Kentucky Lake Views, Ark Getaways & a Historic Auction

This Sunday, November 1, Smoky Ridge heads across Kentucky for lake-view gathering places, getaways near the Ark Encounter, and acreage with room for a bigger vision. Presented by agent John Westergren, today's six picks range from a furnished cedar-scented retreat to a historic two-home auction worth a careful look.

Lake Views for the Whole Crew

At $649,900, 157 Lakeshore Drive in Eddyville pairs Lake Barkley views with seven bedrooms and three separate living areas across 4,080 square feet. Previously used for short-term rentals, it suits extended-family gatherings or an owner who wants to follow the former owners' approach of living on the main level while renting other units.

Cedar, Stone, and Year-Round Lake Views

A wall of windows, soaring ceilings, and a stone fireplace frame the lake-home atmosphere at 992 Stonegate Drive in Burnside. Offered at $349,900, this furnished two-bedroom, one-bath retreat has 1,296 square feet and a path down to the lake—an inviting fit for buyers seeking a smaller getaway with prior Airbnb use.

Room to Roam Near the Ark

At 402 Cynthiana Street, roughly 20 acres and a pond bring breathing room to a location in the heart of Williamstown, minutes from the Ark and highway. The $500,000 updated ranch offers three to four bedrooms, three full baths, and a huge eat-in kitchen for buyers seeking an active short-term rental with a generous outdoor setting.

A Fishing Retreat With Five Rentals

Sleeping Turtle at 213 KY 1232 in Gray combines five existing Airbnb units, a pay lake, and two private ponds on approximately 48 acres, offered at $1.3 million. An approximately 1,200-square-foot, three-bedroom owner's home makes this a fit for a hands-on operator drawn to lodging and recreation, with roughly 30 wooded acres shaping the setting.

Parkside Base Camp Near the Ark

Next to Piddle Park and minutes from the Ark Encounter, 12 Cross Street in Dry Ridge offers an updated three-to-four-bedroom ranch with a finished walkout basement for $359,900. A lower-level kitchenette, large backyard patio, and three-story barn give buyers a mix of gathering space and storage; most furniture is negotiable rather than automatically included.

Church History, Two Homes, One Bid

At 496 State Highway 30 in Booneville, an early-1900s church and parsonage have become an open-plan home and a second house used as the Airbnb known as Linda's Victorian Rose. Set on roughly four acres with a 24-by-40-foot barn and other outbuildings, this two-home property suits buyers drawn to historic character and a live-in-plus-rental arrangement.

John Westergren helps investors buy and launch rental homes across Tennessee & Kentucky.