The Shady Pine @ Barren River Lake, KY~ Hot tub-Football-Fire Pit-Mammoth Cave

Look no further for your: Fall family getaway, girls' trip, cozy couple weekend, or friends' meet-in-the-middle adventure.

Cooler temperatures mean cozy evenings in the hot tub, by the campfire, or snacks and watching football on the couch.

***NEW 2026/27 season ----NFL Sunday Ticket

The cabin is well furnished and extra cozy. It's equipped with lightning fast fiber optic WIFI, Smart TV, a full kitchen, coffee bar, and an extra-long dining table. All beds are brand new and all linens are white. Outside you'll find the hot tub, firepit, and lots of rocking chairs and seating options.

There is a ping-pong table, corn hole boards, mini air-hockey table, old time record player, TV with video games and a DVD player with movies in the garage. Great spot for kids or to flip open the garage doors on a nice day and enjoy time with family and friends. You will also find an old-timey, hand crank, ice cream maker for your use.

Outdoors, there are lots of relaxing options from the covered porch, outdoor breakfast table, rocking chairs, and firepit. And, don't forget the hot tub!

There are several marinas who rent by the hour or day. The Shady Pine is located 1.5 miles from Browns Ford boat ramp and 5 miles from Walnut Creek Marina.

We have two, adult-size KAYAKS for your use during boating season (June 15-Oct 15). We will also provide (2) adult-size life jackets,(2) child-size life jackets, and oars.

**Please note: Our walkway to the cove is 120 steps and may be difficult for small children or some older people to manage.

Cove Conditions:
Please Note: Barren River Lake is historically at summer pool June 15-Oct 15. Our cove fills at summer pool level and varies in depth during this time from 3' to 30' depending rain and the Corp of Engineers. Cove conditions vary year to year.

During rare seasons, our cove has stayed dry all summer. But, still a great atmosphere and plenty of nature to explore.

Check lake levels here:

https://barrenriver.uslakes.info/Level/


We're conveniently located:
- 20 min to Barren River Lake State Lodge
- 45 min. to National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY
- 35 min to Mammoth Cave National Park/Cave City
- 35 min to Kentucky Down Under
- 25 min to Winding Stairs Hiking Trails, Lafayette, TN
- 30 min to WKU
- 1.5 hours to Bardstown, KY and Jim Beam and Maker's Mark Distilleries
- 1.25 hours to Nashville
- 2 hours to Louisville

And, don't miss the local sites:

~ A & M Amish Store- (Seasonal produce, fresh baked goods)
~ Kenney's Cheese Farm- (cows milked like you've never seen and the best gourmet cheese selection in KY)
~ Paradise Point Marketplace (voted quirkiest restaurant in KY)
~ Wynding Stairs Nature Trails (great hike!)
~ Barren River Lake State Lodge- rent a boat for the day! (marina, horseback riding, golf, beach)
- Downing's Cattle Farm-order ahead- have a cook-out!
- Easy day trip to Nashville, TN

At The Shady Pine, we're committed to your comfort and fun!