Nolin Gnome Home

Forest views, hot tub, near Mammoth Cave National Park

Nolin Gnome Home- A-Frame Cabin

Cub Run, KY, United States
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About

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway just up from Hardin's Landing boat ramp at Nolin Lake. Enjoy forest and ridgeline views and spend your evenings sitting around the fire pit and chilling in the hot tub with your loved ones. The boat ramp is a half mile down the hill. Bring your own boat, or take a 15 min drive to Wax Marina to rent one! Close driving distance to Blue Holler Off-Road Park, Trout Fishing and Mammoth Cave National Park (but make sure to check the bridge status).

Good to know

Our cozy A-frame cabin with a 7 person hot tub sits atop the hill in Hardin's Landing, just off Dog Creek at Nolin Lake. Enjoy a tranquil and peaceful retreat, and listen to the Whippoorwills calling through the trees while grilling and chilling around the fire pit and soaking in therapeutic waters. *Something to note*-- the driveway is graveled and has a few areas with steeper than normal inclines, but it looks more imposing than it is. If our 2008 Scion XB can make it, so can you!! ;) Walking in, there's a well-equipped laundry room and a generously sized full bath. Down the hall is the first floor bedroom with two twin beds, and a desk with a monitor to plug in your laptop or other devices. Also on this floor is the kitchen, living and dining area with access to the sitting porch overlooking a forested hillside. There's an entertainment area with a record player with Bluetooth capability, as well as a collection of games and books. Bring your own records or gently use our offerings. Our Roku TV is ready for you to sign in. Upstairs you'll find the remaining three sleeping areas. While these are designated as "bedrooms" in the listing to accurately portray the number of separate sleeping spaces, it is set up a little differently. There is plenty of separation, and room dividers and a sound machine for extra privacy and comfort. The king and queen bed sleeping areas are across from one another, while the twin trundle area is in a more private offset space. HVAC-- There is one large wall unit and another window unit air conditioner installed in the upstairs of the property. There are multiple fans throughout the home, and a supplemental main floor air conditioning in the summer. For cool weather, the propane wall heater works best, but additional space heaters are provided as well, just in case. Outside, there are multiple spaces to enjoy, including the new covered deck and hot tub, a picnic/grilling area, and a firepit with a grill grate for additional grilling space. We do our best to keep firewood available. If you need a large firewood delivery for longer stays, that can be arranged for you at a small additional cost. There are also areas in town where firewood bundles can be purchased. If you plan on using the charcoal grill, please bring your own charcoal and lighter fluid, and be prepared to clean it while you're heating it. Think of it as a park style grill. This property is not lake front, but you can catch a glimmer through the trees to the Northeast in late fall and winter. We have beautiful forest and ridgeline views, and some *spectacular* sunsets. The home is close to many local attractions. The Green River ferry to Mammoth Cave National Park just a 15 minute drive **historic flooding in the spring of 2025 damaged this ferry and we do not know when it will be repaired, so please check the status of that if you are worried about drive times. It's a beautiful drive around the park, and just takes a little bit longer. Blue Holler Off-Road Park is also nearby. The home is only 10 minutes from the Detwilers Amish market complex and Deli. It's a great place to go roam around and get a quick lunch and ice cream or pastries. In that area is also convenient shopping for supplies in "downtown" Cub Run. Bouys at the Lodge is a great restaurant/bar at Wax Marina that has live music some nights and is only about a 15 min drive if you want an afternoon or night out. There's also a new Dollar General market just around the corner from Wax. As mentioned, this home sits atop a beautiful hill at the end of a graveled private drive with a somewhat steep ascent on the last curve. And while our real estate agent made it up with no trouble with her late model Honda Civic, and we regularly drive our 2008 Scion xB there, please keep in mind *your own* comfort with your driving abilities and the capabilities of your vehicle. Seasonal weather affects the road conditions here, and this should ALWAYS be taken into account when driving to remote areas. And while we take extra efforts to keep our property and its private drive highly accessible, the trip up the hill could be a little stressful for some more timid drivers. Our advice to you is to just keep going! Once you are headed up that hill, **don't stop.** If a 15-year-old Honda Civic, Amazon deliveries, and a heavily laden Lowe's appliance delivery truck can make it, so can you!! The water heater in this property is relatively small. In the warmer months when the groundwater is warm, you may not experience this, but if the groundwater is cooler, you may have to give the water heater a few minutes to catch up when taking back to back showers, or using the outdoor and indoor showers simultaneously. LASTLY, because this is a very rural area, we occasionally experience "Boil Water Advisories." We like to bring our own bottled water just in case, and we advise our guests to do the same. Normally these advisories are out of an abundance of caution. However, we advise you play it safe. If we get a notice, we will let you know as soon as possible. You can also check the Edmondson County Water company for their updates before And during your travel.

Other Details to Note

Hopefully we've covered everything in all of the other sections, but just in case you missed it, the gist is to just be aware that this is a rural and wooded property. You can encounter bugs, wildlife, poison ivy etc, just any other untamed wilderness area. This home is atop a picturesque hill, and the last haul to the top can be a little imposing. Be aware of your vehicle's capabilities as this driveway has some areas of around 15° grade. We haven't had issues with our 2008 Scion xB, and my real estate agent's late model Honda Civic made it up with no issue. Be aware of your *own* comfort with these kind of road conditions. This hill can be a little dicey, especially in poor weather. ❤️‍🩹 Sorry if this is getting repetitive, but you wouldn't believe the number of people who say that we don't mention anything about this in our listing. 🤣 We strive to give you the most comfortable and cozy getaway. Keeping the "Gnome Home" mentality in mind is important to understanding what you will get when you visit our little getaway. There is no dishwasher, so if you're not a fan of washing dishes, we recommend bringing disposable items. Keep in mind the *very real* safety issues for toddlers or young children. There's no way to secure a gate at the top of the stairs, and the home is not childproofed. We also live on the top a beautiful hill, and there are some very steep areas surrounding the home. Expect the unexpected... We're in *deep* woods, and bugs are just a fact of life. We spray the property and the surrounding areas regularly, but as Jurassic Park taught us, Life Will Find A Way... And occasionally that's into the home!! We try our VERY best to set you up for success, but this is a remote and somewhat rustic lake cabin. You might just think of it as "glamping" on steroids!

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Record player
  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Outlet covers
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Lake access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Services

  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

House Rules

We want you to make the most of your stay here, but we do require our guests to be mindful of the peaceful enjoyment of the setting and our neighbors in the area. No "parties" allowed. For insurance reasons, we do not allow guests other than those that are listed in the original booking on the premises at any time. Failure to adhere to house rules could result in your immediate eviction without refund. Because our home is situated at the end of a long shared drive, we do not have trash pickup *at* the house. Our main trash can is at the bottom of Sean's Pass, where it meets up with Martin Pierce Road. There is a line of trash cans there, and our can is spray painted gold with the address on the lid. There is a small trash bin outside of the property to collect trash during your stay. Please make sure to *only put bagged trash* into this bin, as you must take your trash to the main can when you leave. We have provided large black contractor bags to ensure that this is an easy process for our guests. It's especially important that excess food waste does not stay in the outside bin for very long, as that can attract wildlife and bugs. PET POLICY: By default we only accept one pet per stay. There's a max weight limit of 50 lb unless otherwise discussed. All pets must be crated if left at the property. They must be leashed and under your control at all times when outdoors. We *may* make exceptions to the "one pet" rule for an additional fee. There is one mid-sized crate in the property, so please bring your own if needed. You should bring appropriate beds and blankets for your pets. No pets on the furniture or beds. NO PETS IN THE HOT TUB. Excess amounts of pet fur, accidents or other damages will result in extra cleaning charges. Sticky rollers and other fur removal tools are there for your convenience. You *must* remove your pet's waste. You should bring your own waste bags, but we may have some grocery bags in the property that can be used in a pinch. When you leave the property for the day, please be mindful of energy usage. We ask the AC units be turned up or on "econ" mode when you leave the home for extended periods. Do not leave doors or windows open. If you are running the air conditioners, do not leave doors and windows open. Lastly, window and door screens are there to keep pests out, so don't prop those open. We discourage smoking, but if you must smoke, we've provided a metal sand bucket for butts, and we ask that you please remove all your butts with the provided scoop and dispose of them appropriately at the end of your stay. make sure there are fully extinguished before placing them into any trash receptacles. Forest fire is a VERY real hazard here. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING in the home, on the deck, or in the hot tub. FIREPIT AND GRILL SAFETY AND CARE: The use of the fire pit and grill is at your own risk!! We cannot be responsible for any accidents regarding the use of either of these amenities. FULLY extinguish the fire pit and grill before going to bed or leaving the property. This is one of the major reasons that we have a camera in this area. We provide a collapsible water bucket and a long hose with a sprayer. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE PLASTIC BUCKET TO REMOVE HOT COALS OR ASH. A metal ash bucket and scoop are provided. Only dump the ash bucket when you are 100% sure that it is fully extinguished. FULLY extinguished ashes can be dumped in the surrounding forest areas on the property, but please be careful. Like a public park, the fire pit and charcoal grill is "as you find it." We do appreciate our guests cleaning up after themselves with these amenities. RAMP AND DOCKS: Hardin's Landing ramp is a public access ramp. Please familiarize yourself with ramp etiquette, and make sure that you understand that during busy times there could be a line. Take this into consideration regarding checkout. The Army Corps of Engineers controls the docks at Hardin's Landing, and the neighborhood docks on Nolin Lake are private, and are not for the use by rental guests. The "dockmaster" for Hardin's Landing lives at the bottom of the hill and is *very diligent* about this. You could be ticketed and fined if you're found to be trespassing on private docs or misusing the space. To sum it up, please strive to treat our property and the neighborhood with the same respect as you would if you were staying with a friend. If you have any questions at all, we're always happy to answer. ❤️

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest Access

The home is yours to enjoy while you're there. Because this is also our family's own personal getaway, you could find a multitude of unopened non-perishable items in our pantry cabinet, or condiments etc in the refrigerator. Feel free to use whatever you need. We like to keep lots of staple items in the property since it is more remote. If you need to use any pantry items or finish a condiment, etc, just let us know so we can replace it. The chocolate covered cookies and marshmallows are there for s'mores! Throughout the home we keep individual Tupperware storage of our bed linens, as well as other supplies like our off season gnomes. We do kindly ask that you don't tamper with those. Those gnomes like to stay in their Tupperware homes until the appropriate time of the year!

Reviews

Mathew
November 2025 · Airbnb
I’d first like to start by saying Heather is a GREAT host, very accommodating and, quickly responsive. All questions answered in a very prompt and concise manner. The cabin is exactly what I was hoping for.. tucked away on top of a ridge with nothing other than a forested valley to your left when standing on the deck and looking out. Looking right, you look over the other properties in the valley. There is a deer trail just beyond the fire pit, we woke up and had our morning coffees and had the enjoyment of seeing deer grazing every morning-early afternoon during our stay. Sometimes they even made their way up between the fire pit and the cabin. The cabin itself is the coziest stay I have personally had and, is definitely my favorite stay in KY so far. I can only imagine what it would be like in the summer being so close to the lake and the privacy and seclusion that would be inherently included due to vegetation between properties.
Jana
October 2025 · Airbnb
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This place had it all…beautiful surroundings, hot tub, games, fire pit, stocked kitchen, cozy vibes, spacious bathroom, plenty of towels, and so much more! We highly recommend if you’re wanting a peaceful, relaxing get away! Heather was a great host - friendly, responded quickly and communicated well.
Robert
October 2025 · Airbnb
The cabin was perfect for our family. It was very clean and well put together. Heather was a perfect host who thought of everything we could possibly need- and then some. We loved the location as it was tucked away, but had all we needed to have fun as a family. There were no issues at all! Even if there had been, I know Heather would have fixed them- she was that good! We would love to return and see Mammoth Cave (boo government shutdown), but we enjoyed ourselves at the privately owned caves this time! The hot tub was so clean and the cabin was spotless. The fire pit and hot tub were great for gathering as a family. We want to come again next year! Thank you!
Aaron
August 2025 · Airbnb
Great place to stay, lots of everyday amenities as well. Hosts were amazing! Super fast response, flexible, very nice and caring. Recommend this to anyone! Lots of privacy, awesome fire pit seating area.

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