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The Ponderosa Guesthouse

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Private kitchen
Bathroom
1 bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Explore the area

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Cadiz, KY
  • Place, Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Boots Randolph Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, McIntosh Orchard Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cadiz

Within a short walk of Lake Barkley, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Cumberland River.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Boots Randolph Golf Course - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • McIntosh Orchard Park - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • West Cadiz Park - 16 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Janice Mason Art Museum - 18 min drive - 11.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Taste of the South - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Fishing Hole - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Captain Jim's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Beal-B-Q Cadiz, Ky - ‬41 min drive

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 Guesthouse

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. This guesthouse is fully furnished and close to Barkley Marina and Beach.

Kitchen - fully furnished
Wifi
TV
Heating & Air
Hair Dryer
Extra pillows & blanket

property is shared with the main house... side patio shared with the main house... kayaks also shared with the main house

The vacation home features a separate bedroom.

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Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For holidays, you need to book 3 nights as minimum night stay.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Cadiz, a short 5-minute walk from Lake Barkley and also 16 minutes on foot from Cumberland River. You'll also find Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Boots Randolph Golf Course within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Ponderosa Guesthouse?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does The Ponderosa Guesthouse have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does The Ponderosa Guesthouse have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Ponderosa Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any house at The Ponderosa Guesthouse that offer a balcony.

The Ponderosa Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandler Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, clean, peaceful get away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roger w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ches was very helpful always checking to make sure everything was good. Everything was great the cabin was very clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, very attentive to our needs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ches was more than helpful and accomodating with all of the perks -- kayaks, pickleball, foosball, etc -- and gave us extra time for checking out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This guest house is adorable, peaceful, and was exactly the retreat I needed to relax. Tons of wildlife were in the area to watch and the bed was super comfy. I rested very well here and would love to come back. The host Ches is a lovely man who made sure I had everything i needed and kindly checked in with me throughout my 4 day stay to ensure I didnt need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Our host was very attentive to very detail! Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Beautiful !

Location was great and the owner and host are superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

Quiet place that works great for a couple looking for an easy getaway. Very clean and worked great for our visit to Land Between the Lakes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Very nice and clean well kept cabin. Host was amazing! We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ches was great. Excellent communication. The area was a little more rural than we realized but the guesthouse was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Year 2

Love the peace and tranquility here. The owner is always a delight and makes sure he checks on you regularly to see if you need anything
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guest house

Very nice place, had all we needed. Ches was very good to us and communicated great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for two

Exceptionally clean and well maintained property. Perfect place for 2. Host communicated well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Sparkling Weekend!

Well when we forst arrived. It was bigger than we expected!! The outside area was just perfect! Really enjoyed the fire pit. It was nice and relaxing. All of it was great! Can't wait to plan another getaway here. Thank You Again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean place host very nice

Very impri
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting Family in Cadiz

Cozy little place deep in the woods. Worked very well for us as close to family in the area. Watch for deer while driving!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All nice

Well kept and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janci W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time

Overall, we had a good time. Wish we had known how close we were going to be to the neighbors, rough start there. Chas was delightful and super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little slice of heaven

Enjoyed sitting on deck drinking coffee watching momma deer with twins and squirrels. We didn’t get around to using kayaks that were available. We will definitely do it next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A short getaway.

The cabin cottage was lovely. Enjoyed our stay. Our host was very nice. A couple of things could improve. The back landscape from the deck could imp. The internet also shutdown at 10 pm. Still it was a wonderful stay. We didn't spend anytime durning tthe day there. Spent most of our day time in the Land Between the Lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway for 2!

We drug our feet planning our anniversary weekend getaway - waiting so much until the last minute that nothing was showing available. I sent Ches & Spring a message asking if they had anything else available and unbeknownst to me, the Ponderosa guesthouse was still available. They took extra steps to make sure that we were able to check in Friday and stay through Sunday. The main cabin is beautiful, but the little guesthouse was so charming! It's very clean and updated on the inside but not so much that you lose the feel of being away and unplugged. If you're like me and can't sleep without sound of some sort, don't forget to bring a fan or sound machine because it's QUIET. You will hear every acorn drop and wildlife walking in the night. Speaking of wildlife, we sat outside and ate breakfast both mornings and had deer close enough for viewing join us. We only had two problems while there we ran into. One being the water levels were low (nothing they could control) which made getting the kayaks (which they had for us to use!) in the water a chore. We also lost power Saturday morning, but Ches responded quickly to our call and came to the rescue while we were kayaking and had it fixed by the time we came back. Spring recommended we try A Taste Of The South Restaurant, and I'm so glad we took the time to go have lunch there. The best staff and family vibes - not the mention the food was soooo good! Overall this little cabin and host were so great and just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023