The Mammoth Cave House
Entire home in Brownsville, Kentucky
- 8 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 5 beds
- 2 baths
Hosted by Nicholas
- Superhost
- 3 years hosting
Listing highlights
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Near Mammoth Cave National Park
About a 15-minute drive to the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center, with the park boundary just down the road
Fire pit on a private farm setting
A lighted fire pit with swings and chairs set on a peaceful 100-acre farm with country views
Exceptionally clean, per guests
Guests highlight how clean and well-stocked the house is, with many calling it the cleanest Airbnb they've stayed in
Hosted by former Park Rangers and cave guides, the Mammoth Cave House is located on a farm very near Mammoth Cave National Park. It is approximately a 1.5 mile drive to the Park boundary and less than 10 miles/15 minutes to the Park Visitor's Center. It is in a rural serene setting where wildlife is often seen.
Three bedrooms, and two bathrooms it is a perfect location for those visiting Kentucky cave country. There is a lighted firepit with swings and chairs with beautiful scenic views
The space
The house was built in 1975 and fully renovated and updated in 2023. It sits on a 100 acre farm with scenic country views and a scenic peaceful setting.
There is a nice firepit in the backyard with seating and lighting. Expandable roasting forks are in the kitchen for hot dogs and marshmallows. We provide the fire pit, the seats and the view; you provide the wood and marshmallows. There is also a small charcoal grill for your use, please do not place the grill under the carport for use.
There are rocking chairs and a porch swing on the front porch. A perfect location for morning coffee or relaxing at sunset.
Downstairs there is a recreation room with a foosball table and an air hockey table, along with a gas fireplace. There is also another gas fireplace in the upstairs living room.
There is a downstairs media/living room with a 50 inch TV with and a DVD player and a variety of provided streaming services. There are numerous games and books and DVDs available.
The downstairs bedroom has a set of bunk beds, as well as a full size bed.
There is a pack and play which serves as both a crib and play pen. There is also a foldable high chair. Both are stored in the Master bedroom closet.
One upstairs bedroom has a king size bed and the second upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed. There are ceiling fans in all bedrooms.
Should you desire to make home made ice cream, there is an ice cream maker with a recipe and directions. Just add the ingredients with the ice and rock salt.
The area features many trails, lakes, rivers, bike trails, ATV Park, horseback riding, kayaking, and several golf courses.
There are three wedding venues very nearby. It is about two minutes to Silent Grove, and five minutes to the Hidden Homestead in Chalybeate, and Tayvin Gardens is less than 10 minutes away.
Three bedrooms, and two bathrooms it is a perfect location for those visiting Kentucky cave country. There is a lighted firepit with swings and chairs with beautiful scenic views
The space
The house was built in 1975 and fully renovated and updated in 2023. It sits on a 100 acre farm with scenic country views and a scenic peaceful setting.
There is a nice firepit in the backyard with seating and lighting. Expandable roasting forks are in the kitchen for hot dogs and marshmallows. We provide the fire pit, the seats and the view; you provide the wood and marshmallows. There is also a small charcoal grill for your use, please do not place the grill under the carport for use.
There are rocking chairs and a porch swing on the front porch. A perfect location for morning coffee or relaxing at sunset.
Downstairs there is a recreation room with a foosball table and an air hockey table, along with a gas fireplace. There is also another gas fireplace in the upstairs living room.
There is a downstairs media/living room with a 50 inch TV with and a DVD player and a variety of provided streaming services. There are numerous games and books and DVDs available.
The downstairs bedroom has a set of bunk beds, as well as a full size bed.
There is a pack and play which serves as both a crib and play pen. There is also a foldable high chair. Both are stored in the Master bedroom closet.
One upstairs bedroom has a king size bed and the second upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed. There are ceiling fans in all bedrooms.
Should you desire to make home made ice cream, there is an ice cream maker with a recipe and directions. Just add the ingredients with the ice and rock salt.
The area features many trails, lakes, rivers, bike trails, ATV Park, horseback riding, kayaking, and several golf courses.
There are three wedding venues very nearby. It is about two minutes to Silent Grove, and five minutes to the Hidden Homestead in Chalybeate, and Tayvin Gardens is less than 10 minutes away.
Where you’ll sleep
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What this place offers
Kitchen
Wifi
Free carport on premises – 2 spaces
50 inch HDTV with standard cable, DVD player
Free washer – In unit
5 nights in Brownsville
Aug 1, 2023 - Aug 6, 2023
Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 139 reviews.
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This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
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Where you’ll be
Brownsville, Kentucky, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.
Neighborhood highlights
The Mammoth Cave House is located in a very rural area. It is a 5 minute drive to the nearest small town, but larger towns are less than 30 minutes away.
Due to the rural nature of the area, some cell phone providers can be spotty at times.
Due to the rural nature of the area, some cell phone providers can be spotty at times.
Meet your host
Where I went to school: Western Kentucky University
My work: Retired Park Ranger
I am now retired and a former Park Ranger at Mammoth Cave National Park, and was the Postmaster of the Mammoth Cave KY Post Office when I retired.
I have visited all 50 of the United States and once served as an armed guard for then President Ronald Reagan.
Nicholas is a Superhost
Host details
Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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