Big and spacious., 2 Acres, New Furniture, Fishing Pond, Game Room, Paddle Boat

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10238 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Richmond, KY

Lake Reba14 min drive
Eastern Kentucky University15 min drive
Fort Boonesborough State Park31 min drive
Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Main

1 Double Bed

Log Downstairs

1 Double Bed

Log Upstairs

1 Double Bed

Master Main

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Log

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Nell's is a quiet, secluded spot to enjoy the beauty of nature with good company. The beautiful family history here is surpassed only by the surroundings. Nell's was once just a 200 year old log cabin that was relocated to the spot. But before Nell (my Grandmother) would move in, it had to be a little more modern.

https://tinyurl.com/downatnells

Being a native Kentuckian born in 1922, she wasn't so enamored with old log cabins. So in the early 80's, a new section was added with lots of windows to let the beauty of the surroundings gloriously shine through.

Nell decided it was the "most beautiful place" she'd ever seen and moved from eastern Kentucky into what became known by all as "Down at Nell's". It has a special place in our hearts and we’re so glad we can keep it in our family and share it with yours.

After a year of helping my parents host guests at their nearby Martin Manor, my wife and I learned something. If you have a special place and want to preserve it, the best thing to do is share it with others. By making people feel welcome and exceeding expectations, we’ve seen folks from all over the country have a great time here on the Martin Family Farm. And we’re having fun too!

Property manager

John Martin

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

While we are in a rural area, it is a quiet neighborhood so no ATVs, dirt bikes, go carts or four-wheelers may be operated on the property.

A ladder provides access to a loft with a swing. Guests use the ladder at their own risk

No camper or trailer greater than 18 feet. Tight turn in driveway and steep incline prevent access.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 and on a lake. 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 Fiber Frenzy. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Richmond, KY

What's nearby

Paradise Cove Aquatic Center - 14 min drive
Lake Reba - 14 min drive
Eastern Kentucky University - 15 min drive
Fort Boonesborough State Park - 31 min drive
Berea College - 31 min drive

Getting around

Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Noble Romans Pizza - 9 min drive
Champs Chicken - 9 min drive
Big Dan's Doghouse - 9 min drive
Side Porch Cafe - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big and spacious., 2 Acres, New Furniture, Fishing Pond, Game Room, Paddle Boat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big and spacious., 2 Acres, New Furniture, Fishing Pond, Game Room, Paddle Boat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big and spacious., 2 Acres, New Furniture, Fishing Pond, Game Room, Paddle Boat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big and spacious., 2 Acres, New Furniture, Fishing Pond, Game Room, Paddle Boat located?

Located on a lake, 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).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

16 Nov 2023

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

Wedding Party

We were all able to stay in one place and it was amazing! We were in town for my daughter’s wedding and it was just perfect! So perfect that my ex wife and her family stayed with my current wife and family and it was totally harmonious!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

7 Nov 2023

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

Amazing

This is a place that is not only a lesson in history but a place of peace and serenity. The house is a treasure and the host's family history is shared throughout the home. It is big with three living room areas. It is perfect for a group get away. My daughter is getting married next year and this will be one of the places we look at for the event. There is so much to do around the property and the area. I will be back :)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

10 Oct 2023

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

Peace and Serenity!

We came up for a wedding and this house was so peaceful and a great size. The description is on target for what to expect! Thank you for sharing your family home with us. We loved fishing, watching the nature and feeding the horses!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Beverly W.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice but needs to be kept up better

Sibling outing for weekend. I would have liked the property to be cleaner. Cob webs, dust, and kitchen area walls were nasty. The outside was pleasant. Saw several squirrels. The hammock looks like it needs replaced. One of our party did use it and head hung below feet when lying on it. Walked to the paddle boat area. Weeds grown up.The canvas had lots of water on it. The pond area was very small and unkept so decided against using. ( The main pond looked better but wasn’t the one we could use). It rained a lot our weekend so we were unable to use the fire pit. The inside area was spacious. Wish beds were all queen/ king.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

22 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful property

Unique, cool, peaceful place to hang out with friends. John was a great host! Perfect place to just be with friends and chill

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Martin

My wife and I are excited to be doing this AirBnb project together. We love swinging in hammocks, sailing, and big, loud family dinners. Once or twice a year we all head to Myrtle Beach in a caravan. Reading and sailing are my passions and Jennifer loves her new job as principal of Madison Kindergarten Academy.

I manage my families group of animal hospitals and our son and daughters all work together for the clinics in different capacities. We also help my parents host their own successful short term rental property and they taught us how to do it right!