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Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge

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Dining Area
Living room
Dining
Outside view
Hot Tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Stanton, KY
  • Red River Gorge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge


Ursa Major Cabin is named for the constellation "Big Bear", which is also the Big Dipper. This is our newest cabin on Star Gap road, set on a private 5 acre lot in the heart of the Red River Gorge.  It is about 1/2 mile from the Red River and 10 minutes from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge Geological Area and the Daniel Boone National Forest hiking trails.  Explore trails by day and sit back and relax around the fire circle and view stars at night. Or sit and view stars from the hot tub out back.  This modern cabin  has concrete counters, big windows with views, a large ktichen, two bedrooms rooms with queen size beds, a large bathroom with a full bath tub.  In the winter, enjoy the wood burning fireplace for a cozy enviroment. There is a grill, patio, firepit and plenty of outdoor space to hang out in the warmer weather.   We reguarly see dear crossing the yard or standing to graze on the spacious grassy area out front.  Be aware of chiggers in the yard if you sit and have a picnic on the grass!


-Check-in is 5PM (early check in of 3PM is available for $35)
-Check-out is 10AM (late check out of 12PM is available for $35)
-Dogs are allowed: $75/pet for entire stay (We ask that pets are kept off of beds, bedding and furniture. Pets must be accompanied at all times or crated if left in the cabin alone)

Property manager

Red River Gorge Cabin Co
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
$75 fee. Please keep off pets furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters who reserve property to be responsible adults and at least 25 years of age unless an exception is expressly made in writing.
Check-in time is 5:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM.
NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN ANY PROPERTY.

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

About the area

Stanton

Stanton is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Park. Kentucky Reptile Zoo and Lee County Recreational Center are also worth visiting.
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Stanton, KY

What's nearby

  • Red River Gorge - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Fat Man's Misery - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Callies Lake And Campground in Red River Gorge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sandstone Arches Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ursa Major Cabin - 10 mins from Natural Bridge State Park, Red River Gorge located?

Situated in Stanton, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Kentucky Reptile Zoo, Natural Bridge State Park and Osborne Bend Trail. Fat Man's Misery and Red River Gorge Geological Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Great cabin

Great cabin in Red River Gorge area. Host very responsive. Huge area around cabin which is great if you have a pet. Nice fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Nice quiet cabin

Ursa Major was very nice and matched our expectations. The two bedrooms have cute decor. We enjoyed the porch, fire ring, and hot tub. Plenty of room outside. Kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans and dishes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Relaxing connecting with nature

We enjoyed the simplicity, artfulness and easy connection with the beautiful nature surrounding the cabin this stay offered.Close to hiking/ cozy to stay inside, fun games offered and engaging book collection.The home made soap was a
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

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

Modern but rustic!

Loved the style of this place! Kitchen and living area especially - and the high ceilings make it feel bigger than it is. Bed was comfortable and the sofa was nice to relax in as well. Perfect location for where we wanted to hike.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana B.

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

Cabin

The cabin was lovely - a nice mix of rustic and modern. Clean and a good location for activities. The host was readily available and easy to work with. The hot tub was wonderful on cool nights . The only thing I would say otherwise is the couch is a bit small- 2 adults really couldn’t lay on it comfortably. Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JACK W N.

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

Cute Cabin in a Quiet Area

Very clean and nice cabin. The hot tub was super nice after a long day of hiking even if it was outside in the chill air. Very quiet area. High quality kitchenware. Loved that you can control the temp in each bedroom and living room separately. Beware that the area is very dark at night. Pay attention to their directions. There is no TV -- seen some kind of small TV in the closet. The wifi signal is not too strong. There is no microwave or toaster which we believe is needed. You do not need 4-wheel drive to get to the cabin -- just make sure you park on the gravel and not get stuck in the mud like we did. We love the area and will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

A perfect autumn experience

We loved our stay at Ursa Major. The cabin is in a great location and a lovely setting, especially for autumn colors. The design and decor are thoughtful and the cabin is well-appointed for guest comfort and convenience. The large side patio with sliding door access to both bedrooms is a nice design. The large outdoor table even expands for large groups. We made use of the barbecue grill, fire pit, and hot tub. We slept like babies in the peaceful setting and comfortable bed. We enjoyed ourselves so much on this recharge/R&R trip that we plan a repeat next October!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Private and peaceful --and stylish too!

In an area of country-themed, wood-walled cabins, finding an updated, pet-friendly home with nice views plus privacy is a find. We enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Wonderful Weekend

It was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY H.

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

RRG

Amazing property very well kept great communication we had such a good time thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

samantha k.

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

Red River Gorge Retreat

My husband, myself, and our dog stayed here for a weekend of hiking in Red River Gorge. The location is pretty close to all of the trails we hiked and the house itself was perfect for coming back at night to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt H.

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

Cozy & peaceful but not too remote to adventure!

I've stayed in RRG a lot over the last two years and this was one of my favorite rentals. The location put me in a great place for accessing all of my favorite hiking spots in 35 minutes or less and right to town for dinners after a long day while at the same time delivering on all of my cabin needs- true dark, crickets, peace, and a good fire pit! The cabin is really well decorated, beds are comfy, and the cozy level was high. Heads up to parents with little kids: my toddler found a mouse trap in a cabinet I thought I'd checked and came SO close to catching her finger in it. Check spaces before little hands explore because ouch! That would've been a terrible start to the trip. I would absolutely rent here again. We loved it. PS hot tub was super clean and the bath was a welcome gift after big hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Boyer Bait Company

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

Great stay near Red River Gorge

Perfect, clean and comfortable spot near Red River Gorge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Artistic Feast

The cottage was beautifully appointed and perfect for a group of 3 or 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie T.

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

Relaxing and quiet experience

What a cute small home located at the top of a hill and with great privacy! Hope they decide to get a TV for one of the bedrooms in the future but that’s my only complaint!! Would stay here again in a heartbeat - the hot tub was super fun and lights up at night which was a great perk. Can’t wait to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan L.

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

Lovely property

We had a great 1 night stay at Ursa Major. The stars were incredible! The teenagers loved the hot tub and everything appeared clean. Unfortunately there were lots of ants in the shower and we saw a very brave mouse several times. This made sleeping difficult. 😔
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery M.

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

Restful

Enjoyed the location and the cabin. Excellent. I small item, the gas grill needs new burners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Awesome cabin close to climbing!

Perfect place to stay for a week long climbing trip to the Red! Kitchen had everything for cooking meals and beds were comfy enough. Plenty of shared common space for 2 couples. Hot tub was clean and was nice to have after a long day of climbing. Good communication with property manager. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodes B.

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

Clean and comfortable!

The cabin was clean, comfortable, and felt updated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner N.

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

Great location

I couldn't have asked for a better location or place to stay. Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C.

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

Short hicking

Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew a.

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

rrg

nice little cabin, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariola T.

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

Nice And Comfortable Stay

Love the size of the cabin, really cute atmosphere with the retro living room area. Bedrooms were decorated with some antique furniture pieces. The sliding doors were awesome especially the two living room ones that led to the concrete steps. We enjoyed sitting there in the evenings while our toddler roamed. The cabin is quite literally a box and maybe not all the finishes are perfect. But it is a comfortable stay and we enjoyed the modern feel of the place! Great, central location! Our WiFi worked pretty well to attend zoom meetings.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carl M., Cincinnati

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

Peaceful, great location

Overall property was exactly what we needed. Would like to have seen some more comfortable seating. One sofa wasn't enough for four adults. But other than that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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