Resort Park and is near Boots Randolph Golf Course. Cabin 1 is one of several cabins on the lot. This inexpensive but cozy abode features an eat-in kitchen with retro metal cabinets and a living room where you can stretch your legs and watch TV. There’s a small convenience store on-site where you can get bait, food items, gas, and beer.
Top guest reviews
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the unit was clean and cozyRead more reviewsLocation:
a great location for getting away but yet having conveniences like restaurants and provisionsclose to a family gathering and very cleannice place to get away
7. Cute Bee Cabin (from USD 55)
Cute Bee Cabin offers cozy minimalist lodgings on a property with a pond. This rustic log cabin has wooden beds and provides basic comforts, such as air conditioning and a small fridge to keep drinks cold. You can sip your coffee on the covered front porch with a splendid view of the lush surroundings. The view alone makes the price of a stay here an irresistible bargain.
Enjoy swimming, kayaking, or fishing in Kentucky Lake, which is within walking distance. You can cook the day’s catch inside the pavilion using the propane grill. There is a shower house near the cabin where you can use the toilet or take a shower afterward.
Top guest reviews
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you'll have a fridge and a ceiling fanhowever it is quiet wooded great bathrooms and friendly neighborsCleanliness:
the cabin was clean and comfortablebathrooms/showers were amazing clean largethe shower house was extremely clean air conditionedhowever you can expect clean toilets showers and cabinhowever the bathrooms and showers were not far and very cleanHost:
enjoyed our stay very much place was very clean and host our very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
i presume that if your goal is similar you'll find this place to be ideal
8. Rustic Creek Side Cabin (from USD 80)
Use this modest rustic cabin as your homestay if you want to experience a simple life and be close to nature. It’s close to the state park and Harmon Creek’s boat landing. The owner’s lodgings are just down the road.
Guests will enjoy the old-fashioned comforts of this self-contained home. You can cook home-style meals in the rustic U-shaped kitchen. On cold days, huddle up by the fireplace in the living room to enjoy your meal. You can opt to dine indoors or alfresco beside the outdoor grill. Sit on the patio with your morning coffee and enjoy the songs of hummingbirds. The area has farmlands with lots of farm animals and wildlife roaming free, so you’ll be in nature’s lap.
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living room was nice to unwind and watch tv inthe creek outside makes wonderful sound for relaxation and the memory foam mattress is very comfortablebed and sheets were extremely comfortable plenty of pillowswe loved the cozy-cabin decór styleCleanliness:
the cabin was clean and the bed was very comfortablebathroom is tight but clean and functionalthe place was clean and we were well taken care ofsmall but very charming it’s very cute clean and quietHost:
host was very friendlythe owner is very friendly and accommodating to your needsbeautiful property and very responsive hostRead more reviewsLocation:
it's a great place to just get awaya very rustic place with a really cute stream that our dogs and grandkids loved
9. Cabin 6 at Fish Island Resort (from USD 85)
Cabin 6 is one of several cabin rentals in the family-owned Fish Island Resort on Lake Barkley. If you enjoy parks, it’s a short drive to Lake Barkley State Park. This is a low-end two-bedroom cabin that offers simple home-style comforts. It features a spacious eat-in kitchen that connects with a cozy living area big enough for four people to move around in.
As a guest, you have access to the park’s fitness center where you can swim, exercise at the gym, soak in the hot tub, and sweat it out in the sauna. About 1 mi (1.61 km) away is the state park’s boat ramp with boat parking. You can bring your kayak to paddle on the on-site creek when the tide is high or when you want to go fishing in the lake.
Top guest reviews
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it is not fancy but it was very comfortable quiet and relaxingCleanliness:
very quiet there and very cleanthe place was clean comfortable and cozynice clean little cabin in the country in cadizRead more reviewsLocation:
great value in beautiful locationrecommend visiting land between the lakes parkclose to land between the lakes but attractions there closed in winterfantastic location and small warm cabinseasiest check-in ever great location pretty area and pet friendly
10. Lakeview Springs
This lovely cabin looks rustic on the outside but very modern on the inside. It has a spacious open concept shared by a fully equipped eat-in kitchen and a cozy living area. There’s a worktable behind the leather sofa if you want to do some remote work while watching TV.
Off the kitchen is a wide wooden deck with a view of the street where you can sit and read a book on Adirondack chairs. On the other side of the house is a furnished screened-in porch where you relax on wicker chairs while taking in the surroundings. These amenities are the cherry on top of the attractively low price.
Only one dog or cat is allowed and must be under 50 lb (22.68 kg). You must pay a fee and keep them away from the beds and furniture. Dogs must be kept in a kennel if they are left alone.
Springville, Tennessee, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 5
Top guest reviews
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the beds and couch were comfortablethe beds were medium to firm but comfortableeverything functioned as needed in the house - great ac superb hot water working appliances and comfy bedthe beds were very comfortable and the listing was just as describedthe beds were super comfortable and the place was stocked with everything you needCleanliness:
super clean and tidyvery clean and tucked awayplace is clean and comfortable to relaxthe cabin was as advertised - it was clean and well decoratedthe place was nice and clean and the beds very comfortableHost:
the owner was very accommodating and helpfulthe host is super quick to respondwilliam (our host) was always responsive and a wonderful hostcheck in and out was extremely easy and the host has great communication response timewilliam was very responsive and provided great instructionsRead more reviewsLocation:
very cute cabin super close to lakegood location for a good pricenice and close to the lakethis was an absolute perfect location for melovely wooded area just a short walk to the lake
A lovely lakeside experience
Your trip to Kentucky Lake will be complete once you book a few days in these cheap cabins. Not only are they affordable but they also give you a taste of rustic homes and a lakeside lifestyle. It’s a unique experience you will cherish and return to whenever you visit Kentucky Lake.
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