10/10 Excellent
Joseph
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Joseph
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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The Mammoth Cave House, 3BR, 2 bath with 5 beds and VERY near Mammoth Cave
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Brownsville, KY
- Mammoth Cave National Park10 min walk
- Mammoth Cave Visitor Center15 min drive
- National Corvette Museum27 min drive
- Glasgow, KY (GLW-Glasgow Municipal)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Mammoth Cave House, 3BR, 2 bath with 5 beds and VERY near Mammoth Cave
Hosted by former Park Rangers and cave guides, the Mammoth Cave House is located on a farm very near Mammoth Cave National Park. It is approximately a 1.5 mile drive to the Park boundary and less than 10 miles/15 minutes to the Park Visitor's Center. It is in a rural serene setting where wildlife is often seen.
Three bedrooms, and two bathrooms it is a perfect location for those visiting Kentucky cave country. There is a lighted firepit with swings and chairs with beautiful scenic views
The house was built in 1975 and fully renovated and updated in 2023. It sits on a 100 acre farm with scenic country views and a scenic peaceful setting.
There is a nice firepit in the backyard with seating and lighting. Expandable roasting forks are in the kitchen for hot dogs and marshmallows. We provide the fire pit, the seats and the view; you provide the wood and marshmallows. There is also a small charcoal grill for your use, please do not place the grill under the carport for use.
There are rocking chairs and a porch swing on the front porch. A perfect location for morning coffee or relaxing at sunset.
Downstairs there is a recreation room with a foosball table and an air hockey table, along with a gas fireplace. There is also another gas fireplace in the upstairs living room.
There is a downstairs media/living room with a 50 inch TV with Dish network, and a DVD player. There are numerous games and books and DVDs available.
The downstairs bedroom has a set of bunk beds, as well as a full size bed.
There is a pack and play which serves as both a crib and play pen. There is also a foldable high chair. Both are stored in the Master bedroom closet.
One upstairs bedroom has a king size bed and the second upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed. There are ceiling fans in all bedrooms.
Should you desire to make home made ice cream, there is an ice cream maker with a recipe and directions. Just add the ingredients with the ice and rock salt.
The area features many trails, lakes, rivers, bike trails, ATV Park, horseback riding, kayaking, and several golf courses.
Three bedrooms, and two bathrooms it is a perfect location for those visiting Kentucky cave country. There is a lighted firepit with swings and chairs with beautiful scenic views
The house was built in 1975 and fully renovated and updated in 2023. It sits on a 100 acre farm with scenic country views and a scenic peaceful setting.
There is a nice firepit in the backyard with seating and lighting. Expandable roasting forks are in the kitchen for hot dogs and marshmallows. We provide the fire pit, the seats and the view; you provide the wood and marshmallows. There is also a small charcoal grill for your use, please do not place the grill under the carport for use.
There are rocking chairs and a porch swing on the front porch. A perfect location for morning coffee or relaxing at sunset.
Downstairs there is a recreation room with a foosball table and an air hockey table, along with a gas fireplace. There is also another gas fireplace in the upstairs living room.
There is a downstairs media/living room with a 50 inch TV with Dish network, and a DVD player. There are numerous games and books and DVDs available.
The downstairs bedroom has a set of bunk beds, as well as a full size bed.
There is a pack and play which serves as both a crib and play pen. There is also a foldable high chair. Both are stored in the Master bedroom closet.
One upstairs bedroom has a king size bed and the second upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed. There are ceiling fans in all bedrooms.
Should you desire to make home made ice cream, there is an ice cream maker with a recipe and directions. Just add the ingredients with the ice and rock salt.
The area features many trails, lakes, rivers, bike trails, ATV Park, horseback riding, kayaking, and several golf courses.
Property manager
Nick Tunks
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Brownsville
Located in Brownsville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Diamond Caverns and Cub Run Cave are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mammoth Cave National Park and Mammoth Cave Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop and Raven’s Cross Escapes - Haunted Village. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Brownsville, KY
What's nearby
- Mammoth Cave National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Mammoth Cave Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
- Nolin Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 27.3 km
- National Corvette Museum - 27 min drive - 30.4 km
- Beech Bend Park - 37 min drive - 37.1 km
Restaurants
- Walden's Barbeque - 6 min drive
- Mis Amigos Mexican Grill - 7 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 5 min drive
- Laura's Hilltop Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Porky Pig Diner - 7 min drive
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joshua M.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Joshua M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Nick Tunks
I am now retired and a former Park Ranger at Mammoth Cave National Park, and was the Postmaster of the Mammoth Cave KY Post Office when I retired.
I have visited all 50 of the United States and once served as an armed guard for then President Ronald Reagan.
I have visited all 50 of the United States and once served as an armed guard for then President Ronald Reagan.
Why they chose this property
A comfortable and relaxed setting in a rural area. We often see wildlife and it is very peaceful. The house sits on a farm of approximately 100 acres.
What makes this property unique
The house is very comfortable, cozy and homey. There are night lights, numerous throws/blankets, and wall switches are labeled for easy identification.
The kitchen is well stocked and all you should need are groceries and beverages.
There are two gas fireplaces, one on each level.
There is a basketball goal in the driveway and there is a large lawn area.
The rocking chairs and front porch swing are great places for morning coffee and evening views of the countryside.
There is a charcoal grill available for cookouts in addition to the fire pit.
There is a fun recreation room downstairs with a foosball table, an air hockey table, and many many games as well as a variety of DVD movies for the installed player. There are also a variety of books for all ages, from children's books to novels.
There is a high chair and Pack N Play which serves as both crib and play area.
The kitchen is well stocked and all you should need are groceries and beverages.
There are two gas fireplaces, one on each level.
There is a basketball goal in the driveway and there is a large lawn area.
The rocking chairs and front porch swing are great places for morning coffee and evening views of the countryside.
There is a charcoal grill available for cookouts in addition to the fire pit.
There is a fun recreation room downstairs with a foosball table, an air hockey table, and many many games as well as a variety of DVD movies for the installed player. There are also a variety of books for all ages, from children's books to novels.
There is a high chair and Pack N Play which serves as both crib and play area.
Languages:
English
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