Escape to the Wild & Scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky!
Sorry, no kids, and no pets. The cabin is best suited for one or two adults. This studio cabin is the perfect retreat, close enough to many attractions yet far enough away to escape from it all! We hope that you will treasure your visit to the beautiful and scenic Daniel Boone National Forest! This cozy cabin is 358 sq ft and has a comfy living area, 3/4 bath, modern well-equipped kitchen, memory foam queen bed; rocking chairs on the front porch, grill, picnic table, hammock and also a fire pit for S'mores in the yard, firewood supplied. The property sits adjacent to the "Thrash Rock" a geological feature of historical interest. Local legend tells us this is where the ancient natives and local townsfolk threshed their grain. The area was settled early 19th century & locals say in late 19th century this area was a busy small village on the road to Sinking Creek and the Rockcastle River. Old home foundations dot the landscape. The cabin sits in the front of our 22 acres adjoining the Daniel Boone National Forest. Completed in 2016, Forest Cabin is now open for guests! Please consider a visit, you will experience nature at its finest! Conveniently located 5 miles down White Oak Road in London, Kentucky. Exit 41, 80W. midway between Wood Creek Lake and Laurel River Lake. Maximum 2 guests, this cozy studio cabin is perfect place to escape from it all. Very little traffic noise & nice dark night sky, you won't see another house in your tiny cabin in the woods! We offer many amenities over the local hotel room. "It's less expensive and better than the Hampton Inn," said a guest. This is a great place to get away from it all! At 358 sq. ft. this is "tiny home" living at its best. Relax on the porch rocking chairs, hammock for 1 or 2, grill & chill at the picnic table in the yard or roast marshmallows for S'mores at the firepit in the yard, initial supply of firewood provided. It's like camping with all your stuff!
There's so much to see and do, all within a 4 hour or less driving distance. Located off a winding, twisty road in the heart of the wild and scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky, this is a great place to watch birds and wildlife and unwind. Walk down White Oak Road or hike thru the rugged DBNF to Sinking Creek or drive along rugged forest roads to many lakes, attractions & State & National Parks: London Dragway, Cane Creek WMA, Wood Creek Lake, Laurel Lake, Rockcastle River, Sheltowee Trace Trail, Levi Jackson SP, beautiful Sinking Valley and Short Creek, Camp Wildcat Civil War Battlefield, Wildcat Adventures Off-Road RV Park, Dogpatch Trading Post, Wildcat Harley Davidson Dealer and Wildcat Flea Market, Flealand, DBNF's Bald Rock & Bee Rock, Great Saltpetre Cave and Preserve, Cumberland Falls SP, Wolf Creek Dam & Fish Hatchery, Lake Cumberland SP, Big South Fork NP & Sterns Scenic Railway, Red River Gorge & Natural Bridge SP, Pine Mountain SP & Cumberland Gap NP. A 20 minute drive to Corbin, KY will take you to Colonel Sanders original KFC restaurant and motel where you will find an interesting museum. Renfro Valley, Kentucky's Country Music Capital & Barn Dance, The Kentucky Artisan Center and the and college town of Berea is about 45 minutes away. Take the Bourbon Tour & visit many distilleries including Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, & Wild Turkey. About a 45 min drive to Jellico Tennessee & Hazard & about 1.5 hour drive to Lexington & the beautiful horse farms that go on for miles, a 2 hr drive to Mammoth Cave NP, & 2.5 hrs to Louisville, Florence Outlets Y'all, Cincinnati & Indiana Casinos, about 3 hrs to Ashville, NC & Pisgah NF, Great Smoky Mountain NP or Dollywood, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN. Many more adventures await including canoeing, kayaking, wading or whitewater rafting on the wild and scenic Rockcastle River, many creeks, Laurel or Wood Creek Lakes, horseback riding & fishing. Take a scenic drive on a road less traveled through some of the most beautiful countryside in the United States. You will see and hear many birds and abundant wildlife, plants and trees and we hope that you have an amazing journey in this magical place that is the Daniel Boone National Forest! Locally, London is host to the July 4th Red, White and Boom Fireworks Festival, Laurel County Homecoming in August and the World Famous Chicken Festival in September. Enjoy Thursday Night Live musical performances during the Summer & a professional disc-golf course in Veteran's Park. Many great local restaurants in London & Corbin & the KFC Museum. Throughout the year, London & Laurel County are host to many other fun activities, parades and festivals. Visit our World-Class Flea Markets for special treasures or find local produce at the Farmer's Market. Be sure to try Flower's Bakery Honey Buns on 4th Street baked fresh daily they are amazingly delicious! London is a bakery town, there are 2 bakery thrift stores within driving distance offering many fresh-baked brand names you know and love! Must visit Sara Lee Outlet 9167 S Hwy 25, Corbin & take home some great heavily discounted Sara Lee products. Flowers Bakery on 4th St, London has their delicious fresh baked Honeybuns & also assorted discounted Tastykakes, Mrs. Freshleys & other bakery-fresh items. Find fresh local produce, great deli & meats at the IGA on 4th Street, & we LOVE Rock Bottom Soap Company. Also be sure to visit the Dogpatch Trading Post I-75 exit 41 to take home a souvenir of your visit! We are about 1 mile from the London Dragway so you may hear the dragstrip on weekend evenings, spring-fall.
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About the area
London
Located in London, this cabin is in a rural area and near a water park. Crooked Creek Golf Club and Holly Bay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park and Buck Creek Wildlife Management Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Pittsburgh Community Park - 21 min drive - 18.5 km
Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park - 27 min drive - 27.4 km
Laurel River Lake - 33 min drive - 41.9 km
Getting around
Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 102 min drive
Restaurants
‪Big Bob's Burgers - ‬16 min drive
‪Moma Lucys Backyard Bar-b-que - ‬22 min drive
‪Laurel Restaurant Equipment - ‬21 min drive
‪Fountain View Cafe at KentuckyOne Healthcare St. Joseph Hospital - ‬24 min drive
‪HJ's - ‬23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Escape to the Wild & Scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Escape to the Wild & Scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky!?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to the Wild & Scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky! on 17 Aug 2026 start from AU$170, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Escape to the Wild & Scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Escape to the Wild & Scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Escape to the Wild & Scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Escape to the Wild & Scenic Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky! located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from London Dragway and within 12 miles (20 km) of Wood Creek Lake and Pittsburgh Community Park. Fresenius Medical Care and CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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this cabin and Carey and Sue are in the best I've had the pleasure of staying with they keep everything in top shape very relaxing place to be this was my second stay with them and was not disappointed this time or the first time will definitely stay with them anytime I'm going to be in that area A P.S. Take some treats for the pups that like to stop by and visit when your there
Bud B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review. It's a great pleasure to us when our guests enjoy their stay at our Forest Cabin.
This is the coziest little cabin! We had the best getaway here and would absolutely come back. Carey was great with the check-in process. Duke was a sweet visitor and we loved having him! Only hiccup was a power outage after a thunderstorm but we got an entertaining story to tell our family and friends! Carey was in touch really quickly to make sure that we were ok and couldn't have been nicer about the whole thing.
Julie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We do our best to make sure our guests enjoy their stay. Come back any time.
This cabin is perfect for a quiet vacation. Cabin was very clean and well stocked. The host was very nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend this property.
Bobby C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We try our best to ensure that every guest has a pleasant stay at the Forest Cabin.
The cabin is very cozy and clean. Th location is great, especially if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. The host is very nice and helpful. We enjoyed our visits with the neighborhood pups, Duke and the gang. We had a lovely time.
Jennifer H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We strive to do everything we can so our guests have an enjoyable stay.
Carey was great and easy to work with. The cabin had everything we needed and was everything we needed. Great place to sit on the porch and enjoy the quiet. We would definitely stay again.
stay here! cute, well-accommodated cabin. carey was communicative, helpful, and facilitated a great stay for me and my girlfriend!
Aspen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We try our best to make sure our guests have a great experience. You are welcome back any time.
About the host
Hosted by Carey & Sue Koplowitz
We escaped to the woods over 2 decades ago & love living in the forest! We have lived & visited all over the US and love where we live in the wild & scenic Daniel Boone National Forest, it's like camping with all your stuff! Carey is the full-time host & property manager, while Sue, not yet retired, works behind the scenes in the home office, making sure the bills get paid, the taxes filed & keeping up with our online listings.
Why they chose this property
We purchased this hand-crafted cabin built in 2012 in 2015. It perfectly squares off a corner to the front of our property and we offer this cozy vacation home for your enjoyment. Our 22-acre property borders the Daniel Boone National Forest along the northwest boundary and is about midway between Woods Creek Lake to the north, Laurel Lake to the south, City of London to the east and the Wild and Scenic Rockcastle River to the west. The natural beauty, peace and solitude in the general area is what really drew us here. Our cozy cabin in the Daniel Boone National Forest is in a rural, forested area. Close enough to the modern world yet far enough away to escape daily life and traffic. Its always 10 degrees cooler here in the woods! The Daniel Boone National Forest in the Appalachian foothills is a temperate, mixed mesophytic appalachian rain forest with amazing and unique flora, fauna & biota. You'll marvel at the sandstone karst terrain and caves found in this unique area. We love our little piece of the forest and hope you will too!
What makes this property unique
Many of our guests tell us how this area is every bit as beautiful as the Red River Gorge & Great Smoky Mountain areas minus all the traffic and we agree! Conveniently located 5 miles down White Oak Road in London, Kentucky. Exit 41, 80W. midway between Wood Creek Lake and Laurel River Lake. Maximum 2 guests, this cozy studio cabin is perfect place to escape from it all. Very little traffic noise & nice dark night sky, you won't see another house in your tiny cabin in the woods! We offer many amenities over the local hotel room. "It's less expensive and better than the Hampton Inn" per a recent guest. This is a great place to get away from it all! At 358 sq. ft. this is "tiny home" living at its best. Relax on the porch rocking chairs, hammock for 1 or 2, grill & chill at the picnic table in the yard or roast marshmallows for S'mores at the firepit in the yard, firewood supplied. It's like camping with all your stuff! There's so much to see and do, all within driving distance. Located off a winding, twisty road in the heart of the wild and beautiful Daniel Boone National Forest in London, Kentucky, this is a great place to watch birds and wildlife and unwind. Walk down White Oak Road or hike thru the rugged DBNF to Sinking Creek or drive along rugged forest roads to many lakes, attractions & State & National Parks: London Dragway, Cane Creek WMA, Wood Creek Lake, Laurel Lake, Rockcastle River, Sheltowee Trace Trail, Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park, beautiful Sinking Valley and Short Creek, Sinking Valley Winery, Camp Wildcat, Cumberland Falls & more! With over 40 years-experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance, you can be sure that this great little home in the woods will be sparkling clean and disinfected/sanitized prior to your arrival! We follow all CDC guidelines on COVID-19 cleaning/disinfecting and we are up to date with vaccines!
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