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Kentucky Lake Homes, Ark Getaways & a Historic Auction

Six Kentucky finds: cedar lake views, room for reunions and a 48-acre hospitality business.

October 30, 2026

Smoky Ridge Daily · Friday, October 30

Kentucky Lake Homes, Ark Getaways & a Historic Auction

This Friday, October 30, Smoky Ridge heads across Kentucky for lake-view gathering places, getaways near the Ark and acreage with room to spread out. Presented by agent John Westergren, today's six picks range from a furnished cedar retreat to a historic two-home auction with important bidding conditions.

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

Bring Everyone to Lake Barkley

157 Lakeshore Dr, Eddyville, KY 42038

Listed at $649,900, this seven-bedroom Eddyville property pairs Lake Barkley views with three separate living areas—an inviting setup for reunions and weekends with the extended family. Previous owners lived on the main level while renting other units, and a boat ramp down the street adds appeal for days on the water.

Price
$649,900
Beds / Baths
7 / 6
Sq ft
4,080
$ / sq ft
$159
◆4,080 square feet
◆Boat-friendly circular drive
◆Three-car garage
The investor angleLake views, a nearby boat ramp and a history of owner-occupied rental use make this worth exploring for large-group stays or a live-and-rent arrangement.
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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

At $349,900, this furnished two-bedroom Burnside home welcomes guests with cedar, soaring ceilings and a stone fireplace rising beside a wall of lake-facing windows. Year-round water views and a short path to the lake suit buyers seeking a personal retreat with prior Airbnb use.

Price
$349,900
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
1,296
$ / sq ft
$270
◆Fully furnished
◆Year-round lake views
◆1,296 square feet
The investor angleThe furnished offering, lake access by foot and distinctive interiors give this former Airbnb a clear guest appeal, though revenue figures are not 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

This $500,000 Williamstown ranch places roughly 20 acres and a pond just minutes from the Ark and the highway. An updated interior, generous eat-in kitchen and spacious living room make it a fit for guests who want an attraction-focused trip with outdoor breathing room.

Price
$500,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Approximately 20 acres
◆Four-car detached garage
◆Three full bathrooms
The investor angleAn active short-term-rental history and proximity to the Ark support the lodging case, with acreage offering a different experience from a conventional in-town stay.
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213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
No. 4 · Gray, KY

A Fishing Getaway to Operate

213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
48 acres

Sleeping Turtle Pay Lake & Air B&B in Gray combines five existing Airbnb units, a large pay lake and two private ponds on approximately 48 acres, offered at $1.3 million. A three-bedroom owner's home and bait shop/store and eatery space make this a prospect for a hands-on hospitality operator rather than a simple second-home buyer.

Price
$1,300,000
Beds / Baths
8 / 6
Sq ft
1,200
$ / sq ft
$1083
◆Five existing Airbnb units
◆Approximately 30 wooded acres
◆On-site owner's residence
The investor angleExisting lodging and the pay-lake business provide multiple guest draws, but the $1.3 million asking price calls for careful review of operating records not included here.
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12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
No. 5 · Dry Ridge, KY

Parkside Stays Near the Ark

12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

Offered at $359,900, this updated Dry Ridge ranch sits beside Piddle Park and minutes from the Ark Encounter, shopping and the highway. A finished walkout basement with a kitchenette, a large backyard patio and a three-story barn suit buyers looking for flexible gathering space and substantial storage; most furniture is negotiable.

Price
$359,900
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Finished walkout basement
◆Three-story barn
◆Kitchen with granite counters
The investor angleMore than six years of short-term-rental use and proximity to the Ark Encounter give this an established use case, though no revenue figures are provided.
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496 State Highway 30, Booneville, KY 41314
No. 6 · Booneville, KY

A Church With Another Chapter

496 State Highway 30, Booneville, KY 41314
4 acres

In Booneville, an early-1900s church and parsonage have become an open-plan home and a second house used as the Airbnb Linda's Victorian Rose, set on approximately four acres. This is an auction—not a $1 purchase opportunity—with one bid covering both homes, a barn and additional outbuildings.

Price
$1
Beds / Baths
0 / 0
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Two homes
◆Approximately four acres
◆24-by-40-foot barn
The investor angleThe historic setting and second home's rental use invite a live-and-rent approach, but buyers must inspect before bidding and account for as-is terms and final court approval.
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