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Boxcar Cabin | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Train-Theme Stay

Cabin in Stanton with kitchen and balcony

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Looking down from the loft onto the bright, open living room—your cozy home base after a day of exploring the Gorge.
Backyard hangout with outdoor seating, fire pit, and private hot tub glowing under the string lights.
Box Car Cabin, Named for the train theme look and décor.   Tucked away in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Up in the loft looking down to the kitchen and living area.
The master bedroom.  with personal Mini split to Heat/cool you down! and a great view out into the woods surrounding the cabin.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Stanton, KY
  • Place, Red River Gorge Geological Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kentucky Reptile Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boxcar Cabin | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Train-Theme Stay

Summary:

Welcome aboard The Box Car—your cozy, train-inspired retreat in the Red River Gorge. This thoughtfully designed cabin blends nostalgic railway charm with modern comfort, offering a bright vaulted living room, full kitchen, private hot tub, and peaceful woodland surroundings. Enjoy evenings around the fire pit, mornings with coffee under the trees, and quick access to the famous Nada Tunnel and endless hiking. A truly one-of-a-kind stay—quiet, comfortable, and wonderfully memorable



The Space:

Step into The Box Car and you’re welcomed by tall vaulted ceilings, warm natural light, and windows framing the forest beyond. The main living room sits to the left—furnished with a cozy sofa, chair, electric fireplace, and space to unwind after a day on the trails.



To the right, a fully equipped kitchen stands ready for everything from quick breakfast bites to dinner after a day of adventuring. Just past the kitchen is a convenient laundry area, followed by a full bathroom and the private main bedroom tucked at the far end of the cabin for quiet, restful nights.



Head upstairs to the loft—an inviting hideaway with a twin bed, TV, reading chair, and a wall-mounted fan to keep things cool and comfortable.



•OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE•



Step outside to your own private slice of forest. Sip coffee to birdsong in the morning breeze, soak in the hot tub under the trees, or end your night by the fire pit with s’mores and stargazing. Peaceful, simple, and everything a getaway should be.



Guest Access:

Please ensure to enter a VALID and operational phone number into your account/ reservation as all of your information regarding your stay will be texted to your phone. Thank you!



Other Things to Note:

•Each cabin is unique to specific items they include, however, RRG Getaways supplies the listed items below at all cabins as a baseline for guests. A starter amount of the following: hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap, dish pods, laundry pods, and basic cleaning supplies. Any additional items needed will be the guest's responsibility to supply. We do not supply anything considered perishable or consumable, this includes but is not limited to, coffee, salt, pepper, oil and the like.



•Box Car is located in the Twin Arch Development with several other cabins nearby. There is a very STEEP road leading up to this cabin. The road is paved in the steepest section. 2wd vehicles can make it without issue.



•Inclement Weather

Reservations cannot be cancelled or discounted due to unfavorable weather conditions. If your visit overlaps with inclement weather, please check the forecast, come prepared, and plan accordingly. The Red River Gorge is a rural area that has limited services and stores. If towing services are required, we can provide local contacts, but we are unable to cancel/discount your stay or cover towing expenses due to weather-related incidents.



•Please note, there might be construction projects nearby, primarily limited to weekdays and daytime hours. While we anticipate minimal disruption to your stay, occasional construction noise may occur. We do not have access or information on construction schedules.



•Toiletries not provided.



•There is no Wi-Fi at this cabin, but cell service is good depending on your provider. There is a smart tv that is usable via mobile hot spot. There is also a dvd player; guests are asked to bring their own DVDs.



•Pets are allowed at this cabin. We charge a flat pet fee of $50 for up to two pets. Please be sure to add any pets to your reservation. If you do not see where to do so, reach out to us so we can apply our pet fee.



Red River Gorge Getaways is brokered by Red River Gorge Real Estate - 10579 Campton Rd., Stanton, KY 40380



Interaction with Guests:

We are not available in person. And respond very quickly to messages on Airbnb!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our team members are available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM to assist with any questions or concerns. We do not recommend arriving to the area after 11...

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 3567205vb

About the area

Stanton

Located in Stanton, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge Geological Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kentucky Reptile Zoo and Lee County Recreational Center. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Stanton, KY

What's nearby

  • Red River Gorge Geological Area - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kentucky Reptile Zoo - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Osborne Bend Trail - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Fat Man's Misery - 5 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miguel's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Toads Barn Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red River Rockhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Daniel Boone Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thyme Savor Off The Beaten Path - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boxcar Cabin | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Train-Theme Stay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boxcar Cabin | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Train-Theme Stay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boxcar Cabin | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Train-Theme Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boxcar Cabin | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Train-Theme Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boxcar Cabin | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Train-Theme Stay located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kentucky Reptile Zoo and within 6 miles (10 km) of Natural Bridge State Park and Osborne Bend Trail. Fat Man's Misery and Red River Gorge Geological Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay my wife and I were there an entire week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub and fire pit were the perfect end to our day of hiking. The cabin also has loads of windows and excellent views into the forest, so it's very nice to wake up to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels very secluded and quiet despite the other cabins around. Close to everything in the gorge. Hot tub was very clean and very hot, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great Gorge couple's getaway with these hosts. The Box Car was cozy, with the garden offering both convenience and a measure of privacy around both the fire pit and hot tub. It's a much more modern cabin than the last one we chose, which was great.This is not a complaint, but visitors should be advised that the entry into the property is an extremely steep, one lane concrete road. If your car is underpowered or lacks AWD/4WD, it will prove challenging.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location for hikers. Unbelievably cute place with hot tub and full kitchen. Love the lights outback. Highly recommended! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the sweetest little cabin. Super clean and private still had some of the modern conveniences but you knew you were off grid. The drive up the hill was frightening at first but we got used to it and all was good. The hot tub was great and the fire pit too. Thanks for the wood. We bought some, didn’t realize it would be provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becca A.

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

Hidden Gem

Great cabin, great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TROY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was very good for the box car.The box car was vey clean and had plenty of room for 3 peopleThe hot tub was very relaxing after a long day hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was as described in the advertisement. Communication was excellent. The few things we needed were provided immediately. It was a very comfortable stay. The only concern we had were the sheets in the main bedroom. They were very piled and uncomfortable.We enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Great location

The property was in an amazing location. Everything we wanted to do was just minutes away. The house was well appointed and very clean. Though the house did not have wifi, I had full 5G bars (T-Mobile) and we just used a phone hotspot for the TV, not that we watched much. The gorge, locals, and hiking were amazing. We also loved the crystal kayaking (book well ahead). I would stay in this cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great Stay

Great new property. Seamless process. Awesome location minutes from hiking. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

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

Restful

The cabin was clean and well equipped. The location was perfect and the on property hike to not one but two natural arches was a huge bonus! The outdoor area with the fire pit and hot ton was just what we were looking for to unwind. My one and only suggestion for management would be to upgrade the mattress and sheets.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Went for our honeymoon for a couple days and it was perfect! Highly recommend this to anyone for any occasion. Going back again really soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

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

Great Getaway!

Loved the Box Car Cabin! It was the perfect location to visit many different trails for hiking, kayaking adventures, and much more! The hot tub was the perfect way to relax after a day of discovering the Red River Gorge trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee H.

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

Great Time

Hello! Me and two friends stayed and had a awesome time making s’mores and spending time with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The only issue is there really is no room for more than one car at a time and no place to move over to let anyone pass.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlee T.

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

Fathers Day Trip

This little cabin was perfect for our small family fathers day celebration. The space was comfy and well stocked with everything we needed. The host was very responsive with any questions or concerns we had. The lights out back created a wonderful atmosphere at night and the hot tub was very relaxing! We would definetly consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Beautiful mountain cabin!

We recently stayed at this beautiful box car cabin. We were celebrating our anniversary and chose this cabin for the train theme, as we got married on a train. We loved all the big windows that made you feel like you were part of nature in every room. The cabin was very clean, kitchen supplies were appropriate, and check-in was super easy!Our favorite thing was enjoying the outdoor jacuzzi. It was very clean. The outdoor bistro lights were the perfect touch for ambiance. We didn’t utilize the fire pit, but it was nice with the picnic table nearby. The location was perfect. It’s within a couple miles of all the hiking trails and the tunnel(very cool by the way) We did some hiking and visited a nearby winery.We’d love to stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Nice place!

We were very happy with our stay overall. It was just as advertised. The only improvement I would consider would be the mattress. It was too soft for us, but that is just an individual preference. Very clean, especially for a pet friendly cabin. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
First, it's not brand new. The deck is weathered and the hot tub control panel is missing half of its protective cover. Directions to the cabin could include more details. The cabin itself was fine. Not much counter space so cooking was limited. The grill is like one you'd fine at a public park. Bring your own charcoal. Buying it locally is expensive. The hot tub was a disappointment. Only half the jets worked and then only on low. On high the power kicked out after about 10 minutes. Better than nothing, but the hot tub was one of the reasons for picking this rental and it barely delivered. Would probably book with this com0pany again, but not this unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Box Car Cabin

The Box Car Cabin was cozy, clean, and spacious. The lights, chairs, and picnic table in the back were a nice touch. The kitchen was missing a few items (toaster, wine opener), but besides that was well stocked with cooking equipment and utensils. There is a lot of construction going on in the area, but didn't bother us too much. The private hiking trails within walking distance were a huge bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasamine C.

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

Incredible retreat

We loved being able to hike all day, and have a cozy place to return to in the evening. All items needed for a hearty breakfast and a grilled dinner! Kitchen is well equipped and we were grateful for the dish soap, laundry detergent for our hiking clothes and the three rolls of toilet paper! Beds were comfortable and cozy, everything was incredibly clean. Neighborhood is quiet and relaxing while being close to all the activities. Enjoyed the fire pit and the hot tub after a long day of hiking! Can’t say enough great things about this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Makamie R.

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

Safety Concern

The stay was amazing until the last night. We were outside in the back when two men walked in on us at 9pm AND THEY USED OUR CODE to get in. They claimed it was a double book. We then called the host to get clarification and to have our code changed due to safety concerns. They said they were going to send someone out to change the code. Nobody ever came. After 2 hours we just left because we didn’t feel safe as women staying there by ourselves with men out there who had our code. This was a safety concern and an absolute killjoy to our whole booking. It was a bachelorette party with the last night (same night as incident) being the main night. Wouldn’t stay here again personally.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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