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Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin

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Martin Manor Estates experience the elegance of rural Kentucky.
Property grounds
Summer Time
Outdoor seating
Comfortable swings facing a gorgeous pond view
Reviews
10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Richmond, KY
  • Popular LocationLake Reba12 min drive
  • Popular LocationParadise Cove Aquatic Center14 min drive
  • Popular LocationEastern Kentucky University15 min drive
  • AirportLexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass)52 min drive

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bright Patio Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Cozy Fireplace Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room with Fireplace

1 Queen Bed

Rustic Record Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Spacious Bright Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Summer Camp Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bright, Spacious Bathroom w/ Tub

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin

Sparkling clean and sanitized. Large restored log home located just south of Lexington in historic Richmond, KY. Beautiful private property including picturesque ponds with docks and paddle boats where guest can fish, swim or float. There are horses, opens fields, wooded areas, abundant wildlife, picnic tables, fire pit, fishing ponds and out door grill. The 4200 sq ft home is furnished with treasures from around the world, art, pottery, crystal and some primitive antiques. A rustic style parlor offers a large stone fireplace and a perfectly restored and playable pump organ from the 1800s. The welcoming wrap-around porch was featured in the book Perfect Porches and features porch swings and big hammocks.

You’ll have your own two acres, but still have the convenience of level paved roads in a quiet neighborhood just two miles from the nearest gas and groceries.

The fabulous Red River Gorge is 45 minutes east into the rugged mountains of Kentucky. And 45 minutes North is Keenland, The Horse Park, Lexington and the Blue Grass airport. And The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum is less than 2 hr away in Northern KY.

This rambling handcrafted work of art invites visitors to recall days past when time spent on a porch swing was enlightening, and a stroll around a pond is healing. There’s an enclosed hot tub off the upstairs bedroom that extends into pine trees with an outside entrance onto the back deck. It overlooks the pond and is totally private. The big windows provide beautiful views year-round, perfect sunsets and stars twinkling through the pine boughs at night.

A king sized bed and private bath are on the first level in a very large master bedroom. Off the master bedroom is a separate bedroom with a standard and two twin beds. Up the stairs from there is a queen bed in a room that opens into the hot tub room, a large bathroom with garden tub and washer and dryer. This area also has a stone fireplace with gas logs. Down the hall on the second floor are two more bedrooms. One is large with a queen size bed and record played. The fifth bedroom has a queen size bed with a full view of the pond and private entrance onto the upper deck. There is a bathroom in this area, too.

Also, on this second floor is a balcony room that overlooks the large floor-to-ceiling hand laid stone fireplace. This area has a large comfortable couch and is the perfect spot to escape to read a book.

A unique spiraling staircase leads to the open kitchen on the first floor. The dining room off the kitchen is a one room log cabin with a handmade oak table and woven hickory bottom chairs that seat 12 comfortably.

Property manager

John Martin
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
For special circumstances please contact us.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please observe quiet hours outdoors after 11:00pm for the sake of our neighbors. Of course quiet conversations around the fire pit are always fine :-)

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Reba and Paradise Cove Aquatic Center, while Richmond Area Arts Center and EKU Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Hummel Planetarium and Old Town Fudge Factory. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Richmond, KY

What's nearby

  • Lake Reba - 12 min drive
  • Paradise Cove Aquatic Center - 14 min drive
  • Eastern Kentucky University - 15 min drive
  • Fort Boonesborough State Park - 31 min drive
  • Red River Gorge - 64 min drive

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noble Romans Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Champs Chicken - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Dan's Doghouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Side Porch Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic, Rustic, Historic Log Cabin located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Reba, Paradise Cove Aquatic Center and Hummel Planetarium. Richmond Centre Mall and Daniel Boone National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay for a weekend wedding
We had 10 of us that stayed here in the cabin for my son's wedding in richmond. What an awesome and beautiful place!! John and Jennifer were extremely responsive to any of our questions and quick to get back with us. They stopped by to see us while we were there and they were so kind. The place was extremely clean and well taken care of. So many awesome amenities. We will absolutely come back to this cabin if we are ever in the area again. Absolutely loved the swings and wrap around porch and the beautiful view of the lake. Very calming during hectic preparations for a wedding. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kentucky Vacation
This was a great place to stay with the family. We needed a large home to stay in because we live in different states and wanted to vacation together in a peaceful atmosphere. Enjoyed the wrap around porches and swings. The fire pit area and BBQ pit was good for us because we like to cook outdoors and roast marshmallows. Paddle boats and fishing in the pond was fun. Wish the pond didn’t have to be treated. Although the children probably wouldn’t swim in it anyway. We try to leave places in better shape than when we came. Could use a little spring cleaning. But overall it was a great place to stay. Thanks to the host family for their hospitality. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother’s Day Girls Weekend
It was absolutely the most beautiful place. It was even better than in the pictures. The cabin and the property was just perfect for our trip! We saw the Northern Lights while we were out by the campfire fire. It was truly amazing! We will definitely return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B., Broadus, MT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Martin Manor Review
We enjoyed our stay with tthe Martin's and staying at Martin Manor immensily! The hospitality was outstanding! The cabin very homey and cozy! Our grandaughter loved the "little pool" (hot tub). The property is beautuful and everything is very well maintained. Given the opportunity, we will definitely stay at Martin Manor again and very highly recommend the accomidations!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Men’s Weekend
My friends and I enjoyed the property. Great location, very clean, solid amenities and great communication. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even nicer than anticipated!
From the listing it’s so nice, but in person it’s amazing! The host is so accommodating and responsive. Really love the place and will be back! We also have someone on crutches with us and she got around so well and we didn’t run into any issues. Such a beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D., Shepherd, Michigan, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family get together
We had to gather from various parts of the country for a funeral in Richmond, Kentucky, and were in search of accommodation for our group. This log cabin on VRBO turned out to be the ideal choice for our party of 9. It provided the perfect balance of staying together while enjoying individual rooms, beds, and bathrooms. The cabin facilitated our needs perfectly, allowing us to share meals and engage in board games we brought along. The picturesque surroundings added to the charm, and we even had the delightful opportunity to feed apples to the horses. We unanimously agreed that if we ever find ourselves back in Richmond, this would be our go-to place without a doubt. Our experience was made even better by the fantastic host who was a pleasure to work with. A big thank you for hosting us and making our stay so memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We were celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary and we gathered all the family, children, spouses, and grand children. it was a very restful and relaxing week. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richmond Raceway Trip
Really enjoyed staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday celebration
This property is all it says and more. Lovely location. Amazing spaces. We loved the fire pit. The porches. Beautiful place. I would recommend and hopefully return someday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhoda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We stayed at the log cabin for our yearly family vacation! We had plenty to do at the house without even leaving! Fishing, pedal boating, ping pong, foosball, swinging on the many porch swings, hot tub, and feeding Flag the horse. It was a very relaxing week! It is also close to Red River Gorge area and many other activities within about an hour drive. Great communication from the owners and quick to make sure our stay was comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Relaxing
The property was absolutely beautiful. All of the outdoor spaces were great to step outside and just relax. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house on idyllic property
We had a great stay at John’s house. It is a really fun house with a beautiful wrap around porch, a nice backyard and a pond you can paddle boat on. A couple notes: - If you have significant mold allergies you probably want to avoid this house. It is old and in a humid climate. We had a member of our group that ended up having to get a hotel because the mold smell was too bad, but she is very sensitive to it. - You technically can swim in the pond, but I wouldn’t recommend on planning on it. It is great for paddle boating on, but it has a lot of algae. - The house is in a rural area which comes with its positives and negatives. The outside furniture was less than ideal cleanliness wise because it seems the birds tend to like to sit on it to do their business on the regular. So just be prepared to clean it if that kind of thing bothers you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
It was a great 1/2 way point between Michigan and Georgia. There is so much to do on the property itself that everyone could spend time together or in small groups. The fishing ponds were fun for kids, the instructions for the house were very detailed and ideas for the area were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
David’s 60th Bday
Spent the first night with our immediate family (6 people) and the second day/night with siblings and their families ( an additional 6 people) Everyone enjoyed themselves and the cabin was perfect for our weekend get-a-way.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway
John was a wonderful and responsive host! The cabin comfortably fit our group of 6 couples and everyone had their own room to sleep in. The cabin was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay, we loved the kitchen and the big dining room for meals. It was great to sit by the fire and feed Flag apples. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Get Away
Lots of room for you and your friends/family to get away and relax together
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H., Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun for all ages
There were plenty of places for kids to explore inside and out! Kids and adults enjoyed the paddle boats and fires outside. The inside of the house was perfect for hide and seek and had many little nooks for adults to read and kids to have some quieter play time. Hot tub was large and hot! Everything was well equipped and the host was very communicative!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Armando G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SERENITY
We are from Miami's busy areas. This property is just what we needed. Country feel and quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation home
This was a great place for our family vacation. More than enough room for all 14 of us. Lot's to do around the area. Our stay was very enjoyable just too short. Thank you, John it was great meeting you and staying in your home. Michelle
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
An almost perfect weekend
The cabin and grounds are beautiful. There were a few hammocks on the upper deck, plenty of swings around the lower deck and porch, the lake was beautiful, and the hot tub was in a quiet corner of the house. The only real downside was that one of the bedrooms is actually the sitting room off of the living room; it has a pull out sofa bed. Other than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E., West Dundee, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three Generation family vacation
The home is perfect for large families & groups. I hosted 3 of my children, their spouses & children for a total of 14 of us & we had plenty of personal space & great for family meals, entertaining, playing with the kids & enjoying the porches. The kids had a blast in the pond, swimming, fishing & paddle boating. The adults enjoyed the hot tub. We had a few challenges, and John addressed them quickly. We all had a great relaxing time & would recommend this beautiful & unique property to larger families & groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Had a great time fun times with our children and grandchildren kids had fun fishing and feeding the horse
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating
Our stay was incredible. We had 14 total, 10 adults, 1 teenager and one 2/12 year old and two under the age of one. Our family greatly enjoyed the whole experience. Plenty of room and things to do on the property, not to mention things to do close by. Lake Reba park was a big hit, water park, ball fields, soccer fields, kayaking, miniature golf and kayaking. Our host wer super friendly and very accommodating! Highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend trip
The home was beautiful, the nearby towns were close and we found a couple delicious restaurants. The kids enjoyed swimming in the pond. Check in was simple and we loved every second. The kids want to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Martin

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Early settlers in KY cut down ancient trees and hand-hewed logs to build one-room log cabins. We built this home using two pioneer cabins and a mule barn. It is a handcrafted work of art that we lovingly created and enhanced. This spring we built a new home using two more old log cabins and moved into it. We wanted to keep our big house intact and available to share. We live just past the barn on the same property and are available to welcome and give tours of the house for guests. Or guests can choose total privacy with no contact. Our first guests left us a glowing review and we are are really happy to think of people experiencing the beauty of our precious home, our farm, fishing ponds and wooded areas.

Why they chose this property

Totally unique! Beautiful historic restored log cabin with picturesque view of pristine pond and filled with treasures. Experience the best of rural Kentucky, enjoy the magnificent home and explore acres of fishing ponds, horses and more.

What makes this property unique

Massive 12 room, 3.5 bath home handcrafted with restored 200 yr old logs Filled with original art, antiques, pottery, crystal and unique items to enjoy. Hot tub, wrap around porches, swings, hammocks, picnic tables, paddle boats, horses, ponds and woods. Settle in and step back in time or use this as your base to travel to the Ky River (9 miles E), Lexington to Keenland Race Track, The Kentucky Horse Park. The Ark Encounter (80 miles N) Red River Gorge is rugged and magnificent for outdoor activities (40 minute drive) And historic craft center Berea is only 20 minutes south.

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