Welcome to the Kentucky Lakehouse!

We want your stay to be as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We kindly ask that you treat our home with care and respect. Please follow the house rules, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

For the fastest response, please call 859-818-0388. You can also contact us via message or through your booking platform's app.

Enjoy your stay!

House Rules:

• Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited inside the house. A deep cleaning fee of $250 will be charged for smoking inside the house.
• Please flush only toilet paper. The septic system cannot handle anything else - even if it it says "flushable".
• Use of the lake and kayaks at your own risk. By using them you agree to not hold us responsible for any losses or damages. All children must be supervised. Life jackets must be worn when using the kayaks. Use of kayaks under the influence of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited.
• Please be respectful of the area and neighbors. The Kentucky Lakehouse is located on a peaceful private road. Please keep outside noise to a minimum after 10pm.
• Please keep the wifi modem and router connected. Cell service at the lake can be spotty.
• If you bring pets, please clean up after them. Our landscapers will thank you!
• Please do not allow pets to sleep in beds. A deep cleaning fee of $150 will be charged for evidence of pets in beds.
• No parties please

The Lake:

• Bullock Pen Lake is a 148-acre lake was created in the early 1960s when the Bullock Pen Creek was dammed, and it has since become a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
• Surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests, Bullock Pen Lake offers visitors a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Fishing is a popular activity here, with plenty of bass, crappie, and catfish to be caught. The lake also has a boat ramp and a dock, making it easy to launch your own watercraft.
• Boats over 10hp must operate in idle speed. Please see Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources for more regulations for the Lake. Fishing maps can be found online at gpsnauticalcharts.com.
• A fishing license is required to fish in Bullock Pen Lake.
• Swimming is not permitted in the lake.

Kayaking:

• This portion of the lake is very peaceful and quiet. Occasionally you will see locals coming to this side of the lake in their boats or kayaks, often to find the best spot to catch fish.
• To cross to access the other side of the lake there is a culvert under the road. The kayaks fit easily under this and you can explore the rest of the lake from there.
• If you need to dry off after a kayak, please use the colored towels provided on the shelf in the laundry room.
• Please return the kayaks and life jackets back to the garage when you are finished with them

Pellet Stove:

In cold months, one of the most common questions we get about the house is the pellet stove.  It is not an instant on appliance and does take a bit of patience and persistence.  Once you get it running, you are almost guaranteed to enjoy it!  It put out much more heat than a traditional fireplace or gas stove and is well worth the effort!

For detailed instructions on how to operate the pellet stove, please click here: Pellet Stove Instructions

Thermostat:

1. The thermostat will go to "away" mode when you leave. It may be warm or cool when you arrive.  If you want to override this feature, please review the instructions below or contact us for help.
2. HEAT or COOL: Slide finger up or down on the right side to raise or lower the temperature.
3. Tap the right side for the MENU (slide and tap to select)
4. You may select hold and the time if you want to hold the temperature you desire, otherwise the system will kick into “ECO” mode when it senses that you’ve left the house.
5. Please conserve energy where possible. Don’t run the heat or air conditioning with windows and doors open. Consider using the “ECO” setting when you will be away for the day.
6. Call, message or email us if you have problems with the thermostat. We can set it to your desired temperature remotely.

Tub & Shower:

Unfortunately, due to the age of the tub, the jets do not work.  

Roku Smart TV:

Our ROKU Smart TV is set in Guest Mode. What is Guest Mode?

As a guest, you can enjoy the following benefits when using Guest Mode:

• Watch content on your own accounts. Sign into your favorite apps like Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, etc. to watch content on your accounts and pick up where you left off!
• Automatic and manual sign-out for data deletion. At 11:00 AM on the date you choose, you will be automatically signed out. All your credentials, viewing history, added apps, and more will be deleted.
• Add new apps. Roku has 10,000+ apps to choose from to help you discover something new.
• Search content. Find the perfect thing to watch with Roku Search. All search history will be erased when you are signed out.
• Change settings. Easily improve accessibility by enabling closed captioning, text-to-speech screen reader, or theme pack. All changes will be removed when you sign out.
• For more info go to https://support.roku.com/article/360015611254

Things to do:

Rachel's NKY & Southern Ohio Guidebook.