We were looking for a place for our church group and when we found this house we knew it would be perfect for us. The house was very clean and accommodated us perfectly. Was very well maintained. If you are going to the Ark this house is highly recommended.

We held our family reunion at this property. Overall our experience was great. Check in was easy. The cleaning ladies weren't done when we got there so we piddled around for 30 minutes while they finished up. We did end up with an extra fee due to bonus children, but it was told it could be expected depending on their ages and if extra bedding was required (it wasn't, but the fee applied.) Make sure you're clear on that if you are close to/exceeding the number of people the house sleeps. The house has plenty of room and beds, very comfortable and homey place. The floor plan is a bit like a maze. There are things to discover at every turn, room to run, perfect for hide and seek. Note, the two downstairs bedrooms are connected and you walk through one to get to the other. It was hard to tell that from pictures and the property description. There is also a very soft spot in the floor under a rug that sort of sinks when you walk into the pool room. The owners may need to look into that for safety reasons. The house had everything you could think of, dishes, cookware, toys, games, books, puzzles. No one was bored and it's location near the Ark was great. The road up to the house is a little intimidating, especially in the dark. It's narrow and winding. But it spits you out on top with an incredible view. The last morning we woke up to a full double rainbow, and it was amazing! Everyone said they'd love to return in summer and use the pool and the fire pit. We had a great time.

Overall it was a beautiful weekend. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.

Nice big place with lots of yard. Also friendly neighbors…Not nosey just Friendly! John

All amenities were accurate except the fishing pond which should probably be deleted. Tall weeds and pond scum. Kids were not interested. The pool area, the front porch and pool table were enjoyable. The quiet country road was great for our remote control cars and chalk pictures !! We had have a terrible opening and closing the door to the pool area. We did not have any dish towels so did purchase some and no broom handy. All in all we did have a great time visiting The Ark .and staying in the Big Family Lodge !!

The house was a great size for a large group to stay in comfortably. The toys were a nice added touch that the kids really enjoyed. The host was responsive and kind. I would recommend that they invest in some new beds.. most of the beds were very uncomfortable. The bed that is shown as a king in the bunny room is two twin size beds pushed together, so the middle of the bed is very uncomfortable to sleep on. The bed in the zebra room is also not a queen. However, it was still a fun trip had by all and we appreciate having the opportunity to stay there. We would love to hear more about the history of the house and how it came to be!

We chose this location for our family vacation and it was so relaxing! Kids loved the pool and toys but were a little disappointed with the pond as it was somewhat overgrown. Would definitely recommend.

We went to see the arc and museum and my parents birth place in Lexington and the house was perfect.

Nice older house with lots of room.

Communication with the host was great! Answered any questions I had and usually within a few hours. The property was beautiful and beds were comfortable. We had a group of 11 and there was plenty of room. Would stay there again!

Great place to stay if visiting the Creation Museum or Ark with family or friends

I took my family to the creation museum and the Ark Encounter. We had a great time and it was so nice having a house with enough room for all of us to stay together. Great memories.

We were very comfortable here. There was plenty of room for a family of our size. The pool table hosted many tournaments and the 2 dining room tables allowed gaming for two different age groups. Highly recommended.

We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again. However, there were some things that needed attention. There were some elderly that were in our party. Not very handicap friendly. No safety rails in the bathrooms. The bathroom in the bedroom upstairs had insulation blow into the tub every time the air conditioner turned on. We had quite a bit rain while there and the ceiling leaked by the pool table. There were outlets that didn't have covers on them. And one outlet was about the fall out of the wall. No broom or dust pan to clean up anything. No pot holders in the kitchen. The handle on the freezer was hanging by one end. I fixed that, but don't know how long it will hold. The porch wasn't very clean. Nobody swept it. Dead bugs all over. The rest of the house was clean. But we didn't spend a lot of time on the porch. Most of the stuff was minor, except the handicap issues. You should list on the property site that it is not handicap friendly. Stairs to get anywhere in the house, and no safety rails in the tub/shower. This all being said it was a nice place and we enjoyed out stay. I only mention this because I feel some attention needs to be given to the place.

It was exactly what we were hoping for. Perfect family getaway.

Something for everyone

Nice location off the highway down some winding narrow roads. Heated pool was a hit with the kids and grandkids. Even though it rained off and on while we were there we did get to enjoy the outside activities. Don't know that the first level beds were queen beds as they seemed more like full beds and weren't the most comfortable. Billards was fun, although need a few more pool cue stick that aren't missing the tips. Kitchen well stocked with dishes and appliances, but could use a new fry pan as it was impossible to keep things from sticking. Overall a very enjoyable time!!!!

Our family of 10 had a great time at this property. There was plenty of room to spread out and lots to do in the family room. The host is very responsive and helpful. Highly recommended for Ark Encounter visitors.

We really enjoyed our time with friends and family at The Big Family Lodge. Everyone had a wonderful time and memories were made. We were grateful that we had this rental in order for us to all be together.

The 'Big Family Lodge' was a perfect fit for our family trip. The home was spacious enough for everybody and the area was quiet with no interruptions to our time together. The property manager was prompt in responding to questions and made himself available if needed, but also let us be to ourselves and enjoy the limited time we had together. There were a few minor things that I notified the manager about, but nothing that was an issue for our stay. Again, the property manager was prompt to respond. Based on our stay I would definitely recommend the property.