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The Sandhill Cottage

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Sunrise on the dock
View from our dock
Sandhill Cottage dock
Queen bedroom
King Master Bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Allen County, KY
  • Place, Barren River Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Barren River Lake State Resort Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mammoth Cave National Park
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

+2
1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

The Sandhill Cottage

This peaceful lakside retreat is the perfect vacation get-a-way for all occassions. While the cottage sits on a private cove, its close to many area attractions.


Barren River Lake is a sporting lake with 3 local marinas available for boat rental. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating and skiing on this 10,000 acre lake. Its alo home to hiking trails, horseback riding, a golf course and more!


Close by you'll enjoy attractions like Mammoth Cave, Beech Bend Amusement Park & Raceway, National Corvette Museum, Lost River Cave, Golf Courses and Nashville, TN is just a day trip away.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Scottsville

Located in Scottsville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Williams and Plaza Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fox Hollow Golf Club and Glasgow Golf and Country Club.
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Allen County, KY

What's nearby

  • Barren River Lake - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Barren River Lake State Resort Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 36 min drive - 56.9 km
  • National Corvette Museum - 39 min drive - 47.6 km
  • Western Kentucky University - 46 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pages Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Point Market Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rusty’s Lakeside Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zack's Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Country Bakery - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandhill Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sandhill Cottage?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sandhill Cottage on 1 Jan 2027 start from AU$422, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Sandhill Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sandhill Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandhill Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sandhill Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Barren River Lake and Barren River Lake State Resort Park. Scottsville Cemetery and Allen County Courthouse are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Memorable trip - beautiful stay

The pictures on VRBO do not do this property justice, it is beautiful, spacious, clean and easy access to water, dining, and nature. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Long weekend

Loved it hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

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

Beautiful lake front home

We had a great time. The home was clean and spacious, and we really enjoyed star gazing by the fire pit. Great hosts and good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Very cute and spacious

Very nicely decorated and in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Lots of room and cute bunk beds for the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

russell p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Family Get-away

The fishing was great! The kitchen was nice and the bedrooms we great. Lots of space for our family of 8 adults. Close to the Corvette Museum which was also worth the price of admission. We'd go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Birthday

This house is adorable and very well decorated. The beds are comfortable and Nicole was very easy to talk to and ask questions. We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Family trip to Cave Country

Clean, well supplied, good communication with host. Host was very hospitable. We enjoyed our time thoroughly and would return if we were in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley W.

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

Sandhill Cottage

Clean, well maintained and unique home with plenty of space. Location within walking distance to the lake and 30 minutes to the caves and park. We had a wonderful time! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Helton Family Vacation 2024

We enjoyed the house inside and out. The log living room was awesome. Bedrooms were good, kitchen did not have a dishwasher but paper plates were used. Loved the porch and the bar for socializing. The Vrbo description led us to believe more than 2 bathrooms. Recommend clarifying that for the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Great place to get together

Really enjoyed our stay. All of the beds were incredibly comfortable! Two of us said it was like sleeping on a cloud! House was in a quiet neighborhood and was very clean. GREAT communication with host! She even left a snack basket as a welcome. Didn't get a chance to use the karaoke machine but maybe I will on the next visit. Loved our stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

larry f.

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

HAPPY Anniversary

Nicole has gone out of her way to welcome strangers into a beautiful house making you feel comfortable & relaxed. Couldn’t have been more pleased. From the coffee bar to the margarita bar and the games for all to enjoy, nothing was forgotten to ensure a good time for all. We chose to spend our 35th anniversary enjoying time with our children and grandchildren. So glad we did it at Sandhill cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Labor Day rental

We had family from various places meet here. We had a great stay! House is laid out well to host and is very clean. The owner is very easy to reach and answered all of our questions quickly. We used the boat slip that came with the rental and it made bringing our boat very convenient. The only criticism I have is that the place could really use one more bathroom. Our group had 12 people and only have 2 bathrooms was a little tight. But overall great place and would recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Boating Fun

This cute lakehouse was easy to find with quick access in our boat to the main lake from the cove. The kids had fun swimming in the cove when we weren’t boating, playing games, or roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. Communication with the host was immediate and most helpful however the description of sleeping 12 is a stretch even with 6 of our 12 being under the age of 11. There are only two bathrooms in the house, not 2 full and 2 half. One last thought about accommodating 12 is that the kitchen ought to have enough table ware and eating utensils to allow everyone to eat at the same time. We bought plastic silverware because there was only enough for 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Legacy Trip

I rented the Sandhill Cottage with my husband, parents, aunt, and cousin as we visited Kentucky for the first time while taking a legacy trip. During this short trip, we were able to see where my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandparents lived when they settled in Kentucky in the late 1700's and learned about my family heritage. We were even able to visit their gravesites and see the former home which still stands. While we didn't spend much time at Sandhill due to the amount of traveling we did over the course of our two-day trip, we couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations. We immediately felt right at home upon entering the cottage! The cozy house comfortably fit all 6 adults, and it was the perfect amount of space for our mini-reunion, while still providing enough privacy that one requires after spending a full 8 hours in the car with your family. We all LOVED the snack basket that was provided and the coffee + creamer selection was exactly what we needed after a long trip. We were even able to watch the Country Music Awards from the big-screen TV and bar area. We took a quick walk down by the docks and could absolutely see why so many people visit in the summer. It was perfect! Thank you to Nicole for being such an excellent host. You really thought of everything! Hope to come back again one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary P.

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

Very Pleasant Stay

Nice quiet neighborhood. Very comfortable home and we enjoyed our stay. Wish we could've stayed longer and could return sooner than later!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nicole McCaffery

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