I've been going here for the last 8 years and every year since I've started going nothing has…read morechanged for the most part. I prefer this side of the lake anyway so you don't have a ton of options but for what you pay, improvements should be made. They redid the dock story last year after new ownership and that's about it. The steps to the parking lot are over grown with weeds and unusable, and the overnight boat slips are always filled with trash, nothing to tie up to, and half of the slips are unusable. I won't stop coming here, but this place has a lot of work to do.

best cabins and view. me and my family have been going here for the last 15 years and nothing but…read moregood things have come out of it. they recently went under new management and changed the name to lake cumberland marina and the renovated the dock and marina. still miss the old marina but it was a much needed improvement. the cabins were remodeled this year 2021 and the updated the couch added a coffee maker which is a keurig so make sure you bring k cups and added a few more new kitchen appliances. the bathroom had a new shower head and a new curtain. the bedrooms are moved around and better beds. the only down side is that the new couch does not fold out into a fold out bed which is what my family heavily relied on before the renovation. it is still a nice couch dont get me wrong but it is one less bed for one or two less people. you can call the marina and ask for an air mattress which was a pretty good size. the beach is still the same with the old swings and playground but it is still a lot of fun. we always go with our other family and rent the double decker pontoon boats with the slides and they never fail to make my family happy. the boats did get new motors which is nice so at least you can go a little faster than before but not as fast. overall it is always a great stay at this marina.

The staff was so nice and helpful! It started storming while we were out there but we still had a…read moreblast, definitely not easy but soo worth it!

The women who answered the phone was legit the sweetest! She called me sweetheart and I instantly…read moreloved her Anyways, the trip was great! We did the 8 mile trip with 1 canoe and 1 kayak. If we had to go another further, I have died because I was so tired. We stopped at a few little islands along the river. Definitely an experience we won't forget!

Cave Country Canoe was SO great to work with when my boyfriend and I decided to spend a few days in…read moreMammoth Cave National Park. We rented one canoe (which came with oars and lifejackets), were led to the endpoint (we chose Houchins Ferry) to park our car, and were then driven with the canoe to our starting point (Dennison Ferry). We canoed around 12 miles of the Green River the first day, camped on Boardcut Island, and then finished the 20-mile trip the following morning. All we had to do at Houchins was leave the canoe, oars, and lifejackets out and make a phone call to Cave Country...so convenient! Best thing about working with Cave Country was their friendly service. They even went so far as to give us a s'mores fixings care package (complete with firestarters, graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate)! We also had some great conversation with their employees, both exchanging stories and getting some great advice for canoeing on the river. I would highly recommend going with Cave Country Canoe if you're thinking of making a trip to Mammoth Cave or the Green River.

We had a great experience with Cave Country Canoe (love the alliteration). The staff were very…read morefriendly and super helpful. We rented a canoe which came with life jackets and oars. We were shuttled to the drop site and picked up quickly when we were done. The prices were competitive and the service was top notch. We didn't get s'mores like the other reviewer, but we also didn't book a 2 day trip. Just FYI, the National Park Service prohibits consumption or possession of alcohol on the Green River. Fines can be in excess of $500 per adult in the boat. Also, they require that you wear life jackets, not just have them in the boat. Fines are also assessed per person not wearing one. Rangers will tour the river and ticket you for not following the rules. Safety first, Yelpers!

Fun ride for all! Kids enjoyed it as well. Gorgeous day, informative guides. Cool local history.read more

A great and unique cave experience in Bowling Green. We…read morerecently took the underground boat tour at Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and it was a very cool and unique adventure! This is Kentucky's only underground boat tour, and we were lucky to visit right after the river had lowered enough to reopen following flooding. (When the water is high, the cave becomes submerged, so timing is everything.) Our tour guide, Bri, was fantastic. She was funny, engaging, and an incredibly skilled boat driver. She kept the group entertained with corny but hilarious jokes while sharing the rich history of the cave, from its days as a Native American hunting ground and Civil War campground to its time as a hideout. It was even a 1930s nightclub which was being used as a wedding venue when we visited. She navigated us as far back into the cave as possible, pointing out beautiful and interesting rock formations along the way. The tour was about 45-minutes and included a guided walk to the cave entrance with 3 stops before you board the boat. Be aware that it involves a steep walk down (and back up) and requires bending over low in the boat with your torso flat toward the seat when the water is high as you first aneter and leave the cave. This makes the ride difficult or impossible for those with mobility impairments. Despite the physical aspects, I thought the experience was truly unique and peaceful as you glide through the cool, dark cave. I highly recommend this for anyone who is interested in unique cave experiences or anyone who enjoys a blend of nature, history, and corny jokes.

My husband and I stayed in the A frame and it was perfect. We even hung out on the dock for an…read moreafternoon and it was perfect! The place is comfortable. The air conditioning kept up. We did bring our own food in (don't forget coffee). He has everything you need to make your meals! Will definitely be back someday!

From the owner: Two rentals offer 1 or 2 bedrooms sleeper sofa's and daybed with twin pull out trundle ,1 bath with…read morewasher and dryer. Fully furnished glassed in patio or a patio up in the trees featuring gas grill, wooded canopy and fire pit overlooking the lake. Just walk down the well kept wooded back yard along the cart path to the boat dock. Great fishing or swimming from the community dock. Room to set-up camping or keep trailer and boat lighting is good for night or kill the lights and enjoy the stars. (Boat rentals available) **15 minutes from Mammoth Cave National Park **30 min Beech Bend and National Corvette Museum Western Kentucky University

Nick and he's crew were great. They did exactly what they said they would do. They got me in and…read moreout. Quality work! Thanks Sick speed.

My family is originally from Somerset, KY. In 1987, the federal government recruited me as I had…read moregraduated With Distinction from Eastern Kentucky University's College of Law Enforcement. They sent me to South Florida where, for the first five years of my Federal Law Enforcement career, I was a Special Agent, assigned to Marine Drug Interdiction. In addition to that experience, I have owned and operated boats since the mid '70's. I am an experienced Boat Operator, and I have a 100 Ton Ocean Master's Certificate. In late 2019, we replaced our Scarab with a 2020 NauticStar 2302 Center Console, a design favored by Law Enforcement everywhere. We bought the boat from Coast to Coast Marine in Somerset, KY who recommended Sick Speed Marine to install the electronics. I like a boat outfitted with the equipment I am used to - VHF, RADAR, SONAR, Directional Remote Controlled Searchlight, etc. I've found that most local boaters do not use VHF radios - a must have option in South Florida where this boat will spend much of it's time. My friends would characterize me as being somewhat "OCD," and others might use more colorful adjectives but, suffice it to say, anything less than first rate equipment, properly installed, and fully functional is wholly unacceptable to me. The sea is an unforgiving place, and on more than one occasion, my safety has depended upon it. I was offered a fair price, and I accepted the proposed invoice as written, with the understanding that everything would be professionally installed. The final work product by Nick and Derek at Sick Speed was immaculate. I hope this Review is helpful. Be Safe Out There Bill E. Branscum InvestigatorBEB@aol.com

This was one of the best experiences we have had. The owners were so friendly, explained everything…read morein detail, gave us a map of the lake and very specific details on everything we needed to do. The boat was beyond our expectations, extremely clean and looked brand new. The Radio worked great as well as having Bluetooth to connect our phone. The Life jackets looked as if never been used. We had a fabulous time and are already looking to book next year.

We had such a great time with our family & friends on their boats. We rented the double decker & a…read morepontoon. Both we so clean & well kept. Jeannine & her husband were so accommodating & helpful.

Nice marina, great gift shop, great place to put your boat in and enjoy the lake! Located in…read morebeautiful Burnside!

I highly recommend renting a boat from here if you are staying in this area of Lake Cumberland. We…read morebooked our boat online several months in advance to ensure they had one available. We got a pontoon boat and we added on a tube as well. The check in process was smooth and efficient. Everyone that we came in contact with was very friendly and helpful, especially the guys who helped us on and off our boat. Our boat was clean, comfortable, and it even had a Bluetooth option for the boat speakers. Overall we had a fantastic experience.

Completely utterly speechless with this experience! Its been a lifelong dream of mine to see the…read morelongest cave in the world (425 miles long) and today I got to experience it and it was unbelievable! I've been to many many national parks and this one is probably now my favorite! I signed up awhile back for their wild cave tour which is their most strenuous, difficult tour. This tour when I showed up this morning was sold out so I am glad I booked it in advance. This tour also only runs 3 days/week. Our NPS rangers Alex and Lizette were awesome! They were great trip leaders and I would come back anytime just to do the wild cave tour with them again. I was skeptical this would be a strenuous tour as NPS tends to grade their events harder than they really are but this was a pretty accurate depiction of this tour. If you aren't physically fit, or able to fit into tight spaces, this tour isnt going to work for you. Its also basically 5 hours of hardcore horizontal caving, so keep that in mind. I kind of lucked out with my group as most were younger and fairly fit. I might have been the oldest person on this tour. We did a lot of crawling, climbing, scrambling and fancy footwork. I probably sweated out a couple of liters for sure. Everything I was wearing was soaked in sweat. Everyone in our group kept up and the rangers even told us after that our group was really awesome and invited us to come back anytime to this wild cave tour with them! Cool! The visitor center is pretty big and they offer so many cave tours, which is quite overwhelming. They have tons of gift shops so take your choice in where you want to shop. What's also great is that the Park Store is here too! This was a phenomenal experience and its just an above and beyond experience. Definitely come check it out!

We had to cancel Mammoth Cave twice, but so glad we were able to come. We enjoyed the two our tour…read moreand a break from the heat in a 54 degree cave. There is over 640 steps and areas to squeeze through/dunk/sideways around. We had several wow moments. The pictures don't do it justice. I would definitely return and do the longer tour.

John and his crew at Unlimited went above and beyond to find out the issue with our boat and get it…read morefixed on the 4th of July. I never dreamed they would even be open on a Holiday. They really saved our weekend and we can't thank them enough. Their exceptional service, friendly staff and commitment to running a top notch business is to be commended. I highly recommend Unlimited Marine for all your boating needs.

These guys rock! After a brief collision with a submerged rock and in need of a mechanic my friends…read morerecommend this place they own Mercury outdrives, and have had various work done. I have to agree They are fair and thorough, communication was AWSOME and staff was friendly to work with. My Volvo started making noise after I backed into a rock on lake Cumberland. Imagine that. They came out to where I store boat, picked it up took it to their shop, checked it out did the repairs and put it back, I recommend these guys