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Kentucky Lake Views, Ark-Area Stays & a Historic Auction

Six Kentucky finds, from a furnished lake retreat to a 48-acre hospitality business with five rental units.

October 27, 2026

Smoky Ridge Daily · Tuesday, October 27

Kentucky Lake Views, Ark-Area Stays & a Historic Auction

This Tuesday, October 27, Smoky Ridge heads across Kentucky for lake-view gathering places, Ark-area rentals and acreage with room to spread out. Presented by John Westergren, today's six picks range from a furnished Burnside retreat to a former church and parsonage offered at auction.

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

Lake Barkley, Room for Everyone

157 Lakeshore Dr, Eddyville, KY 42038

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, the property suits reunion-minded buyers or owners drawn to the former arrangement of 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
◆Boat-trailer-friendly circle drive
◆Three-car garage below cabin rental
The investor angleLake views, nearby boat access and multiple gathering spaces give this property a clear large-group rental appeal, though annual revenue is not provided.
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992 Stonegate Dr, Burnside, KY 42519
No. 2 · Burnside, KY

Cedar Warmth, Year-Round Lake Views

992 Stonegate Dr, Burnside, KY 42519

A wall of windows, soaring ceilings and a stone fireplace set the scene at 992 Stonegate Drive in Burnside, offered at $349,900. This furnished two-bedroom, one-bath home offers 1,296 square feet and a short stroll down a path to the lake—an inviting fit for buyers seeking a smaller vacation retreat.

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

Country Breathing Room Near the Ark

402 Cynthiana St, Williamstown, KY 41097
20 acres

Offered at $500,000, 402 Cynthiana Street brings an updated ranch and roughly 20 acres together in the heart of Williamstown, minutes from the Ark and highway. A pond, spacious living room and large eat-in kitchen make this active short-term rental worth a look for buyers seeking acreage without leaving town behind.

Price
$500,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Roughly 20 acres with pond
◆Four-car detached garage
◆Three full bathrooms
The investor angleProximity to the Ark and highway gives the existing rental a visitor-focused location, while the acreage adds appeal beyond the house itself.
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213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
No. 4 · Gray, KY

Fishing Days, Five Guest Stays

213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
48 acres

Sleeping Turtle Pay Lake & Air B&B at 213 KY 1232 in Gray is offered at $1.3 million, combining five existing rental units with a pay lake on approximately 48 acres. Two private ponds, bait shop/store and eatery space, and an approximately 1,200-square-foot owner's home make this a distinctive prospect for a hands-on hospitality operator.

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 angleExisting lodging and the pay-lake business offer complementary guest draws for an owner-operator, although no annual income figures are provided.
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12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
No. 5 · Dry Ridge, KY

Parkside Stays With Barn Space

12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

At $359,900, 12 Cross Street in Dry Ridge offers an updated ranch beside Piddle Park, with a finished walkout basement and a large patio in a private backyard. Rehabilitated in late 2019 and early 2020, this active short-term rental suits buyers seeking proximity to the Ark Encounter, shopping and the highway; most furniture is negotiable.

Price
$359,900
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Finished basement with kitchenette
◆Three-story barn
◆Plenty of off-street parking
The investor angleMore than six years of short-term-rental use and access to the Ark Encounter establish a relevant operating history and location, but earnings are not disclosed.
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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 offer an open-plan home and a second house used as an Airbnb, known as Linda's Victorian Rose. The approximately four-acre property includes a 24-by-40-foot barn and other outbuildings, with both homes offered together at auction rather than at a conventional $1 asking price.

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 historic two-home setup offers live-in-and-rent appeal, but buyers must inspect before bidding and account for as-is terms and final court approval.
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