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Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Located in a relatively rural area, this four-bedroom house offers the perfect setting for big families or groups of friends. Enjoy an open floor plan with a fully functional kitchen and dining room seating 10-12 people, plus a game room for entertainment and Nick’s Boat Dock nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms288 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock

The house has four bedrooms, three full baths and one half bath. It can sleep 12 people, with bedding available for an additional 5 people upon request, so it’s perfect for that big family or group of families. It has an open floor plan with a fully functional kitchen and dining room, that has seating for 10-12 at a time. The basement still has a bar area that is unfinished, but there is a great game room for entertaining in the evening or on rainy days! Nick’s Boat Dock does rent pontoons, which is an option for those without a boat, or you could head less than two miles down the road to the north fork campground beach to enjoy a couple days of just swimming.

Full Disclosure: There are security cameras located on the perimeter of the house for monitoring the property, since this property is in a relatively rural area. These cameras are only reviewed when there has been an issue with the property or a specific group. There are also 146 steps to get down to the water.

The home was built with our family and kids in mind, so I'm sure it will be perfect for your family and friends.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Hardinsburg, KY

What's nearby

  • Rough River Lake - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Rough River Dam State Resort Park - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Pine Knob Theatre - 27 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Nolin Lake State Park - 46 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Elizabethtown Sports Park - 54 min drive - 87.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Dave's Restaurant & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Grayson's Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Porgies Chow Wagon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fiddlers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rough River Knotty Pine - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock located?

This family-friendly Hardinsburg vacation home is located on the waterfront, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Rough River Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rough River Dam State Resort Park and Lafayette Golf Course. Logsdon Park and Logsdon Park West are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Rough River Lake House conveniently located by Axtel Marina and Nicks Boat Dock Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Girls Bunco weekend

It was a very nice house. All the amenities you could ever want.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

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

Longtime friends get together

The property was perfect for our get together. It had everything we needed. The surrounding area answered our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lura D.

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

Fall break

Wonderful hope for gathering with family. Beautiful views at night. As the grandchildren said. Better than the beach!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lori A.

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

Great Location To Marina

This is a wonderful large home with a view of the lake and super location to Nick’s Marina. Kitchen is very well supplied. Home was neat and pretty clean for a rental. Could use a deep cleaning. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rachael L.

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

Staff Retreat

The house was just what we needed for our staff retreat. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of kitchen wares. We thought we were going to run out of toilet paper but we squeaked by! And the only thing we didn’t bring that would have been handy was aluminum foil but we picked some up. Thanks for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Amazing reunion gathering!

We had a group of 11 friends and family scattered across the country who were seeking a somewhat centralized location to gather and enjoy some low key time together. This property fit the bill perfectly! From the earliest planning stages (a full year beforehand) to while we were actually onsite, Brandon was in regular communication with us to address any and all concerns or questions that we had (and things did get complicated with date and guest count changes). So absolutely first rate in that regard. The property itself is beautiful and extremely functional- it should meet the needs of any group ranging in size from 6 to 12 people (more if you don't mind using pull out sofa-beds, etc.). Slight ding on the cleanliness at check-in due to some things the cleaning service had missed, but I am confident these were an isolated occurrence. Overall, a wonderful VRBO experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setup for inside the house with the rooms,beds, etc that we needed. But Couches old,saggy,uncomfortable and need to be replaced. Outside property and steps to the dock are poorly maintained. Steep driveway. We parked on top. Overall though, it was enjoyable 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Lots of room!

Terrific home! Very clean with
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Great business trip

We had our business retreat and what a wonderful place to spend time in and it was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Beautiful Lake House

The house is beautiful and the water view is absolutely breath taking. The game room and kid’s play room was an added bonus and enjoyed by all. The host (Brandon) was very responsive and accommodating to our needs. I highly recommend this property and we hope to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House on the steep hill

This is a beautiful home, but is not being maintained very well. Definitely could have been cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Sarah Rice

Great views, comfy beds and great times spent around the fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

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

Hidden Gem!

Beautiful property with amazing location! Brandon was wonderful to work with and very accommodating! We are looking forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara, South Bend

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

vaca 23

approach from the road was difficult at first inside was very nice, clean and spacious for kidsand the whole group we called in a short list of minor items that we found "broken", but thgey did nit hamper a good time Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

S B.

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

Rough river lake house

This house is beautiful. The view is lovely. Its a great house for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed the house. it was a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anneke S.

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

Wonderful house for a family gathering!

Brandon's house was a perfect place to gather for a Thanksgiving get-together. He was helpful and communicative, the check-in process was easy, and the house was well-stocked and clean. We loved the view of the lake, the ping-pong table downstairs, and the playroom upstairs. We loved the big table and plenty of chairs for our large family! Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

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

Friendsgiving

We loved our stay at this house. The beds were comfortable and the house is spacious and well equipped. The view from the back wi does are amazing. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

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

Very nice home

We had a very good time at this property on the lake. Very comfortable beds lots of room. Location was just a little bit hard for one of our handicap people. Property is located at the bottom of a very steep Hill. We couldn't get the TV downstairs to come on and see anything. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

This is a place we will return to

Great view, close to water, close to boat ramp, nice and fun home. Owner easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

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

Nice House

House was as we expected, nice large kitchen and dining area. Bedrooms and bathrooms were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Vacation

Beautiful property. The home was beyond our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethaney M.

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

Great family spot!

Our family had a wonderful time here! There was plenty of room for the kids to play and plenty of toys to keep them entertained! The firepit outside was so nice and everything was easy to navigate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mayuri P.

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

Great Lake-side vacation house for active family

Beautiful house, by the rough river lake. Very near to the place boat and jet-ski rental location. Only problem was the 150 steps to the dock!! Plan well before you go to the dock!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Amazing, private getaway

Spacious house for big gathering of 3 families. Great location! Beautiful view of lake. Nice, spacious kitchen, really nice coffee maker, and oven/stove, spacious fridge. Enjoyed multiple beds and bathrooms. It was so nice to have the playroom and games room. Central air conditioning was a blessing. Lots of indoor space to hang out in large and small groups, as well we enjoyed the spaces on the the back deck and front porch. Kids enjoyed the built in bunks, especially the individual lights for reading and the bottom bunks being double beds. They were very comfortable beds. Beds in playroom were also very comfortable. Basement bed was very comfortable Firewood provided was a blessing. Bench swings around fire pit and on front porch was a nice feature. Swimming off the dock was very refreshing and fun. Communication with owner was easy and helpful. Owners were quick to get us more towels and coffee filters when we let them know that there was a shortage for our group of 15. Local Dollar General had almost everything we needed for our stay (aside from the items we had purchased at Costco before our arrival). A few things to be aware of: Sticky island counter (likely a varnish issue, not a humidity issue as we had initially thought) There were NO basic baking ingredients like salt & pepper, sugar etc. as mentioned under “what is provided” on the Rental Info sheet. For such a big place with space for up to 15 people, there were only 2 wine glasses, and not enough larger serving bowls. There were only 2 extra blankets in the whole house. BBQ grill needs to be replaced. Flames and hot spots in some places while burgers remained uncooked in other spots. Steep driveway. There are almost 150 stairs to the dock. There is mention of “lots” of stairs but over 100 steps could be a deal breaker for some. Noticed Poison ivy and poison oak on the trail down to the dock, and covering at least one tree in the front yard, even growing in the front garden. Chiggers became a problem for several people in our group. Overall amazing place and would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022