We stayed early in the year and our cabin was not ready, clean, nor sheets. Not helpful when we…read morehad boat issues. Not friendly. Many other accommodating places to stay on the lake. Do yourself a favor and pick one of those!

TLDR: We got a boat with a dirty hull and, therefore, slower boat. Upon reporting this, the…read moreresponse of shrugged shoulders is all that I received. I specifically chose this location for a more powerful boat (150hp pontoon) so that our kids could have a great tubing experience as we've done elsewhere in the past. Unfortunately, the boat was so slow that I couldn't turn enough to get the tube over the wake. I even called the marina from the boat to verify the speed I should be getting: they suggested 25-30...but we weren't getting above 20, even without the tube, carrying just two adults, 3 teens and a grade schooler - as we have in the past without issue. When we anchored and jumped in the lake, I then discovered that the bottom was covered in some sort of organic buildup and it looked like the boat hadn't been cleaned in forever as I was able to scrape a relatively thick layer off with my fingernail. This is no doubt what was slowing us down between extra drag and the weight of a tri-hull covered in this stuff! When I returned the boat and mentioned this, Jim Jr. seemed to not really care and didn't offer an apology or credit of any sort. Even when the dock man came in with the fuel amount and I mentioned AGAIN that it was more than we usually use - probably because of all the weight/drag from a dirty boat, I just got shrugged shoulders. Really disappointed in the experience and, thus, really disappointed in our choice to come here.

We had our first family reunion since Covid, and we were beyond pleased. The process of booking…read morethis beautiful lake side vacation home was so easy. The owner was so nice and easy to do business with! The caretaker of the property was awesome! The house was absolutely magnificent and accomadated us with room to spare. The fire pit was perfect for the little ones when they did their S'mores, the huge grill was perfect for all the burgers and hot dogs, beds were clean and comfortable, kitchen was well stocked with appliances, pots, pans and dishes, and there was so much room to move around. By far the best VRBO we have ever rented. If you have a huge family like ours and you want to visit a gorgeous part of Kentucky, we highly recommend Alvy's Hideaway in Cadiz KY!

Cadiz? I'm in Cadiz, KY? Even though I am Kentucky born and bred, I never thought that I'd write -…read moreor say - that sentence. But, it came to pass that I was meeting up with a group of very special people and we needed a large Kentucky venue to house us. After one of my buddies did some expert sleuthing, we came upon Alvy's Hideaway on scenic Lake Barkely. I've lived in nine different American cities. I've been to many different countries. I would put Kentucky's beauty up against any in the world. It's a geographically gorgeous state and this house will make you think the same. It backs up to a wooded lot with lake access which makes for spectacular sunrises. It also makes for super short commutes for all of your fishing, boating and tubing needs. With a grill, fire pit and swingset, you'll find an abundance of opportunities to spend time outside. If wandering the great outdoors is less your speed than looking at it, the house offers screened-in porches on the main and lower levels. And, let's talk about the house. It sleeps 26. That's not a typo. With eight bedrooms of varying sizes and styles, Alvy's is perfect for reunions, events and other shin digs which require accommodations for a football team-sized roster. In addition to the bedrooms, both levels have spacious common areas and three porches, perfect for private chats or morning solitude with coffee. One of my favorite parts of the house is the industrial-sized tea maker in the kitchen. It's perfectly Southern and was used throughout my group's stay. As much as I like Alvy's, there are some things to get used to. The bedrooms/bathrooms are not all made equally. It's remote. I had to harken back to my Boy Scout days to really get in the groove upon my arrival. While there are other homes around you, the house isn't easily or readily accessible to the interstate. You have to commit to coming here. There's no internet. Leave your laptops at home. You won't be able to use them. Likewise, getting a cell signal in the house was next to impossible. There was a landline at the home but even that was a little touch and go. The lack of viable and accessible communication made me a bit uneasy but I found that if I needed a cell signal, I just needed to walk up the driveway and into the main road (geez, that makes me sound *so* Kentuckian) and the nearby (5-10 minute drive) state campgrounds offers wifi. But, if you're committing to a vacation with friends/family on a gorgeous lake, do you need to be online? I discovered the answer was 'no.'

Clean, air b&b. Came with extras above what was mentioned on site. Had one question about outside…read morefire pit and reached out for an answer. Received detailed response in under 5 minutes. Also got info on where to get more wood. Very good service from owners. Has 3 bedrooms a kitchen, living room, 2 bathrooms.

Our family of four plus a dog made our first visit to the Kentucky Lake area. We prefer…read morecabins/cottages to hotels for the space and kitchens. These cottages are located in a good spot. Mid-point of the lake, restaurants/marina/conscience close. I would rather give a 2.5 star rating, however I'm optimistic and rounded up. Pros: location, friendly staff, kids liked the play and games area, plenty of space, comfortable beds. Cons: broken light fixtures/exposed wire, mildewed shower and curtain, mildewed-smelling towels, ants in kitchen and bathroom, melted tv due to its location above fireplace, dead bugs in light fixtures, grimy fans, ripped carpet, several burned out light bulbs. With some regularly scheduled maintenance and cleaning schedule, these issues could be resolved. However we won't be staying there again.

Great place to stay. We loved our cottages. My teen and young adult kids loved the ping pong, pool,…read moreand shuffleboard outside. The owners were super nice. Great place to stay!

We spent a week here to unwind and we absolutely loved it. The home is beautiful, warm, comfortable…read moreand relaxing. The location is nice too because it provides privacy too. The owner, Patty, us just wonderful and does everything she can to make sure you have a great stay.

Our sail boat has been docked at Green Turtle Bay for several years. It is a nice marina with a…read morelaundry, ample parking, and a couple of restaurants. The new owners have made a lot of nice changes and hope to make more. Pull on in for a bite, some supplies or food.

such a beautiful area and loved going to the marina. enjoyed seeing the lighthouse and being at the…read morewater. will be returning!

Wow! It's all here except, no set up, no towing, no break down when it's over, and it's amazing…read more Everything you need for the adults out door get away. Lol! I guess you can bring a few kids too. Rentals: Golf cart to putter around. Water sports equipment to rent. Rent early. This is a small quaint/cozy campground, so the noise is too. Lots of space between campsites campers. There are a few spots if you want to bring your own.

What a great place on Ky Lake! Has so much to offer. Rv sites, BNB rental units, Dome camping,…read moreretro campers with full utilities, small cafe, with great food for breakfast lunch dinner! Water rental equipment Owner on site! Great friendly staff! Very clean and detailed! Bath house ultra modern and spotless! Will be coming back

My family of 9 stayed in the O'Brien cabin recently. It was a great experience. The gentleman in…read morecharge was very responsive to email, quick to come over for assistance if/when needed, and made our overall stay in the cabin for 3 nights stress-free. We're already planning to come back next year.

stayed in unit 114 this past weekend and forgot a jacket and cap. Called the check in desk and…read moreaccording to housekeeping they found the cap but not the jacket. Well I hope whoever stole my jacket clearly marked McGuire Nuclear Station on the left side enjoys their ill gotten gain. Jacket is black with tan trim and has a hood in the collar. quite distinctive nothing they could buy.

I love this place it's a hidden treasure here! It is very clean and relaxing and quiet.read more

Recently, I shot photos at a wedding at San Damiano and this is a great venue for an outdoor…read morewedding. The view of the Ohio River makes for a beautiful backdrop, plus there's cabins and a reception area. Even better, the owner and the staff are amazing. And if you like to hike, there's a trail that runs down to and along the river.