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About Safe Harbor Burnside

Safe Harbor Burnside is located on beautiful Lake Cumberland and is adjacent to General Burnside Island State Park in Burnside, Kentucky. Lake Cumberland is surrounded by tree covered hills and adorned with hundreds of secluded, peaceful coves. It is truly a boater’s paradise with a calm, relaxing atmosphere that prevails throughout many areas of the lake. Lake Cumberland has a surface area of 63,000 acres and is 101 miles long with an average depth of 90ft. It is famous for its 1,255 miles of shoreline.

Safe Harbor Burnside is a full-service marina that offers both open and covered wet slips, transient slips, and small boat rentals through our partners at Safe Harbor Rentals. During the summer season, we have a Café located on the water and close to our Ship’s Store. We are also just a short distance from Somerset, KY which offers excellent shopping and many other activities such as concerts, music festivals, car shows, craft shows, and more. Come and enjoy all that Lake Cumberland has to offer!



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All Units & Reservations are prepaid bookings. Please read and understand our policies prior to making a reservation. Minimum stay requirements, occupancy and time requirements (check-in & check-out) ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

Small Boat Rentals

Requires prepayment in full at time of booking. If cancelled outside 48 hours of the arrival date, a penalty of half the daily rate per unit, plus tax (where applicable) will be assessed and the remaining balance will be refunded. Cancellations requested WITHIN 48 HOURS prior to arrival will result in NO REFUNDS BEING ISSUED. Written notification of cancellation required to process a cancellation.

Processing Fees

Pre-payments may be transferred to alternative dates or units inside the same calendar year and outside of 45 days prior to arrival for a fee of $100.

Damages / Security Deposits

A signed liability waiver, valid ID and credit card are required at check-in. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the rental without refund.

Inclement Weather (Small Boat Rentals ONLY)

Rain checks may be issued for 100% of unused rental due to unfavorable weather conditions, as determined by the marina manager. Taking possession of a rental voids eligibility for rain-check status and is considered a redeemed rental. Eligibility for rain checks is a decision made day of the rental only, as forecasts models cover large areas and may have no impact on the scheduled rental. Rain checks are active for one year and then are expired if not redeemed. Rain checks must be used intact and may not be split among various dates and/or units.

Exception for Cancellation Policies

No refunds are issued for cancellation of rentals in holiday or special event rental seasons even if cancelled according to published guidelines.

Rates do not reflect applicable sales tax. Dog-Friendly Units where allowed - only applicable to dogs - no other types of pets are allowed. There is a non-refundable Pet Fee of $25 per night, per dog for lodging (a maximum of $100 per dog) and $100 fee per dog for houseboat rentals. “Dog-Friendly Unit” must be requested at the time of booking. No cost associated with certified service animals, unless there is damage or clean up required.