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Kentucky Lake Houses, an Ark-Area Ranch & a Historic Auction

Six properties, from a furnished lake retreat to a 48-acre hospitality business with five Airbnb units.

October 28, 2026

Smoky Ridge Daily · Wednesday, October 28

Kentucky Lake Houses, an Ark-Area Ranch & a Historic Auction

This Wednesday, October 28, Smoky Ridge heads across Kentucky for lake views, room-to-roam ranches and a former church with a second home. Presented by agent John Westergren, today's six picks offer distinct paths for investors, from a furnished retreat to an on-site hospitality operation.

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New homes
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Starting at
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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 157 Lakeshore Drive in Eddyville, seven bedrooms and three separate living areas give extended families room to gather—and room to retreat. Lake Barkley views, a boat ramp down the street and a pull-through circle drive make this a natural fit for boat-loving groups.

Price
$649,900
Beds / Baths
7 / 6
Sq ft
4,080
$ / sq ft
$159
◆Seven bedrooms, 4,080 square feet
◆Three separate living areas
◆Three-car garage below cabin rental
The investor angleListed at $649,900, this former short-term rental offers large-group appeal and a live-in/rent-out precedent: previous owners occupied the main level while renting other units.
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992 Stonegate Dr, Burnside, KY 42519
No. 2 · Burnside, KY

Cedar, Stone and Year-Round Water

992 Stonegate Dr, Burnside, KY 42519

Cedar, soaring ceilings and a stone fireplace set the mood at 992 Stonegate Drive in Burnside, where a wall of windows frames year-round lake views. This furnished two-bedroom home suits buyers seeking a smaller getaway with a path down to the water and a view from the kitchen.

Price
$349,900
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
1,296
$ / sq ft
$270
◆Fully furnished
◆Year-round lake views
◆Stone fireplace beneath soaring ceilings
The investor angleAt $349,900, the home's prior Airbnb use, furnishings and lake access make it worth evaluating as a vacation rental, 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

At 402 Cynthiana Street in Williamstown, an updated ranch pairs a spacious eat-in kitchen and three full baths with roughly 20 acres and a pond. Minutes from the Ark and the highway, it suits buyers who want a rural-feeling guest retreat without giving up convenient access.

Price
$500,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Approximately 20 acres
◆Pond and four-car detached garage
◆Three full bathrooms
The investor angleThe $500,000 asking price buys an active short-term rental with acreage and proximity to the Ark, while any additional building or land division requires further diligence.
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213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
No. 4 · Gray, KY

A Fishing Getaway to Run Yourself

213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
48 acres

Sleeping Turtle at 213 KY 1232 in Gray combines a pay lake, two private ponds and five existing Airbnb units across approximately 48 acres. A three-bedroom owner's home makes this a fit for a hands-on operator who wants to live close to the lodging and recreation business.

Price
$1,300,000
Beds / Baths
8 / 6
Sq ft
1,200
$ / sq ft
$1083
◆Five existing Airbnb units
◆Pay lake and two private ponds
◆Owner's home plus bait-shop space
The investor angleOffered at $1,300,000, the property combines existing lodging and a lake business with on-site living, but operating records are needed to assess returns.
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12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
No. 5 · Dry Ridge, KY

Parkside Gatherings Near the Ark

12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

Beside Piddle Park, 12 Cross Street in Dry Ridge offers an updated ranch with a finished walkout basement, lower-level kitchenette and a large patio in a private backyard. Minutes from the Ark Encounter, highway and shopping, it suits buyers looking for a guest-friendly layout with a three-story barn for storage.

Price
$359,900
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Finished walkout basement with kitchenette
◆Large patio and private backyard
◆Three-story barn
The investor angleAt $359,900, more than six years of short-term-rental use and proximity to the Ark Encounter support a closer look, with most furniture negotiable rather than automatically included.
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496 State Highway 30, Booneville, KY 41314
No. 6 · Booneville, KY

A Church With a Second Chapter

496 State Highway 30, Booneville, KY 41314
4 acres

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 an Airbnb called Linda's Victorian Rose. Set on approximately four acres with a barn and additional outbuildings, the property suits buyers drawn to historic character and a two-home arrangement.

Price
$1
Beds / Baths
0 / 0
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Two homes on approximately four acres
◆Early-1900s church and parsonage origins
◆24-by-40-foot barn
The investor angleThis is an as-is auction, not a $1 purchase opportunity; the second home's Airbnb history merits review, with inspections required before bidding and the sale subject to final court approval.
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