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Emerald Lake Retreat Charlestown

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A sunroom with large windows, a ceiling fan, wicker furniture, and a view of a green landscape.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden coffee table, and a black patterned rug. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a hallway with a wooden ceiling.
A spacious room with a ceiling fan, wicker furniture, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms187 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Charlestown, IN
  • Place, Charlestown Family Activities Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Charlestown State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodford Farms Family Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Emerald Lake Retreat Charlestown

Summary:

Water-View Sunroom | 4-Acre Property | Fire Pit



Escape to this peaceful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat on a scenic 4-acre property with beautiful water views. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, charcoal grill, and bright sunroom overlooking the water. Spend the day outdoors, then gather around the wood-burning fire pit to roast s'mores beneath the stars. Whether you're seeking a quiet getaway or lakeside fun, this home offers a memorable stay.



The Space:

THE PROPERTY

- Fireplace

- Sunroom

- Lake Views



SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed

- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed

- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed

- Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed



INDOOR LIVING

- 2 Smart TVs, fireplace

- 2 dining rooms

- Walk-in closet



OUTDOOR LIVING

- Patio

- Charcoal grill, fire pit (please bring your own charcoal and firewood)

- Backyard

- Emerald Lake access



KITCHEN

- Dishwasher, fridge, oven, 4-burner stovetop

- Microwave, Single-Serve Coffee Maker (K-Cup compatible)

- Electric tea kettle, toaster

- Island, breakfast bar w/ seating

- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware



GENERAL

- Free WiFi, keyless entry

- Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans

- Washer/dryer, linens/towels

- Complimentary toiletries, trash bags/paper towels



INTERNET INSTRUCTIONS

- Instructions for connecting to the wireless internet network will be provided in the pre-check-in guide



PARKING

- Driveway (4 vehicles)



TRASH PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS

- Trash is collected on Friday mornings.

- If your stay includes Thursday night, we'd appreciate it if you could place the bin at the curb Thursday evening.

- The trash bin is located on the left side of the house, next to the shed.



ACCESSIBILITY

- Single-story house, exterior staircase to enter



HOUSE RULES

- Check-in: After 4:00 PM.

- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM. Unauthorized late check-out may incur a $250 fee. Additional charges may apply if the delay impacts the next reservation or our cleaning schedule.

- No smoking or vaping inside the property. A $250 fee may apply if evidence of smoking or vaping is found.

- No pets allowed. Guests who intentionally bring an unauthorized pet onto the property will be considered in violation of our House Rules. We reserve the right to contact Airbnb Support, request that the reservation be terminated, require the guest to leave the property, and no refund may be issued as a result of the violation.

- No events, parties, or large gatherings.

- The primary guest must be at least 25 years old.

- No illegal activities are permitted on the property.

- Only registered guests are permitted to stay overnight.

- For security purposes, identity verification may be required prior to check-in, including a valid government-issued photo ID.

- Please treat our home with care and promptly report any damages or maintenance issues.

- Please leave the home in reasonably clean condition. If the property is left excessively dirty or requires extraordinary cleaning beyond our standard turnover, an additional cleaning fee of up to $250 may apply.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- This single-story home requires an exterior staircase to access

- Your safety matters. This property features one exterior floodlight security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera faces outward and does not look into interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion and will be on during the duration of your stay



ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS

- If you need more options or different layouts, I have several other units available, please inquire for more information prior to booking



Guest Access:

Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry



ACCESSIBILITY

- Single-story house, exterior staircase to enter



PARKING

- Driveway (4 vehicles)



Getting Around:

THE LOCATION

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Rose Island Abandoned Theme Park (6 miles),

E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park (20 miles),

Harrods Creek Park (22 miles),

Louisville Yacht Club (23 miles),

Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve (25 miles)



THE GREAT OUTDOORS:

Emerald Lake (on-site access),

Charlestown State Park (4 miles),

Falls of the Ohio State Park (18 miles),

Harrison-Crawford State Forest (47 miles)



LOUISVILLE (21 miles):

Churchill Downs,

Louisville Zoo,

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory,

KFC Yum! Center,

Kentucky Science Center,

Fourth Street Live,

Louisville Mega Cavern,

Local restaurants, shops, museums, art galleries, live entertainment, distilleries



AIRPORT:

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (25 miles)



What's nearby

- Charlestown State Park - 9 min drive‬

- Kentucky International Convention Center - 28 min drive‬

- KFC Yum Center - 28 min drive‬

- Louisville Slugger Museum - 29 min drive‬

- Louisville Waterfront Park - 33 min drive‬



Getting around

- Louisville Bus Station - 31 min drive‬

- Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.) - 35 min drive‬

- Louisville, KY (LOU-Bowman Field) - 36 min drive‬



Restaurants

- Casey's General Store - 5 min drive‬

- ChowHound - 5 min drive‬

- China Garden Buffet - 6 min drive‬

- Indis Restaurant - 6 min drive‬

- San Pedro Mexican Restaurant - 6 min drive‬



Other Things to Note:

Guests will find more specific and detailed instructions in the Welcome Book placed on the coffee table in the living room.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Charlestown Family Activities Park. You'll find features like laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Charlestown Family Activities Park and 8 minutes from Charlestown State Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,016 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

- Check-in: After 4:00 PM. - Check-out: Before 10:00 AM. Unauthorized late check-out may incur a $250 fee. Additional charges may apply if the dela...

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Emerald Lake Retreat Charlestown Reviews

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10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
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9.6/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy, clean, nice setting in nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This a great place for families to gather. It's very spacious and clean and comfortable. And though it's in a quiet and peaceful area with a small lake at the base of the property, places to eat and get groceries are just a short drive away. There's a wonderful seating area around a firepit, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication, fast responses, very accommodating. The layout is fantastic with lots of open space, comfortable bedrooms, and excellent amenities. The backyard is absolutely huge, probably 3 acres or so. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive and friendly. Quiet neighborhood - great time away with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026