The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek
7428 US-641
Gilbertsville, KY
Where modern meets rustic and becomes home on Kentucky Lake.
About The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek
For decades this was the Bel Air Motel, built in the late 1950s and returned to year after year by families and fishermen who loved the lake. When the Cook family took it on and completed a top-to-bottom renovation, they set out to keep every ounce of that nostalgia while making it feel brand new. Their vision was simple and it shows in every corner: modern meets rustic and becomes home. Rooms and cabins were rebuilt, the lobby reimagined, and the grounds turned into a place people actually want to linger.
What The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Is Known For
The outdoor social program is what sets it apart. Between two pools, a lawn of games, gas and wood firepits, and a genuine summer calendar of poolside entertainment, the Lakehouse Inn does something most lodges do not even try: it makes gathering the whole point.
Amenities
- EV Charging
- Breakfast Included
- WiFi
- Complimentary breakfast and coffee in the lobby, strong Wi-Fi, EV charging, guest laundry, two resort pools, gas and wood firepits, picnic pavilions with grills, lawn games, boat parking and launch access, plus a lobby book exchange and board games to borrow.
What Guests Love
- A thoughtful full renovation of a beloved 1950s lodge, consistently praised as spotless
- Two resort pools with a big patio and both gas and wood firepits
- A rare, genuine summer social program with poolside music, DJ, and karaoke nights
- Warm owner-run hospitality and complimentary breakfast
- Easy lake access with boat parking, just south of Kentucky Dam
Worth Knowing
- This is a renovated motor lodge, so expect an intimate roadside inn rather than a full-service resort.
- It sits along the highway just south of the dam rather than directly on the water, so the lake is a short hop, not out your door.
- The summer entertainment that makes it lively is seasonal, so the shoulder months feel much quieter.
- It is a small property, so peak-season lake weekends can fill up.
The Room
The renovated rooms and cabins are clean, comfortable, and quietly modern, with the small touches that make a lake trip easy. Guests consistently call the property cleaner than the big chains, and the care behind the redo comes through the moment you open the door. Cabins offer a little more room to spread out for families and longer stays.
The Grounds
The heart of the place is outside. Two resort pools sit on a wide patio, one for swimming and one for lounging, with in-pool seating and fountains. Gas and wood firepits ring the lawn for evenings, and pavilions with picnic tables and grills invite you to cook out. Family games are everywhere you look, from cornhole and washers to dominoes, and boat parking and launch access make the lake feel close.
The Experience
A stay here has a rhythm. Mornings start slow with breakfast and good coffee in a spotless lobby, days drift between the pools and the water, and on a summer Saturday night you might find poolside music, a DJ, or karaoke pulling everyone together. By dark the firepits are going, someone is tossing beanbags on the lawn, and the strangers who checked in that afternoon are trading fishing stories like old friends. It is Kentucky Lake at its most easygoing.
Details
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek have EV charging?
Yes, The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek has EV charging on site.
Does The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek serve breakfast?
Yes, The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek includes breakfast.
Does The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek have WiFi?
Yes, The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek has WiFi.
What is there to do near The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek?
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: 8 miles, about a 15 minute drive. Kentucky Dam and Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park: 2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Kenlake State Resort Park: 12 miles, about a 25 minute drive.
How far is The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek from Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area?
8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
How far is The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek from Kentucky Dam and Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park?
2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek from Kenlake State Resort Park?
12 miles, about a 25 minute drive.
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Things to Do Near Kentucky Lake
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
A vast forested peninsula between Kentucky and Barkley Lakes with trails, a bison and elk prairie, a planetarium, and some of the region's darkest skies.
Kentucky Dam and Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
One of the world's largest dams and the state resort park beside it, with a marina, beach, and sweeping views where the lake meets the Tennessee River.
Kenlake State Resort Park
12 miles, about a 25 minute drive.
A wooded state park on Kentucky Lake with hiking, a marina, tennis, and quiet coves for paddling and fishing.