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Two Lake Retreats, 48 Acres, and a Church-Turned-Home

Six Kentucky finds, from a furnished lake escape to an owner-operated fishing destination.

October 31, 2026

Smoky Ridge Daily · Saturday, October 31

Two Lake Retreats, 48 Acres, and a Church-Turned-Home

This Saturday, October 31, Smoky Ridge heads across Kentucky for lake views, room-to-roam retreats, and a historic auction offering. Presented by John Westergren, today's six picks range from familiar vacation-rental layouts to a hands-on hospitality business with an owner's home.

6
New homes
$1
Starting at
0
With proven revenue
157 Lakeshore Dr, Eddyville, KY 42038
No. 1 · Eddyville, KY

Lake Days for the Whole Crew

157 Lakeshore Dr, Eddyville, KY 42038

At $649,900, this seven-bedroom Eddyville property pairs Lake Barkley views with 4,080 square feet and three separate living areas. Family reunions and multigenerational lake weekends fit the layout, while a nearby boat ramp and pull-through circle drive make bringing the boat more practical.

Price
$649,900
Beds / Baths
7 / 6
Sq ft
4,080
$ / sq ft
$159
◆Three separate living areas
◆Boat ramp down the street
◆Three-car garage below cabin rental
The investor angleWith no revenue figures provided, the investment appeal rests on its group-friendly lake setting and prior arrangement of owners living on the main level while renting other units.
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992 Stonegate Dr, Burnside, KY 42519
No. 2 · Burnside, KY

Cedar, Stone, and Lake Light

992 Stonegate Dr, Burnside, KY 42519

Cedar, soaring ceilings, and a stone fireplace give this $349,900 Burnside home its unmistakable lake-house character. The furnished two-bedroom retreat frames year-round lake views through a huge wall of windows, with a path offering a short stroll to the water.

Price
$349,900
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
1,296
$ / sq ft
$270
◆Fully furnished
◆Year-round lake views
◆Soaring stone fireplace
The investor anglePrior Airbnb use, included furnishings, and access to the lake support its vacation-rental appeal, though no revenue figures are supplied.
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402 Cynthiana St, Williamstown, KY 41097
No. 3 · Williamstown, KY

Room to Roam Near the Ark

402 Cynthiana St, Williamstown, KY 41097
20 acres

Listed at $500,000, this updated Williamstown ranch sits on roughly 20 acres with a pond, a four-car detached garage, and generous off-street parking. A huge eat-in kitchen, spacious living room, and three full bathrooms suit guests who want country breathing room just minutes from the Ark and highway.

Price
$500,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Roughly 20 acres
◆Pond on the property
◆Four-car detached garage
The investor angleActive short-term-rental use and proximity to the Ark anchor the guest appeal, with acreage providing a distinction from a conventional in-town stay.
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213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
No. 4 · Gray, KY

A Fishing Getaway to Run

213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
48 acres

Sleeping Turtle Pay Lake & Air B&B in Gray brings five existing lodging units, a large pay lake, and two private ponds together on approximately 48 acres for $1.3 million. An approximately 1,200-square-foot owner's home makes this a fit for a hands-on operator, with bait shop/store and eatery space adding to the destination's possibilities.

Price
$1,300,000
Beds / Baths
8 / 6
Sq ft
1,200
$ / sq ft
$1083
◆Five existing Airbnb units
◆Pay lake and two ponds
◆Three-bedroom owner's home
The investor angleThe established fishing destination and existing lodging offer multiple guest draws, but no revenue figures are provided to assess the $1.3 million business-and-property purchase.
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12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
No. 5 · Dry Ridge, KY

Parkside Stays With Extra Space

12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

Next to Piddle Park and minutes from the Ark Encounter, this $359,900 Dry Ridge ranch combines a finished walkout basement with a private backyard and huge patio. Rehabilitated in late 2019 and early 2020, it offers a main kitchen, lower-level kitchenette, and a three-story barn for buyers who value storage; most furniture is negotiable.

Price
$359,900
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Finished walkout basement
◆Lower-level kitchenette
◆Three-story barn
The investor angleMore than six years of reported short-term-rental use and proximity to the Ark Encounter support its established rental appeal, though financial performance is not provided.
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496 State Highway 30, Booneville, KY 41314
No. 6 · Booneville, KY

A Historic Pair at Auction

496 State Highway 30, Booneville, KY 41314
4 acres

On roughly four acres in Booneville, a former church and parsonage dating to the early 1900s now offer an open-floor-plan home and a second house used as the Linda's Victorian Rose Airbnb. A 24-by-40-foot barn and additional outbuildings round out this auction offering for buyers drawn to historic character and a two-home setup; the listed $1 is not a purchase-price expectation.

Price
$1
Beds / Baths
0 / 0
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Two homes on roughly four acres
◆Former church and parsonage
◆24-by-40-foot barn
The investor angleThe two-home arrangement offers owner-use and rental possibilities, but bidders must complete inspections before bidding and account for as-is terms and required final court approval.
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