10 Cozy Cabins Along The Red River Gorge In Kentucky

Sometimes, we just need to get outside and enjoy nature. If you’re someone who’s ready to schedule your next vacation getaway in a place where you can spend time somewhere different, someplace quiet, someplace beautiful that feels like God’s country, you have definitely come to the right place. The Red River Gorge is a spectacular area that offers visitors unmatched outdoor fun, from rock climbing and hiking to sightseeing. It’s a place that hosts hundreds of visitors a year looking for both fun and relaxation in east-central Kentucky.

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Documented as one of the best places to hike in Kentucky, Red River Gorge is tucked away in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Home to several sandstone arches, natural forming bridges, waterfalls, and more, Red River Gorge Geological Area is a National Natural Landmark and National Archaeological District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Not sure where to begin or what to do? There are maps and ideas available for your trip, and you can even hire a local guide to help you along.

As far as finding a place to stay, we’ve compiled 10 highly rated Red River Gorge cabin rentals, each offering unique options and views. These cabins are big and small, with properties that accommodate up to 14 guests. We hope you find the perfect Red River Gorge cabin for your trip!

Cozy Canopy, Slade$95.68/nightly avg

A prime location near Red River Gorge and nestled among the trees — welcome to Cozy Canopy! Enjoy mountain life in this two-bedroom cabin that features a covered patio, hot tub, fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, grill, and a washer and dryer.

Cozy Canopy is in a great spot, close to hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, restaurants, and lots more! You will love the large, open floor plan and vaulted ceilings. Note: A car is required and 4-wheel drive is highly recommended. The cabin is located up a steep hill.

Dreaming of Stanton – your dream vacation awaits you

223 reviews

Cabin

5 Guests

2 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

Top guest reviews

Beautiful property!

Awesome two nights with kids, exactly as listing describes, would stay again

We had the best anniversary weekend at this beautiful cabin! Everything was so clean and so adorable. The hot tub was amazing and we loved the gas fire pit. It was even more beautiful in person! Can’t wait to stay again!

The perfect little cabin tucked away for a enjoyable and relaxing time. We loved that it was close to all the trails. We also enjoyed a nice soak in the hot tub after a day of hiking.

The cabin is awesome, clean and nicely appointed. Unfortunately two things caused our stay to be stressful and disappointing, so you might want to look elsewhere. First the mattress in the master bedroom is so worn out that we spent half the night rolling to the middle and fighting to get back to the edge. Finally I gave up and went to sleep in the top bunk bed. We are fairly small people, so I am unsure how anyone who is heavy would manage to get any sleep here. Then there is the driveway. If you come in an SUV or truck you will be fine. If you are in a performance car on your way to the tail of the dragon, your car will not make it up and down the driveway. The gravel was washed out where it meets the concrete and it took us twenty minutes of stacking rocks and logs up to build ramps to get my car off of the driveway and onto the road. There was some damage done to my splitter, unfortunately I did not heed the “a four wheel drive truck is recommended” in the cabin description. Both of these issues could easily be corrected, a new mattress and extending the driveway to transition smoothly into the road are simple fixes. Most of the other cabins on this road had better driveways.

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Gorgeous View Cabin, Slade$156/nightly avg

This newly renovated, two-story loft style cabin — known as Gorgeous View Cabin — offers amazing panoramic views of area rock formations from the wraparound porch. Take in those views on the patio furniture or from the comfort of the hot tub. Gorgeous View Cabin comes with a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, charcoal grill, fire pit, washer and dryer, and more!

You will love this isolated and wooded escape with lofted ceilings and a spiral staircase — a totally modern cabin with a massive window wall in the living room. Check the photos: You don’t want to miss out on this one! Note: A 4-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended.

Dreaming of Slade – your dream vacation awaits you

115 reviews

Cabin

7 Guests

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

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Generally, the maintenance is very poor & there seems to be no standard of cleanliness or maintenance in this cabin.First thing we found in the cabin was the spray nozzle head at the kitchen sink leaked from the hose and the nozzle-holder bezel to the sink was loose. Water was flowing all over the countertop.We did not find any bed linens for the air mattress. We did find an extra fitted sheet for a single bed.There’s a roof leak over the upstairs bathroom toilet.There are rusted chairs at the 3-piece table set on the deck.Neither of the ceiling fan lights worked properly. Only one of the living area fans worked.Hazard: Broken living room window could badly cut a hand if it is run across the glass!Hazard: The circular staircase has protruding unprotected metal step brackets at heights where anyone could be badly injured if an arm, shoulder, face, or head is to hit them.Hazard: There is a 2×4 set onto the floor next to the base cabinet, across from frig, that easily catches toes.Hazard: The upstairs bathroom window is broken.The dresser in the downstairs bedroom has only one working drawer. It should be thrown out. Goodwill doesn’t take furniture that bad.The cold air return filter was heavily coated with dirt. The grate covering it was also fully covered with hair, dirt, & dust.The inside of the cabin was overrun with carpenter ants.The Front door was falling off the hinges where the frame was badly rotted. The door did not seal to the frame molding & was difficult to open & close due to rot.Greasy handprints were all over the microwave, kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, & the inside of front door.The silverware provided for a cabin advertised to sleep 7 were 8 soup spoons, 5 teaspoons, 6 forks, & 3 table knives.Access to Wi-Fi was not possible given the instructions in the Welcome Book. The router name wasn’t listed anywhere. Only two networks were listed but neither worked with the provided password.The A/C was off & cabin was hot & stuffy. There were no instructions for the operation of the advanced electronic system that had been left in a “REGISTER 0” state on the screen.The trees over the driveway needs to be cut for unobstructed access to cabin.Exposed nail in the seat of one kitchen chairs.Rusted floor vents.The downstairs bathroom towel rod was falling off the wall.Rusted appliances; refrigerator, vent hood, & Microwave with peeling paint inside it.Cobwebs on the floor lamp shade.Baluster falling off deck railing.

We had a nice stay. Definitely follow the instructions provided, it was a bit difficult to find. The overhead lights didn’t work and because of lack of service I wasn’t able to get someone to come fix it. Smaller than the pictures show but a nice place overall. Great location!

Me and my family had a great time at the cabin we enjoyed everything about our trip. It was clean and it smelled really good. The manger was so helpful with all of my question. And so nice and message back in a timely manner. It was just a great 2nd time experience. And would definitely love to come back. All the the jets in the hot tub wasn’t working for some reason. But we enjoyed what we did have. And the tub upstairs was very lovely and well needed after all the hiking we did. I just wanted to say thank you so much for letting us get to stay at this beautiful cabin and I highly recommend people staying there

My family and I had a lovely stay at this property. It was beautifully appointed and mostly comfortable. There were a few minor maintenance issues that need to be addressed, but the property manager has been notified and indicates that the repairs will be done. The only real disappointment with the maintenance issues was the jetted tub in the upstairs loft was not working – button frozen solid and would not turn on. It is otherwise a nice bath, but I was really looking forward to those jets after a long day of hiking. The other thing I will say is that the cleaning people go very heavy on the Lysol/chemical cleaners in this property. If you like that kind of thing, it’s a good thing, however I am chemical sensitive and that did put a bit of a damper on the visit for me. I was also personally unable to use the hot tub because of the level of chemicals in it. I understand that this is not an issue that affects everyone, but if you are someone who is multiple chemical sensitive, you may wish to find a different property that doesn’t use so much heavy chemicals to clean and sanitize the place. The rest of my family was not bothered.Overall, wonderful stay, would recommend. If the upstairs bathtub was fixed and they used milder cleansers to clean the place, I’d totally go back again! 🙂 My husband and girls both want to. 🙂

The cabin was as described. The Google directions are inaccurate, so it’s crucial to follow the directions provided by the management. I would suggest a bigger sign with the cabin name placed in more visible spot as well as trimming off the branches around it. I don’t think we would be able to find the cabin at night. Overall a very good experience and we enjoyed our stay.

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Hidden Ridge, Slade$156/nightly avg

Could Hidden Ridge be your next home away from home? This chalet has a king suite, queen guest quarters, a fully equipped kitchen, a gas fireplace, and a hot tub on the beautiful wraparound deck. Enjoy the cozy cabin interior, or step outside onto that deck and soak in the hot tub, fire up that electric grill, gather around the fire pit, or visit around the table and chairs. Gorgeous views await at Hidden Ridge!

Dreaming of Slade – your dream vacation awaits you

269 reviews

Chalet

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

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Nice, clean property with all you need for a relaxing getaway. Close to great hiking. Decent grocery store in Stanton. Charming coffee shop nearby. Kendra was an informative and responsive host. Steep access road and lots of stairs, but worth it!

Loved this cabin. So clean and beautiful. We had a great short weekend stay with family. Slow and easy up the hill to get to it but worth it.

I booked and paid for this stay months in advance for a long girls weekend, my reservation was immediately accepted and the funds transferred. It took us over an hour to find the cabin and when we did we couldn’t get in. We called the property manager, who initially did not answer. When she called back, she was very rude and said I hadn’t signed the rental agreement. Isn’t that what VRBO is for? She accepted my money. She was unable to send me said agreement at the time of the call. Took us an extra hour to search my spam email, sign on my phone, send to her, and wait for her to text us back the door code. There’s a messaging system in the VRBO app. Despite the fact that I don’t think it’s even legal to refuse entry to a property I’ve already paid for, why not send the documents and a message on the app?

It was super easy to rent this property. The property manager was amazing. She was in constant communication. We are already planning our next trip at this location.

The cabin was gorgeous, everything was amazing!

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Forest Dream, Powell County$135.20/nightly avg

Looking for a spot in the mountains that comes with a covered patio, gas grill, fireplace, hot tub, and amazing views? Check out Forest Dream! With a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, space for six guests, and a location that’s close to hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, zip lines, sightseeing, restaurants, and much more, you will love Forest Dream!

Note: A car is required and 4-wheel drive is recommended.

Dreaming of Slade – your dream vacation awaits you

138 reviews

Cabin

6 Guests

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

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Towels had very bad smell like has not been washed.Gas grill needs to replaced pretty disgusting we were not able to grill.

Cabin was great. Just what I expected

Others mentioned it but the driveway was a bit challenging. Other than that the rental was great! No issues with anything

Great location close to Natural Bridge park, hiking trails, kayaking in a mine, and local BBQ. The cabin had a fire pit and grill for outdoor cooking. The kitchen had all the cookware and necessities. Clean and comfortable hot tub. We enjoyed our stay.

Very comfortable! It really is like being home.

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Shipping Container Cabin, Powell County$149/nightly avg

Since it’s always been your dream to enjoy your vacation getaway in a shipping container, we’ve done the legwork for you! This Shipping Container Cabin is in the heart of Red River Gorge. It’s a beautiful, unique cabin that comes fully equipped for your relaxing stay. Offering amazing views via the floor-to-ceiling windows, this cabin comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a covered porch, a private fire pit, and a gas grill.

If you need some indoor time, this cabin is climate controlled and the living room has a large leather sectional and ottoman and a 55-inch television. Note: Wi-Fi, yes. Streaming, maybe, but no guarantees.

Dreaming of Stanton – your dream vacation awaits you

233 reviews

Cabin

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

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Clever idea to make a cabin out of shipping containers. Very attractive interior. Comfortable bed. Slow WiFi. No reading lamps.

This was a wonderful place to stay. The cabin had everything we needed. Highly recommended!

Nice clean and very relaxing property,

We had a wonderful time. This cabin is unique, quiet, clean, first class accomodation. Amanda & Chad were awesome hosts. We will be back !!!!!

We were so happy with this house we plan on coming again. The setting was private, but there were neighbors close enough for us to feel safe. The home is an awesome container house, with very cool, modern decor. Everything was clean and check in/out was seamless and easy. The home is a little off of the beaten path, but the directions were spot on for finding it. The price was great also!

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Woodsman, Powell County$240/nightly avg

A private hot tub, 1,000 square feet, a fully equipped kitchen, a covered porch, and lots more — make Woodsman your next vacation rental! Located in a tranquil spot near Red River Gorge, this pet-friendly cabin is close to horseback riding, kayaking, zip lines, fishing, restaurants, and more.

Woodsman has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and space for four guests. The lumberjack-themed living area features gorgeous wood walls, rustic decor, leather couches, and a gas-burning stove. Note: A 4-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended.

Dreaming of Stanton – your dream vacation awaits you

108 reviews

Cabin

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

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Cozy and comfortable cabin. We will return soon.

We had a great stay at this beautiful getaway. The place was immaculate with all necessary amenities provided. That hill getting to the house was a doozie. I had an AWD vehicle, so it was no problem.

Good house on a beautiful property

We enjoyed our stay in the clean, cozy cabin with cute rustic decor. Upon our arrival the cleaning lady was leaving and she was very friendly. The online listing mentioned fishing pond and hiking trails on the property but we didn’t see any details on that (I.e., where to find the trails, etc) in the cabin but they did supply info on other activities/restaurants in area. The road to the cabins was extremely narrow in spots with steep drop off. Wouldn’t want to drive it in bad weather conditions. TV service roku had no live/local tv. The internet went out often during our 2 day stay. My AT&T cell phone had no service there. Also, when I set up my phone for Wi-Fi calling and 911 service the 911 could not recognize the address.

We had a wonderful stay and the cabin was better than described. It was well stocked and very clean. Best vrbo experience so far and they’ve all been great!

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Brookside Cabin, Powell County$192/nightly avg

Brookside Cabin is where the outdoors meet luxury — a vacation rental in the perfect spot for lovers of the outdoors. Near Red River Gorge, Brookside Cabin comes with a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, a fire pit, an expansive covered deck, and more! As soon as you arrive, you’ll immediately be drawn to the rustic covered porch and will love the pine wood interior, vaulted ceilings, and spacious floor plan.

Situated in the lower portion of a mountainous area, Brookside Cabin is surrounded by trees offering you tons of privacy. Note: The hot tub is up and running, but the jacuzzi tub in the master has been removed as an amenity. Also, a car is required and 4-wheel drive is recommended.

Dreaming of Stanton – your dream vacation awaits you

112 reviews

Cabin

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

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Kassie was great! Very thorough communication prior to check in. When we arrived, the last guest had not let them know that the batteries in the remote were dead. When we figured it out, we texted Kassie & she had the batteries over to us within a couple of hours! Great stay! Very private and relaxing!

wonderful cabin, perfect setting. comfortable beds. close to Slade and all the hiking trails.

This place was perfect! The house was great! Super clean and bigger than expected. Everything was easy to access and the host checked on us multiple times and was very responsive when we needed something. We will definitely be back and have already referred a friend.

Very easy, great updates and communication. Pleasant people.

The cabin was so easy to find and was so beautiful. Had a wonderful night there! The only reason for my 4 star review is due to the hot tub being quite cold. We would’ve stayed in it all night but it got way to cold to be comfortable, I was giving the information that the heating panel had went out prior to our arrival so I knew that may have been an issue. Still disappointing though, hopefully it gets fixed for the next guest because it’s basically a small pool right now, but still enjoyable when its warmer out. But besides that we had a wonderful time staying at Brookside cabins. And the checking in and checking out process was extremely easy. I would definitely stay again!

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Cedar Place Log Cabin, Powell County$232/nightly avg

Traveling with a large group? Then you will definitely want to check out Cedar Place Log Cabin, a four-bedroom, 2,600-square-foot vacation rental with all the space you’ll need! Among the amenities at Cedar Place Log Cabin are a pool table, satellite television, a four-person hot tub, and a 2.5-acre lot that overlooks a mountain valley — amazing views! This vacation home has two decks, modern appliances, wireless internet, and so much more. This is a true mountain retreat for your vacation getaway.

Dreaming of Slade – your dream vacation awaits you

165 reviews

Cabin

14 Guests

4 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

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Beautiful cabin with plenty of beds and bedrooms in a very nice location! The property owners were awesome as well.

Overall this is a great place to stay, it fit all of our requirements: spacious, outside deck, grill, fully stocked kitchen, multiple bathrooms, privacy.

Awesome time property was great the owner was very nice and informative a great family experience.

This is a wonderful place to stay we had 8 people all adults and there was enough room for everyone to be comfortable. The cabin is clean and stocked well for our stay. The hot tub and pool table was a bonus after a long day of hiking. Definitely recommend this place for a long or short stay you won’t be disappointed. You will find plenty to do from hiking, swimming, kayaking or just taking a quick trip to a Bourbon distillery to try the local flavors. The owner was fabulous with directions and any help with information we needed about the area. Don’t be on the fence best house around.

I have been here twice now, and absolutely love this beautiful gem! This cabin accommodated every member of our big family. Red River Gorge is a great place to visit!

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Big Rock Cabin, Pine Ridge$178/nightly avg

Tucked away in the Kentucky mountains, Big Rock Cabin is a quiet, easy-going vacation rental that is a wonderful place for a getaway. Relax on the covered porch, fire up the gas grill, and eat under the trees at the picnic table while enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer. This comfortable and cozy cabin invites you to relax and enjoy the quiet, comes with a fully equipped kitchen, and is just minutes from lots of restaurants if you’d rather have dinner out.

If you’re ready for some hiking, fishing, or dinner at the lodge, Natural Bridge State Park is just 5 minutes away. A wonderful, undiscovered part of nature, Big Rock Cabin offers breathtaking views without all the people — definitely worth a look!

Dreaming of Pine Ridge – your dream vacation awaits you

264 reviews

Cabin

8 Guests

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

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Loved the cabin!!!

I can’t say enough good things about this cabin! It was super clean, which is very important to me. Nice amenities, furnishings, and the best part was the owner’s collection of folk art. Just amazing.

My wife and I came down for a thanksgiving weekend getaway a and everything was perfect. Prior to the stay, John, had communicated everything very clearly, there was a guidebook of recommendations in the cabin and we had everything we could have hoped for! We have already told family members about it and intend to stay again!

Loved the fire pit.The front porch was great.Best cabin we have stayed in.

Love the location and uniqueness of the cabin, but the fire pit is the an incredible show piece of your stay!

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Rock Haven, Pine Ridge$158/nightly avg

An ideal spot to experience nature, Rock Haven is a beautiful, multilevel cabin located in a secluded forest with space for up to 10 guests. This is an amazing retreat if you want to spend time in the middle of the forest while relaxing in this spectacular vacation home. With a beautifully designed wood interior, Rock Haven features a whirlpool room with a view of the rocky cliff, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living room, a fantastic sunroom, and decks on both the front and back of the cabin.

Located in the deep woods and cliffside, both the summer heat and winter cold are moderated thanks to this great location. A must-see!

Dreaming of Pine Ridge – your dream vacation awaits you

277 reviews

Cabin

10 Guests

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

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Absolutely loved the cabin and the surrounding area! It was perfect!

Prompt response when trying to evacuate from Hurricane Ian last minute. Beautiful property

Great cabin for a family trip to Red River Gorge!!

So happy to have found this place! Our family loved the spacious clean accommodations. Kitchen was equipped with everything including a great table for us all to gather for a big meal. Tons of space and little comfy nooks to spread out and read or play games. Super clean! Great communication with host who was helpful with any and all questions. Ample parking. A nice deck & fire pit area to wrap up our evenings with s’mores & storytelling

This cabin is a charming multi-level, nestled into the mountains. Backed by a gorgeous cliff face, it is minutes from nearly all of the attractions, that is if you can bare to part from the beauty of the location itself. We plan on returning in the future.

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from USD 158

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