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Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock

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Exterior
Exterior
Large two level deck with plenty of seating to enjoy the view!
Terrace/patio
Large fire pit area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Hardinsburg, KY
  • Place, Rough River Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rough River Dam State Resort Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lafayette Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Basement Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bonus Room

2 Single Beds

Bunk Bed Room

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Great Room

1 Double Futon

Loft

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Spare Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Foyer Bathroom

Soap · Toilet

Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock

The house has four bedrooms, three full baths and one half bath. It can sleep 12 people, with bedding available for an additional 5 people upon request, so it’s perfect for that big family or group of families. It has an open floor plan with a fully functional kitchen and dining room, that has seating for 10-12 at a time. The basement still has a bar area that is unfinished, but there is a great game room for entertaining in the evening or on rainy days! Nick’s Boat Dock does rent pontoons, which is an option for those without a boat, or you could head less than two miles down the road to the north fork campground beach to enjoy a couple days of just swimming.

Full Disclosure: There are security cameras located on the perimeter of the house for monitoring the property, since this property is in a relatively rural area. These cameras are only reviewed when there has been an issue with the property or a specific group. There are also 146 steps to get down to the water.

The home was built with our family and kids in mind, so I'm sure it will be perfect for your family and friends.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 811954vb
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

About the area

Hardinsburg

Located in Hardinsburg, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Historic Grayson County Courthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rough River Dam State Resort Park and Rough River Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring.
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Map
Hardinsburg, KY

What's nearby

  • Rough River Lake - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rough River Dam State Resort Park - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lafayette Golf Course - 12 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Historic Grayson County Courthouse - 22 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Leitchfield City Hall - 23 min drive - 29.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Dave's Restaurant & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Porgies Chow Wagon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fiddlers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grayson's Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rough River Knotty Pine - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock located?

This family-friendly Hardinsburg holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Rough River Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rough River Dam State Resort Park and Lafayette Golf Course. Logsdon Park and Logsdon Park West are also within 20 miles (32 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. 106 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely responsive. We were in town for a death in the family and it was nice not having to worry about our accommodations. The house and property were beautiful and we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our annual girls weekend here and had such a great time! The house was clean and spacious. The host was friendly and responded quick with any questions I had. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely. The owner was very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Great business trip

We had our business retreat and what a wonderful place to spend time in and it was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Lots of room!

Terrific home! Very clean with
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Sarah Rice

Great views, comfy beds and great times spent around the fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Rough River visit July 2021

The house was very comfortable. It had everything we needed and no surprises. Loved our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Girls Bunco weekend

It was a very nice house. All the amenities you could ever want.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michelle B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Amenities were poorly maintained. House was not clean. The grill was inoperable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Michelle, I'm sorry that you had a poor experience during your stay. I recently switched to a new cleaning person, so I'm still working out the kinks. When you say the house was not clean, can you clarify for me to make sure my cleaning lady adds this to her checklist? Also, I know you mentioned the grill, but what other amenities didn't meet your expectations? Thanks for the feedback..I'll be sure and address the concerns.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

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

Longtime friends get together

The property was perfect for our get together. It had everything we needed. The surrounding area answered our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol I.

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

This was a wonderful Fall Trip for 11 ladies

We totally enjoyed this house. It was very clean and had everything we needed plus more. We thoroughly enjoyed the deck and the view of the lake was spectacular. We would definitely would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you for the feedback Carol! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Let us know if you would like to come back and stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S B.

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

Rough river lake house

This house is beautiful. The view is lovely. Its a great house for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you for the feedback Serena! I hope you consider coming back to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

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

Hidden Gem!

Beautiful property with amazing location! Brandon was wonderful to work with and very accommodating! We are looking forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alyssa F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was super simple. Location was great for our purpose. It was picturesque even if you didn’t want to climb the steps to/from the water. Enjoyed the firepit and double decks in crisp fall weather. Unforeseen difficulties occurred immediately after occupying the property. Host was very responsive and went above and beyond to remedy the situation which was no fault of his or ours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Amil A.

Amazing weekend getaway

We had a great time at this house. Although it is not finished yet it is like a dream house. We especially liked the kids play room it kept the kids busy the whole time. Definitely would like to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you for the kind words Amil! I'm glad to hear the house worked out for you and the family! We would love to have you back sometime in the future! Thanks, Brandon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lura D.

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

Fall break

Wonderful hope for gathering with family. Beautiful views at night. As the grandchildren said. Better than the beach!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Beautiful Lake House

The house is beautiful and the water view is absolutely breath taking. The game room and kid’s play room was an added bonus and enjoyed by all. The host (Brandon) was very responsive and accommodating to our needs. I highly recommend this property and we hope to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori A.

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

Great Location To Marina

This is a wonderful large home with a view of the lake and super location to Nick’s Marina. Kitchen is very well supplied. Home was neat and pretty clean for a rental. Could use a deep cleaning. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gary D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay but never got our deposit back and can’t get a response back telling us why
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
The renter never paid their final deposit, therefore there was no refund to be returned, and they made no attempt to contact me to resolve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were a couple of issues - grill was far from being clean - called the owner to advise him as it had gotten extremely hot. The ice maker did not work - the owner reimbursed us for the ice that we bought while there. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setup for inside the house with the rooms,beds, etc that we needed. But Couches old,saggy,uncomfortable and need to be replaced. Outside property and steps to the dock are poorly maintained. Steep driveway. We parked on top. Overall though, it was enjoyable 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

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

Very nice home

We had a very good time at this property on the lake. Very comfortable beds lots of room. Location was just a little bit hard for one of our handicap people. Property is located at the bottom of a very steep Hill. We couldn't get the TV downstairs to come on and see anything. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Hey Kathy, thanks for the review. With the exception of the basement TV not working, how could I have made your stay better to justify 5 stars vs. 4? I'll try to make the issue with the driveway steepness more transparent on my listing. Just let me know. Thanks, Brandon
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

vaca 23

approach from the road was difficult at first inside was very nice, clean and spacious for kidsand the whole group we called in a short list of minor items that we found "broken", but thgey did nit hamper a good time Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thanks for the feedback Richard. Is there anything I could have done to change your mind on the 4-star review? Unfortunately, with the layout of the property, the driveway is a bit steep...not much I can do about that. Would instructions or a better heads up have been helpful for you?
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna T.

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

House on the steep hill

This is a beautiful home, but is not being maintained very well. Definitely could have been cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael L.

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

Staff Retreat

The house was just what we needed for our staff retreat. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of kitchen wares. We thought we were going to run out of toilet paper but we squeaked by! And the only thing we didn’t bring that would have been handy was aluminum foil but we picked some up. Thanks for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brandon Rogers

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My wife, three kids and I live in Sellersburg, Indiana year round, and I grew up on Rough River Lake. Some of my earliest memories are of me spending the weekends with family and friends out on the water! My hope is that with this lake house, you too can make memories like the ones I had growing up.

Why they chose this property

I bought this lot in 2009 with the intent of building upon it due to the incredible view and central location on the lake. It wasn't until the Spring of 2015 that my wife and I decided to build our dream lake house so that it could be shared with others.

What makes this property unique

The location and view of the lake was the single most important thing that drew us to this location. We built this house so that our two kids and family and friends could be together in one open space. I doubt you will find another house like this one on the lake that was built with you, the renter in mind. Every room in the house has a view of the water, and the large two story deck on the back is the perfect place to relax after a long day on the water!

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