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 only a half mile down the hill, so bring your own boat, or take a 15 min drive to Wax Marina to rent one for your stay. We're also close driving distance to Blue Holler Off-Road Park, Trout Fishing and Mammoth Cave National Park.

Good to know

This cozy cabin is a traditional A-frame with a 7 person hot tub that sits atop the hill at the end of Whippoorwill Way in Hardin's Landing just off Dog Creek in Cub Run at Nolin Lake. Outside you'll enjoy a tranquil and peaceful retreat where you can listen to the sounds of the Whippoorwills calling through the trees, and peaceful evenings with your friends and family grilling and chilling around the fire pit and soaking in therapeutic waters. You can see the glimmer of the water through the trees on some fall and winter days. As you enter the home, there's a well-equipped laundry room as well as a generously sized full bathroom. Down the hall is the first bedroom with two twin beds (that can be converted to a king) as well as a nice desk with a large monitor to plug in your laptop or other device. Also on this floor is the cozy living and dining area with access to the sitting porch overlooking a forested hillside, along with a small kitchen with a breakfast bar and an entertainment area with a record player with Bluetooth capability, as well as a collection of games and books. You can bring your own records or gently use our offerings. Our Roku TV is ready for you to sign into your accounts and binge to your heart's desire. Upstairs you'll find the remaining three sleeping areas. These are designated as "bedrooms" in the listing in order to be individually featured in our photo tour. While it is a contiguous space, it is well separated into three distinct sleeping areas, and there are room dividers and a sound machine for extra privacy and comfort. The king and queen bed sleeping areas are across the stairs from one another, while the twin trundle section with the picture window is in an offset space at the front of the A-frame. Currently 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 supplemental air conditioning unit is available in the living area in the summer. In the winter, we currently utilize the propane wall heater. There are also a few small space heaters if supplemental heating is needed, which is rare. The exterior spaces of the home include a couple of seating areas, a picnic/grilling area, and a firepit with a grill grate for additional grilling space. We try to keep firewood available, but we can't guarantee it, or that it will be in great supply. If you plan on utilizing the firepit, please think ahead. If you need a large firewood delivery, that can be arranged for you at an 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 up. On occasion. people will leave these things behind, but we can't guarantee they'll be there for you. Think of it as a park style grill. This property is not lake front, but depending on the season we do have a lake view... You can usually catch a glimmer through the trees to the Northeast. We have a lovely forest and ridgeline view, and some *spectacular* sunsets. It is just a few minutes walk down the hill to the public boat ramp and water access at Hardin's Landing. There are private docks there, but they're not public access. The home is close to many local attractions. The Green River ferry to Mammoth Cave National Park just a 15 minute drive. 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, 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. ❤️‍🩹 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

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom and laundry

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

Common

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom and laundry

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

Entertainment

  • Record player
  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Home safety

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

Kitchen and dining

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

Location features

  • Lake access

Outdoors

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

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

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.
Jenna
August 2025 · Airbnb
The host was very responsive with any questions or issues we had. It is definitely a cabin in the woods with all the amenities! Very peaceful, and such a cute set up. We had two adults and 6 kids under age 11. We never felt too cramped. The host has provided many outside games and board games which the kids loved! We were there to check out mammoth caves, and this was a good location to get there, not too far. It is a dry county which we were u aware of not a huge issue, but we did not realize this as after a long drive to get there we were hoping to have a little adult beverage, and would have to drive a ways to get anything. if you want an amosh market we recommend the one near Kentucky down Under, it was much better than the one that was closer to the location! Overall a great stay!
Sheena
August 2025 · Airbnb
The gnome-themed A-frame was a huge hit for the kids! The whole family enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit. Heather was quick to respond and has provided everything you would need for a relaxing stay! Thanks for an unforgettable family vacation :)

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