If you seek a home or vacation rental in Louisville, Kentucky, consider a waterfront property first. The city of Louisville is home to 22 fishing lakes. Many more are located in the surrounding areas. If you seek a property near Louisville, look at Long Run Park Lake, Doe Valley Lake or homes within the Lake Forest Community. Vacationers may enjoy renting cabins at nearby Taylorsville Lake, or several lakes within an hour's radius from the city.
Just 17 miles from downtown Louisville, Long Run Lake Park boasts horseback riding trails, picnic areas and a fishing lake. Approved buyers can opt to purchase a lovely home in the Polo Fields subdivision. Select homes have a lake view while others are no more than a quarter-mile away. Either way, families often fish and boat close to home in the 28-acre lake. Other homes are close to the championship golf course and country club.
Doe Valley Lake began construction in 1961 and was the brainchild of Ken Helmly. The 360-acre man-made lake is considered one of the top three fishing lakes in Kentucky. Buyers can opt to purchase a home in the Doe Valley Golf and Country Club. In addition to the golf and club house, residents have access to a swim club, marina, tennis courts and a restaurant. Lakefront homes in this gated community command a higher price than the lake view, golf view and interior lots, but have direct access to the scenic lake 360 days a year.
As one of the more prestigious developments in Louisville, Lake Forest Community spans 2,000 acres. Homes are on or near an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, tennis courts, jogging trails, parks and several lakes. Residents often join events and classes at the Community Center or enjoy canoeing in one of the several lakes. At the end of a stressful day, residents stroll or sit by the lake to watch the setting sun.
Taylorsville Lake is a fisherman's paradise. Just 20 minutes from the city, this lake is the most-stocked fishing spot in Kentucky. Many homes and cabins are located in the lake area, while others are situated in a residential or resort community. Edgewater Resort, the only development on the lake, is home to residents and renters. Dwellings are situated on a peninsula that extends well into Taylorsville Lake. Two- to three-bedroom cottages and cabins are available to purchase or rent. Buyers may finance a lovely dwelling complete with deeded property and access to a private boat slip. Renters can reserve a cottage on-line anytime throughout the year. All cottages are stocked with bedding, towels, toiletries and necessary kitchen items. They are also close to hiking trails, boat ramps and a village spa. Vacationers have access to everything they might want, except alcoholic beverages; Spencer County is a dry county.
