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Charming Waterfront Cottage with Peaceful and Relaxing Setting.

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View from the lake.  Upper and lower deck provide ample space for entertaining.
Front of the cottage.  A porch and sitting area is created to enjoy the wildlife
Great Room.  Smart TV and DVD.  WiFi available entire house.  Gas fire for cozy.
Kitchen and Dining Room are in close proximity as well as access to upper deck.
Master bedroom with king size bed.  Sliding glass door exit to deck. Smart Tv.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cadiz, KY
  • Lake Barkley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Prizer Point Public Use Area
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Murray, KY (CEY-Murray Calloway County)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Waterfront Cottage with Peaceful and Relaxing Setting.

Awaken to the delightful sounds of birds chirping or geese honking while enjoying a cup of coffee overlooking Lake Barkley from the wrap-around porch at sunrise.
The Gray Dog delivers a memorable and unique base for exploring recreational and cultural adventures of the “Gateway to the Lakes” area which is rich in agriculture, nature, wildlife, and moonshine legacies.
“Perfect Location” is all that needs to be said about this warm and charming cottage on Lake Barkley. Whether you are a nature enthusiast or recreational explorer, The Gray Dog Cottage offers inspiring views, easy access, and modern comforts to all guests. This waterfront retreat was designed for a rejuvenating single stay or a family fun getaway!!
The beautiful cottage is situated in a quiet cove that is perfect for those craving thrilling water activities such as skiing and tubing or peaceful activities as canoeing and kayaking. The mouth of Little River is nearby, providing year-round water for the private boat dock and a public boat launch is conveniently located minutes away.
Don’t forget your walking shoes or bikes for memorable hikes and relaxing walks. The Gray Dog Cottage is in a peaceful cul-de-sac which is perfect for early morning walks or moonlight escapes to immerse yourself in nature’s beauty or experience some sweet solitude.
The cottage boasts 3 nautical themed bedrooms and is furnished with 2 king and 1 queen beds. The cathedral ceiling great room has a gas log fireplace for cozy nights as well as plenty of room for an air mattress to provide additional sleeping space.
Free Wi-Fi is available, and every bedroom has Roku television and a DVD player for personal viewing. Linens are provided along with washer and dryer for your convenience.
The kitchen is equipped with a full-size stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffeemaker, silverware, dishes, and a variety of cooking utensils.
A wrap-around deck enables wildlife viewing with maximum outdoor living and entertainment. A gas grill is located on the upper deck with ample sitting for outdoor dining overlooking stunning lake views. A lower patio provides additional space to relax, dine and gather around the fire pit for an unforgettable evening under the stars.
Whether exploring nearby attractions or simply enjoying a relaxing get away, The Gray Dog Cottage is family owned and committed to provide special attention to small details which ensures your visit is enjoyable and memorable.


Property manager

Carolyn
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Refer to contract.

Important information

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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

Cadiz

Located in Cadiz, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Eddy Creek Marina and Boots Randolph Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Lake Barkley. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cadiz, KY

What's nearby

  • Lake Barkley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Prizer Point Public Use Area - 19 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Boots Randolph Golf Course - 26 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 35 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Kentucky Lake - 48 min drive - 43.4 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taste of the South - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jolly's Dairy Bar & Grill - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Fishin Hole - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Captain Jim's Grill - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Cottage with Peaceful and Relaxing Setting. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Cottage with Peaceful and Relaxing Setting.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Cottage with Peaceful and Relaxing Setting.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Cottage with Peaceful and Relaxing Setting. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Barkley and within 9 mi (15 km) of Prizer Point Public Use Area and Cannon Spring Public Use Area. McIntosh Orchard Park and West Cadiz Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lakefront property

Great lakefront property with private dock and boat lift! Boat launch is 3 minutes away and worked perfect for our 17’ bass tracker. Watched bald eagles from the deck. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation spot

My family and I needed a weekend get away and this house was perfect. Owners were great always checking in on us and were available for if we needed help really recommend this place to all my friends and family. This house won’t disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view is amazing; loved the place

We had a great time staying at your place. It was conveniently located, very clean and stocked up with everything needed. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy lakefront stay

Carolyn was a wonderful host. We entered the home with soft music playing and cookies for snacking. She was available for any questions. The home is on the lake with beautiful views and the home itself is very cosy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoy the lake

Beautiful scenery in a lovely location. Perfect for lounging with a good book or breakfast on the deck! Indoors would benefit from updating in the kitchen and bathroom especially. We really enjoyed the great room, and the kitchen had plenty of dishes, etc. If you’re looking for a good place to enjoy the lake, though, this is great! The host was super to communicate with and supplied loads of towels. She even baked fresh cookies to welcome us! - they were excellent!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last Minute Getaway

We loved the outdoor space (deck, lower patio, view of the lake, and dock). The family room area and dining room were also fantastic to hang out in!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and great location!

Beautiful home and great location on the lake and within driving distance of everything. Wide open concept kitchen living room and dining room with beautiful views of the lake. Definitely stay here again! Great communication with the owners and fantastic white chocolate chip cookies!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

View from the Deck is the best!

This is a nice house right on the water of Lake Barkley. There is a private dock that the kids played on the whole time. Swimming, fishing, kayaking(we had our own). The house is on an open cove so there is some boat traffic but most of it is across the inlet. There is a very quiet cove just around the corner that the kids loved kayaking and fishing in. There is a nice ladder on the dock for swimming. The kids practiced on a stand up paddle board and flipping over and re-entering kayaks in safety. The water area and the view from the deck are the best features and worth checking out. The cabin is nicely appointed we even broke out the included ice cream maker and had the kids enjoy that! If you bring a family, we recommend bringing some plastic cups and paper plates. All the options in the kitchen were glass and I was a nervous wreck with the kids using them. Communication was excellent from the owner. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Cozy get away with a wonderful property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we were looking for

Quiet, private, comfortable outdoor space. Homey, well-supplied indoor space with great views. Highlight of the stay was a bald eagle landing in a tree 20 yards from where I sat on the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View, Great Host!!!

We had a very relaxing stay. Carolyn has everything you need for the perfect lake stay. She even had cookies waiting for us!! The view and the 2 patio’s were awesome. We will definitely book this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories

We had a wonderful time at the lake house. 4 adults and 2 children we had lots of room to spread out. Having 2 patio areas was nice.The view is beautiful.We took the boat and it was so convenient to dock and go up to the house if we needed anything. The kids enjoyed playing with their battery operated boat off the dockThere is a boat lift which was nice.My husband uses a walker and it was very easy for him to get around. We cooked in and had everything we needed.The beds were very comfortable.The house was very clean.Our grandchildren said this was one of their favorite places to come.We made great memories here!! Carolyn and her husband were a phone call away if we needed anything.There were fresh chocolate chip cookies for us to enjoy which was a nice touch they were delicious !! We will definitely rent this home again !!! Thank you for sharing your home with us !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine D., Amboy, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun little get away!

We had a blast staying at the lake. We brought our boat, went tubing, and swam off the dock. The cottage was in great shape and the kitchen had everything you needed to prepare meals. Would definitely recommend this stay to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and quiet

We spent Christmas here. It was super cold outside during the polar freeze. The house was warm and comfortable. Carolyn is very responsive to questions or concerns. We highly recommend renting this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C., McMinnville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT VEIW OF THE WATER

WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME WOULD RENT THIS PROPERTY AGAIN. FIRST TIME TO LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES. OUR LONG WEEKEND TRIP INCLUDED A BEAUTIFUL FIRST SNOW DUSTING THAT MADE THE LAKE LOOK LIKE A CHRISTMAS CARD. THE FIREPLACE WAS A PLUS.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Beautiful views! The house was well maintained...just right for our family getaway. Will go back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We loved having our boat out back on the dock. It was so convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Relaxing

Great place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle. Lake access is hard to beat. There is no wifi and cell service isn't great if those are important for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent host and had a great time!

We had a great time at this property for a long weekend. It was very homey and the view was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake House Getaway

We had a wonderful week on the lake and enjoyed our stay. Great place for a small family. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and a great host !

Great location and a great host !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great summer vacation home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable with a nice view of Lake Barkley.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location location!!!

Carolyn is a fantastic host, who was in constant communication and helped me pull off a surprise wedding proposal while staying at the house. She knows the area and provides excellent resources to take in the best activities while staying at her rental. We would love to visit again and would be thrilled to stay here again. Thank you Carolyn
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cadiz Home

The property was on a great relaxing little cove of Barley lake. My favorite part was definitely laying on the chaise lounge on the back deck and listening to the leaves rustle at the end of the day. The dock itself is worn and we were a bit afraid the ladder wouldn't hold us getting in the water but it worked just fine for us to take a swim. This would be a great house to stay at if you had a boat you could take out on the lake. We were in the area to see the buffalo at the preserve which were amazing and hike. We got to see the whole heard around dinner time and some elk as well. I did not bring any hand soap which was not available in this house anywhere that we could find but there was dish soap we made it work. but other than that we brought all our food and we had some delicious meals on the back deck that we prepared on the gas grill for which the host provided propane. We were also unable to locate salt and pepper in the house so make sure to pack yours! The host had left a nice bit of sticks and brush in the fire pit for us on the first night which was much appreciated so we didn't even have to go collect our own off the shore line area. Overall a good stay. For us driving into the land between the lakes area did take 45 minutes or so, but such is the life when your driving around multiple bodies of water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K., Tell City, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet with a great view

This was my family’s first trip to this lake. The weekend was great, memorable and relaxing. This home was warm and inviting. The host was supportive, replied in a timely manner any time I had a question, was respectful of our family time, and is someone I would like to work with for future trips. The view was amazing from the back porch. My parents enjoyed being able to fish off the dock first thing in the morning. This area of the lake is a great spot to kayak in as there is a small cove to the left of the property. We enjoyed seeing some of the wildlife right in the backyard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn

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Local family own and manage with attention given to details. Easily accessible to meet the client's needs.

Why they chose this property

Great Views and Great Water create such a unique property. It has certainly produced some great memories for our family....Why not share?

What makes this property unique

Peaceful, Beautiful and Relaxing!! Perfect location for a get away retreat!! Private dock located in a cove for your convenience and water activities.
Located in a cul-de-sac.

Languages:

English

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