Title: Welcome to Lake'n It Easy on Nolin! Close to Mammoth Cave, in Clarkson, KY. 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 # Welcome to Lake'n It Easy on Nolin! Close to Mammoth Cave, in Clarkson, KY. Holiday home in Clarkson with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Welcome to Lake'n It Easy on Nolin! Close to Mammoth Cave, in Clarkson, KY. ![Outdoor dining - Welcome to Lake'n It Easy on Nolin! Close to Mammoth Cave, in Clarkson, KY. (Clarkson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107230000/107220200/107220183/5d033876.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Welcome to Lake'n It Easy on Nolin! Close to Mammoth Cave, in Clarkson, KY. (Clarkson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107230000/107220200/107220183/486996e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Welcome to Lake'n It Easy on Nolin! Close to Mammoth Cave, in Clarkson, KY. (Clarkson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107230000/107220200/107220183/65e485d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Welcome to Lake'n It Easy on Nolin! Close to Mammoth Cave, in Clarkson, KY. (Clarkson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107230000/107220200/107220183/8cabca43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Welcome to Lake'n It Easy on Nolin! Close to Mammoth Cave, in Clarkson, KY. (Clarkson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107230000/107220200/107220183/7c6b3a03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on 2 acres of picturesque land, Lake'n It Easy offers a serene lakeside retreat with modern comforts. With 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, there's plenty of space to unwind. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill £173 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026 ## 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. ### Welcome to Lake'n It Easy on Nolin! Close to Mammoth Cave, in Clarkson, KY. Welcome to your perfect lakeside getaway! Our spacious and charming lake house offers a serene retreat for up to 8 guests. With 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms - there's plenty of space to spread out! Nestled on 2 acres of picturesque flat land, this tranquil haven is equipped with all the modern comforts you need, making it the ideal destination for families, friends, or anyone seeking relaxation and adventure. Book your stay today and embark on a journey of relaxation, adventure, and cherished memories. Your Lake'n It Easy oasis awaits! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Recycling - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105890000/105885900/105885857/1bf57b23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake House at Nolin Lake in Cub Run, KY Private Boat ramp near Mammoth Cave Cub Run - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 17 reviews £279 includes taxes & fees 22 Dec - 23 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=105885857&PinnedHotelID=105885857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116114600/116114522/w1207h737x24y0-1e52a001.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Game Room, Bar & Hot Tub: Perfect Group Getaway Clarkson - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=116114522&PinnedHotelID=116114522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114140000/114130300/114130292/aa3694f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ​Lake Escape- Nolin Gnome Home: Cozy A-Frame, Sleeps 8, Forest Ridgeline Views​ Cub Run - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=114130292&PinnedHotelID=114130292&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106560000/106552800/106552765/32dc12a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous New Cabin with 75 Acres!Trails, Waterfalls and Amazing Rock Formations! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 and a deadlock 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¢er=37.34911,-86.11166&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_s%7EbFztqlO%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40S%40SBS%40Q%40SBSBQBSBQBSBQDQDSBQDSDQDOFQDQFSDOFOFQFQFOFQFMHQHOFOHMHOHOHMHOHMJMHMJMHMJMJKJMJKLKJKJKJKLIJKLILIJILILGLILILGLGNGLGLELENGLENELENELCNCNELCNANCNALCNAN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDNBLBNDNDLDNDLFLDLDNFLFLFLFLHLHLFLHLHJHLHJJLHJJLJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLHLHNJLHNFNHLHNFNHPFLFPFNHPDPFNFPDPDPFPDNDPDRBRDPDPBPBRBPBRBPBR%40RBP%40R%40R%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRARAPARARARARCPARCRCPCRCPCRCPEPERCREPEPENGPERENGPGNERINGNGPGLIPGNINILGNINKLINILILKLILKLKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKJMHKJMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMFMDMDODMDODODMBOBMDOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIMIKKMIKKKKKKMKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMKMIMIOIMIOIOIMGOIOIQGMGQGOGOGSGOEOGQESGQEOEQEQCSESEQCQCSCQCSCQCSASAQCSASASASAQAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fGf74fBATLNTjIcBWqZfDoZ9DqU=) Clarkson, KY #### What's nearby - Nolin River Lake \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Mammoth Cave National Park \- 33 min drive \- 20.1 miles - Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo \- 38 min drive \- 30.8 miles - Dinosaur World \- 43 min drive \- 38.4 miles - Elizabethtown Sports Park \- 54 min drive \- 48.7 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Buoys - ‬13 min drive - ‪Ponderosa Boat Dock On Nolin Lake - ‬27 min drive - ‪Blue Holler Cafe - ‬28 min drive - ‪Las Cabanas Resturant - ‬19 min drive - ‪Emerald Glen Farm - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to Lake'n It Easy on Nolin! 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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 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa J. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best rental we’ve ever stayed at! This was by far the most welcoming and comfortable rental we’ve ever stayed at. We felt right at home and it was so clean! ##### Alyssa J. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place for a week Unfortunately I only stayed 1 days, but I would have paid for a week. Host is very accommodating, friendly, giving. I wish I could have stayed longer. Spacious and the location is great, little gifts everywhere. Must stay when visiting mamoth caves with the family, 100% better than a hotel! ##### David L. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Skyler M. 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### amazing place! loved the decor, attention to detail, and effort to make my birthday trip the best! ##### Skyler M. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carissa L. 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Little House This was a well priced option for staying. A little further/more remote than we anticipated from Mammoth Cave, but the area is cute, the house is well appointed, and the property is nice. Great space for the price. ##### Carissa L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney C. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends getaway It was very nice a quiet!! We enjoyed the night a the next day in mammoth cave. I’ve never been an we will def be back… ##### Whitney C. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Eleanor E. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Bed was comfortable All was great but my husband had to dispose of a dead mice in the trap under the bed in the room across the bathroomWe do appreciate your sharing your homeThank you ##### Eleanor E. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula M. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect place for our 4 grankids and us. Kitchen had all essentials and the 2 sets of tables/chairs was great. Nice variety of games and kids used them. Living room sectional was perfect. Easy check-in. Loved the recipe wall. Gramddaughter loved chalkboard. I caught her drawing a pic of her stuffed animal. ##### Paula M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anna B. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Plenty of space, definitely several bugs in the house but it's the country so that will happen. ##### Anna B. 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