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

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

October 29, 2026

Smoky Ridge Daily · Thursday, October 29

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

This Thursday, October 29, Smoky Ridge heads across Kentucky for lake-view gathering places, acreage near the Ark and a historic two-home auction. Presented by John Westergren, today's collection offers distinct paths for investors, from an active rental to an on-site hospitality business.

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, seven bedrooms and three separate living areas give a Lake Barkley gathering room to breathe. Lake views, a boat ramp down the street and a pull-through circle drive suit boating families, while previous owners lived on the main level and rented other units.

Price
$649,900
Beds / Baths
7 / 6
Sq ft
4,080
$ / sq ft
$159
◆Seven bedrooms, 4,080 square feet
◆Three separate living areas
◆Boat ramp down the street
The investor angleListed at $649,900, this former short-term rental pairs group-friendly lake appeal with a documented owner-occupant rental arrangement worth exploring.
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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 frame a wall of windows at 992 Stonegate Drive in Burnside. This furnished two-bedroom lake home offers year-round water views and a short stroll down a path to the lake—a welcoming fit for couples or small-family escapes.

Price
$349,900
Beds / Baths
2 / 1
Sq ft
1,296
$ / sq ft
$270
◆Year-round lake views
◆Fully furnished
◆Stone fireplace, soaring ceilings
The investor angleAt $349,900, the home's prior Airbnb use, furnishings and year-round lake outlook provide a clear vacation-rental story, though revenue figures are not supplied.
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402 Cynthiana St, Williamstown, KY 41097
No. 3 · Williamstown, KY

Wide Open Near the Ark

402 Cynthiana St, Williamstown, KY 41097
20 acres

An updated ranch on roughly 20 acres, 402 Cynthiana Street puts a pond and room to roam in the heart of Williamstown. Minutes from the Ark and the highway, this active short-term rental offers three full baths, a generous eat-in kitchen and a four-car detached garage for buyers seeking space beyond the house.

Price
$500,000
Beds / Baths
3 / 3
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Roughly 20 acres with pond
◆Four-car detached garage
◆Minutes from the Ark
The investor angleAt $500,000, the existing rental use and proximity to the Ark anchor the investment appeal, with acreage adding a spacious retreat setting.
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213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
No. 4 · Gray, KY

A Fishing Retreat to Run

213 Ky 1232, Gray, KY 40734
48 acres

Sleeping Turtle at 213 KY 1232 in Gray combines five existing Airbnb units with a pay lake and two private ponds across approximately 48 acres. An approximately 1,200-square-foot owner's home makes this a fit for a hands-on operator, while bait shop/store and eatery space add possibilities beyond overnight stays.

Price
$1,300,000
Beds / Baths
8 / 6
Sq ft
1,200
$ / sq ft
$1083
◆Five existing Airbnb units
◆Pay lake, two private ponds
◆Three-bedroom owner's home
The investor angleThe $1.3 million offering brings lodging and a lake business together on approximately 48 acres, but no revenue figures are provided to assess operating returns.
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12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
No. 5 · Dry Ridge, KY

Parkside Stays With Extra Space

12 Cross St, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

Next to Piddle Park, 12 Cross Street in Dry Ridge pairs 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 guests seeking convenience; a three-story barn adds substantial storage, and most furniture is negotiable.

Price
$359,900
Beds / Baths
3 / 2
Sq ft
—
$ / sq ft
—
◆Finished walkout basement with kitchenette
◆Three-story barn
◆Next to Piddle Park
The investor angleAt $359,900, more than six years of short-term-rental use and proximity to the Ark Encounter support its appeal, with furnishings requiring separate negotiation.
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496 State Highway 30, Booneville, KY 41314
No. 6 · Booneville, KY

Church Roots, Two-Home Possibilities

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 the Airbnb Linda's Victorian Rose. Set on approximately four acres with a 24-by-40-foot barn and other 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, approximately four acres
◆Former church and parsonage
◆24-by-40-foot barn
The investor angleThe listed $1 is not a purchase-price basis: this is an as-is auction subject to final court approval, with inspections required before bidding and prior Airbnb use offering a rental angle to investigate.
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