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BIG ROCK LOG CABIN , Beside Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge

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Big Rock Log Cabin
Big Rock Log Cabin Great Room with Fireplace
Big Rock looking from Great Room into the Kitchen area.
Big Rock Log Cabin's Fully Equipped Kitchen
Big Rock's Kitchen, Fully Furnished with Refrigerator, Stove, and Dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Pine Ridge, KY
  • Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Red River Gorge
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Loft bath

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

BIG ROCK LOG CABIN , Beside Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge


Nestled under the sandstone bluffs that nature carved out of Rocky Hollow, things are quiet, easy going, and perfect for your holiday away from it all. Here lies Big Rock Log Cabin tucked away in the Kentucky mountains yet only minutes away from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge and the Daniel Boone National Forest. After a day of fishing, hiking, or rock climbing, Big Rock is a wonderful place to come home to. Relax on a large covered porch complete with comfortable lounge chairs and table. Come ready to grill out on the porch at the gas grill and eat out under the trees at a picnic table nestled up in Big Rock Hollow. Big Rock Log Cabin beckons you to slow down, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, all in the comfort of a cozy & well furnished log cabin, or lean back in a lounge chair inside Big Rock’s own rock shelter. Big Rock Cabin is fully furnished with new furniture and antiques, creating a cozy, comfortable feeling. All linens, blankets and towels are furnished so all you need to bring are food, drink, and personal items. Central air and heat will keep you comfortable any time of the year. Big Rock Cabin has a bath and a half plus a Jacuzzi. Do you like to cook? Cabin has a galley style kitchen that is fully furnished with refrigerator, electric stove, dish washer, microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot, and all the utensils you need for cooking, eating, and drinking. Don’t want to cook? During the season Big Rock is only 5 minutes away from great pizza, subs, or a full buffet dinner. That’s the nice thing about Big Rock, it’s close to everything, but when you top the ridge and drive down into Rocky Hollow you are suddenly away from it all. Natural Bridge State Park is only 5 minute drive where you can enjoy hiking trails, fishing lake, or dinner in the resort lodge. Five minutes more and you are in the Red River Gorge Geological Area and the Daniel Boone National Forest with it’s forest and mountain trails leading to huge natural stone arches and fantastic views of cliff lined valleys. Pets are allowed. You can even enjoy the trails with your dog in the National Forest. This is a wonderful, undiscovered part of nature where you will see breath taking views without hoards of people. There isn’t a stop light for 20 miles. Come to the Kentucky Mountains and stay at Big Rock Log Cabin. This is a family cabin and not for parties so no spring breakers please.
Owner Fees: $65 Cleaning Fee (automatic)
Pet Fee: $35 pet fee (When booking click on the "Travelers" button and check the "Traveling with pet" box.

Property manager

John Glover
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
$35 Fee: At booking click on Traveler then Pet box
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only outside.
Pets allowed. One time pet fee $35, When booking click on "Travelers" button then check the "Traveling with pet" box.
Booking must be made by an adult 21 or older that is part of your group.
No smoking inside the cabin

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pine Ridge

Located in Pine Ridge, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge. Kentucky Reptile Zoo and Lee County Recreational Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking.
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Pine Ridge, KY

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridge State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fat Man's Misery - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Red River Gorge - 23 min drive - 21.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sandstone Arches Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BIG ROCK LOG CABIN , Beside Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at BIG ROCK LOG CABIN , Beside Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIG ROCK LOG CABIN , Beside Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BIG ROCK LOG CABIN , Beside Natural Bridge/Red River Gorge located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Natural Bridge State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Graining Fork Nature Preserve and Muir Valley. Hoedown Island is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 294 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private cabin

We had a great time. Grilled on the deck. Made fires in the ring under the big rock. Went hiking. Played games. All the things families do on an outdoorsy vacation. Outdoorsy but in comfort. Everything in the cabin was in good shape, clean, and well thought out like enough charging options for electronic devices (regular outlets and USB). The cabin is in a very private setting. You can see 2 other cabins if you try hard and there are maybe a handful of cabins down this private little dead end road at the wooded bottom of a gorge. If you’re not used to hills/mountains like us chicagoans, then the last hill down to the cabin may seem a bit daunting. But it’s okay, really. I did find backing into the actual driveway uphill (rather than backing out downhill) a lot easier.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

The cabin was great, but the firepit area is what makes this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Adventure

Loved the cabin and surrounding property. We ended up leaving early, but owner was great about our change in plans. Location to cave kayaking and gorge was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Domenick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

would return

My wife and i stayed here for the weekend. It's obvious that the owner stays there sometimes because the full kitchen had all the utensils and cookware that we could need. The gas fireplace was perfect to sit next to with our glasses of wine. There is interesting folk art throughout the cabin. Outside there is a rock formation that is worth seeing itself, but it makes a perfect place sheltered from the weather for the firepit.We got a surprise ice/snow storm the morning we were supposed to leave, and we were unable to get out of the valley. The owner came with his plow, shovels, and salt and worked to get us out. He was very gracious and I was glad to have had the chance to meet him in person.We are planning on returning with our adult sons when the weather is a little warmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and peaceful getaway

The property is a geographical wonder. Love how the house is located beside the rock wall and how they have used the outside to create unique spaces like the fire pit. It's really close to all the activities of RRG. We really enjoyed our time at Big Rock cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Don’t hesitate to stay here. Very nice cabin and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the fire pit!

We had a really great time at Big Rock cabin. Beds were comfy and the cabin was the perfect size - cozy, but not too small. We loved the fire pit area! We only sat out there one night, and wished we had the other nights as well, but the night we did was very nice. The rock cliff helped reflect some of the heat back so we stayed nice and warm. There were plenty of board games available, and we ended up playing Monopoly (for the first time in over 10 years!) on a rainy day. The road the cabin is on is pretty steep and rough, but as long as you go slow it’s not too bad, though I would caution people to be extra careful with low sitting cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geralynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ahhhh!

A perfect refuge. Quiet, secluded but not far from hiking trails, restaurants and shops. The cabin walls are covered in primitive art worthy of a museum. Check in was simple and the cabin was very clean. Comfortable couches and beds. We recommend highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great outdoor space

The rock house is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very comfortable!wonderful outdoor area !good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Hurricane

Overall it was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's Trip

Cabin was clean, loved the indoor seating area and the outdoor table for doing crafts. Kitchen was set up nicely. Even though some of the art was kind of creepy, we would definitely stay here again was creepy, ee
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Renee M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Musty Dank

To many negatives to list ...the cabin hasn't been really cleaned in years. The shower is VERY SLIPPERY !!! I can't imagine young children not falling and getting hurt. We had to stand on the edges of the shower so we wouldn't slip and fall. The road ( for lack of a better term ) has fallen away in spots and caved in leaving 3 foot holes !!! You need an SUV to navigate the road and the steep driveway. The only plus was the porch and rock area by the fire ring. Definitely not worth $ 260.00 a night it's more like $99.00 a night. Don't waste your money !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy comfortable cabin!

The property was even better than the pictures! We had a great time staying here! Thank you for taking care of the property. We had no complaints. The fire pit under the rock overhang was a definite bonus. Lots of conversation about the eclectic art work throughout the cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kit D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location, great host

The cabin met all our needs. Appliances updated, bathrooms and bedding good. Ease of access and good response in slight emergency. Due to rainstorm, a tree went down and blocked our entrance. Good neighbors had it removed within an hour or so. It did also knock out our Wi-Fi, so no signal and no internet for most of the stay. Our AT&T guest was able to get cell service, but the rest of us Verizon people were not. John, our host, was very communicative and responsive. Community also very friendly and caring there. We were able to walk to our excursion at Gorge Underground in time for our reservation, despite the road blockage. Trail recommendations were FANTASTIC!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend summer stay

The cabin was perfect for our family of four. We loved the fire pit and the accessibility to natural bridge trail heads.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Couldn’t say better things about this cabin. Perfect location and close to all the action in The Red. The cabin was clean and the property was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DBBB Weekend

The cabin was our home base for a weekend of off-roading on the DBBB. We loved the cabin. The front porch is great and the rock house is AMAZING! I liked it so much I booked the next available weekend for a trip with my wife.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Absolutely beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

29th Wedding Anniversary Trip

We have stayed at John's cabin before and have always loved it. This trip didn't disappoint. We did some hiking and just relaxing at the cabin. We were lucky to get it. Thanks John!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not for the out of shape!

Red river gorge is awesome. The hike up to natural bridge is not for the out of shape but the view when we finally got there was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAM W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

God's Country

Well done.Relaxing. Central location to Natural Bridge area. Would love to return...
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

My wife and I love this cabin very comfortable and the way it’s situated among the cliffs just beautiful !!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Rock Cabin

Loved the location, the cabin, and the big rock. The only negative we could think of was the condition of Rocky Hollow Resort Rd. The condition was poor. It had many deep pot holes and erosion damage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by John Glover

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John Glover: Originally an archaeologist but for over 45 years I have dealt in antiquarian books and historic documents from my bookstore Glover's Bookery in Lexington, KY. I am a nut for the great outdoors, thus Big Rock was born [my sanity retreat].
Anne Glover: electrical engineer, started with IBM and continued on with Lexmark here in Lexington, KY.

Why they chose this property

Big Rock is only a hour from Lexington yet located in the most beautiful deep woods cliffy wilderness area in Kentucky. I bought Big Rock specifically because it is a Log cabin (a must), was unfinished (so I could finish the inside like I wanted), is under the cliff (my golden retrievers don't know what a cliff edge is), has interesting features on the property (massive block boulders, a rock shelter, and gorilla rock), and lastly is close to Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge (Natural Bridge State Park shares a back property line with Big Rock). Fell head over heels for it the moment I saw it.

What makes this property unique

Log cabin that is cozy, rustic, and inviting. All wood everywhere, not a drop of paint or sheet rock to be found. Nestled under a 40 foot sandstone cliff and flanked by block boulders the size of a house. Just steps from a huge rock shelter (the rock house) and Gorilla Rock. The cabin is full of unique Folk Art from all over rural American as well as from my travels.

Languages:

English

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