Title: The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den ![Exterior - The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den (Cadiz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92570000/92563800/92563787/w906h683x60y0-f515608a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den (Cadiz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92570000/92563800/92563787/w507h683x259y0-f44d36ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den (Cadiz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92570000/92563800/92563787/4e99a212_edited_84eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den (Cadiz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92570000/92563800/92563787/w508h683x258y0-3b5621f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den (Cadiz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92570000/92563800/92563787/w906h683x60y0-0e5a7467.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Unwind at this peaceful retreat near Barkley Marina and Beach. With a fireplace in the living room, gaming table in the family den, and covered patio area with double doors from the dinner table, you'll have plenty of space to relax with your whole family. Plus enjoy kayaking or water access right in your backyard. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Upstairs - there are 3 bedrooms, full bath, and large family den with gaming table. Downstairs - large living room with fireplace and sofa sleeper. Large dinner table with fully furnished kitchen. Double doors open to the covered patio area. Not far from Barkley Marina and Beach. There are 4 Kayaks available with Large and X-large life jackets and paddles. Water access is at the bottom of the hill in the backyard. property is shared with the guest house... side patio shared with the guesthouse... kayaks also shared with the guest house ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Kayak ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67430000/67422500/67422426/ad584df4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakehouse with Dock Benton - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=67422426&PinnedHotelID=67422426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104040000/104032200/104032197/38d66b7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fun and sun!! 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The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.84489%2C-87.96036&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hkmyoUxhj9WOGymJZsNI7H-0Egw=) Cadiz, KY #### What's nearby - Lake Barkley State Resort Park \- 7 min drive \- 2.6 miles - Boots Randolph Golf Course \- 8 min drive \- 3.5 miles - McIntosh Orchard Park \- 15 min drive \- 8.4 miles - West Cadiz Park \- 17 min drive \- 9.6 miles - Central Market \- 20 min drive \- 13.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Taste of the South - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Pier - ‬44 min drive - ‪The Fishing Hole - ‬32 min drive - ‪Windows On The Water - ‬15 min drive - ‪Beal-B-Q Cadiz, Ky - ‬41 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den? ### What time is check-in at The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den? ### What time is check-out at The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den? ### Where is The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ponderosa - 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath & den Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly D. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun Family Trip Stayed for summer family trip. Great place for big group. Kitchen well stocked. Lots of games & not ce quiet area. Lots of water stuff to do, go carts, mini golf & great restaurants. ##### Kelly D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kurt T. 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick weekend trip Had a great time at the ponderosa. We came down for the weekend to ride at turkey bay ohv. House was comfortable and quiet. We used the kayaks and checked out the lake. Ches was an excellent host would recommend. ##### Kurt T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Denise D. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend Quiet setting in the backwoods of Kentucky. Nice deck w a view and comfy outdoor furniture. Beds were comfy. Owner very responsive to text communication. Our issues were cleanliness of kitchen, lack of cookware to cook breakfast. Windows were dirty. Could be a great property if it had a good old fashioned deep cleaning. ##### Denise D. 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