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Kentucky Lake Views, Wide-Open Acres & a Historic Two-Home Bid

Six finds, from a furnished Burnside lake home to a 48-acre fishing-and-lodging business.

November 03, 2026

Smoky Ridge Daily · Tuesday, November 3

Kentucky Lake Views, Wide-Open Acres & a Historic Two-Home Bid

This Tuesday, November 3, we're exploring six Kentucky properties with distinctly different ways to welcome guests: lake retreats, acreage-rich ranches, and even a former church. In today's Smoky Ridge, presented by John Westergren, the opportunities range from an established rental near the Ark Encounter to an owner-operated fishing destination.

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

Lake Days, 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 4,080 square feet. Three separate living areas give reunion groups room to spread out, while a boat ramp down the street and a trailer-friendly circle drive suit guests bringing their lake gear.

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 anglePrior owners lived on the main level while renting other units, giving this lake-view property a history that supports exploring either house hacking or group stays.
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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

A wall of windows frames year-round lake views at 992 Stonegate Drive in Burnside, where cedar, soaring ceilings, and a tall stone fireplace set the mood. Listed at $349,900, the furnished two-bedroom, one-bath home offers 1,296 square feet and a path down to the lake 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
◆Stone fireplace beneath soaring ceilings
The investor anglePrevious Airbnb use, included furnishings, and walkable lake access make this a vacation-rental candidate worth evaluating, though no revenue figures are provided.
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402 Cynthiana St, Williamstown, KY 41097
No. 3 · Williamstown, KY

Acreage Close to the Ark

402 Cynthiana St, Williamstown, KY 41097
20 acres

At 402 Cynthiana Street in Williamstown, a $500,000 updated ranch sits on roughly 20 acres with a pond and a four-car detached garage. The large eat-in kitchen, spacious living room, and three full bathrooms suit gathering-minded guests, with the Ark and highway just minutes away.

Price
$500,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Roughly 20 acres with pond
◆Four-car detached garage
◆Large eat-in kitchen
The investor angleActive short-term-rental use and proximity to the Ark give buyers an existing hospitality use to investigate, with acreage adding appeal beyond the house itself.
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213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
No. 4 · Gray, KY

A Fishing Destination to Call Home

213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
48 acres

Sleeping Turtle at 213 KY 1232 in Gray brings together five existing Airbnb units, a pay lake, and two private ponds on approximately 48 acres for $1.3 million. An approximately 1,200-square-foot, three-bedroom owner's home makes this especially suited to a hands-on operator, while bait shop/store and eatery space broaden the property'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
◆Approximately 30 wooded acres
The investor angleThe existing lodging and pay-lake business offer distinct operating components to assess, but buyers will need financial records 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 Barn Space

12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

Listed at $359,900, 12 Cross Street in Dry Ridge is an updated ranch beside Piddle Park and minutes from the Ark Encounter, shopping, and the highway. A finished walkout basement with a kitchenette, a large private backyard patio, and a three-story barn suit buyers looking for flexible gathering and storage space; most furniture is negotiable.

Price
$359,900
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Finished walkout basement with kitchenette
◆Three-story barn
◆Private backyard with large patio
The investor angleMore than six years of short-term-rental use and proximity to the Ark Encounter provide a rental history and location case to investigate, without disclosed revenue to establish returns.
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496 State Highway 30, Booneville, KY 41314
No. 6 · Booneville, KY

Two Homes, One Historic Bid

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 have become an open-plan home and a second house used as an Airbnb known as Linda's Victorian Rose. Set on approximately four acres with a 24-by-40-foot barn and additional outbuildings, this auction offering suits buyers drawn to historic character and a two-home setup.

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 history suggests a live-and-rent possibility, but the $1 listing is an auction entry—not a purchase price—and the as-is sale requires pre-bid inspections and final court approval.
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