Big Hill House: Artisan Built Near Berea Hiking

Entire home in Berea, Kentucky

  1. 9 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Nathan And Shannan
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Great location

Guests who stayed here in the past year loved the location.
Cool space with lots of nooks and crannies. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, open floor plan, sleeps up to 9 people. Close to hiking, crafts, Berea College, with beautiful views, and within a short drive to lots of central Kentucky destinations.

The space
Our family home, aka the "Big Hill House" was the first ever built by Richard Martin, a green designer/builder in the Berea area for more than 30 years who had a reputation for building high-quality energy efficient homes. The home features passive solar design with windows spanning the entire south side of the home with loads of natural light. The open floor plan includes two loft bedrooms that overlook the living and family rooms and is just loaded with nooks and crannies. If you are looking for a unique place to stay, with beautiful views, close to hiking and outdoor activities, and within a short drive to lots of central Kentucky destinations, this is it!

Guest access
Guests have access to the house and grounds. Outbuildings are off limits.

Other things to note
In case it's an issue, we want to make you aware that both the front and rear staircases are a bit on the steep side. Also, the rear staircase is far more narrow than average. All the regular beds are on the second floor, with the exception of the sleeper sofas. Also, the house has several different levels so it's less than ideal for anyone with any kind of accessibility issues.

As noted in the house rules, no cats are allowed. No more than 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted, provided the owner is notified in advance (number of dogs should be reflected in reservation). Dogs must either be kept on a leash when outside or remain under the direct supervision of the owner. Dogs are not allowed on beds or furniture.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 243 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

2 nights in Berea

Feb 16, 2024 - Feb 18, 2024

Rated 4.88 out of 5 from 138 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 89% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 10% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Berea, Kentucky, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The house is located just outside of Berea. Known as the "Folk Arts and Crafts capital of Kentucky", Berea is home to a thriving population of weavers, instrument makers, furniture artisans, jewellery designers, glass workers, potters, painters, sculptors, and musicians. The story of Berea’s artisan community is interwoven with the historic Berea College, the first interracial and coeducational college in the South. Berea has a longstanding tradition of diversity, social justice, environmental responsibility, and community service. Both college and town are committed to the practice of sustainability and conservation, so you can see why Mr. Martin's skills were in high demand.

Berea College owns and maintains over 8,000 acres of forest, including numerous hiking trails within a few miles of the house.

Berea is located in central Kentucky, 40 miles south of Lexington, on the border of Bluegrass Region and the Cumberland Plateau in the foothills of Kentucky's Appalachian mountains. Berea is located in the southern end of Madison County, which is one of the fastest growing areas in Kentucky. It is rich in heritage and history. The County is unique in that it has two townships, Berea, and the larger, Richmond, just 12 miles to the north. The County sits next to Fayette County with the Kentucky River as its border. The northern end of the county just is minutes away from Lexington.

Meet your host

Superhost
358 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
My work: Martin Houses Vacation Rentals
Speaks English
My wife, Shannan, and her sister are the daughters of Richard Martin, a green designer/builder in the Berea area for more than 30 years who had a reputation for building high-quality energy efficient homes. We are fortunate to own two properties that Richard designed and built and excited to be able to share them with you. Shannan's sister lives in NC so Shannan and I manage the properties with input from her. Nathan

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
9 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm