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Two Lake Escapes, a 48-Acre Business & a Historic Auction

Six Kentucky finds, from a furnished cedar retreat to five Airbnb units with a pay lake.

November 06, 2026

Smoky Ridge Daily · Friday, November 6

Two Lake Escapes, a 48-Acre Business & a Historic Auction

This Friday, November 6, Smoky Ridge heads across Kentucky for lake views, room-to-roam rentals, and a former church with a second home. Presented by John Westergren, today's six finds range from a furnished lakeside retreat to an owner-operated hospitality business on approximately 48 acres.

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

Room for the Whole Reunion

157 Lakeshore Dr, Eddyville, KY 42038

At 157 Lakeshore Drive in Eddyville, this $649,900 Lake Barkley property pairs seven bedrooms with three separate living areas and lake views. Its 4,080-square-foot layout suits extended-family getaways or an owner who wants to follow the previous owners' approach: living on the main level while renting other units.

Price
$649,900
Beds / Baths
7 / 6
Sq ft
4,080
$ / sq ft
$159
◆Boat ramp down the street
◆Circle drive accommodates boat trailers
◆Three-car garage below cabin rental
The investor anglePrior short-term-rental use, multiple gathering spaces, and nearby boat access give this property a clear large-group lake-getaway appeal, though no revenue figures are provided.
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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 set the mood at 992 Stonegate Drive in Burnside, where a wall of windows frames year-round lake views. Offered at $349,900, the furnished two-bedroom, one-bath home offers 1,296 square feet for buyers seeking an intimate lake retreat with previous Airbnb use.

Price
$349,900
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
1,296
$ / sq ft
$270
◆Year-round lake views
◆Fully furnished
◆Short path to the lake
The investor angleThe lake views, furnished offering, and walk-to-water setting support its vacation-rental appeal, but the listing's positive Airbnb history comes without revenue figures.
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402 Cynthiana St, Williamstown, KY 41097
No. 3 · Williamstown, KY

Country Space Near the Ark

402 Cynthiana St, Williamstown, KY 41097
20 acres

At 402 Cynthiana Street in Williamstown, $500,000 buys an updated ranch on approximately 20 acres with a pond and room to spread out. The active short-term rental offers three to four bedrooms, three full baths, and a generous eat-in kitchen—an appealing setup for families visiting the nearby Ark.

Price
$500,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Four-car detached garage
◆Pond on approximately 20 acres
◆Minutes from Ark and highway
The investor angleProximity to the Ark and highway anchors the rental case, while the acreage adds outdoor appeal without requiring assumptions about subdivision or additional construction.
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213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
No. 4 · Gray, KY

A Lakeside Business to Run

213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
48 acres

Sleeping Turtle Pay Lake & Air B&B at 213 KY 1232 in Gray combines five existing Airbnb units, a large pay lake, and two private ponds on approximately 48 acres. Offered at $1.3 million, it suits a hands-on owner/operator, with a roughly 1,200-square-foot, three-bedroom owner's home and bait shop/store and eatery space.

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 three-bedroom owner's home
The investor angleExisting lodging and the pay-lake business offer complementary guest draws, but no revenue figures are supplied to evaluate the $1.3 million asking price.
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12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
No. 5 · Dry Ridge, KY

Parkside Stays With Room Below

12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

Next to Piddle Park in Dry Ridge, 12 Cross Street is a $359,900 updated ranch with three to four bedrooms, two baths, and a finished walkout basement with a kitchenette. A large rear patio and private backyard give guests space to unwind, while the three-story barn offers substantial storage; most furniture is negotiable.

Price
$359,900
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Minutes from the Ark Encounter
◆Finished walkout basement with kitchenette
◆Three-story barn
The investor angleMore than six years of short-term-rental use and proximity to the Ark Encounter support its established guest appeal, though revenue and final furniture inclusions need verification.
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496 State Highway 30, Booneville, KY 41314
No. 6 · Booneville, KY

A Church's Next Chapter

496 State Highway 30, Booneville, KY 41314
4 acres

At 496 State Highway 30 in Booneville, a former church and parsonage dating to the early 1900s now comprise an open-plan home and a second house used as the Airbnb Linda's Victorian Rose. Set on approximately four acres with a 24-by-40-foot barn and other outbuildings, this auction offering 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
◆Former church and parsonage
◆24-by-40-foot barn
The investor angleThe second home's Airbnb use offers a rental foothold, but the listed $1 is not a purchase-price basis: this is an as-is auction requiring pre-bid inspections and final court approval.
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