Kentucky lake views, Ark-area rentals & a historic auction

This Monday, October 26, Smoky Ridge heads across Kentucky for lake-view gathering places, Ark-area rentals and acreage with room to spread out. Presented by agent John Westergren, today's six-property lineup ranges from a furnished cedar-scented retreat to a former church and parsonage offered at auction.

Lake Views for the Whole Crew

At $649,900, this seven-bedroom Eddyville property pairs Lake Barkley views with 4,080 square feet and three separate living areas—an inviting setup for reunion weekends. Previous owners lived on the main level while renting other units, giving buyers a concrete example of how personal use and hospitality have shared the property.

Cedar, Stone and Open Water

A wall of windows frames year-round lake views at this $349,900 Burnside retreat, where cedar, soaring ceilings and a tall stone fireplace set the mood. The furnished two-bedroom, one-bath home offers 1,296 square feet and a short stroll down a path to the lake, suiting buyers seeking a smaller vacation rental with a strong sense of place.

Room to Roam Near the Ark

Listed at $500,000, this updated Williamstown ranch sits on approximately 20 acres with a pond, just minutes from the Ark and the highway. Three full bathrooms, a spacious living room and a large eat-in kitchen give families room to gather, while the acreage suits buyers who want land alongside an active short-term rental.

A Fishing Destination to Call Home

Sleeping Turtle in Gray combines five existing Airbnb units, a pay lake and two private ponds on approximately 48 acres, offered at $1.3 million. An approximately 1,200-square-foot owner's home with three bedrooms and two baths makes this a fit for a hands-on operator drawn to lodging and recreation in one setting.

Parkside Stays With Space Below

Next to Piddle Park and minutes from the Ark Encounter, this $359,900 Dry Ridge ranch pairs an updated interior with a finished walkout basement and lower-level kitchenette. A large patio, private backyard and three-story barn add outdoor gathering and storage space; most furniture is negotiable rather than automatically included.

An Old Church, a New Chapter

This Booneville auction pairs a former church and parsonage dating to the early 1900s on approximately four acres overlooking old KY 30. Now an open-plan home and a second house previously used as the Airbnb Linda's Victorian Rose, the property suits buyers drawn to historic character and a two-home arrangement.

John Westergren helps investors buy and launch rental homes across Tennessee & Kentucky.