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Beautiful new home at Kentucky Lake with community pool! Close to Murray State!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Murray, KY
  • Place, Kentucky Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenlake State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Murray

With a stay at this vacation home in Murray, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Kentucky Lake. .This vacation home is 16.9 mi (27.3 km) from Murray State University and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Kenlake Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Kentucky Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kenlake State Park - 22 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Kenlake Marina - 22 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Murray State University - 30 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area - 34 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amazin’ Blaze Bbq - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Belew's Dairy Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cindy's On The Barge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Willow Pond Southern Catfish - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Pond - ‬18 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.

Beautiful new home at Kentucky Lake with community pool! Close to Murray State!

Welcome to Heron's Rest! Our new single-story home on Kentucky lake is situated on a private wooded 2 acre lot just 0.9 miles to the boat launch with screened back porch, outdoor fire pit, and boat parking area. We are in the Western Shores subdivision which is a 1,218 acre waterfront community located just outside of Murray, Kentucky on Kentucky Lake. It offers year round activities to include a community pool/hot tub, wooded nature trails, and private boat slips that are available on a first-come basis . Enjoy fishing and water sports in the Summer and hiking the nature trails in the Fall. If you are looking for a quiet escape you found it! Our home is located 2 hours from Nashville, one hour from Paducah and 15 minutes from the outdoor activities of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
There are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed, and the two guestrooms each have two full size beds. There are a total of five beds in the house. 
* This property may not be safe for unsupervised children due to the elevation of the front porch and exterior stairs.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Quiet hours start at 10 PM.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Reviews

Beautiful new home at Kentucky Lake with community pool! Close to Murray State! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding, comfortable home for a weekend getaway. Beautifully appointed with both inside and outside spaces to relax and enjoy company. Only miss is that you can’t walk to a water view. But you can’t have everything!! Great location for Murray State Family weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heron's Rest was the perfect spot for a lakeside getaway with friends. The house is beautiful with a large porch, and the fire pit was nice too. The pool is a short drive from the property, but was more than manageable. Highly recommend booking a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were looking for a quick summer get away. The rental was awesome. It was so hot we couldn't use the fire pit but we loved that we had access to the community pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exquisite. That sums it up perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family and relaxing! Very clean, neat and stocked. Great location for privacy, quietness and scenery. Love the screened in porch and watching the hummingbirds during the morning. People in the area were very friendly. The community pool was great! Definitely would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Home is beautiful and the area is quiet. Pool is just a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

10 out of 10

This home was beautiful, clean and great for our family. We met our daughters, sons in law and our 11th old grandson for a short vacation. The property was so well maintained and clean, we had no worries regarding his health or safety. The fully equipped kitchen made meal prep and clean up a breeze. The community pool was absolutely wonderful. All of the amenities both inside and outside made relaxing and family time absolutely special. Our hosts were informative, accessible and very friendly. We would highly recommend this property and we’re already planning our stay for Summer 2026!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls vaca

We 4 golden girls go on vacation every year. This house was very comfortable, clean, nicely laid out. It was a little far from town, and the pool, but that was okay. Maybe needs a few more cooking utensils. Communication with the owner was prompt and helpful. Overall great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Very nice place, close to water
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Heron Rest is a beautiful home. It is new, clean, and well appointed. We have stayed at many properties at Kentucky Lake over the years and this was, by far, the best. The indoor space is very comfortable. The bed setup gave six adults ample space to be comfortable. The back screened in porch is incredible with a gorgeous ravine view. The massive front porch made for great front porch sittin’ with a nice cup of coffee. The location in Western Shores was great - the dock was easy enough to get to that we could easily go back and forth as needed. The Daugherty’s were great to work with. They proactively communicated details and updates in advance of our stay and their check-out expectations were wonderfully simple. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend Getaway

Annual girls trip. We came across this Gem on VRBO. Absolutely stunning ! We had an amazing time and will definitely be back . The owners are fabulous! The area is breathtaking and there is so much to see . Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig H., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely KY lake retreat!

Beautiful property. The home was clean, and comfortable. Host went out of way to make stay enjoyable. Would HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Space was much larger than expected or the pictures showed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cayce J. O., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, beautiful, and exactly as advertised. The area was quiet with lots of wildlife. We saw deer, and bison at the ranch next door. The community pool was perfect for the hot weather we had during our stay. Couldn't have asked for better accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl's Weekend

This house was beautiful. It was new and everything was spotless. The grounds were very nice. It was perfect for our girl's weekend. We used the clubhouse pool. The view was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girls trip!

The house was incredible! Smartly decorated, great neighborhood, very clean. Lots of wildlife around the property/neighborhood (deer, fox, frogs, hummingbirds). The community pool was very nice with a great view of the lake (9 min drive). We decided to dine in one evening so we picked up groceries in Murray. Kitchen had all of the tools needed to make a great dinner. Used the fire pit and made s’mores. We are planning to stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sibling Vacation

Our stay was three sibling and 2 spouses in our 50's. The property and house was amazing and we loved it. It was beautiful, fresh, and clean. The screened in back porch with fans and the cloud like mattresses were the best! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway to Kentucky Lake

It was a fabulous girls weekend retreat!! The house was perfect for 5 moms, wives and friends looking for respite in a quiet, secluded area near the lake. The home had EVERYTHING we could have needed, down to all the materials needed for the fire pit. The front porch was perfect for our morning coffee and reading while listening to the sounds of nature. The soaking tub was an added bonus to relax in after a day at the lake. The views from the community pool were stunning and calming making for the perfect pool days. The tankless water heater was a perk allowing us to all shower without worry about getting cold water. I would recommend this place for anyone traveling to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Family Vacation!

WOW! For our family vacation tradition, we rented a house to unplug and enjoy time together -----> this property, house and it's hosts were AMAZING! We used every amenity along with the community pool. Met so many nice neighbors in the area and saw so much wildlife (including the bison and their babies)! We would like to thank the hosts, Wendy and John! Our family gives it all thumbs up, 10 out of 10 - best of the best! We had the best time making all the memories! We will be back! THANK YOU! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, so relaxing

Wonderful home, super clean, beds are incredibly comfortable, very relaxing, I could live on the front porch. We would definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

It was everything we had hoped it would be. The home was Absolutely stunning. A peaceful and quiet retreat and immaculately clean. We cant wait to go back next year. I highly recommend "Herrons Rest"!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend!!

We had a wonderful weekend! The house was beautiful and exactly what we needed. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and we had a great time at the fire pit. The owners were friendly and always got back to us in a very fast when we had questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house! It's clean and located in a great area. The owners left a goody bag of snacks that we greatly appreciated. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Getaway

The property is excellent. It’s beautifully decorated and well furnished. It’s a terrific place for a getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023