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The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families

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A spacious kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden staircase.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a large window, and a living room with a view of the outdoors.
A covered outdoor seating area with a sectional sofa, round table, and patterned rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nolin River Lake
Sleeps 16•5 bedrooms•8 beds

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cub Run, KY
  • Place, Nolin River Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mammoth Cave National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, National Corvette Museum
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 (Loft)

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 (Main Level)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

+1
4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 (Loft)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2 (Main Level)

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 (Basement, Connected to Bedroom)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4 (Basement)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 5 (Outdoor Shower)

Soap · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families

Welcome to The Salty Dog! 5 minutes from Wax Marina & 15 minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park, this spacious & bright home has 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths, multiple seating areas, and large open rooms perfect for entertaining. The home also has an outdoor shower, outdoor fire pit, screened-in deck, separate laundry room, and hot tub. Recently added in September of 2025, the property now features a large flat concrete pad at the bottom of the driveway with a basketball goal and pickleball court/net.

This house is perfect for families and large groups. There are two separate indoor living rooms/family rooms, stocked with plenty of games, puzzles, and kid toys, as well as 5 TVs located throughout the house (one being on the upstairs screened-in deck). The kitchen is large and spacious (and fully furnished), with an island that seats 8 and a large farmhouse dining room table that seats another 8-10. Enjoy cooking a meal on the Blackstone grill located on the screened-in deck, or relax around the fire table while watching TV on the deck. And of course, this house is located right on beautiful Nolin Lake, with a gravel walking path from the house down to the water (approximately 0.3 miles).

Per COE rules, guests are not permitted to use the dock. However, Wax Marina is only a 5 minute drive if you want to be on the water during your visit. Mammoth Cave National Park is also located nearby, making this the perfect getaway!

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not allow anyone (including children) on "ledge" bordering staircase and basement wall.
If you use the hot tub during your rental, make sure to replace hot tub cover after each use to keep the water temperature up and keep debris out.
Children should not use the hot tub unless attended by at least one adult.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3898698vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cub Run

Cub Run is home to this holiday home. Mammoth Cave National Park and Nolin Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop and Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. Raven’s Cross Escapes - Haunted Village and Dinosaur World are also worth visiting.
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Cub Run, KY

What's nearby

  • Nolin River Lake - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nolin Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 22 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - 34 min drive - 47.2 km
  • National Corvette Museum - 55 min drive - 83.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Birry's party barn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blue Holler Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Country Corner Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lincoln Hometown Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families?

As of 10 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families on 12 Aug 2026 start from AU$2,732, 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 Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Salty Dog! 5 Bd/4 Bath, Hot Tub, Pickleball Court, Perfect for Families located?

Situated in Cub Run, this holiday home is steps from Nolin River Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cub Run Cave and Nolin Lake State Park. Mammoth Cave National Park and Shady Hollow Golf Course 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was beautiful and clean. It was well outfitted for all our needs. Danielle was the best host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you for the kind words, Cathy! I’m so happy your family enjoyed your stay. We hope you’ll come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean home! Kids loved playing with the toys and building forts with the nuggets! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our two families with 6 boys for a long weekend getaway. Great space for the kids to hang out, play, games, and the pickleball court was a great perk!Danielle was a great host, easy to communicate with, and very responsive. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was super, very much attention paid to making our stay great. The house was fantastic, with more amenities than we could possibly use. It’s a great place for large groups.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious inside and out. Very well stocked kitchen and paper goods. Comfortable mattresses and bedding. Responsive hosts. Only downside was the temperature in downstairs bedrooms - A little warm and not great airflow
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2025
We’re so glad you all enjoyed your stay! And thank you for the feedback about the basement bedrooms. We do provide a couple of small fans in the house for guests to use, but I will make sure a fan is placed in each one of the basement bedrooms going forward. Thank you again for celebrating your Thanksgiving at the lake with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith L.

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

Big Family Getaway

We loved this property!! We had 18 of us stay for a long weekend. It was a beautiful home, well stocked, all kitchen appliances and large Blackstone griddle!! We loved the firepit and the outdoor porch. There were 3 nugget couches (kid furniture) that several of our littles slept on and could be moved around house to accommodate sleeping arrangements. Would go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

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

Better than Expected!

The house was even better in person! We traveled with a girls basketball team for a team retreat and it was just perfect. It had plenty of space for everyone. There were plenty of areas for the girls to hang out, their favorite place was the covered patio. They would hang out and watch movies at night. We enjoyed the fire pit as well as the blackstine grill. This house was awesome and we would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Doug! We are so glad your group had a good time and would love to host you all again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Pictures don't do it justice

We took a family trip to Kentucky to see Mammoth Caves and a few other things in the area. We had 10 people (3 couples and 4 kids) ranging in age from 12-65. We had a great time and this home was an incredible place to relax after a long day of cave exploring or walking around Bowling Green! It is very well appointed and had everything we needed. We made a few meals at the house and had all the dishes and necessary appliances. The main floor is dramatic, with high vaulted ceilings that lead up to an en suite loft. The open floor plan on the main floor makes it perfect for a large group to gather, cook, and converse. The basement offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a separate living room space that worked out to be perfect for the kids to hang out in. The screened in porch was a nice setting when it cooled off at night with the overhead string lights and fans to keep some air flow going! All the beds were very comfortable and I recieved so many comments about how perfect a choice the place was! We had a great time and would definitely recommend!!! Danielle was a great host and responded to any questions we had!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Ryan! We really enjoyed hosting your group and would love to have you back anytime. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Danielle Lewis

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We live just outside Louisville but spend as much time at the lake as we can. We built this house in 2019 and 2020 so that we could make memories with our family and friends in one of our favorite places in the world! We love hosting and want every person who stays in our home to truly feel like our guest.

What makes this property unique

We built this house with the specific goal of being able to host large groups comfortably (hence the open floor plan, extra large kitchen island, and four full bathrooms inside the home). A couple of years later, we screened-in the upper level deck and added an outdoor shower and hot tub. In September of 2025, we added a large, flat concrete pad at the bottom of the driveway so that we could put in a basketball goal and pickleball court. We try to spend as much time outside as we can, and we want our guests to have plenty to enjoy outside as well.

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