[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Shack on Shortcut private Barndominium Family-friendly vacation home in Horse Cave ![1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92350000/92341100/92341026/2efc7a6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92350000/92341100/92341026/574e7b18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92350000/92341100/92341026/69012dfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92350000/92341100/92341026/1bd3b21b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92350000/92341100/92341026/5e395359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a lovely private setting, this charming retreat offers a spacious haven with ample amenities. Unwind by the fire pit, challenge friends to corn hole or basketball shoot off, and enjoy quality time together around the picnic table or pool table. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Shack on Shortcut private Barndominium Enjoy the lovely unique and private setting that provides large space for guests. King size bed, day bed with pullout, couch, blow up queen size mattress if needed and a “pack and play” for the babies. Stove, refrigerator, microwave and bathroom with shower. Conveniently located off I-65, exit 58. Minutes from down town Horse Cave and 11 miles from Mammoth Cave. Enjoy the grill, fire pit, corn hole boards, and picnic table outside or the pool table, board games, and basketball shoot off inside. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109821400/109821378/da2a48a5_edited_9303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom bungalow with WiFi, AC in serene Cave City. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Horse Cave is home to this vacation home. Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum and Kentucky Repertory Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve and Diamond Caverns. Traveling with kids? Consider Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum. [Visit our Horse Cave travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Horse-Cave.dx7594) [View more Vacation homes in Horse Cave](https://www.expedia.ca/Horse-Cave-Private-Vacation-Homes.d7594-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.186703,-85.89497&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_%7C%7EaFpjgkO%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%3FSBS%40S%40Q%40SBSBQBSBQBSBQBSDSBQDQDQDQDQDQFQDQFODSFOFOHQFOFQHMFQHMFOHMHOJOHMHMHOJMHMJKJMJKJMJKJKJMJILKJILKLIJILKLGLILGLILGLGLGNGLELGLENENELELCNENELANENANCLANCNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDN%40LDNDNBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHLHJJLHJJJHLLJJJJJLJJHLJJJLHLJNHLHLHNHNHLHNFLHPFLHPFNFPFNFNFRDNFPDPFPDPDPBPDPDPBRDRBPBRBPBRBP%40R%40RBP%40R%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FPARARARARCPARARCPCRCPCRCPERCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGPGNGNGPINGNINGNILININILINILKLILKLKLILKJKLKJKJMJKJKJMHKHMJMHMHKHMHMFMHMDMHOFMFMDMFODMDODMDOBODMBOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOCOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMCMEOEOEMEMGMEOGMGMIMEMIMGMIMIMIKIMKMIKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMKMIMKMIMIMIOKMIOIOGMIOGOIOGOGQIOGOGQEQGOEQGQEQEQEQEQESCQEQCSCQCSCQCSCQCSASAQASCS%3FSASAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I2RlbnySd8fJ0uLFzbUpZH_N3VI=) Horse Cave, KY ### What's nearby - Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum - 11 min drive - 11.4 km - Cave City Convention Center - 11 min drive - 14.3 km - Dinosaur World - 12 min drive - 16.3 km - Crystal Onyx Cave - 12 min drive - 16.3 km ### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬6 min drive - ‪5 Broke Girls - ‬8 min walk - ‪Terrazul - ‬2 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shack on Shortcut private Barndominium pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at The Shack on Shortcut private Barndominium? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Shack on Shortcut private Barndominium? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Shack on Shortcut private Barndominium located? > This family-friendly Horse Cave vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum and Kentucky Repertory Theatre. Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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