On lake.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Cumberland River and 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are The Park at Jamestown Square and Judicial Center Fountain Park.
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
Jamestown Marina - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
Lindsey Wilson College - 29 min drive - 28.3 km
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park Golf Course - 58 min drive - 57.5 km
Restaurants
Cookery Restaurant - 12 min drive
Captain Jake's Snack Shack & Bait - 18 min drive
Zachary's Diner - 11 min drive
LC Tiki Bar and Restaurant - 9 min drive
Creelsboro Country Store - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic Union Chapel School-Two Room, near Cumberland River & Lake Cumberland
Come stay in our historic red brick elementary school while you explore Lake Cumberland, fish the Cumberland River and take in all the amazing things the area has to offer. Clean private room and bathroom. Air conditioned. High speed internet. TV with satellite service. Access to a shared guest kitchen and lounge. Great pull though parking for boats and campers. Make Union Chapel Lodge home base for your next Kentucky adventure and it might just become part of your vacation story.
Property manager
Denise Smith
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Historic Union Chapel Elementary School near Cumberland River & Lake
Historic Union Chapel Elementary School near Cumberland River & Lake
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Contact first to ask about renting gym for events.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50. Note from host: Contact first to ask about renting gym for events. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
House
Historic Union Chapel School-Two Room, near Cumberland River & Lake Cumberland Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Susan F.
Mar 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family visiting for graduation.
This is a great place to stay in Russell County. Clean, quiet, and in an a
Susan F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
Mar 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay!
The Union Chapel Lodge was so nice to stay at. It was quiet, the amenities were fantastic! The kitchen was so nice to have with all the supplies already there. The room we had was so clean, there were also supplies in our room like floss which we had forgotten! Such an extremely nice place to stay! We had a wonderful time!
Christopher B.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jackson M.
Nov 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Trout Boys Trip
Every year we stay here to enjoy the river. This year didnt disappoint.
Thank you!!
Jackson M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kinsley E.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We enjoyed our weekend stay in Classroom 2! The rooms are super clean and have plenty of room for a family of four. This was my second time staying at the lodge, but the first time with my family. We received a warm welcome and the checking in and out process is super easy. I’ll be back!
Kinsley E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy H.
Aug 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
We come every year for the longest yard sale! Quiet, cool & restful place! Look forward to this stop every year!
Nancy H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole C.
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
So unique!
We were blown away by this place!!! It is sooooo cool!!! The building is so unique and our room was AMAZING! We stayed in a two bedroom that had everything we needed and then some! There were extra towels and toiletries and blankets. Each room had a separate air conditioner and tv. We were in town to visit family and told them that whenever anyone else comes to visit they need to stay here!!!
Nicole C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
James M.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fly Guys
Wonderful location and sterling management.
James M.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fred S.
Sep 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great overnight stay!
I would recommend this great get away to anyone. Great people and beautiful building. Very clean too.
Fred S.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
jenniferbroughton89
Sep 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A True Gem of A Place
Words cannot describe how wonderful our stay was. Denise is a phenomenal host. We felt at home. There were plenty of things to do at the school itself and everything was impeccably clean. I encourage everyone looking into the area to stay here.
jenniferbroughton89
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Aug 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable stay!..
Very nice renovation, on the school, it’s more like a hotel stay with kitchen being outside of rooms and sharing with others but had everything you would want, will definitely stay there again if we are in the area!..
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sheena P.
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
As teachers, we thought it was very cool to sleep in a school! Small blip at check in but easily rectified; the family who lives there/own this room rental was very lovely!
Sheena P.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryan P.
May 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cumberland river trip
Pretty cool old school. Really great spot to stay if fishing the Cumberland river or hatchery creek.
Ryan P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Darrell Cook C., Corydon,Indiana
Jan 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly Stay
10 nearly a 11 a old fishing movie,Denise an everyone made us feel right at home an the property was nice to. lol
Darrell Cook C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl O.
Oct 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at the Union Chapel,loved the decor, atmosphere,and the accommodations. D
Awesome experience, the owners are so nice and helpful.
Cheryl O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lee C.
Sep 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Cumberland getaway
Nice property near Lake Cumberland. Plenty of parking space for boat.
Lee C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Bradley T.
Sep 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great, except
The only issue I had was that the AC didn’t go any lower than 76 degrees. Otherwise, it was a beautiful property and a comfortable stay.
Great place to stay. Host is very nice to deal with.
Kevin R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
William K.
Jul 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the elementary
As two retired school teachers we loved being in an elementary school. Check in was easy and our host, Denise, was friendly and helpful. Rooms were large and worked great. We used the coin laundry, and the kitchen, especially the large refrigerator nd the keriug. Will be returnibg soon we hope!
Unique property! Well maintained, exceptionally clean!
Debra
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sharon B.
Jun 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A++ Rural School with Modern Amenities
The absolute best VRBO experience! 5 stars all the way! If you want a rural elementary school experience with all the modern day amenities then - THIS IS IT! The hosts (Denise and Jim) were the most gracious and welcoming couple anyone could ask for! If you need to stay on the south end of Russell County for Lake Cumberland activities or vacation - this is by far the most accommodating in that area! Beautifully and tastefully renovated classrooms turn your stay into an oasis. Classroom 2 is perfect if your traveling with children, since there’s two rooms with 2 queen beds in one room and 1 queen bed in the other room. Modern kitchen amenities make it perfect for bringing your own food (since there aren’t many restaurants on the south end). Board games abound in the foyer for rainy lake days. Ample parking make bringing a boat easy with flat parking and easy road access. A true historical treasure and unique experience you don’t want to miss!
Sharon B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jun 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Houseboat
After 8 hour drive we found this place very relaxing before getting on houseboat. Denise was very accommodating with 11 of us.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie G.
May 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
Loved the place and we will definitely be back with our boys! (Especially if the rec room/gym is available to everyone!)
Loved the charm.